OGPlanet Celebrates CABAL Online’s First Anniversary

El Segundo, Calif.- Feb. 27, 2009- CABAL Online, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game from OGPlanet, is celebrating its first anniversary, and both new and old players are invited to take part in the festivities.

To celebrate, OGPlanet is offering a series of events to get players to join the celebration in-game. All players who log in between 2 p.m. and 4 a.m. Pacific time until March 6 will receive bonus experience. New players who join during the event period will also receive a free Blessing Bead Plus, giving them even more bonus experience to help catch up to their buddies at higher levels.

In addition to the experience-point bonuses, the CABAL Online store is offering discounts on some of the game’s most popular items during the anniversary celebration. From now until March 6, players can adopt an in-game pet of their own or save on all pet items. Players can also purchase uniforms to show loyalty to their in-game nation of choice.

“The CABAL Online player community is a great one, and we’re pleased to mark this big anniversary by giving our players something special,” said Chris Woolley, CABAL Online’s associate producer. “We look forward to many more years of epic battles, great camaraderie and lots of fun in CABAL.”

About CABAL Online

In CABAL Online, players are called upon to protect the people of Nevareth from an evil entity known as Cabal. Set in a diverse environment that includes ice temples, forgotten ruins, desert hideaways, mutant forests and volcanic citadels, CABAL engages players with dynamic quests that tie-in beautifully to the game’s storyline and more than 300 dungeons to explore.

About OGPlanet

OGPlanet is a leading North American publisher of online games. The company, founded in 2005, offers a selection of some of the best massively multiplayer online games on a free-to-play basis. Users experience beautiful, easy-to-play multiplayer online games without the obligations of a subscription fee. For more information, visit www.ogplanet.com.

Aeria Games to Acquire Twelve Sky 2

Just recieved notice on Aeria Games. Aeria Games is one of the fastest growing publishers of Free-to-Play online games.

Here’s the press release:

Aeria Games to Acquire Twelve Sky 2
Popular Martial Arts Infused Fantasy MMORPG Warrants a Sequel

Santa Clara, Calif. (February 26, 2009) – Aeria Games announced today that they will be acquiring Twelve Sky 2, the sequel to their already popular martial arts MMORPG series Twelve Sky.

Twelve Sky 2 is a visually stunning, large-scale, multi-faction PvP-based MMORPG. Set in an oriental fantasy themed middle-age China, players can team up and fight against opposing factions for key territories and world dominance. With a new mount system, trainable pets, never-before-seen elite armor and weapons, not to mention a new highly developed skill system, Twelve Sky 2 will be sure to satisfy veteran players and newcomers alike.

Set to be released in April 2009 with the potential to transfer current characters from the original Twelve Sky, Twelve Sky 2 promises an exhilarating gaming experience with the high quality service and support known to Aeria Games. Twelve Sky 2 will join a list of successful free-to-play MMOs published by Aeria Games including Twelve Sky, Shaiya, Last Chaos, Shin Megami Tensei: Imagine Online and more.

Sign up for closed beta at http://www.12sky.aeriagames.com.

About Aeria Games:
With a community of 5+ million members, offices in both the United States and Germany, and a diversified portfolio of MMO games, Aeria Games is one of the fastest growing publishers of Free-to-Play online games.

Our goal is to provide the best Free-to-Play games and top notch customer service to every one of our community members. With games covering all genres from all ends of the world, players are sure to find a unique game that will be exactly what they are looking for, with the quality customer service they deserve.

Founded in 2006, Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, California.

Get your Battleforge BETA key now.

Battle Forge is a real time strategy MMO that is being released by EA.
The closed BETA is in full effect starting today. I received my BETA key today and was given the following think to share with you and your friends in order to get a key for yourselves.
Follow the link to get your key: http://www.gamerzines.com/pcgzine/

Battle Forge Official site

Wii cry baby……

OMG, I thought I have seen it all. but after seeing this video I can say that you can definitely cry if your happy…? I guess..?

Japan DSi already getting new colors

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Woke up this morning to my surprise Kotaku had a post showcasing the new Japanese DSi colors. The colors are amazing and should of been the colors to launch here in the US on April 5th. The metallic Blue is a lot better than the baby blue DSi that the US is getting.

Nintendo has just announced three new colors for its new Nintendo DSi handheld: Pink, Lime Green and Metallic Blue. All three colors will go on sale in Japan on March 20.

(via Kotaku)

Free to play online 3D games through your web browser

I tell you gaming is evolving everyday. The technology that our web browsers have are starting to be powerful enough to actually play online full 3D multi-player games with out the need for serious installations.
Just go to a web site like InstantAction and pow your online gaming with friends and know major installation software, mostly just a web browser plug-in is all your need. InstantAction is an amazing site that offers free games to play through your web browser and the graphics are incredible for a browser based game.
Remember these games offer free online gaming so tell all your friends and have fun for free.

X-Play Explores Xbox 360 Non-Gaming Achievements (JOKE)

Rumors are flying around online as of late hinting that Microsoft might be adding new ways to add non-game related achievements but no official word has come across the inter-webs.

So X-Play has put up a video of some of their ideas on non-game related achievements. Funny stuff..!

Press Release from RunningPixel

Just received a E-mail from Massimo Riera from RunningPixel.
The press release was in Italian language so I had it translated.

Running Pixel Press Release:
Bricks4ever the breakers made in Italy by Running Pixel.
Running Pixel announces that his second game Bricks4ever is now available on Xbox Live.
Bricks4Ever is a bricks-breakers with 50 levels and three different modes of game: Classic and Zen 4ever we have worked for this thinking game for large classic as Arkanoid that had fun an entire generation. We wanted to bring the same atmosphere to Xbox with a few small touches the staff hopes it’s appreciated.
The objective we have set ourselves to give 50 levels of classic variety both the visual and the gameplay. Zen mode is designed as arrangements for training or relaxation for those who love stress relief.
For these modes of game you can choose to play in two, thanks to the co-op mode, allowing you to help each other and quickly exceed the most difficult levels.
Finally 4ever mode gives you the opportunity to test your skills facing row after row, level always renews and is infinite.

We enjoy much to do so, was how to return something of the timeless classic in the world, I also hope that those of you who try it have the same opinion.

Sorry for the rough translation.
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Fillpoint Announces Acquisition of Handleman’s SVG Distribution and Crave Entertainment Group

I just recieved this press release E-Mail from MICHAEL MEYERS PUBLIC RELATIONS .
It’s a very interesting read. This is very much game industry related and could mean a lot to companies that offer online videogame distribution.

Here it is:

Acquisition to instantly create potent online and in-store videogame distribution network; extensive publishing and exclusive distribution will bolster value sector offering to industry Newport Beach, Calif. – February 24, 2009 - Fillpoint LLC, one of the videogame industries’ leading providers of online distribution, fulfillment, and e-commerce services for national retailers, today announced that it has acquired from the Handleman Company is full service videogame distribution and publishing operations, known as SVG Distribution (SVG) and Crave Entertainment Group (Crave Entertainment) respectively. SVG is a leading in-store distributor to national retailers of video game software, hardware and related accessories specializing in the video game value sector. The separately-operated Crave Entertainment Group is a specialty video game publisher that has extensive distribution relationships with domestic and international software developers that focuses on the rapidly-expanding exclusive distribution and value sector offerings. SVG’s distribution operations are based in Indianapolis, and Crave Entertainment Group’s offices are located in Newport Beach, Calif. Both groups will continue operating under their existing names in their current locations. Fillpoint currently provides online fulfillment services for major national retailers, constrained by the limited availability of shelf space for an increasing assortment of videogame products. Fillpoint makes available to national retailers the videogame industry’s broadest and most extensive online selection of product offerings with an assortment of over 4,000 items. National retailers are enjoying significant growth from online sales that also complement and help promote in-store sales. The acquisition immediately establishes Fillpoint with a potent network of both online and in-store distribution; the acquisition will enable Fillpoint to offer its online customers a deeper selection of value offerings through Crave’s publishing and exclusive distribution relationships. The value sector is expected to perform extremely well given the economic downturn. SVG’s customers will now have access to Fillpoint’s state-of-the-art online fulfillment services. “The acquisition of SVG/Crave enables us to provide significantly expanded offerings in value and publishing both online and in-store,” said Glenn Rockwood, president and CEO of Fillpoint. “We’re excited about the new opportunities introduced by this acquisition, and we will immediately begin working to strengthen and expandthe core SVG and Crave Entertainment Group businesses.” “With the acquisition successfully completed, we will focus on the development and publication of our exciting slate of videogame offerings for 2009,” said David Burchi, senior VP of content and strategic development of Crave Entertainment. “We have a complete line-up of high-quality, affordably-priced interactive entertainment planned, including Crayola Colorful Journey, Pinball Hall of Fame: Williams Collection for next-generation consoles, and Monster Mayhem: Build & Battle. With the added capabilities, distribution network and support of Fillpoint, we’re anticipating a very successful year.”

About Fillpoint Located in Malta, New York, Fillpoint is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer fulfillment services, distributor and e-commerce solutions for videogame hardware, software, accessories and PC software for national retailers and software publishers. For more information, please visit www.fillpoint.com. About SVG Distribution / Crave Entertainment Based in Newport Beach, California, Crave Entertainment / SVG Distribution is a full-service video game sales and distribution company and specialty publisher of videogame entertainment products for the Wii™, Nintendo DS™, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. For more information about Crave Entertainment / SVG Distribution, please visit www.svgdistributioncom and www.cravegames.com.

Xbox360 RED ELITE system…3-17-2009

Well I guess it’s official..!
The new special edition Xbox 360 Elite system is on it’s way. According the BestBuy.com website if you pre-order and select express shipping the estimated time of arrivale is 3/17/2009.

Here is the pre-order link.

PS3 Cell and 360 Multi-Core about even..!

GameingFront.net mentions that while fans of the Playstation 3 love to talk about the power of the Cell processor, according to the leading man behind both (PS3 and 360) system’s CPU’s, they are equals!

According to Dave Shippy, the leading man behind IBM’s development of the Playstation 3 Cell CPU and the Xbox 360 CPU, both the Playstation 3 and the Xbox 360 are ‘fairly equal.’

In the March issue of the Game Informer Magazine, Dave Shippy, the leading man behind both the PS3 CPU and the 360 CPU, shared his thoughts about about the powers and abilities of the two battling CPUS.

When asked, ‘which one was the more effective or powerful,’ he gave this reply; continue…

The Social Gamer Blog – Star Ocean Page..!

With Star Ocean: The Last Hope just days away and me being such a big fan of the series haveing played Star Ocean way back on the SNES.

The Social Gamer Blog now has a dedicated page to the games online video reviews and links to purchasing sites.

Star Ocean The Last Hope

Star Ocean: The Last Hope..Page

I wanted to add as many Video Reviews as possible. So consider this the bucket list of Star Ocean: The Last Hope exclusive to the Xbox 360.
Enjoy and go…!

1st Star Ocean Review …?

I am going to buy this game regardless of any review that I read. I love the series and have played these games for years. The Xbox 360 exclusive Star Ocean takes place before all of the others in the series. From what I’ve read and heard this is also going to be the last for the series. Sad to hear that..! Here the video review from G4TV’s X-Play:

The Inspiration Behind Nintendo DSi Development

Over at Gamasutra.com they tell how the organizers of next month’s Game Developers Conference are continuing to add major talks, this time revealing a panel featuring ICO creator Fumito Ueda alongside Suda51 and Fallout 3’s Emil Pagliarulo, plus DSi hardware lead Masato Kuwahara on making Nintendo’s new handheld. continue….