Wargaming.net reveals the first details on the “World of Tanks” MMO upgrade and development system for American, German and Soviet lines due in the release. From the development trees players will find out what combat units will be available in the release, as well as how they can reach the fighting vehicle of their dreams.


American, German and Soviet Tank Trees

In World of Tanks, there are more than 150 armored machines from pre-WW2 era up to the Korean War, which are organized into three trees according to the nation they belong to: America, Germany and the Soviet Union. On launching the game for the first time a player can select a “starter” vehicle from any of the three nations. While fighting in the World of Tanks, a recruit tanker receives experience points and credits which allow exploring and buying modifications or new battle units from the American, German or Soviet tree branches, which a player has chosen to follow.

“The legendary Soviet T-34 tank, the formidable German Tiger, as well as the lethal American Pershing are of major interest to tank fans of all ages and nations,” – says Victor Kislyi, producer of World of Tanks. “We are really glad to reconstruct realistic models and tactical features of these tanks in our Panzer MMO”.

After the release, Wargaming.net plans to include tank trees of other nations in World of Tanks add-ons.

The game will be available as a free download and is expected to be released in Fall 2010. For more information on World of Tanks, please visit http://www.worldoftanks.com

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At the Game Developers Conference currently in full swing at San Francisco, the MMO publisher and operator Frogster today announces that it has a new product in development. With “Runes of Magic – The Challenge”, a social game developed for casual players on Facebook, the company will for the first time enter the rapidly growing market of casual games in social networks.

“Runes of Magic – The Challenge” will be set in the rich fantasy universe of Frogster’s popular free-to-play MMO game Runes of Magic. With adventure, exploration and strategy elements all combined in a fun, easy to play Facebook application, “Runes of Magic – The Challenge” takes full advantage of networked gaming and viral communications in the sphere of the largest social network worldwide and thus, expands the audience of Runes of Magic through additional gameplay possibilities. Players will be able to gain special cards with key codes in “Runes of Magic – The Challenge”, which they can use to unlock extra rewards in the full client version of Runes of Magic.

“Runes of Magic is the first free-to-play MMO game ever to expand into the social networks sphere with a rich, full, social gaming experience that will appeal to fantasy fans of all ages – independently of whether they play the full client game or not”, comments Lars Koschin, CEO of Frogster America, Inc. “With the success of Runes of Magic among core MMO players, it was a natural decision to build upon the franchise by taking it to a genre with mass market appeal and the powerful viral approach of the rapidly evolving social networks. The result is ’Runes of Magic – The Challenge’ for Facebook.”

“Runes of Magic – The Challenge” is being produced by Frogster America and developed by Mothership Interactive, Inc. Frogster’s first social game is scheduled to be launched in the second quarter of 2010 in Europe and America.

For more information, please visit http://www.runesofmagic.com

Dungeon Fighters who have undergone intensive training as one of four character subclasses can reach a state of awareness called “Awakening” in Dungeon Fighter Online. From March 10-31, players who have advanced to level 48 can Awaken and acquire powerful new skills. To celebrate this new addition to Dungeon Fighter Online, Nexon America has released a new gameplay video, is hosting multiple events and has new avatar sets available for players.

Slayers who have chosen the path of Blade Master can Awaken and become Grand Masters. Fighters who developed into Grapplers are able to Awaken and emerge as a Dervish. Gunners who chose the path of Ranger can further single themselves out as a Desperado. And Mage class characters who elected the path of Summoners can Awaken as a Gaia.

Grand Masters will get a chance to master a new Active Skill called “Sword Storm,” which disperses a ring of many swords – half of which float in the air, while the other half thrust into the ground. One-by-one, use each sword on enemies to cause immobility and damage.

Those who Awaken as a Dervish can use the Giant Twister skill, which enables Dervishes to grab an enemy and then spin rapidly to create a powerful twister. Enemies in the twister’s path are sucked in and receive damage.

Desperados activate the Scud Genocide skill, which launches nearby enemies into the air, then shoots several rounds of bullets in all directions, and finishes with an aerial spin.

Summon the Conqueror Kasijas with the Hired Summon skill if a Gaia. The fourth apostle, Conqueror Kasijas, attacks the enemy with a sword, among other weapons. Press the skill button again and we’ll perform “Critical Sword 1,000.” If Kasijas dies or disappears, a multitude of swords will be summoned to fall from the sky and continue the assault.

Dungeon Fighters who create new characters will receive 10 life tokens, which is five more than normal. Players who advance to one of the subclasses eligible for Awakening will receive a class advancement gift. Players who complete the Awakening quest series will receive an exclusive title and will be eligible to win a new item, the Kaleido Box.

For more information about Dungeon Fighter online and the new update, please visit http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net/