ErcGaming news Zend_Feed_Writer 1.11.11 (http://framework.zend.com) http://www.ercgaming.com/news/m/631212 Guns of Icarus Closed Beta Footage Fri, 18 May 2012 17:04:41 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/760305/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/760305/m/631212 Sign up at www.gunsoficarus.com for Beta Access!

Muse Games’ first two weekends of the closed beta for Guns of Icarus Online (www.GunsOfIcarus.com) has come to an end and the support has been fantastic. Some of the staff members took videos of their games this past weekend and put together a fun example of what the game is like in its current state. This is early footage still and many things are being improved, balanced, and created! Take a look at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuTVu5sWPFI&hd=1

Welcome to Guns of Icarus Online, the first cooperative airship combat game mixing together first-person shooter action with team-based strategy. Up to four people will crew a ship, taking on one of three key roles—Captain, Gunner, and Engineer—to battle it out against other ships above the post-apocalyptic waste. In Guns of Icarus Online it will take teamwork and tactics to dominate the skies.

In the most recent beta test, covering Friday May 11th to Sunday May 13th, we had over 200 matches with over 7,000 ship components destroyed—over 8 components destroyed per ship—per match! The most popular ship was The Junker, whose 5 small guns give it extreme tactical flexibility that makes up for its lack of maneuverability.  The most popular gun was the Small Howitzer, whose long range and high damage make up for its low ammo count and limited firing arc.

The players agree that Guns of Icarus Online shows great promise and is fun even in its unfinished state. Kickstarter backer Remarus said, "I'm very glad to have tossed $50 towards making this game a reality. Keep up the excellent work!” @Dysiode tweeted, "Finally got to play @MuseGames's #GunsofIcarus and let me tell you, it's amazing even in it's rough state. Looking forward to more epicness.” And user KillerProject said, ""So far loving the game ^^ Grats guys ^^”

Muse Games would like to thank all of our Kickstarter backers and fans who have helped us with the first two rounds of testing.  We look forward to our next beta event starting on May 25th. Join us at www.gunsoficarus.com, on our forums, or sign up to our newsletter for the latest and greatest in co-op airship combat.
]]> CROSS FIRE “NIGHTFALL” UPDATE Fri, 18 May 2012 16:57:38 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/760297/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/760297/m/631212 http://crossfire.z8games.com.

The new map "Nightfall” puts players in an urban environment at night. They must use their stealth abilities this Ghost Mode map to defeat their opponents and claim victory. This update also brings another melee weapon, BrassKnuckles as well as a new M4A1-X rifle. To mark the release of this new update, Z8Games has challenged all players in the game to collect as many frags (in game score) as possible. If all players across all servers break the 100,000,000 frag mark then everyone will win an exclusive Nightfall Ribbon!

For a full rundown of the content in the May Update as well as the full details of patch events and prizes, players can visit the official update page here: http://crossfire.z8games.com/patches/nightfall_patch.aspx

Cross Fire is a free online military first-person shooter for the PC platform. It includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated clan system, deep character customization options and social media integration via the Cross Fire website. More MAPS. More GUNS. More MODES. More HEADSHOTS. Join millions of players online today in the ultimate military FPS experience.

Cross Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games.

Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com  

For more information about G4BOX visit www.g4box.com.  For more information about the Z8Games lineup of games please visit www.z8games.com.
]]> Who will be the Most Powerful Guild to Rule ARCHLORD? Thu, 17 May 2012 09:10:00 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/758136/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/758136/m/631212

WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the start of the first ‘World Guild Championship’ for the MMORPG ‘ARCHLORD’.

Today, WEBZEN opened the pre-registration page for the ‘World Guild Championship’ that will begin on June 11, 2012 with a grand prize of $10,000 (USD) and rewards including new unrevealed unique items.

 

The ‘World Guild Championship’ will allow all participants to battle with each other between different servers using a preset character equipped with the same armor and weapons. Being under this same condition, guilds will need cooperation with each other to build strategies and show their PvP skills to win the grand prize.

To register for the tournament, guild masters and their members must complete an in-game quest. The registration will continue until May 30th through the official ARCHLORD website (archlord.webzen.com).

On June 4th, the tournament bracket will be announced where participants will be able to see who their opponents will be. WEBZEN plans to set the bracket to have world versus world matches which will add more excitement to the tournament.

Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said "Being the first ‘World Guild Championship’, we are anticipating good results from all participants who will battle to be the most powerful guild and win the grand prize.” Also he said, "We hope users will have more interest as we are putting much effort to provide better services and an expansion update coming this August.”

Meanwhile, during the pre-registration period, various events including monster hunting and cash item giveaway events will take place for all users to enjoy.

More information about the ‘World Guild Championship’ and ‘ARCHLORD’ can be found at the official Facebook community and website (archlord.webzen.com).

]]> 2012 ‘C9’ Championship Tournament Begins with the Final CBT Tue, 15 May 2012 09:44:00 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/754748/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/754748/m/631212 800x600

WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the final closed beta test for the Action RPG ‘C9 (Continent of the Ninth Seal)’ where the online tournament of the ‘2012 C9 Championship Tournament’ will begin.

From May 17th to the 31st, WEBZEN will open the final closed beta test for ‘C9’ where the online tournament for the ‘2012 Championship Tournament’ will take place. The top 2 qualifying teams will be determined to head off to the finals in Los Angeles, U.S.A.

The online tournament will finish up to the semi-finals, and on June 6th the final top 2 teams will compete at Los Angeles, U.S.A. for the $10,000 (USD) grand prize. WEBZEN will provide the final’s live footage through live stream on the official C9 website (c9.webzen.com).

The registration for the tournament had finished last May 10th through the official homepage and 32 teams have been selected for the seeding. Among the participants, there are experienced e-sports and online game clans that will add more competition to the tournament.

Also, WEBZEN is inviting 30 users to participate in the final match held in Los Angeles. The registration for this invitation can be entered through the official C9 Facebook page (www.facebook.com/C9Webzen).


Meanwhile, during the final closed beta test, a new character ‘Berserker’ will be revealed. As an advanced class of the fighter, the ‘Berserker’ has the most powerful physical attack power using its two handed sword. Users who participated in the Tournament Registration Test last April will be able to continuously play where they left off without creating a new character or enjoy the newly revealed ‘Berserker’.

Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "During the finals of the championship tournament, C9’s Producer and developers will join us to add to the excitement.” Also he said, "Users or clans who have not qualified for the tournament, please keep interested throughout the final CBT to find out who the final qualifiers for the 2012 C9 Championship Tournament will be.”

More information about the Action RPG ‘C9’ can be found at the official Facebook community (www.facebook.com/C9Webzen) and website (c9.webzen.com).


]]> Mercenary Ops Now Accepting Closed Beta Applicants Mon, 14 May 2012 17:13:17 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753330/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753330/m/631212 Mercenary Ops. For all those interested in participating, just "Like" Mercenary Ops on Facebook for your chance to obtain a closed beta key. 

The first group of beta testers will be allowed in on June 20, 2012.  During this beta test phase, players will be able to do battle in 6 different intense game modes and across a number of dynamic maps. Those that participate will get to experience the fast-paced action of the competitive online multiplayer matches along with the cooperative missions of up to 8 players against deadly hordes of AI controlled enemies and mini-bosses.

Mercenary Ops will be free to download and play at launch this summer. The game features an optional microtransaction system that allows players to unlock and customize their weapons and equipment through special upgrades; all of which can also be obtained through the game's loot system.

"Balancing is always a major concern when it comes to online shooters, especially when they are free-to-play,” said Mercenary Ops Producer, Jason Sharp. "Because of this, we have committed heavily to testing the game internally and have even invited some of the world’s best professional gamers for their invaluable feedback. With the launch of our closed beta we will have the chance to garner even more feedback, this time from general shooter fans."

Set in the near future when powerful corporations have led to the imminent downfall of humanity, Mercenary Ops pits deadly guns-for-hire against each other, as well as other hostile forces, in a struggle for wealth and survival. The game combines the tactical gameplay elements found in other third-person shooters with the fast-paced action of online multiplayer titles. Mercenary Ops puts an equal emphasis on competitive play and team-based cooperative missions, providing players with a truly action-packed and explosive experience.

Mercenary Ops was created using Unreal Engine 3. The engine was selected for its cutting-edge graphics, multi-core processor support, optimization for the PC and massive world support.

For more details visit http://facebook.com/mercenaryopsgame or http://mercenaryopsgame.com
]]> Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown Enters the Ring on June 5 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:12:03 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753329/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753329/m/631212
Character customization DLC packs will be available immediately upon launch for all 19 fighters, with each character customization pack costing $4.99/ £3.59/ AUD$6.25/ €4.49 for PSN and 400 Microsoft Points for XBLA, and will contain 600-950 customization items. Two additional customization packs, consisting of nine characters’ worth of DLC items and the other with 10 characters’ worth, will also be available at launch for $14.99/ £9.99/ AUD$18.25/ €12.99 each on PSN and 1,200 Microsoft Points each on XBLA.

Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown brings the latest arcade version of the Virtua Fighter 5 series to consoles worldwide, adding two new characters—Virtua Fighter 3 favorite Taka-Arashi and newcomer Jean Kujo—and dynamic and interactive fighting arenas. Console-only features include a robust and detailed Training Mode, eight player Online Room Match Mode, and a match record feature to replay, save, and upload fights. Developed by AM2, the console version of Virtua Fighter 5 Final Showdown will bring the storied franchise’s detailed balance, overhauled fighting mechanics, and extreme depth to new audiences and VF veterans alike in the acclaimed series’ best version yet.


]]> Gemini Wars has gone gold and ready for pre-order! Mon, 14 May 2012 17:11:02 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753325/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753325/m/631212 "Gemini Wars” (PC/Mac ) has gone gold and is now available for pre-order on a multitude of digital download portals and in the Iceberg webshop. The boxed edition of Gemini Wars will be released on 8 June 2012 in various European English speaking territories, while localized versions will be released in the course of June 2012 as well.

Iceberg Interactive CEO Erik Schreuder says : "Iceberg Interactive is no stranger to space strategy games, having successfully released ‘4x’ games such as Armada 2526 and Star Ruler and recently having signed up the highly anticipated upcoming games Endless Space and StarDrive. With Gemini Wars, we are bringing space strategy gamers a great looking, more structured strategy gaming experience that still has  a lot of ‘4x’ elements, but is focused on a multitude of increasingly challenging missions set in the Gemini universe and a great storyline that develops during the campaign. The game features great voice acting and to top it of, it includes a cool printed comic book set  in the Gemini Wars universe!”

In anticipation of the upcoming release, Iceberg Interactive and Camel 101 have released a brand new game play trailer of Gemini Wars. Get a taste of Gemini Wars and download the trailer by clicking one of the following mirror link:

Softpedia

For more information about the game and pre-orders, please visit www.iceberg-shop.com]]> 99Seconds arrives in America Mon, 14 May 2012 17:09:52 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753322/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753322/m/631212
Pricing: 200 Nintendo DSi Points™. The Nintendo DSi Shop™  is accessible through the Nintendo DSi™ system. The Nintendo eShop is accessible through the Nintendo 3DS™ system.

Gameplay Trailers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBjyvLA99dE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2KitAE5zQ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkbHL97ipr8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnRwkisEXY

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/EnjoyUp/102050359833234
Twitter: http://twitter.com/enjoyupgames

99Seconds

The saga continues after 99Bullets. Now your problem isn't the number of bullets, rather the amount of time.

99Seconds, a fun, retro-style video game, where you can modify time to avoid all kinds of dangers.

After finishing off Black Eye, V-99 entered a mysterious zone called Bit 8, without knowing why V-99 could modify time, slow it down and even stop it. But everything became complicated with the appearance of the BLACK VECTORS: mysterious beings that aim to destroy any intruder who reaches Bit 8.
  • Control V-99, dodging, using SLOW DOWN to slow, stop and even go back in time!
  • Arcade mobility like in the classic arcade games!
  • Retro-style levels!
  • Incredible enemy patterns!

The concept of 99Seconds is to survive using SlowDown to control time and avoid the enemies. Blue Energies will appear during the game that will give you extra time. When the time reaches zero, you will not have the SlowDown power, and if you are hit, you will be defeated.]]> EVE Online: Inferno Launching May 22 Mon, 14 May 2012 17:08:10 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753321/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/753321/m/631212 CCP Games and its award-winning game EVE Online are nearing release of a 17th free expansion, EVE Online: Inferno, to all subscribers on May 22nd.
More than any other expansion in EVE's history, Inferno aims to shake up all levels of warfare in the over 7,500 solar systems in EVE's massive universe. Overhauls of major war-related game systems will affect player-driven conflict and the first set of many new ship modules to come promise to alter tactics at the most visceral levels.

Key features of Inferno include:
  • Mercenary Marketplace: pay the best guns-for-hire to settle your scores or make yourself avaialble to the highest bidders in the most notorious PVP universe in gaming
  • War Declarations: reworked systems to help you wage war and keep track of your legacy
  • Missiles and Launchers: savor every moment from launch to impact with missile launchers and dramatic new missile effects
  • Factional Warfare: enlist in a faction and join the entry-level game of conquest with more rewards and deeper gameplay than ever before
  • Visual Updates: Enhanced graphics on ship models and increased options in the industry-leading character creator
  • Plus Kill Reports, Unified Inventory, 16 new modules and dozens of enhancements to both graphics and gameplay
"There has never been a more exciting time to try EVE and become the spaceship pilot you always knew you should be," says Jon Lander, Senior Producer for EVE Online. "The EVE universe is, now more than ever, staggeringly ripe with possibilities for adventure, stories, profit and, well, really satisfying explosions with the new missile effects."

EVE Online: Inferno bolsters the EVE universe for DUST 514's addition later this year, where millions of soldiers in a free-to-play PlayStation 3 shooter will join EVE pilots in the same persistent universe.

The full list of EVE Online: Inferno features can be found at www.eveonline.com/inferno

A 14-day free trial of EVE Online can be found at www.eveonline.com and you can learn more about DUST 514 at the www.dust514.com]]> The Legend Continues with the MU:eX700 User Beta Test Sat, 12 May 2012 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748441/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748441/m/631212

WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the start of the user beta test for MU:eX700, an expansion update for one of their famous titles, MU Online.

Today, WEBZEN has opened the MU:eX700 beta test to users for a week until May 17th. To participate in the beta test users must possess a "Gold Channel Ticket” in MU Online. During the test, all players will be able to enjoy the test from level 600.


After any changes made from user feedback during the test, MU:eX700 update will officially launch on May 31st, one week after the open beta test. At this time, the global PVP tournament will receive registrations until the end of June. Winners and participants will have a chance to win cash items worth a total of $15,000 (USD).

Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "We are thrilled to announce the 7th major update for MU Online where the contents have been both enhanced in quantity and quality.” Also he said, "We will put our full efforts and receive feedback from users to continue the open beta test into official launch.

Meanwhile, WEBZEN.com will have various events giving away gifts to bug reporters and open beta reviewers during the OBT period.

More information about the MU:eX700 open beta test can be found at the official Facebook community (www.facebook.com/MUWEBZEN) and website (muonline.webzen.com).

]]> Meet the ninjas of Pockie Ninja II Social Fri, 11 May 2012 21:50:14 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748067/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748067/m/631212 Learn all about the stars of the upcoming social MMO

NGames are excited to announce that players can create their own unique ninja army with upcoming Naruto inspired tactic social game, Pockie Ninja II Social.

Quality, aptitude and synthesis these are the core elements to consider when crafting a ninja army in Pockie Ninja II Social.

The upcoming browser-based social game launching exclusively on Facebook this summer will let users recruit and even combine various types of ninjas to create their own unique, powerful army of combatants.

There will be 84 different ninjas to choose from when the game launches, which can be used for both village building and as part of a defensive/offensive force against other players.

Familiar faces such as Rin, Pyo, To, Sha, Kai, Jin, Retsu, Zai and Zen will all appear, as well as Naruto himself in his various forms.
   
(From left to right: Young Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto, Sage Naruto)

Aptitude

Forget about attitude, picking ninjas in Pockie Ninja II Social is all about Aptitude. Ninjas are divided into four types of quality: blue, purple, red and gold; determined by the ninja's starting Aptitude rating.
The higher a ninja's Aptitude rating, the more attributes that can be boosted while upgrading their stats. Ninja's with higher Aptitude ratings have more potential to be a driving force in your army, so players should be sure to take the risks needed to seek them out.

Fan boys can rest assured - if a favourite ninja doesn't have a high enough Aptitude rating, players can improve this using Aptitude Pills acquired from the mall and in-game events.
   
(From left to right: Rin, Kakuzu, Shizune)

Quality

Bagging the best quality ninjas is an important facet of Pockie Ninja II Social's gameplay, and each type of ninja (blue, purple, red and gold) can be acquired in different ways. Blue, purple, and red Ninjas can be recruited through ninja schools, ninja gift packs, ninja saga's, Facebook friends and more.

Ninja schools allow players to recruit and train ninjas for village building and combat. Upgrading the ninja school allows a better chance of recruiting higher quality ninjas.

Gold ninjas are a premium breed, and must be earned either through events, saga quests or the exciting Ninja Synthesis function.
   
(From left to right: Kankuro, 3rd Tsuchikage, Jugo)

Synthesis

When a village reaches Level 20 or higher, players can enter the warehouse in their village to create their own unique brand of ninjas. Any three ninjas can be combined and synthesized into a new one, with the quality of the new ninja determined by the level and attribute qualities of the ninjas used.

Using high quality ninjas might be risky, but it could result in a new gold ninja to add to an army a risk well worth taking.
   
(From left to right: Tsundae, Jiraiya, Killer B)

Launching this summer, Pockie Ninja II Social is an innovative browser-based social gaming experience. Based on the storyline of Naruto, the gorgeous upcoming anime game combines village building and strategic battles to create an exciting, brand new ninja world for players to explore and conquer.

An intriguing friends system lets players invade, rescue, assist and form alliances within their social network.

Keep up to date with the latest information at the official game site: http://www.PN2Social.com

Follow Pockie Ninja II Social on social networks for exclusive up-to-the-minute info and trailers.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/PN2Social
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/PN2Social

Youtube: Pockie Ninja II Social-CG (Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuYrQKhG1cQ&feature=youtu.be

Sign up and play the original Pockie Ninja for free at the official website: http://www.pockieninja.com
]]> Krater to hit retail shelves in Augest 2012 Fri, 11 May 2012 21:45:00 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748064/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748064/m/631212
Krater is a lush post-apocalyptic top down RPG, based on gameplay elements such as crafting, exploration and consequence. Extensive crafting (craft unique abilities, weapons and items) and character persistence where both injuries and experience work in conjunction are key elements to evolve the player’s team over time. Krater combines combat mechanics of action-RPGs with top-down tactics of classic old-school dungeon crawlers.

Krater is Swedish for crater. The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world around a gigantic impact crater where cities have been built on and even whole nations emerged from the rubble and aftermath of a huge bomb explosion. The center of the crater is an abyss that stretches deeper into Earth than anyone has ever been able to dig.

One of the players’ main goals is to build a team and try to get as deep as possible into the abyss. The game world offers several joinable factions and groups, such as the Free-diggers, for example, bands of fortune seekers who compete with each other to excavate valuable pre-armageddon technology from an endless system of tunnels, caves and bunkers, called the Underside.

Krater is a colorful gaming exeperince, where genre-typical deserts are replaced by nordic pine forests and red wooden cottages.

One of the main goals of developer Fatshark is to involve gamers into the development. Just recently, Fatshark started a contest giving fans and gamers the chance to name three in-game weapons. RPG fans can participate online: www.kratergame.com/gamedesigner/

Krater is scheduled to be released online in June 2012 and to hit the retail shelves worldwide, starting in the UK and Ireland on August 17th and in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on August 31st. ]]> BradyGames Official Diablo® III Strategy Guide Fri, 11 May 2012 21:42:19 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748058/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748058/m/631212 ® III Strategy Guide for Blizzard Entertainment’s Hotly Anticipated Action/RPG

BradyGames is pleased to unveil the official Diablo® III Signature Series and Limited Edition Strategy Guides. Players and critics worldwide expect Diablo III to raise the bar for the action/RPG genre, and the official strategy guides from BradyGames will match Blizzard Entertainment’s hotly anticipated new release every terrifying step of the way.

After several years in development, Diablo III will make its global debut on May 15, 2012. Developed in conjunction with Blizzard Entertainment, BradyGames’ comprehensive and artfully crafted strategy guide will serve as a valuable resource for Diablo III players as they battle to save Sanctuary from the forces of the Burning Hells.

Features include:

·         Receive some of the most ambitious coverage ever provided in a BradyGames walk-through, including coverage of every quest in Diablo III.
·         A visual encyclopedia of the creatures in the game, including critical stats and detailed descriptions of special attacks, abilities, and behaviors.
·         A complete rundown of the active and passive skills for each character class.
·         A complete overview of the Diablo III crafting system.
·         A comprehensive exhaustive listing of the base equipment items, weapons, armor, and accessories.
·         An extensive official resource for buying and selling items in the Diablo III auction house, Blizzard’s amazing new player-driven online trading system for the game.

Limited Edition also includes:

·         A remarkable, one-of-a-kind sculpted metal bookmark featuring a multi-level relief of Diablo, Lord of Terror.
·         Unique to the Limited Edition, an incredible 48-page art section featuring Diablo III armor sets from concept to execution, with commentary from the game’s development team.
·         Get all the game-tested strategies of our Signature Series packaged in a multi-layered, embossed hard cover with holographic foil and a premium finish.
·         Receive a redeemable code for a free Flash version of the strategy guide, downloadable from the BradyGames website.
]]> Nexuiz PC Launches Today Fri, 11 May 2012 21:38:24 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748052/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748052/m/631212 New FPS at amazing price gives gamers thrilling arena-based action

AGOURA HILLS, Calif.-May. 10, 2012- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) and Machinima today announced the immediate launch of  Nexuiz PC for $9.99 on Steam and other digital download sites.

Nexuiz is the CryENGINE® 3 powered Arena FPS from Illfonic.

"Nexuiz is  the competitive shooter,” said Kedhrin Gonzalez, Creative Director at Illfonic. "We’ve done a lot of community outreach, listened to our fans and included their ideas in  Nexuiz. It is faster, more intense and more fun than ever. PC gamers, especially competitive gamers, want speed, high-quality graphics and non-stop action.”

The PC version of  Nexuiz will include a number of enhancements and changes over the console version including:

  • Dedicated Server Support and Server Browser
  • Enhanced, CryENGINE 3 powered graphics with DX11 support
  • Advanced custom controls, new HUD and a 20% increase to player speed for ultimate twitch-shooter experience

More details can be found on the Nexuiz community forums at  Forums.Nexuiz.com

Nexuiz for PC is now available from Steam at  Store.Steampowered.com/app/96800.

]]> SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online Recruits New Units Fri, 11 May 2012 21:35:39 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748051/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/748051/m/631212 SDGundam Capsule Fighter Online.

Players can now climb into the cockpit of four new Gundam 00 units to harness the power the close-quarters brawler, Gundam Exia, the long-range sniping skills of the Gundam Dynames, the jet-fueled fury of the Gundam Kyrios, and the heavily armed Gundam Virtue. In addition to the Gundam 00 units, two new S Rank Gundam units have also been released. Players can also put their Newtype controls to the test and pilot the S Rank Sazabi unit or hop into the Nu Gundam and blast away at their opponents with its Hyper Bazooka.
 
Since the North American release of SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online, OG Planet has been constantly releasing new content for the game. Among this content, OG Planet has released new arenas, Gundam units, items, and even a free Gundam VoD service that has been integrated directly into the SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online website.   

"Based off of the overwhelmingly positive response, we have decided to continue with this trend of giving back to the players by giving them even more Gundam content," said OG Planet marketing manager, Eugene Choi. "This will mark the first time that we are releasing all of the main units from one animation series at once."

To check out the game for free or for more information on SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online please visit the official game page located at http://sdgo.ogplanet.com/en/main.og. And for up to the minute news, events, contests and giveaways please visit and Like the official SD Gundam Capsule Fighter Online Facebook page located at http://www.facebook.com/SDGONA.]]> THE JOKER RETURNS TO WREAK HAVOC IN DC UNIVERSETM ONLINE Tue, 08 May 2012 19:09:45 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742218/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742218/m/631212 Fourth DLC Pack, "The Last Laugh,” Features Large-Scale Multiplayer Combat, New Light-Powered Legends Characters and an All-New Weapon

The battle between heroes and villains in DC Universe™ Online (DCUO) continues as Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that The Last Laugh,  the fourth downloadable content (DLC) pack for DCUO, will be available in June for download on the PC and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Last Laugh will pit players against each other in high-intensity multiplayer brawls, feature an all-new weapon, and introduce new Light-Powered Legends PvP characters.

"We created this DLC purely for the players that like to take the fight to each other in DCUO's amazing PvP combat," said Jens Andersen, creative director on DC Universe Online. "Our community has continuously asked for more multiplayer action in DCUO, and we wanted to deliver content that fully meets their expectations and pushes PvP to another level. The Last Laugh is the first DLC that we've created that focuses almost entirely on player versus player battles, and it adds an exciting new element as some of DC's greatest heroes and villains join to fight alongside you. Players will have even more opportunities to prove to the world whether heroes or villains will be triumphant."

The Last Laugh will include an all-new weapon, hours of multiplayer gameplay in the Safe Houses and Headquarters, and new Legends PvP characters:
  • The Shield – Players can unleash this vicious new weapon to bash their opponents, or hurl it to take them down from a distance.
  • Safe House Battles – No one is safe now that heroes and villains can invade each other’s Safe Houses in these four on four battles.
    • Graviton Technology Recovery – Players will be tasked with unscrambling teleporter codes that The Joker has mixed into fragments. Located at the Watchtower or Hall of Doom, players must retrieve eight code fragments to successfully rebuild useable teleporter codes.
    • The Rescue – Heroes must rescue hostages, while Villains will be freeing arrested criminals from opposing Safe Houses.
    • Bomb Disposal – Thanks to The Joker, the encryption on the Email terminals has changed and can only be bypassed by the robot he provided. Players must gain control of the robot and either upload the data to their HQ or add new encryption to keep their enemies and The Joker away from it.
  • Headquarter Battles – In this two-part crusade, 16 players – eight heroes and eight villains – will face off for the ultimate player reward. At the request of Superman, heroes must take over the Hall of Doom, while villains, egged on by The Joker, will breach the Watchtower in order to create chaos.
  • Legends Characters – Combat illuminates with the introduction of the first light-powered Legends for multiplayer combat. Players will soon have access to Kilowog, a Green Lantern, and Amon Sur, a member of the Sinestro Corps.
DCUO’s The Last Laugh DLC pack will be accessible for free for the game’s Legendary members and available for purchase for Free and Premium players via the PlayStation®Network in-game Marketplace, and on the PC via the DCUniverseOnline.com website.

DCUO is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. For more information about DCUO, visit www.DCUniverseOnline.com.
]]> 2K Games Announces Spec Ops®: The Line Playable Demo Now Availab Tue, 08 May 2012 19:07:22 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742206/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742206/m/631212 Spec Ops®: The Line, is now available for gamers who are Gold members on the Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and on the PlayStation®Network for PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The demo will become available for all Xbox LIVE members on May 15, 2012.

Players that download the demo will be introduced to the brutal action and combat of Spec Ops: The Line. The single-player narrative unfolds within Dubai after a series of cataclysmic sandstorms cut the city off from the rest of the world. Playing as Captain Martin Walker, gamers add to the city’s destruction by engaging in action-packed firefights as they search for Colonel John Konrad and his missing battalion, The Damned 33rd. In search of answers and survivors, players who experience the demo will tear through portions of two early chapters of Spec Ops: The Line.

The squad-based action in Spec Ops: The Line is highlighted by an intelligent squad command system that allows players to tactfully take out insurgents as they advance into the heart of Dubai. Gamers will blast their way through sandstorms with a variety of weapons and explosives, even using sand as a weapon to strategically bury enemies in their path. Combining intense action with a riveting narrative and the unique setting of a sandstorm ravaged Dubai, Spec Ops: The Line is unlike any other military shooter.

In addition to the single-player campaign, Spec Ops: The Line features an expansive, class-based multiplayer experience that is fun for both casual and hard core gamers. The multiplayer mode features squad-based games in visually stunning and unique environments where players are encouraged to use their sand-filled surroundings to thwart their enemies; however, the environment can quickly turn from advantageous to treacherous with the onset of sandstorms – which impact visibility, team communication and weapon handling.

Developed by YAGER, Spec Ops: The Line will be available in North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PS3™ and PC on June 26, 2012, and internationally on June 29, 2012.

Spec Ops: The Line is rated BBFC 18. For a complete Spec Ops: The Line experience, including the latest news, downloads, information and more please visit www.specopstheline.com. Check out Spec Ops: The Line on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/specops.

*Xbox LIVE or PlayStation Network and Internet connection required to access demo.

2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).]]> Soviet Heavies Solidly Roll into World of Tanks with 7.3 Update Tue, 08 May 2012 19:05:05 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742205/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/742205/m/631212 Soviet Heavies Solidly Roll into World of Tanks with 7.3 Update

Wargaming.net, the award-winning videogame developer and publisher, announced today that update 7.3 is now available for its highly acclaimed armored warfare MMO World of Tanks.

Update 7.3 brings substitutions and additions to the line of Soviet heavy tanks, splitting the line into two branches. Leading the way through the redesigned tech tree, the update moves the IS-4 tank into tier 10 of its own heavyweight line with KV-4 and ST-I. The KV-3 has moved from tier 6 to tier 7, and freed the slot for another newcomer, T-150.

New gameplay elements introduced in the 7.3 include the addition of a new battle arena, the South Coast, and the first map set in Asia, the Dragon's Ridge.
"These new machines should give players a taste for big and powerful heavies," said World of Tanks Producer Mike Jivets. "With the help of the upcoming battle arenas, the game will get a fresh look from both a visual and tactical point of view."

About World of Tanks
World of Tanks is the first and only team-based, massively multiplayer online action game dedicated to armored warfare. Throw yourself into the epic tank battles of World War II with other steel cowboys all over the world. Your arsenal includes more than 150 armored vehicles from America, Germany, the Soviet Union, and France, carefully detailed with historical accuracy.

A flexible system of authentic vehicle upgrades and development allows you to try any of the vehicles and weapons in the game. Whether you prefer to exhaust your foes with fast and maneuverable light tanks, make deep breaches in enemy lines with all-purpose medium tanks, use the force of giant tanks to eliminate opposing armored forces, or become a heavy sniper with long-range howitzers, each unit type has its own advantages and can be extremely effective when operated by a true tank ace.

But being a great tank commander alone isn't enough to win! In World of Tanks, it's all about teamwork. Victory is achieved by combining your combat skills with those of the other members of your team, each playing their own role on the battlefield. Just add your favorite strategy to build your own steel empire and manifest the indisputable authority of the tank power!

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]]> REQUIEM SCARES UP TWO CONTESTS Mon, 07 May 2012 18:03:21 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/740154/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/740154/m/631212 Requiem, which players can now enjoy right in their web browsers courtesy of the Kalydo service (http://www.kalydo.com/).  Players both new and old have the opportunity to win some of the sweetest prizes yet on the official website at http://www.playrequiem.com/. 
Whether beginning a new character or already an established player, Gravity has a treat in store for you. All users will be treated to a 40% EXP bonus when logged in using the web client or the full client.  This bonus stacks will all premium items including pets and scrolls for the biggest boon found in Requiem yet!  Use this time to build your character, preparing for the PVP sweepstakes. Win up to three entries into a drawing for a $100 Amazon.con gift certificate.  

One does not simply retire from Requiem.  All inactive characters will be welcomed back with open arms, and their own competition.  Go hunting for loot in Nightmare Crescent to gather the ingredients for crafting new Nightmare Accessory Sets.  Collect from two to eight of these coveted components for a chance to win prizes including gaming gear, WP (WarpPoints), and other in-game items! 

All players should keep their eyes peeled for GMs during the Hide and Seek event.  Snap a screenshot beside any of the GMs, post it on the Requiem Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/playrequiem, to win 500 WP and 5 Gift Boxes.  Then join with three allies for the 4 vs. 4 Battlefield Tournament, open to all characters level 69 and above.
]]> The 2012 C9 Championship Tournament is One Step Closer to$10,000 Mon, 07 May 2012 12:36:00 +0000 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/739634/m/631212 http://www.ercgaming.com/news/article/739634/m/631212 800x600


WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the finale of the Tournament Registration Test for their Action RPG ‘C9 (Continent of the Ninth Seal)’ and has begun preparation for the first Global PVP Tournament.

Last May 6th, the C9 Tournament Registration Test had come to an end after a month of non-stop action. To continue action, registration for the online tournament has started and will continue until May 9th (PDT).

The online tournament that starts on May 16th (PDT) will determine the final top 2 qualifying teams that will head on to Los Angeles, U.S.A. where the first official offline tournament finals will be held. Only one team will be victorious and win a grand prize of $10,000 (USD).

Currently among the registrations, there are many teams with diverse backgrounds. Some have experience in other competitive tournaments, while others are e-sports teams from ESL, or guilds from other well-known MMORPGs, masters of action games, and more. However, all have one thing in common; the goal to win the final grand prize.

Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "During the 2012 C9 Championship Final, the producer and developers of C9 will join us to add to the excitement.” Also he said, "We hope to see many participants for online tournament that will build the excitement for the finals in June.

Meanwhile, C9 will have its Final CBT during the online tournament and reveal the new class, Berserker. The Berserker is an advanced class from the elite fighter and has the most powerful attacks using its two handed sword.

More information about the Action RPG ‘C9’ can be found at the official Facebook community (www.facebook.com/C9Webzen) and website (c9.webzen.com).

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