Neverwinter's Shadowmantle Will Introduce The Hunter Ranger

Neverwinter by Cryptic Studios and Perfect World Entertainment is one of the best action-mmorpg today. The maps are huge, the action is non-stop and intense and best of all it's FREE-TO-PLAY. What else can you ask for an action-MMORPG?

I've never played the pen-and-paper Dungeons & Dragons game but who cares? I know I don't. As far as I know, knowing nothing about the pen-and-paper D&D never stopped me from enjoying this amazing game. Yes, it doesn't have the best graphics nor the best PvP but it brought adventuring back to world of MMORPGs.

Soon, players of Neverwinter will enjoy the game's second free module. It's called Shadowmantle and it will introduce a new class, the Hunter Ranger. It's a bow wielding character with dual-wielding abilities (based on what I saw on the Hunter Ranger reveal trailer).

I'm not really into bow wielding characters but I'm sure many of you are.

The things that I find more interesting in this new free module, Shadowmantle, are the following:

• expansion to the Paragon Path system
• the new Dead Ring Campaign
• the new Artifact items
• and the new Collection System

I feel that the above mentioned additions and changes will keep me playing longer and will make me busier than playing with a new character class. Of course, many of you might feel different about but that's absolutely fine because no two players or gamers are the same.

For those of you who are interested in seeing the new Hunter Ranger character class, check out the YouTube video below.

If you are not yet playing Neverwinter then start playing by creating an account and downloading the game here » http://play.any.tv/SHJR4.

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Squirrel Girl Arrives In Marvel Heroes

I'm sure many of you Marvel comic book fans out there are familiar with Squirrel Girl. Unfortunately, I'm not that's why I wasn't excited when I received Marvel Heroes latest e-mail update.

Squirrel Girl is just one of the many new things that were added to Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.4. If you are playing Marvel Heroes in STEAM then this update is HUGE. How HUGE? It's 3.5 GB HUGE! That's how HUGE this update is.

Some of the highlights of Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.4 are the following:

• Squirrel Girl joins Marvel Heroes and she brings her unique powers and abilities with her. Don't be fooled by her appearance because she has defeated various high profile super villains like Thanos, Doctor Doom and the Mandarin.
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  Is Squirrel Girl free? You wish. Unfortunately, her cuteness is for sale and you can have her by purchasing the Squirrel Girl Hero Pack for only $14.99 USD. This pack includes Squirrel Girl, 2 Costumes, Squirrel Girl Hero STASH and 1 Retcon Device.
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  Is it worth the money? Only you can answer that question.
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• Spider-Man had a major design review and, according to developers, he now plays better than ever because he sucked bad. He'll get a brand new costume, emote, dialogue and the first ever enhanced pet, Spider-Ham.
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• A new version of the Fortune Card called the Mark 3 is also available in this Game Update. Buying more Fortune Cards will get you more Ruby Quartz.

For the full patch notes of Game Update 1.4, click this link » Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.4 Patch Notes.

Marvel Heroes Game Update 1.4 fixed a lot of bugs and added tons of changes to various heroes. If you're playing Marvel Heroes then check out these changes because it might change how you play the game as well.

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What We Can Expect from The Elder Scrolls Online

The Elder Scrolls series has delivered some of the most beloved role-playing games to the gaming world since the first installment, a buggy affair called The Elder Scrolls: Arena, debuted on floppy disk and CD-ROM (remember those?) back in 1994. With players thrust onto the continent of Tamriel with a first-person perspective and loads of character-customization options, it became clear that the publishers and developers Bethesda had something special on their hands.

Despite its heavily criticized first installment—it was a cult favorite, to be fair—the Elder Scrolls franchise thankfully continued on and became a monster (in the best way possible) in the gaming community. Games like the Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006) and the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) have been especially acclaimed by gamers and critics, thanks in part to their unbelievably immersive environments, character creation system, and addictive gameplay. Many critics have written that even the most casual gamers would have a difficult time not getting sucked into RPG-meets-action-adventure presentation of the Elder Scrolls, particularly the last few installments.

And for the next entry in the legendary series, Bethesda is looking to another realm: the web. That's right, the Elder Scrolls story is heading to the world of MMORPGs after nearly two decades with some help from ZeniMax, which has been working on it since 2007. While it's important to note that the fighting portions of the series might not be the most intriguing part—though people who have played previews of this new game say otherwise—that's never stopped other games of this ilk from being successful. With an MMORPG, it's primarily about the story and how you and other players can fit into it. Which route will you take when you create a character? How will you then go on to customize that character, from the way it looks to the skills you want to acquire and develop to how you interact with everyone you meet. That goes for both other human players and the NPCs, the latter of which are renown in the Elder Scrolls universe.

The narrative of the Elder Scrolls Online takes place 1,000 years prior to that of the previous installment (Skyrim). Players will be able to choose from one of three different factions within Tamriel: the Aldmeri Dominion, Ebonheart Pact, and the Daggerfall Convenant. Speaking of the continent, it will become more wide open as expansion packs are released. You'll be traversing the land primarily to take part in the war for the throne of Tamriel.

It'll be interesting to see what other options make their way into the online experience. Perhaps they'll incorporate some form of gambling in a way to flesh out the story of the gambler characters who can be found in Cragslane Cavern. It wouldn't be surprising if some form of cards, betting, or the like made its way into the game, what with the rising popularity of actual online gambling. At Arcade.Betfair.com, for example, more and more players have gotten wrapped up in challenges related to video games and comics, including the Thor and X-Men series. We're just saying, some kind of medieval/renaissance-era casino or gambling den could go a long way for the Elder Scrolls universe, especially online.

The Elder Scrolls Online is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2014. It'll be available on Microsoft Windows, OS X, PlayStation 4, and the Xbox One. There will be a $15 monthly subscription fee across all platforms.

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[Press Release] Asiasoft Sets to Introduce Strife in Six Southeast Asian Countries

Asiasoft has a new MOBA for everyone to play and it's Free-To-Play. For more information about this new Free-To-Play MOBA, kindly read the latest Press Release from Asiasoft below.

Singapore, 1 October 2013 - Asiasoft Corporation Public Limited Company ("Asiasoft") announces today that it will be S2 Games' Southeast Asia Operations Partner for Strife, the premier second generation free-to-play MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena), covering Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines.

Strife is developed by S2 Games, a pioneer in MOBA genre of video game industry with over six years of experience. Their first MOBA, Heroes of Newerth, has 15 million installs and over 2.5 million current registered players. Strife made its first public debut at PAX Prime 2013 held in Seattle in August and it has been positively received by media and gamers.

Some of Strife’s unique features:

• Compete with Enemies, not Teammates – Collaborative gameplay design eliminates battles over resources.designated roles, and player experience issues.
• Fostering Community – Innovative social systems have been created based on a philosophical design goal of creating a truly collaborative, self-regulating community.
• Evolving the Genre – Customizable progression lets players advance in the areas they choose. Select crafted items that suit in-game skills, while pets provide additional customization to complement the heroes’ abilities. Progression is earned, not purchased.
• Deep, Robust Lore – Strife has a rich backstory of each hero’s personal journey.
• Enjoy your Role – No player should feel relegated to sacrificial roles. With visual clarity in team fights and out of combat regeneration, the game is designed so everyone can be active and fight longer.

"S2 Games has developed Strife to be a highly accessible and collaborative multiplayer game without sacrificing the competitive aspect found in MOBA genre," says Sherman Tan, Chairman of Asiasoft. "On behalf of Asiasoft, we are delighted to be S2 Games' Operations Partner in Southeast Asian countries and we are looking forward to bring Strife to our audience."

"Our philosophy at S2 Games for Strife is to create a MOBA utilizing clean sheet design that will appeal to a mainstream audience. We have high expectations for this title, and we needed an experienced, proven leader in Southeast Asia to achieve those goals," says Marc DeForest, Chief Executive Officer of S2 Games. "We are confident that partnering with Asiasoft will propel Strife to a massive audience."

Throughout October 2013, S2 Games will conduct a Southeast Asia Road Tour in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia and Thailand to introduce Strife to media, cyber cafe management companies and gaming communities in the region. Hosted by Asiasoft and its country subsidiaries, the Road Tour will mark the first time Strife playable demo to be available outside of the United States.

Strife Southeast Asia Road Tour starts in Singapore at Campus Game Fest (www.campusgamefest.org, 4-6 October 2013) and culminates in Bangkok, Thailand at Asiasoft's PlayPark FanFest Event (fanfest.playpark.com, 26-27 October 2013).

Strife is scheduled to enter Beta in Q4 2013 with a full release in early 2014. For more information about the game, please go to www.strife.com or www.facebook.com/pages/Strife-Philippine-Community for news on Strife community activities in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

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