[Press Release] Rockstar Games - Announces Grand Theft Auto V Now Available

I just got the latest Press Release from Rockstar Games about Grand Theft Auto V. I know that it's not a Free-To-Play MMO but I think a lot of people will want to know about it.

Grand Theft Auto V Now Available

New York, NY – September 17, 2013 - Rockstar Games is very proud to announce that Grand Theft Auto V is now available worldwide for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and also available for digital download from the PlayStation®Network.

“Grand Theft Auto V was a massive undertaking for us, I'm so proud of what the team created,” said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. “We cannot wait for people to finally play it.”

Developed by series creator, Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto V pushes the series forward in exciting new ways. For the first time, players can jump in and out of the lives of three simultaneously playable lead characters, experiencing all sides of an interwoven story. Set in a satirical reimagining of modern day Southern California, Grand Theft Auto V offers players the freedom to explore the dense urban metropolis of Los Santos and the wide open countryside of Blaine County; plan and execute a series of epic heists; meet a vast array of strangers and freaks; or participate in a host of activities, from golf to arms trafficking, base jumping to yoga and much more.

Following are samples of early reviews:

“The most immersive spectacle in interactive entertainment.” – The New York Times

“No other world in video games comes close to this in size or scope, and there is sharp intelligence behind its sense of humor and gift for mayhem. It tells a compelling, unpredictable, and provocative story without ever letting it get in the way of your own self-directed adventures through San Andreas. It is one of the very best video games ever made." – IGN, 10/10

“It's a remarkable achievement, a peerless marriage of world design, storytelling and mechanics that pushes these ageing consoles to the limit and makes it all look easy. As we stand on the brink of a new generation, GTA V sends an intimidating message to the rest of the industry. Beat that." - Edge, 10/10

“You’ve never seen a game world as thoroughly realized…as irresistible to play as it is to admire.” – Time, 5/5

“GTA V is the culmination of everything we love about the series: It’s big, it’s pretty, and most importantly it’s just nonstop fun.” – Guardian UK, 100%

“One of the pinnacle achievements this generation of games has offered.” – CNET

Grand Theft Auto V also includes access to Grand Theft Auto Online, the revolutionary new open world online game launching October 1, 2013 that comes free with every copy of Grand Theft Auto V.

For more information about Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online, please visit www.rockstargames.com/V.

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Luvinia World, Changing Screen Resolution

Changing Screen Resolutions In Luvinia World

Changing Luvinia World's screen resolution is easy. You can change it on the game launcher or you can change it in-game.

In the game launcher, all you have to do is click on the Settings button and the Game Setting Window will appear. Just find the Screen Resolution drop down menu and choose from the listed Screen Resolutions.

In-game, you need to hit the Esc key to bring up the System Menu and choose System Setting. In the System Setting window, you can choose your Screen Resolution by choosing from the Drop Down list.

Changing Screen Resolutions To 1280x720

As you can see, it's very easy to change the screen resolution of Luvinia World but changing to a screen resolution that you want is bit tricky.

For example, Luvinia World doesn't have an option for 1280x720 screen resolution but you can still set your screen resolution to it. How? By editing the params.ini file.

To change your Luvinia World's screen resolution to 1280x720 or any other screen resolution not found in the game's system settings, simply follow the instructions below.

1. go to your Luvinia World's installation folder
2. find and open the setup folder
3. find and open the file params.ini
4. change fullscreen to 0, change width to 1280 and change height to 720
5. save the file and launch the game

The next time you launch or play Luvinia World, the game will load inside a 1280x720 window.  If you want it in fullscreen then simply change "fullscreen" in the params.ini file to 1.

Here is a YouTube video that shows how to change the screen resolution of Luvinia World to something that's not listed in the System Settings.

Now you know how to change Luvinia World's screen resolution to something that's not in the System Settings. It's important to know because not everyone has the same screen resolutions available for their monitors.

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Luvinia World In-Game Event, Race To 80

Level Up To 80

Leveling up is a very common term in MMORPG. It's how character growth or development is accomplished because, when a character levels up, its stats, skill sets, power set, abilites, etc. also goes up making it a much better character than before.

Leveling up is also synonymous to grinding because, in many MMORPGs, grinding for long hours is the only way to increase character levels. It sucks, I know, but many players don't mind and just do it.

Speaking of leveling up, Luvinia World has an ongoing in-game event and it's all about leveling up. The event is called Race To 80. The first character that reaches Level 80 and completed the Level 80 Job Change will receive $50 worth of SOA Coins.

More Prizes To Win

I have no idea how much SOA Coins $50 will get but I do know that characters that will accomplish the same task before October 1 will get 7,000 SOA Coins. They'll also get a 30 Day Teleportation Book and an 18 Slot Backpack.

I'm not sure if the prizes are enough to spark the interest of many new players but, for those who are already playing the game, why not go for it. If they don't reach Level 80 then at least they had fun leveling up their characters.

Luvinia World Open Beta

Luvinia World is currently in Open Beta and the purpose of this event is to spark interest and get new players to play the game. Well, $50 worth of SOA Coins can buy a ton of goodies from the Item Shop and, since, not many players are playing. The competition for it is very, very light.

Are you thinking of playing Luvinia World? If you are then start playing the game now and compete with other players for the prize.

To create a Free Luvinia World Account, go to http://www.luviniaworld.com/register.php.
To download the Luvinia World Installer, go to  http://46.253.158.40/update/Luvinia%20World%20Setup.exe.

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Luvinia World Open Beta Launch

Luvinia Online Is Back

Luvinia Online is back and it's called Luvinia World. It's a free-to-play fantasy themed MMORPG developed by Shandagames and it was previously published by Outspark. SOA Games picked up the game after Outspark closed its doors.

Luvinia World is the second coming of Luvinia Online with new and amazing upcoming features. The game will also get regular updates and the first one will come right after the initial launch. Regular updates will definitely keep players interested.

Luvinia Online Account Retrieval

SOA Games will give old Luvinia Online players the chance to retrieve their old Luvinia Online accounts. This will let them play or use their old characters and continue the game where they left off. They won't have to start from the beginning like everyone else.

The link for account or character retrieval will be made available only on the Open Beta launch date which is on August 20, 2013. For questions and inquiries, go to the official forum and post them on the thread titled "Character integration and retrieval has been confirmed".

Play Luvinia World Today

Again, Luvinia World's Open Beta Launch is on August 20, 2013 (which is today). Players who didn't get a chance to play Luvinia Online before because Outspark died then this is the perfect time for them to get into Luvinia World.

• To sign-up for a new free account, visit Luvinia World's Account Registration Page.
• To download Luvinia World's Game Client or Installer, check out Luvinia World's Download Page.

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Phantasy Star Online 2 SEA, Philippine Players Get Ready

Phantasy Star Online 2 SEA Is Coming

Yes, you read the title right. A SEA server for Phantasy Star Online 2 is coming to players in 6 Southeast Asian Countries and these countries are Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and Philippines. This is according to Asiasoft's latest Press Release.

Press Release from Asiasoft Philippines

Asiasoft To Publish PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 in Six Southeast Asian Countries in 2014

Singapore, August 14th, 2013 - Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited ("Asiasoft") announces that it will publish Japan’s biggest online RPG,  PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 ("PSO2") for Windows PC platform in six Southeast Asian countries; Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.

With a history more than 25 years, PSO2 is the latest and the master series of role playing game (RPG) that represents SEGA Corporation. PHANTASY STAR Online ("PSO")  was first published in 2000 and received many awards including the 5th Japan Game Awards, as a pioneer of online RPG in Japan.

In July 2012, as a successor of PSO,  PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 ("PSO2") was released for Windows PC platform in Japan.

PSO2 is developed to provide unique and innovative gameplay experience in online RPG by offering the following three pillars: 'infinite adventure', 'top-level action for online RPG' and 'the ultimate character creation'.

In PSO2, player takes an adventurous journey to unknown galactic territories as a member of "ARCS" expedition, an Oracle interplanetary cruise fleet in the infinite universe.

Players get to enjoy the exhilarating in-game battles and strategic actions using highly customizable control system. Additionally, PSO2 features an intuitive character creation and customization system that provides comprehensive options that will give unique looks and feels for each character created by the players.

As of August 2013, PSO2 service in Japan has reached over 2.5 million registered IDs and 107 thousand concurrent users, both of which are record-breaking numbers for online game in Japan.

"Since its first conception in 1987 on SEGA Master System, PHANTASY STAR has been one of the most renowned gaming franchises in the world. In PSO2, SEGA has developed exciting, unique and polished online action RPG experience," says Sherman Tan, Chairman of Asiasoft. "On behalf of Asiasoft, we are proud to carry on the legacy of PHANTASY STAR franchise to the current generation of gamers and to provide the best online service for this exciting title in Southeast Asian countries."

"Asiasoft has an excellent track record in publishing online games in Southeast Asian countries and this partnership is in line with SEGA's aspiration to expand our PC online game portfolio," says Naoya Tsurumi , the president and the COO of SEGA Corporation. "SEGA and Asiasoft will be working closely together to provide the best PSO2 experience for users in Thailand, Singapore Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines by creating localized contents that will appeal to the market in said countries."

PHANTASY STAR ONLINE 2 is slated for release in early 2014 for Windows PC platform in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Asiasoft will make an announcement on the launch plan in the near future.

For more information, please contact:
Rio Encarnado
Marketing Manager
Mobile #: +63 908 4996747

E-mail: rio.encarnado@asiasoftsea.net

About Sega

SEGA® Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations.  The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.  SEGA® Corporation's Web site is located at http://sega.jp.

About Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited

Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited (Asiasoft) is a leading online game operator in Southeast Asia, dominating market share in Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia and convening Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines. The company's affiliates are involved in international investment for online games publishing and development, as well as game portal services (www.playpark.com) including others IT related business. Currently, Asiasoft has 43 enjoyable and interactive online games from all over the world, with more than 70 million registered IDs in South East Asia region.

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Drakensang Online Close Beta In Friendster

Drakensang Online In Friendster

Drakensang Online is currently in Close Beta in Friendster. If you're a member of Friendster and you enjoy playing free-to-play browser-based games then you may want to check out Drakensang Online.

Drakensang Online is a fantasy themed browser-based action-MMORPG developed by Bigpoint Berlin and published in many countries by different companies. Now, you can explore the amazing world of Drakensang Online in Friendster.

If you don't have a Friendster account but you're interested in playing Drakensang Online then don't worry because you can create a new Friendster account in 30 seconds by simply signing-up using your Facebook account. Of course, you can also sign-up using your e-mail address but signing-up using your Facebook account is faster.

Drakensang Online Is Extremely Easy To Play

Yes, Drakensang Online is extremely easy to play. From character creation to combat, everything about the game is easy. For example, moving your character is done by simply clicking on the ground and combat is started by clicking on the monster you want to kill.

(Screenshot of Friendster.com with Drakensang Online as cover)

Also, Drakensang Online is an action-MMORPG which means tab-targeting or auto-targeting is out of the picture. If you want to attack something in Drakensang Online then you must manually target it first before your character can attack it. Of course, your target must also be in range for your character to hit it.

Graphics, Sounds and Music

Drakensang Online's graphics, sounds and music are very decent for a free-to-play game. If you're looking for amazing graphics that will blow your eyes out of their sockets then Drakensang Online is not the game you're looking for.

Remember, Drakensang Online was first released a couple of years ago which means its graphics is already somewhat dated. Still, the graphics of the game is decent enough to make you play the game without pulling your eyes out.

To give you a quick look at Drakensang Online in Friendster, watch the YouTube video below.

Again, you can play Drakensang Online in Friendster for FREE by clicking on this next link, Drakensang Online in Friendster.

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Raptr Postcard Contest: Videogame Vacation Hotspots

Do you love taking screenshots of your favorite game? If you do then you should join Raptr's Post Card Contest. The theme of the contest is Videogame Vacation Hotspots and if you're lucky then you could win some really cool prizes including the following:

• Logitech G600 MMO gaming mouse
• G510 gaming keyboard
• F710 wireless gamepad
• and a Raptr T-shirt and hoodie

Joining this contest is extremely easy. If you're not yet a member of Raptr then go to the official website, create an account, download and install the desktop client, take screenshots of your favorite in-game locations, submit them in the official post of the contest and win cool prizes.

Sounds easy, right? Of course, it's easy.

This contest is open to all Raptr members and if you're still procrastinating then stop because this contest ends on September 1, 2013.

By the way, you must get people or other Raptr members to LIKE your postcard or entry because the entry with the most number of votes will win. Creating new Raptr accounts for the sake of voting for yourself will result to disqualification and possibly other penalties.

Watch the YouTube video for additional information.

I've already submitted a couple of screenshots and you can view them by clicking on the links below. Also, please don't hesitate to like both of them.

• My Postcard 1
• My Postcard 2

To learn more about this contest, click here!

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Knight of the Feywild Pack, Answer A Trivia Question To Win

Neverwinter is giving everyone a chance to win a Knight of the Feywild Pack. Just answer a simple Trivia Question to enter the giveaway.

The question is, "What three kingdoms did the empire of Illefarn split into when the last Coronal led the elves' retreat to Evermeet?"

If you know the answer to the Trivia Question then go to the official forum of Neverwinter, find the thread titled "Comment to Win: Neverwinter trivia for a Knight of the Feywild Pack!" and post your answer there.

You can still join the contest or giveaway even if you don't know the answer because the correct answer is already posted by other players. Just copy the answer and paste it in a new post or reply and you're entered in the contest.

The contest started a few days ago and it will end on August 12, 2013 at 12:00 PM (Pacific). Everyone can join the contest but each person is limited to only one reply, post or entry. But, if you have multiple accounts then maybe you can answer or post your answer again. LOL!

Knight of the Feywild Pack, $60 USD Value

Anyway, the Knight of the Feywild pack cost $59.99 USD and it includes the following items:

• the Moon Elf Race
• a Dawn Unicorn Mount
• a Sylph Companion
• a Moonsilver Regalia Fashion Set
• a Loamweave Enchantment
• a Stone of Earth
• an Adventurer's Helper Pack
• 600,000 Astral Diamonds
• an In-Game Title
• a Forum Title
• 1 Extra Character Slot and
• a PWE Games Gift Package

If you don't have the money or don't want to spend anything on the game that you LOVE to play then join the contest and, who knows, you might just win a Knight of the Feywild pack.

Neverwinter is a free-to-play fantasy themed action-based online multiplayer RPG based on Dungeons & Dragons, developed by Cryptic Studio and published by Perfect World Entertainment.

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$10,000 USD Prize Pool, Play Chaos Online

Attention MOBA players. Chaos Online SEA will have a monthly regional tournament with a Prize Pool of $10,000 USD. If you're great in playing MOBA games like DoTA and League of Legends but haven't tried playing Chaos Online yet then this is definitely a great time for you to start playing the game.

If you are interested in getting a piece of that $10,000 USD pie then continue reading the information below.

What:

Chaos Online Monthly SEA Championship

From August till December 2013, MOBA players in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and Philippines, will battle it out in country's qualifier round, in 5 versus 5 Single Elimination format. The winner of each country's qualifier round will proceed to the Regional Finals event, in 5 versus 5 Round Robin format.

Qualifier Prizes per month (per country)

• Champion US$400
• 2nd Place US$300
• 3rd Place US$200
• 4th Place US$100

Regional Finals Prizes per month

• Champion US$3,000
• 2nd Place US$1,500
• 3rd Place US$500

Where to register:

• Singapore Qualifier Round registration: http://chaos.playcybergames.com/main/en/singapore-sea-online-tournament/#.UfXKNG1vg6h 
• Malaysia Qualifier Round information and registration: http://chaos.cibmall.net/home/?p=146 
• Philippines Qualifier Round registration: http://forum.esport.playpark.com/topic/27705-sea-qualifier-registration-august-2013/

When:

Chaos Online Monthly SEA Championship is happening from August till December 2013. Country Qualifier Round is held on every 3rd week of Saturday each month. Regional finals is held on every 4th weekend of the month.  

Registration opens at 1800hrs (GMT +8) every 1st Monday of each month and closes at 1800hrs (GMT +8) every 3rd Monday of each month. Match schedules will be available at Chaos Online website (http://chaos.playcybergames.com/main/en/) and Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ChaosOnlinePhilippines).

Source: Press Release from Asiasoft Philippines.

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Pockie Pirates, Based On One Piece

Are you looking for a pirate-themed online RPG that you can play for FREE in your web browser? If you are then let me introduce you to Pockie Pirates.

Pockie Pirates is a pirate-themed online RPG. You can play it in your web browser and it's FREE. So, what makes Pockie Pirates different or special? The thing that makes Pockie Pirates different and special is the fact that it's based on One Piece.

One Piece is a very popular anime with popular characters like Monkey D' Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Sanji, Nami, Ulop, Chopper, Robin and others. It's a fun pirate-themed anime set in a world covered almost with water.

In Pockie Pirates, you'll get to re-live Luffy's adventures in the anime, One Piece. You'll get to meet the characters from the anime and you'll also get to battle many of them. For example, you'll meet Luffy and Coby in the start of the game and you'll get to fight Alvida in your first Pirate Boss Battle.

Pockie Pirates is very easy to play because the game has features that automate many actions like the Auto-Pathfinding and Auto-Battling features. If you like actions done automatically for you then you'll definitely like Pockie Pirates.

Of course, everything is not automated. You'll still have to do manual things like enhancing your gears, clicking on the different menus and buttons, interacting with the different windows, responding to NPC quest chats, etc.

In any case, Pockie Pirates is an interesting game specially if you're a fan of One Piece and Luffy. If you're interested in checking it out then click here to visit the official Pockie Pirates website.

By the way, watch the YouTube video below to get a quick look at Pockie Pirates.

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