Category: North America

Rift Opens the Korean Official Site

Oct. 06 Korean Games Industry, US Comments Off

MMORPG Rift from Trion World opens the official site for Korean publishing.

CJ E&M, Rift’s Korean Publisher, will publish the game through their gaming portal Netmarble. The game will be localized for Korean specifically to attract more Korean gamers. As the first step, they will reveal the video clip that explains Rift’s lore with full Korean subtitles.

The players could visit the official facebook page to get more informations about the game as well.

The event to celebrate the opening of the Korean official web site will be ongoing till 19th. The event prizes consist of cyber cash that could be used in Netmarble as well as coffee coupon from Starbucks.

The site and the facebook will be available from 3:00PM (EST 2:00AM, PST 11:00PM) 6th of October.

The official Korean RIFT site: rift.netmarble.net

The official Facebook: www.facebook.com/riftkorea

 

[EA] FIFA Online Now Available

Jun. 07 Asia, North America, Singapore, US Comments Off

EA announced today that EA SPORTS FIFA Online , the first downloadable FIFA football game designed for PC , is available to football fans everywhere around the world to play for free.

Since February 3, more than 20,000 football fans across Europe have participated in the Closed Beta development and testing of FIFA Online and that number is expected to grow to hundreds of thousands of fans. Additional content will be designed for the game based on feedback by fans.

EA SPORTS FIFA Online is developed by EA Canada and EA Singapore.

[THQ] Company of Heroes Goes F2P in North America

Jun. 04 North America, US Comments Off

THQ today announced the evolution of its critically acclaimed real-time strategy game, Company of Heroes?, into a unique free-to-play micro-transaction online multiplayer experience scheduled for release in the North American market this fall.

Developed by THQ’s Relic Entertainment studio, creators of the award-winning Company of Heroes and Dawn of War franchises, Company of Heroes Online is an online multiplayer real-time-strategy game that is free to download and play. Building on the frenetic Real-Time-Strategy action of the original Company of Heroes, Company of Heroes Online offers army specialization, commander customization, and persistent progression, allowing players to strategize on and off the battlefield. Players will also have the opportunity to earn or purchase special units and upgrades and improve their army with each and every multiplayer victory.

[WB] Turbine’s The Lord of the Rings Online Go F2P

Jun. 04 North America, US Comments Off

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine, Inc. will unveil a major update this fall, making The Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.

Launching this fall across North America and Europe, with Codemasters operating the game free-to-play in Europe,?LOTRO will introduce Turbine’s innovative new pricing model that allows players to download the game and play for free, purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new?LOTRO Store, or join the VIP program to get unlimited access to all of the game’s content for one low price. Players interested in getting a sneak peek of the new?LOTRO can sign up for a chance to participate in the Beta program which begins June 16, 2010 at?http://www.lotro.com.

[FIX Korea] Tactical Intervention CBT

May. 31 Asia, Korean Games Industry, North America, US Comments Off

TI(Tactical Intervention) developed by FIX Korea begins?CBT for North America on May 28th. Minh “Gooseman” Lee, the lead developer for the smash hit Counter-Strike, reloads with his new project, Tactical Intervention. In development for over six years, Tactical Intervention is focused on team play and dynamic environments which will challenge players. The date for the European Closed beta has yet to be finalized.