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Old School RuneScape Mobile Launches Globally As Free-to-Play For iOS and Android Devices

October 31, 2018 Nocturne One comment

Back in September, we received word that the mobile version of Old School RuneScape will be releasing at the end of October. Now, OSRS has finally launched as a free-to-play game for both iOS and Android mobile devices. The game is cross-platform so players can switch between PC and mobile devices to continue their adventures.

While the game is free-to-play, there are limitations to what free players can do. A membership is offered for expanding the world map, adding more bank account slots, and more.

Black Desert Xbox One Open Beta Will Start On November 8th

October 27, 2018 Nocturne Leave a comment

The Xbox One version of Black Desert is finally set to begin its open beta phase very soon. Pearl Abyss has started sending out emails to those who are registered to play notifying that the game will be ready at 12:00 AM PST on November 8th.

The classes that will be made available in this beta phase are Berzerker, Ranger, Sorceress, Warrior, Wizard and Witch. Pearl Abyss reminds players that there is no NDA and so feel free to share as much content from the game.

Revelation Online Will Add Legends Of Nuanor MOBA PvP Mode In Next Content Update

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Revelation Online will be getting a whole new MOBA game-mode called Legends of Nuanor in its next content update. The new PvP mode allows players to play as one of a number of NPC heroes from the game’s lore and story. With the help of NPC minions, players have to work together in a team to destroy the enemy team’s crystal across a monster infested symmetrical map.

ArcheAge, RIFT & Defiance Publisher Trion Worlds Has Been Acquired By Gamigo

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Trion Worlds, known for publishing and developing MMOs such as ArcheAge, Defiance and Rift has been acquired by Gamigo, a Germany-based game publisher known for publishing free-to-play MMOs and browser games. The official statement posted on the Rift forums says that Trion will be under new ownership, but the games they publish will continue on in capable hands.

The acquisition involves letting go of some of Trion’s staff. The full extent and details of the transition has yet to be revealed. For more information, visit the official Rift forums and Trion Worlds site.

MapleStory 2 Celebrates Over 1 Million Registered Accounts

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The launch of the chibi-styled 3D MMORPG, MapleStory 2 was just over one week ago and Nexon can already claim a total of over one million registered accounts for the game since its head-start phase.

In celebration of hitting the milestone, a week-long Double Dungeon Drop event has been activated that will give two loot rolls whenever a dungeon is completed. Those who have reached the current level cup are also set to receive Style Crates and Red Merets just for logging in.

Tree of Savior-like Mobile MMORPG ‘Spiritwish’ Has Entered CBT In South Korea, OBT Later This Year

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Published by Nexon, the mobile MMORPG ‘Spiritwish‘ has entered closed beta testing in South Korea. The isometric mobile RPG shares a lot of gameplay and graphical aspects with Tree of Savior. If you are a fan of ToS or Ragnarok Online, this game is one to keep an eye out for. Dungeon bosses, quests, cut-scenes, NPCs and world-design act and look almost identical to Tree of Savior. There is also an auto-combat mode.

One main difference is that players create their own team of up to 3 controllable characters. There is no official word on whether an English version is planned for Spiritwish yet. Watch the official teaser below to see the gameplay. Beta testing will begin in Korea later in 2018.

Two Star Wars: The Old Republic Expansions Are Free Through November 1st

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The first two story expansions of Star Wars: The Old Republic are now available for free until November 1st. They can be unlocked simply by entering the code “REVANSFATE” on the SWTOR redeem code page. The code offers access to Rise of the Hutt Cartel (Level 51 – 55) and Shadow of Revan (Level 56 – 60), so you can play the story free from Level 1 – 60!

The code also unlocks KOTOR companions, Jedi Knight Revan in the Star Wars mobile game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.

New World Alpha Gameplay Footage Shows Environments Of Windsward Zone

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Amazon Games Studio has released a new video that shows in-game footage of the alpha version of their pre-colonial MMORPG, New World. The footage shows a male character running around and showing the various environments of a zone called ‘Windsward’. Watch the video below to see New World in its current state. The game is currently in alpha phase with an NDA for participants.