Runes of Magic Goes Browser

Frogster's successful fantasy-MMORPG Runes of Magic will be entirely playable in a browser window and on Facebook starting in Q2/2011. The international publisher has closed a cooperation agreement with technology partner Kalydo. The Dutch middleware provider will realize the browser integration with a browser plug-in and a scalable server platform running on cloud computing that they developed. Using the so-called Kalydo Player, the originally client-based MMORPG can then be enjoyed through any browser on practically every Windows PC without any constraints.

TERA Opens Battlefield System

TERA, a hot online game published by NHN's game portal Hangame, has recently made open its "battlefield system" officially in an effort to give players brand-new fighting fun.

Noise-making MMOs in GDC 2011

GDC 2011 will open its door and begin to receive attendees worldwide today. Although the convention is called Game Developers Conference, it's not merely a summit for videogame developers, it's also a festival for fans that are willing to see and try the games they love. Now all the exhibitors have been announced and some of them are MMO developers/publishers. To warm you up for the big conference, I'd like to introduce you 5 MMOs that could make a big noise in the following few days.

Allods Online: Beginners Guide to the Empire

Unlike the League in Allods Online, the Empire doesn’t have several waypoints before reaching a mainland allod. Players will partake in a tutorial after creating a character for the Empire and then they are instantly thrust into the pre-modern city where most of the quests leading up to level 15 will take place.

The Dark Side of MMO Gaming

It often happens that the games we enjoy the most are the same ones that we complain about the most. This seems to be particularly true when it comes to massively multiplayer online roleplaying games such as EverQuest, Star Wars Galaxies, and World of Warcraft. We've all heard people claim that they no longer really enjoy the game, but continue to play only because they already have so much time invested, and they are, allegedly, "addicted."

Having thousands of players in a world that is constantly evolving has created a number of problems that single-player games don't have. Given how popular MMORPGs are becoming, it's worth taking a closer look at these issues.

Blade & Soul to Launch OBT in Taiwan Next Summer

With the release date of Blade & Soul coming closer, Korea-based NCsoft reached Taiwan again to keep abreast of local customs. The company also took a Taiwanese medium's interview, and disclosed to the eagerly-waiting players Blade & Soul's current development status as well as its Taiwanese version's release schedule. As Blade & Soul's release dates in the areas excluding South Korea are still unannounced, the development director Pae Chae-Hyön this time declared that the game was to kick off OBT in summer next year (2012), which is undoubtedly good news for players. That is to say, Taiwanese players will be able to enjoy NCsoft's fourth blockbuster through its CBT early next year.

DOTA MMO Rise of Immortals Closed Date Signs-up Available

It is an exciting news for players who prefer Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games: Sign-ups for the Rise of Immortals Closed Beta test are open for those interested in trying its first MOBA game!

Will TERA Become F2P?

Korean media have recently said that TERA will confront another great test today, i.e. today will play a key part in checking whether the game can go on with its current profitable trend.

Since TERA adopts the monthly and quarterly subscription modes, and January is TERA's first month of commercial service, so most players chose to start off with the monthly subscription.

Aika Global Events for March

Aika Global marches into the action-packed month of March with an arsenal of events that will surely blow away Elters.

Online Gaming Law: When Will It Ever Happen?

Computer security has always had a law enforcement aspect, but the law consistently lags behind the technical cutting edge. Recent advancements in software design and the advent of geographically distributed applications puts the law even further behind than usual. The time has come to rethink computer security law in light of advances in software architecture.

Terror in TERA

Many Korean TERA Players Quit Because of Overflowing Illegal Programs

Since TERA's OBT in January, the cheating programs have always been one of the major problems both players and media lash out at. Last February 10, the official company banned 3,331 accounts at a time, seeming to crack down on the cheating deeds. Nevertheless, the number of players who use the third-party software increased after 12 days. While overseas players still hold out hope for TERA, lots of Korean players have chosen to quit the game.

Legend of Martial Arts PH CBT Announcement

The much anticipated Closed Beta Testing (CBT) phase for Legends of Martial Arts Philippines (LOMA PH) will start on February 28, 2011 and will end on March 16, 2011.



Our forums are now open! Interact with fellow Masters as you prepare for a grand adventure. Head on over:


http://fora.cubizone.ph/index.php?/forum/116-legend-of-martial-arts/



Our game client is now up and available for downloading! Hop over to:

http://www.loma.ph/downloads/game-download



Please remember that the client will only function and be open during the Closed Beta Testing phase (February 28 to March 16).



See you in the world of Prism soon!


Credits: LOMA PH

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Video Game Addiction Can Ruin Relationships

Addiction to any number of things can ruin relationships but gaming addiction seems to go about doing it in a rather interesting and underhanded way. First of all, when an individual becomes addicted to a game whether it be a console game, a PC game or an online game, one of the first things those around the game addict will notice is that he/she becomes so interested in the game that it effects every part of their life beginning with the social aspect.

AIKA GLOBAL welcomes NA Players Today

AIKA Global has gone fully international as T3fun officially landed in North America on February 17, 2011. To jazz up the welcoming of the influx of the American crowd, AIKA Global organized a double EXP event scheduled for the month of February.

AIKA Global has been extended to the North American region due to extreme public demand. Formerly under IP restriction since AIKA Global’s release, North American gamers can now play and enjoy the game together with the rest of the world. AIKA Global, a game directly handled by its developer, pride itself with its smooth and hassle-free game play, world-class service and dynamic community composed of players all over the globe. Hundreds of NA gamers are expected to march into the game where the global gamers are waiting. It’s definitely a battle like never before!

Double EXP Event

Welcoming our upcoming friends in North America/Canada, AIKA Global will be organizing a Double experience modification event on the following dates: February 17-18, 2011 - 00:00 - 23:59 EDT for levels 1 – 60 and February 19-20, 2011 - 00:00 - 23:59 EDT for levels 1 - 70.

AIKA Global community welcomes all the North American gamers with a world class bang! Get ready to experience the global battle now! To know more, visit http://aika.t3fun.com/Home/Home.aspx

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Marvel vs Capcom 3 Beginner's Guide

MvC3 can be complicated to newbies, here's a quick run down of the basics

It's finally here! Capcom's excellent sequel to the legendary MvC2 has arrived, and it's time to get down to business. After you're done mashing buttons and watching your favorite characters make loud noises and bright colors, you might want to consider taking the game a bit more seriously so you can actually win a match or two.

That's where this guide comes in; here we'll take a quick look at the basics of MvC3 so you can quickly make the transition from hopeless scrub to slightly less hopeless scrub.

Warning: New Trojans!

Note: This applies to all online games, not just Cabal

There are several new trojans around which are specialized in gathering account information for popular online games.

Those trojans gather also account information about Cabal online accounts. All our client and patch downloads are clean, but please be even more suspicious about unofficial sources now.

They are usually distributed with illegal software such as cracked games and clients for private server of MMOs.

Teenager Murdered His Mother for Confiscating His PlayStation

Reported by Philadelphia media, a teenager called Kendall Anderson has confessed that he murdered his sleeping mother who had confiscated his PlayStation. You may have heard some of this before but this one is the most terrible and brutal one and you can find out the details below.

Blade and Soul CBT Date

The long wait is finally over. NCSoft is set to launch their CBT of Blade & Soul around the end of April. OBT is scheduled to happen around August to October. NCSoft is hoping the announcement of the CBT for Blade & Soul will pull some attention away from its rival, TERA. However, most online gaming media has recognized that Blade & Soul has been causing quite a stir and the reactions and feedback from players at the recent G-Star event speaks for itself. Blade & Soul has had incredible amounts of feedback and very positive reactions from the gaming community. Many foresee NCSoft retaking a solid grip on the industry after the success of Aion and the now imminent MMO giant, Blade & Soul.

Tencent Likely to Publish Blade & Soul and Lineage Titles

According to TIG, an authoritative South Korean game portal, Tencent is expected to obtain the publishing rights of Blade & Soul, Lineage and Lineage 2 in Mainland China. Once released, the news drew great attention from the insiders and South Korean net users.

Busting Down the Glass Ceiling: Female Characters in Video Games

With game companies targeting their growing female audiences more, numerous games have been released in recent years with gender issues in mind. There are many strong female leads to choose from; Metroid’s Samus Aran, Resident Evil’s Jill Valentine, Yuna from Final Fantasy X, Lara Croft, etc. Now it seems the list of weak or stereotypical female characters is limited to the genres of retro, arcade, and fighting.

Cabal Mercenaries Expansion Manual Patch Password

Deep inside the maze of volcanic caves in Port Lux an ancient evil is stirring. Tendrils of ominous black smoke rises from cracks in the earth, and the ground itself shakes and trembles. Something is alive in the depths! Something big! Something evil! Rumours whisper of a fire-demon sealed away near the heart of the Volcano, but no seal can last forever... Are you brave enough to enter the caves? Are you strong enough to venture into the fire and the flames? Will you be the one to destroy the evil and end the threat to Nevareth?

AIKA GLOBAL opens to North America

AIKA GLOBAL welcomes NA as T3fun lifts IP banning of the North America with exciting news about in-game events scheduled this February 2011!





More is definitely merrier this month as T3fun proudly announces the AIKA GLOBAL IP ban lifting of the North American region. On February 17, 2011, IP banning will be closed down to allow the North American gamers to finally play and experience AIKA GLOBAL.

Cardmon Hero FAQs

Cardmon Hero, surprisingly, does not have an extensive player guide compared to other MMOs out there for obvious reasons: the game is new and everyone's still trying to learn its bits and pieces.

What I have here is a fairly well done FAQ list about the game. Hopefully, we can all start from here and eventually come up with more guides before the game reaches its commercial launch.

DotA MMO Realm of the Titans: Closed Beta Sign-Up

Aeria Games has officially begun Closed Beta (CB) registration for its upcoming DotA-inspired multiplayer title, Realm of the Titans (ROTT). Starting today, players can visit the newly-launched teaser website at http://realmofthetitans.aeriagames.comand sign up for a chance to participate in an early sneak peek of the game.

Cabal Episode V Expansion Update Notes

If you are one of those who have experienced bugs or technical difficulties or those who look forward to what this small patch would bring, read more for the complete update notes of the expansion patch: