Marvel Universe is F2P, and You Get to Play as Marvel Characters
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No, this isn’t what Marvel Universe looks like.
Gazillion’s San Francisco event yesterday revealed the writer for Marvel Universe to be renowned comic book writer Brian Michael Bedis, but perhaps more surprisingly, is that the game is revealed to be free-to-play. With playable Marvel characters.
Scarlet Legacy Announced
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New free MMORPG on the way from GamesCampus.
OnNet USA has added another new MMORPG to their Free-to-Play games portal GamesCampus. From InterServe, the makers of Iron Phenix, M2 Online, Mage Knight: Apocalypse and other games, comes Scarlet Legacy, a wuxia themed action MMORPG that takes players through “a journey of thousands of quests to save Princess Scarlet.”
APB: Patch 1.5 (75) Launched, Pre-Open Beta Planned for Next Week
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APB prepares for open beta.
GamersFirst today launched APB’s patch 1.5.0.75 and announced several other updates in its latest dev blog, including a possible pre-open beta release next week. The latest patch includes a number of bug fixes, some gameplay tweaks and the launch of the Armas Underground Cash Shop for beta testing.
WarFlow Starter Kit Giveaway!
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Hi-Rez Announces New MOBA Game SMITE
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:Hi-Rez Studios’ latest game is a DoTA inspired MOBA called SMITE.
Hi-Rez Studios has announced SMITE, a new DoTA-inspired, free-to-play MOBA game based on the battles between gods. In the game, you can choose from a roster of mythical gods, join instanced battles and use custom skills and team tactics to fight against other players and NPCs.
Dragon Nest Closed Beta Dated for May 17
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Closed beta application now open.
Nexon America has opened the closed beta application for Dragon Nest and announced the closed beta date to be May 17, 2011. Developed by Eyedentity Games, Dragon Nest is an action MMO that’s scheduled to launch in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand this summer.
ARGO Online: Out of Beta and Going Live
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Ready or not, here comes ARGO.
Alaplaya has announced the official launch of its steampunk-themed fantasy MMORPG, ARGO Online. Accompanying the official launch is a slew of new content, including a higher level cap of 50, seven new dungeons, six new PvP dungeons, nine new raid dungeons, hundreds of new quests, the RTS mode and more.
HeroSmash Open Beta Begins April 28
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HeroSmash beta opens April 28.
The open beta for Artix Entertainment’s latest Flash-based MMORPG HeroSmash is scheduled to begin on April 28, 2011, according to a recent press release from the indie studio. Developed by the creators of AdventureQuest, EpicDuel and a number of other Flash-based MMOs, HeroSmash is a superhero themed MMORPG where Super Heroes and Super Villains compete for control of strategic locations and items in Super City.
Elsword Online Open Beta Confirmed for April 27
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Elsword beta going public next week.
Kill3rCombo is set to start Elsword Online‘s open beta on April 27, 2011. The open beta will kick off at exactly 00:00 (PDT) midnight on April 27 and beta testers will get to try out several new features that were not available in the closed beta, including the guild features, item crafting (if I read correctly), item mall and more.