2 free to play mmo’s you probably haven’t heard of…

It offers hotkeys for both health potions and skills. There are five classes to choose from which are Mage, Ninja, Archer, Warrior and Blacksmith. Takes place in the medieval time period. There are different type of battle to choose from which are Stage, Team Death match, Solo Death match, Boss War and my favorite Golem War. In which one must attack the other teams Golem mean while trying to protect yours from the opponents attack.The team that kills the other teams Golem wins the match.

Leveling comes by beating opponents, whether it is by soloing or team effort. You will also receive Gold and bonus points so you can build your character by buying armor, weapons and accessories.

What I like about Rakion is that no matter what level one is, you will be able to compete with other player who may be a higher level that you are. One of the striking features of this game is that as you can summon your inner creature as your rage meter hits critical point. This feature can turn the tide of the game. It doesn’t last long but it can be useful.

If you are looking for a fast paced get in and get out type of game and that is free and fun, I would suggest going to Softnyx website and download your free copy. be warned that this game is bandwidth hog, some servers won’t let you in due the speed of your DSL or Cable.

If you ever played Lineage 2this game is a clone of NCSoft’s MMO. The graphics seem dated and just like its counterpart you grind like there is no tomorrow.

This being an RvR (realm vs. realm) or light vs. dark the quest are rather bland, kill x number of lizards, orcs and oh yes monkeys, OMG no, how has it come to this. Oh well, you can level and get gold faster by doing the quests. The armor and weapons can get very expensive at the shops.Since this is a free to play MMO one can purchase potion to help you level quicker.

Can’t say much about the skilled based system, as you gain points thru each level your character can acquire ever more powerful skills. There are six classes to choose from on the light side, there are the Archer, Ranger, Priest, Defender, Mage and Fighter. The opposing faction has similar classes as well but just with different names Assassin, Oracle, Hunter, Warrior, Pagan and Guardian if you choose the dark side. Not much in terms of character uniqueness, everyone just looks like your clone.

The only time I had fun is when you reach about lvl 15 or so, you go and battle the opposing faction. You will enter the portal where the war is ranging and that is where the fun really lies in this game. You can party with other members of your faction at any time and try to defend the castle. The opposing faction are always trying to attack and ambush you while you are finishing quests.

Since I’ve only played and Elf mage, this review is only based on that particular class of the light faction. I will give a longer review of this game in future posts. If you like RvR then Shaiya has some features that can hold you in the game for a certain amount of time. 1500 vs 1500 , Arena Fights, and Guild Events. Want to give it try? the web site is Aeriagames.com

Phat Intros: Warhammer Online

For this entry we bring you the hot new cinematic trailer for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. In it we see some sick animation,detail, special effects and what not. Whether you like fantasy or not, it’s hard to dislike the level of quality burst from this trailer. And this is one of the main reasons i love cg animation! I’d like to know why the hell don’t we have movies like these coming out every now and then? Instead we get animal adventures in space,cities, jungles and so on. People will pay to see stuff like this! i for sure know i would. Peep the sick ass trailer below.

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Star Trek online trailer!

Ok i’ll admit i’m not a big PC gamer or MMO player but this game has got me thinking of upgrading my computer! This is one of those properties where you thought would’ve had been done years ago. Well folks you’ll finally get an MMO in the Star Trek universe and from whats been shown, this looks to be a big hit. Of course it all comes down to how well it plays but for now, it looks sweet. Peep the official trailer below, and as stated on their website, the gfx’s you see are 100% in game. BEAM ME UP!….sorry had to say that.

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E3 2008 - Far Cry 2

Check out the Far Cry 2 trailer for PC/360/PS3. The ultimate sand box game can’t be out sooner. Don’t forget that the developers decided not to release a demo for this game (perahps something will hit the internet for the PC).  Boo! I love this little presentation for the game though, is that Djimon Hounsou I hear giving a synopsis?

E3 2008 - Singularity

Games like these tend to get over looked during E3. I didnt’ even know there was a new Kirby game out until recently but that’s okay.  With the fray of the ignored is a yet another first person shooter; Sorry, I can’t make it any more exciting than that. I can almost hear you go, “not another FPS”. Anyways, Singularity falls into the vein of time control. 

Coming along for the development ride is Raven Software, the guys that worked on Soldier of Fortune.  Ever since TimeShift, I’ve been concerned about the application of time control, and time travel within First Person Shooters. It would seem that your character is either too weak, too powerful, or has no power at all.  What’s worse are the weak stories that accompany some games that approach this idea.  Don’t get me wrong, TimeSplitters, in all its simplicity did a great job, and so did Orcania of Time.  We’ll give it a chance though, hoping that it delivers.

E3 2008 - New Dead Space Trailer

Ahh Isaac, why would you go to a space station haunted with mirror images of the people you once called friend, family, and Loved Ones? Check out this amazing new trailer because lord knows we are in desperate need of a descent Space Horror Opera.

DEADSPACE - COMIC 02 & 03 HD

Enter Parts II and III of the Dead Space Comic written by Anthony Johnston and Ben Templesmith. You can catch episode I here if you would like to brush up.

Episode II takes place right after events of the discovery of the holy relic, the Marker, and explores the continuing effects that it is having on the planet-mining colony.

In Episode III, things start getting a little … funky as the colonists get closer to planet-crack. The hallucinations start taking a hold on just about everyone in the colony, especially the religious sect, and there behavior gets more hostile, frantic, and insane.

Devil May Cry 4 - PC Demo

Woohoo, prepare your those fancy keyboards for DMC 4. Hands down, my PC gaming brethren know how to type-a-game and dial-a-combo. The southpaw clans of the world agree that its not that its something difficult to do, but rather that it takes guts to take on games like these with your keyboard. Rest assured, you can edit your keyboard layout any way you want in Capcom’s Devil May Cry 4, or chicken out for that cheap PC-360 controller. The click-able images show you that your brain may not register the possibilities of arthritis while playing DMC 4 on a high-end PC though.

The visuals are so crisp, it puts the PS3 and the 360 versions to shame. But, you knew that already. That taking these games to the land of higher resolutions and refresh rates always delivers on the viewable side of things.

Having spent over 50 hours (extras) with the PS3 version, I’m half shocked that it looks so good and damned afraid to spend that long with it on my keyboards. We can argue back and forth about graphic whores, but if you played GEARS OF WAR on the PC you’d know what I mean. You would also understand the loading issues associated with games like these are best describes as unwanted beasts. If the demo is anything like the final PC version, loading screens wise, great ready to make a cup of coffee, and perhaps a pull out some cookies from your mommy’s cookie jar. Yes, the loading in the demo sucked harder than a calf to cow-tits.

The game supports both Dx9c and Dx10. So, even if you didn’t have an SLI based Dx10 card, or a dual card setup with about 1GB of RAM, you can still expect a visual treat. Here’s a secret for you, these screens were taken in Dx9c mode.

I’ll save Dx10 for you to see if you download the new demo yourself or buy the game. Hot knife through butter!

Far Cry 2 - 50KM^2 SandBox

If you didn’t know by now, Far Cry 2 is an ambitious title entirely open-ended and non-linear. Instead of using individual maps, the game will take place in a sprawling nondescript land in Africa, with terrain ranging from savannas, jungles, dens, and more. The gameplay area will be around 50 km²! That’s about 31.06 miles! If you’re not satisfied with a Sandbox that big, then I don’t know what size is reasonable. The idea of just having that huge of a playground is the stuff of the dreams.

Oh, that’s nice but lets have the developers talk about it below … Credit to Gamercyde.com.

Eating grass and drinking water in the wild never look so good. It’s obvious from that presentation alone that UBISoft wants to push the boundaries of the genre.

MASS EFFECT - PC

Mass Effect, the once herald of action RPG of 2007, is heading to the PC. The gamers out there who either only play PC based games, or only own one of the three current generation systems, should be pleased with this transfer. Also, this keeps our hopes up for the other 2 titles since MASS Effect is actually a Trilogy.

The bulk of the game is identical to its console parent but for those of you have low-end PCs, get ready to suffer in Molasses Hell. However, minus the graphical errors if your system is not up to snuff, the menus, and interface turns out to me way more intuitive on a mouse and keyboard. Perhaps the PS3 owners out there would be happy to hear that but with the way ownership has been going around for this franchise, who knows what will happen.

Included with the PC Version is the Bring Down the Sky expansion pack: FOR FREE! The PC version may very well be the best option for experiencing this masterpiece.

Reloaded Studios - The Day

Ever heard of Reloaded Studios? What, you haven’t? Well, neither had I until I heard that they were working on a MMO that will reap the benefits of the all powerful CryEngine2. Okay, now for the burning question: “Is it even possible to run an MMO on CryEngine, let alone CryEngine2?”

Apparently the word can’t does not exist in the Korean Developer vocabulary. Considering that the MMO market is becoming oversaturated like the FPS market, it is getting harder to convince gamers that there is anything else other than WoW that they should spend there time with. What can Reloaded Studios bring to the table other than simply statiing that they intend to differenciate? Perhaps Style, agression, and speed.

Jino Lee, the Lead Producer on the game, wants to make an MMO that’s more than just a “Cookie Cutter” game. Since this title is aiming to be an action-oriented MMO, with focus on heavy combat and gameplay satisfaction, the Koream team might pull off something worthwhile. Lee also pointed out that tools used for the development of the game, CryEngine2, were not used based on fact that it provided a graphical overdose, but instead provided tools, and mechanics, that made sense to him and his team. With that, the game might prove that CryEngine isn’t just around for good looks alone.

New StarCraft 2 Screens

Blizzard has released new screens of quite possibly the most anticapated strategy game to date for the pc, StarCraft 2. Here’s a little recap straight from Blizzard of what Starcraft 2 will bring in this upcoming sequel:

StarCraft II continues the epic saga of the Protoss, Terran, and Zerg. These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.

Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company’s world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.

Features:

• Fast-paced, hard-hitting, tightly balanced competitive real-time strategy gameplay that recaptures and improves on the magic of the original game
• Three completely distinct races: Protoss, Terran, and Zerg
• New units and gameplay mechanics further distinguish each race
• Groundbreaking single-player campaign
• Vibrant new 3D-graphics engine with support for dazzling visual effects and massive unit and army sizes
• Full multiplayer support, with new competitive features and matchmaking utilities available through Battle.net
• Full map-making and scripting tools to give players incredible freedom in customizing and personalizing their gameplay experience

Now if that doesn’t get you StarCraft fans excited then I don’t know what will! For more info on the game and some cool videos, you can check the official site here: www.starcraft2.com. Peep the new pics below.

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Dante rips the PC a new one!

That’s right folks, everyone’s favorite trash talking, no fear having, demon slaying, big sword carrying hero is bringing the caranage to the pc. Devil May Cry 4 will be hitting the keyboards this summer, peep the official press release below:

CAPCOM®’S DEVIL MAY CRY® 4 COMING TO PC THIS SUMMER
Demo With System Benchmark Mode Will Be Available Before the Game’s Release

SAN MATEO, Calif — April 23, 2008 — Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that the highly anticipated PC version of Devil May Cry® 4 is locked and loaded for release this summer. Devil May Cry 4 is already a certifiable hit in the console world, having shipped over 2 million units world wide since its release in North America in February. A demo of the game will be released for PC players before the retail version ships, allowing PC gamers to try the game ahead of time, as well as testing their system’s prowess with the included benchmark mode. The PC version of Devil May Cry 4 will feature new modes, enhanced graphics options and some additional content. Devil May Cry 4 has been rated M for Mature by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board.

It’s good to see a new non fps/ stratagey game coming to the pc, but this is a game that was meant for your standard controller! I could imagine how difficult it’ll be playing with a keyboard and mouse but hey im sure it can be done. Check out furiouslee’s video review of DMC4 for the xbox360 to see what Dante will bring to the pc.

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EA+Resident Evil=Dead Space

Well look at EA gettin all new and original on us gaming folk. Not one to be known for new ip’s, EA has decided to take a stab at the survival horror genre with their upcoming title Dead Space (droppin’ this october). And from the looks and premise so far, things are shaping up to be pretty interesting and worth a look. EA has gone as far as to say that they’re making quite possibly the scariest game yet. How scary you ask? How about not being able to pause the game what so ever! Not even when you got your menu screen. Damn..Im scared from that statement alone! A quick summary of the story goes like this: you play the role of an engineer by the name of Isaac Clarke who is sent on a mission to a deep space mining ship to fix their communications. Upon arrival it’s obvious that all hell has broken loose plus there’s this nasty ass alien infestation in which he has to survive and get the hell out. Im liking the look and design of the characters and the atmosphere they have going. I’ll def’ be looking forward to this and it’ll calm my horror game fix until res 5. Peep the newest trailer below:

Here’s an older trailer:

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