AIKA Global Updates “Recommended Nation” System

Can’t decide which nation to join? Here’s what every Pinoy Aikan should know! T3entertainment and Hanbitsoft inc. Together with Redbana Philippines open a new upgrading this December with “Recommended Nation” System. Players will reap the benefits if they do join the current recommended nation. The latest November patch also brings additional quests to players wanting to reach the recently opened level cap (level 60).

Cash Shop: An Obstacle?

"Online games cannot reach cultural values without continuous innovation!"

At KGC (Korea Games Conference) 2010 held not long ago, Kim Ji Won from Nexon started his speech with the above sentence. As he said, online games that once grew rapidly are now at a standstill, and new ideas are absolutely required for the sake of further growth.

According to him, the current business model is the biggest reason for online games' stagnation.

10 Kinds of People You Meet in XBox Live

A couple of decades ago, video games were much more solitary pursuits than they are today. Home console units meant you played by yourself or with a few friends as you passed a controller around or joined forces for a two-player game. Even with the original incarnation of the Xbox, the only way to link a large group of players was with a LAN party in someone's dorm. But thanks to Xbox Live and other online services, you can play with people anywhere in the world. This does, though, have some downsides: some of these people are among the most obnoxious humans you could hope to meet, and their anonymity only makes them bolder. Consider this list a guide to the various players you'll meet online. Forewarned is forearmed.

Blade and Soul On Trial

Ncsoft exhibited highly-anticipated Blade & Soul at G-star 2010 on November 16th. The following trial report is brought by 4gamer editors.

Blade and Soul: No Grind, Different Storyline for Each Server

Aion's always complained by players about its repetitive quests and heavy grind. What about Blade & Soul? In the G-Star 2010 premiere Q&A with the game's Producer Bae Jae-Hyun and Lead Designer Hwang Sung-Jin, Korean media put forward this concern to the developers. Bae Jae Hyun promises that Blade & Soul isn't that kind of game that asks you to kill 10 monsters and then 15 another kind of monsters, instead, there will be lots of stories from the very beginning. Besides, he mentions that different servers and continents will enjoy different scenarios. Well, that's a nice idea.

Cabal 2 Showcased in G-Star 2010

Last month ESTsoft teased their new project Cabal 2 which will be powered by CryEngine 3. Today the Korea-based company showcased the game to public in G-Star 2010. The developer only shows two Cabal 2 videos, a promotional trailer and a terrain video. That's to say, the game is still in early stage.

Blade and Soul Gameplay Trailer

At the press conference held on Nov. 16, Korea-based game tycoon NCsoft released a G-Star-2010-orietned promotional video for its next-gen blockbuster Blade & Soul, and demonstrated the gameplay on the spot as well. Only two videos related to Blade & Soul have been released since the game was made public two and a half years ago, but this still couldn't stop players from showing great enthusiasm in it. In this respect, the development team expressed their sincere apologies for those waiting for the game eagerly and faithfully, and wished to show their thanks for players' permanent support through the promotional video and gameplay demonstration.

Blade and Soul Adds Assassin Class

Prior to G-Star 2010, NCsoft released the exciting game info for its fourth MMO blockbuster Blade & Soul at 'NCsoft G-Star Premiere', with the basic gaming controls and the new class "Assassin" unveiled.

Blade and Soul: Featured Systems

With the 3 eye-catching videos unveiled, NCsoft's next-gen MMO Blade & Soul has started its G-Star 2010 journey officially. It is easy to see many new achievement of Blade & Soul from the videos.

Cardmon Hero CBT Review

CardMon Hero is a 3D Fantasy MMORPG with TCG (trading card game) elements. Players command their primary character in battle but are aided by magical cards. CardMon Hero is still an action packed game, the card system just adds an original twist to traditional MMORPG combat.

Pet systems have been popular in MMOs, particularly free-to-play MMORPGs, for a long time. They let players fight alongside a faithful companion that they can control, and that will never ditch them in the middle of a battle or fight over loot. CardMon Hero – a game initially to be published by Uforia as Camon Hero, and now being published globally by Redbana/T3Fun as CardMon Hero – appeals to that sense of having constant companions with a unique summoning system, utilizing cards for both summoning a friend to join you in combat and in managing skills. This unique take on a classic MMORPG combat system has its quirks, making it stand out from similar MMOs like Soul Master.

Cardmon Hero Ends CBT as T3Fun Opens New Forums

CardMon Hero ends its 7-day CBT phase on November 16, 2010 while a new forum format
is opened in T3fun.com

Cabal To End The Year with a Bang!

We are pleased to release the Developers' Notes for the next CABAL update (Note there is no official title for the update yet).

These are only Developers' Notes. This means that while the information contained here is accurate it might also change, and some features might be added or removed before the update goes live on our servers.

Also, there is NO RELEASE DATE YET. There is no point in asking when it will go live, since as soon as we know we will inform you about it. Please do not create numerous posts and threads asking when the update will go live (not that asking this has stopped anyone in the past, but hope dies last).

Please remember that these notes are LIABLE TO CHANGE. They still have to go through a number of tests (during which it is almost guaranteed that parts will change).

CardMon Hero CBT: Day 1

CardMon Hero's CBT may have started last Wednesday but I only started playing today. The CBT only runs from 7 AM to 3 PM EST or GMT -5, giving gamers a very limited time to enjoy the game and more time for the technical crew to fix the bugs that may have been found during the day.

T3Fun’s CardMon Hero Free Play

Pinoy players will get a chance for a Free Play experience in Quezon City.

T3entertainment and Hanbitsoft Inc. together with Redbana Philippines rolls out the much awaited Closed Beta test of the card-summoning MMORPG, CardMon Hero. Pinoy players will get a chance to experience a Free Play that will be conducted in selected internet cafes in areas such as Lagro in Fairview and Anonas Complex both within Quezon City. Free Play is scheduled on Friday, November 12, 2010 which is open to all who’d like to join this special activity. This event will be Redbana Philippine’s first free play.

CardMon Hero CBT on November 10

CardMon Hero promises a unique battle system where gamers can summon different cards to powered them in to battle and guide them to their quest.

Gamer are able to build a powerful card deck like Mercenary Card that use for battle and Recipe Card to create new card or skills.

Gamers character also going to have “Book” yes a book! Or card book that serves as a card storge and card information system, but you don’t need to say “book” to open your book just click on your game character control.

And last but not the least No Grinding!

T3Fun To Release CardMon Hero

Closed beta signups begin for CardMon Hero this November with CBT keys already being given away. CBT on November 10, 2010.

Get your cards geared up for battle! T3entertainment and Hanbitsoft Inc. together with Redbana Philippines bring out the much awaited card-summoning MMORPG, CardMon Hero. This will be the latest offering from T3fun to online gamers around the world, both amateurs and experts. CBT keys are being distributed already for players who’re eager to explore the game first hand.

Aika Crusader Skill Build Guide

Class : Paladin
Role : Tank
Gender : Female only
Description : Has great defense and skills to keep monsters attacking it. Great for parties.

Pros and Cons of playing a Paladin:

In PvE
-Best defense of all classes, thus can take damage from more than one enemy
-One of the weakest attacks, but fast attack rate
-Only class that is able to solo dungeons at a later point during the game
-Needed in dungeon parties
-Good class for both solo and group play
-Costs a lot of money to maintain

In PvP
-Defensive role in Nation wars
-"Protect" as a good skill for 1vs1 pvp

Cabal Porta Inferno Full Client

If you cannot download the game from the E-Games website, you may download the client from the following links.

Aika Equipment Enhancement Guide

Four major types of equipment enhancement combined with a rich variety of craftable, buyable, or findable items result in an endless array of unique weaponry and armor. Visit the local Enchanter, Alchemist, and/or Blacksmith with the right precious substances and some gold in order to engineer the perfect equipment. Be careful, however, as certain processes carry the risk of damaging or destroying the item being enhanced.

Aika Mount Quest Guide

All Aika players can expect to get their mount once they hit Level 40. Don't celebrate right away, though.