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By Brenna Hillier - Mon Aug 24, 2009 3:35am
This past week everyone's been jut a leetle preoccupied with other MMO news, and things have been a bit quiet on the Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning front - so much so that it had completely slipped my mind that we are fast approaching its one year anniversary!
Happy Birthday, WAR! Congratulations, Mythic! And general "hurrah"s for everyone playing, soon to be showered with all kinds of bounty during the month of September, including a new live event, the Wild Hunt!
Happy Birthday, WAR! Congratulations, Mythic! And general "hurrah"s for everyone playing, soon to be showered with all kinds of bounty during the month of September, including a new live event, the Wild Hunt!
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jul 31, 2009 12:43pm
While PC gamers have been levelling their characters, and participating in special, fancy events as part of the Call to Arms live expansion, Mac gamers who would have liked to get in on the Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning action have been sitting behind their machines, twiddling their thumbs in the hope that they'd one day see the game running under their native operating system.
While the sane, frustrated, or devoted simply booted into Windows on their Intel based Macs, Mythic Entertainment have thrown Mac owners some hope - a Mac client for the game, which is currently available (in beta form, at least) through the Warhammer Online website to all current players of the game.
While the sane, frustrated, or devoted simply booted into Windows on their Intel based Macs, Mythic Entertainment have thrown Mac owners some hope - a Mac client for the game, which is currently available (in beta form, at least) through the Warhammer Online website to all current players of the game.
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By Matt Warner - Mon Jun 15, 2009 12:12pm
This isn't your standard midsummer MMOG event. This is the climax, the culmination of events to the first ever live-expansion by Mythic Entertainment for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. Already mentioned by Steven, the 16th of June is the opening day for players to explore "The Rise of the Tomb Kings." The event will include exclusive titles for both Order and Chaos, rare items, and a brand new zoned filled with public quests, traps, and RvR combat. All that new content, free, inactive WHO players may not want to miss out on the third and final chapter in the Call to Arms saga.
That means a massive patch is in store. The 1.3 Game Update patch is available for early download now and nears 900MB in size. Trailblazers will definitely want to grab this pre-launch patch before the dead rise.
That means a massive patch is in store. The 1.3 Game Update patch is available for early download now and nears 900MB in size. Trailblazers will definitely want to grab this pre-launch patch before the dead rise.
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By Steven Perdikis - Fri Jun 12, 2009 1:35pm
Mythic Entertainment have announced that the final event to take place as part of the Call to Arms live expansion for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning will begin on the 16th of June.
Dubbed "The Rise of the Tomb Kings", the live event will see the forces of Order and Destruction race to construct giant airships. The side which successfully builds their airship first will be granted entry to the Land of the Dead, where they will be able to plunder at will.
Dubbed "The Rise of the Tomb Kings", the live event will see the forces of Order and Destruction race to construct giant airships. The side which successfully builds their airship first will be granted entry to the Land of the Dead, where they will be able to plunder at will.
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By Brenna Hillier - Mon May 4, 2009 11:00am
Ahh, Ultima Online! Do your joints creak when you get up out of chair? Are you finding recent music releases to be noisy and inaccessible? Do you find yourself looking back fondly on days of yore? I suspect you do, because you are quite old, but don't worry, because in MMORPG terms, this makes you a winner! And our venerable Uncle Ultima is about to get yet another new lease on life with a new electric scooter expansion titled Stygian Abyss.
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By Brenna Hillier - Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:10am
World of Warcraft rocks out regularly with Level 80 Elite Tauren Chieftain, and now rivals Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning are getting their funk on with the single Kiss My Axe (While I Drink My Beer). You think I am joking, but I'm not; members of Mythic Entertainment recently teamed up with classic metal band Blue Öyster Cult to record the aforementioned ditty, to promote and celebrate the newly added Dwarf Slayer career.
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:48am
First announced in January this year, the live-expansion for Warhammer Online, Call to Arms has been slowly spreading its influence throughout the waaaagh torn online world, with the latest portion of the expansion, Beyond the Sands launching today. As a special event, which runs until the 27th of April the Beyond the Sands event sees the armies of Destruction and Order skirmish among the wreckage of "mysterious" air ships that have fallen from the sky.
With the airships, strange artifacts from far away lands appear, their secrets locked away in the Land of the Dead, where Tomb Kings reign. Order and Destruction are both interested in the artifacts, but they must first overcome the Tomb King's henchmen, Liche Preists and other diabolical skeleton army in order to succeed in unlock the new mysteries.
With the airships, strange artifacts from far away lands appear, their secrets locked away in the Land of the Dead, where Tomb Kings reign. Order and Destruction are both interested in the artifacts, but they must first overcome the Tomb King's henchmen, Liche Preists and other diabolical skeleton army in order to succeed in unlock the new mysteries.
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By Steven Perdikis - Mon Mar 30, 2009 1:17pm
The one flaw that is present in all MMOs is the inability to take them on the road with you (unless, of course you have a fancy pants laptop and roaming, wireless Internet). To remedy this tiny shortcoming in relation to Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning - Games Workshop's literary arm, The Black Library has announced that the second novel backed by the Warhammer Online universe is now available.
Entitled Dark Storm Gathering, the novel, penned by Chris Wraight is sure to delight those who simply must have facets of the Warhammer Online universe follow them around at all times of day, be it on the bus, in bed, or while waiting for some exciting quest or exclamation mark to appear above the head of real-world NPCs in their day-to-day real-world adventures.
Entitled Dark Storm Gathering, the novel, penned by Chris Wraight is sure to delight those who simply must have facets of the Warhammer Online universe follow them around at all times of day, be it on the bus, in bed, or while waiting for some exciting quest or exclamation mark to appear above the head of real-world NPCs in their day-to-day real-world adventures.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:30pm
Mythic Entertainment have announced that as a part of Call to Arms "live expansion" which is slowly rolling out across the online realms of Warhammer Online two new melee-based careers, the Orc Choppa and the Dwarf Slayer are now playable be all.
The introduction of the Choppa and Slayer are small components of the live-expansion, which will add many more new features and "massive content" additions in the near future. The new classes are available to all players (new and old) - with the ability for those who've let their subscription slide to reactivate their accounts through the re-enlistment campaign that was announced last week.
The introduction of the Choppa and Slayer are small components of the live-expansion, which will add many more new features and "massive content" additions in the near future. The new classes are available to all players (new and old) - with the ability for those who've let their subscription slide to reactivate their accounts through the re-enlistment campaign that was announced last week.
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By Brenna Hillier - Sat Mar 14, 2009 1:23pm
With recent news of job cuts at Mythic Entertainment and player subscriptions fluctuating from dizzying heights to less impressive figures, you might be feeling a little wary about reactivating your Warhammer Online account.
If the Call to Arms expansion events that are taking place right up until June aren't enough to tempt you back, how about this Re-Enlistment Campaign? Mythic are sweetening the deal for returning players with ten free days, a special quest line complete with unique items, and best of all, the resting experience your character has accumulated!
If the Call to Arms expansion events that are taking place right up until June aren't enough to tempt you back, how about this Re-Enlistment Campaign? Mythic are sweetening the deal for returning players with ten free days, a special quest line complete with unique items, and best of all, the resting experience your character has accumulated!
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By Brenna Hillier - Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:24pm
It's been quite a while since we gave any attention to Blood Bowl. Blessed with a mixed parentage, this gridiron-like game based in a fantasy universe comes from French developers Cyanide, the creators of Chaos League. Not only could Blood Bowl be said to be Cyanide's spiritual successor to their previous sports title, it is a kind of remake of the 1995 game of the same name, and is based on a successful miniatures game from Games Workshop. With that kind of heritage, we have to expect some interesting results, and these new screens look the business.
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By Jessica Citizen - Thu Mar 5, 2009 5:07pm
We love big patches. Apparently, so do the guys at Warhammer Online, who have just rolled out their Version 1.2 patch, which boasts a changelog the likes of which you've never seen before. It's so big, in fact, that we're only featuring an excerpt here, and even that is longer than most standard patches.
The problem with this patch being so big is that the powers that be have announced that Warhammer Online can only be updated through the in-game service, with no external downloading capabilities. So, not only can we not host the files, we don't know quite how many of your megabytes this one will take up.
...but, if you're into a bit of WAAAGH!, don't let this stop you, the patch will fall into place the next time you play, and for now, you can read the highlight version of the changelog, right here.
The problem with this patch being so big is that the powers that be have announced that Warhammer Online can only be updated through the in-game service, with no external downloading capabilities. So, not only can we not host the files, we don't know quite how many of your megabytes this one will take up.
...but, if you're into a bit of WAAAGH!, don't let this stop you, the patch will fall into place the next time you play, and for now, you can read the highlight version of the changelog, right here.
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By Matt Warner - Thu Feb 5, 2009 5:56pm
We're in the teeth of the recession and the financial meltdown continues to batter the gaming industry. Yesterday, Electronic Arts announced plans to close 12 offices, downside their 2010 game portfolio to 50 titles, and buck-down on spending which means another round of layoffs to hit company-wide. In all, 11% percent of the total workforce is up on the chopping block. That's over 1100 positions ranging from low-level staff and into the upper echelons of corporate will cease to exist.
That means no studio under Electronic Arts wing is safe from layoffs and a huge axe fell upon Mythic Entertainment cuttingt a swath through a huge number of employees working on Warhammer Online. This comes one day after finding out Warhammer Online's 300k subscription count. Mark Jacobs CEO of Mythic Entertainment updated fans on the unfortunate downsizing and what it means for Warhammer: Age of Reckoning.
That means no studio under Electronic Arts wing is safe from layoffs and a huge axe fell upon Mythic Entertainment cuttingt a swath through a huge number of employees working on Warhammer Online. This comes one day after finding out Warhammer Online's 300k subscription count. Mark Jacobs CEO of Mythic Entertainment updated fans on the unfortunate downsizing and what it means for Warhammer: Age of Reckoning.
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By Matt Warner - Wed Feb 4, 2009 4:48pm
"Zoooooowch!" A severe pang rang in the minds of many during the big conference call over at Electronic Arts today. In the stifling call bad news struck a chord with announcements ranging from numerous delays, along with more layoffs, and the ugly truth behind the less than stellar subscription numbers for Warhammer Online. As of December 31st, 2008 Warhammer: Age of Reckoning bottomed out at a little over 300k subscribers.
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By Matt Warner - Fri Jan 30, 2009 12:33pm
Over the past six months shock, terror, frustration, calamity, diligence, pride, joy and many other emotions shook the Warhammer Online community and the development staff at Mythic Entertainment. The first year is always the hardest for any newly-launched MMOG but that’s not stopping the aggressive development on Warhammer: Age of Reckoning. The team drilled-down all the difficult challenges, exposed the nitty-gritty, grasped onto player feedback, and hammered out some much needed improvements. With everything under better control the first "live expansion", Call to Arms, is now set in stone.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:30pm
A late-night update for you MMO fans who aren't going to work tomorrow - we now have the Recruit A Friend client available for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. It's a hefty 10+ GB download (remember that's free if you're an Internode customer), and will give you seven days of free, non-stop Realm vs Realm adventures.
...if you like what you see, at any time during your trial, pick up a full retail copy of the game, and they'll throw in a bonus 30 days of additional game time. Happy holidays!
...if you like what you see, at any time during your trial, pick up a full retail copy of the game, and they'll throw in a bonus 30 days of additional game time. Happy holidays!
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By Matt Keller - Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:58am
With Christmas rapidly approaching, The Warp Pipe is calling time for 2008. After 45 columns without a break this year, I’m clocking off a little early to read a few books, watch some movies, replay some of 2008’s best games and of course, fly to Queensland to spend Christmas with the family. The Warp Pipe will be back on the 18th of January with a few minor tweaks and a couple of bold predictions for 2009.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
Speaking of bold proclamations, The Warp Pipe made a few just before the start of the second, third and final quarters of the year. I thought we’d use the final column of the year evaluating my ability to predict the quality of soon-to-be-released video games.
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By Matt Warner - Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:34pm
Rejoice or panic, better wait until the download is finished. What download you ask. The first part of the behemoth patch (1.1a) has arrived to save the folly that is Warhammer Online. At least that’s what the bean counters at Electronic Arts and Mythic Entertainment are hoping for in order to reach that elusive million subscriber count. Too their credit, the development team has pumped out the target-patches in a timely fashion and the game is much better off.
The 1.1 Patch is so gigantic it can’t be contained so it’s split into two parts. Who knows when Part B is coming but there’s plenty enough content in Part A to make your head spin or explode from nerd rage.
The 1.1 Patch is so gigantic it can’t be contained so it’s split into two parts. Who knows when Part B is coming but there’s plenty enough content in Part A to make your head spin or explode from nerd rage.
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By Matt Warner - Tue Dec 9, 2008 11:09am
Remember how many times Warhammer Online was delayed? It was a lot and looking back on it was a bit painful. But it was downright insane to believe the game would make the original launch date since it was slated for two years after the original announcement. That ambition and development cycle is unprecedented in the terms of big budget MMOGs as most average four years in development. Instead it took a little over three years to ship and now the development team is playing catch-up with the main game as seen with the recent Contribution System debacle.
What does this mean for Warhammer Online’s first expansion? Other than theoretical design actual development is officially on the backburner until the main game is more or less completed and ready for one.
What does this mean for Warhammer Online’s first expansion? Other than theoretical design actual development is officially on the backburner until the main game is more or less completed and ready for one.
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By Matt Warner - Wed Dec 3, 2008 12:08pm
All MMOGs go through growing pains and Warhammer Online is no exception. If the overall fluidity of combat and classes don’t feel right when playing it can ruin the game. The general feeling with the combat system and many careers is that they are a bit rough around the edges. Patch 1.06 attempts to fix the smorgasbord of combat and career issues in hopes to revitalize this crucial area of the game.
Two new careers, Blackguards and Knights of the Blazing Sun are available for play if active subscribers completed the Heavy Metal event. If you didn’t take part in the event don’t worry, both careers will become available to everyone next week. Many careers have also had their mastery points refunded, and there are some performance updates and bug fixes too.
Two new careers, Blackguards and Knights of the Blazing Sun are available for play if active subscribers completed the Heavy Metal event. If you didn’t take part in the event don’t worry, both careers will become available to everyone next week. Many careers have also had their mastery points refunded, and there are some performance updates and bug fixes too.
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By Matt Warner - Mon Nov 3, 2008 11:05am
Economies around the world are in havoc, let’s not even get started on Iceland, but recession is looming or already affecting many countries. Electronic Arts is susceptible and the latest final quarter results show that while net revenue for the quarter was up to US$894 million, the company lost US$310 million, a big chunk from US$195 million from the same period last year. After the news EA shares plummeted to an almost seven-year low in after-hours trading.
With retail forecasts not looking bright EA is focusing on cost reduction by hammering out the pink-slips to 6 percent of its global workforce. That’s over 500 positions. Reportedly both Electronic Arts Los Angeles and Pandemic were already hit hard. Let's follow the money trail and how the EA brands performed including the mega-hyped Spore...
With retail forecasts not looking bright EA is focusing on cost reduction by hammering out the pink-slips to 6 percent of its global workforce. That’s over 500 positions. Reportedly both Electronic Arts Los Angeles and Pandemic were already hit hard. Let's follow the money trail and how the EA brands performed including the mega-hyped Spore...
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By Steven Perdikis - Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:39am
Each week, we collate the most popular stories that we published over the past seven days, plus a line-up of the most downloaded files added in the same time frame. That way, in case you missed something, you can catch up in one helpful little spot, every Monday morning.
Much like our "Monday" Screens, the digest is a little bit late this week, due to unforeseen circumstances. First person shooters appeared to be popular this week, with Call of Duty: World at War's beta information proving to be the most popular, followed by our review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky, and our discussion with Far Cry 2 lead designer Clint Hocking and producer Louis-Pierre Pharand.
Much like our "Monday" Screens, the digest is a little bit late this week, due to unforeseen circumstances. First person shooters appeared to be popular this week, with Call of Duty: World at War's beta information proving to be the most popular, followed by our review of S.T.A.L.K.E.R Clear Sky, and our discussion with Far Cry 2 lead designer Clint Hocking and producer Louis-Pierre Pharand.
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By Matt Warner - Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:35pm
Developer versus Developer! A tit for tat by Mythic Entertainment CEO Mark Jacobs continues after various responses and opinions made by Blizzard Entertainment employees during interviews conducted at BlizzCon regarding Warhammer: Age of Reckoning.
The drama first erupted after comments made by Paul Sams, Blizzard Entertainment's COO, that over half of the subscribers who had left World of Warcraft for Warhammer Online had returned. This information comes from the survey results when a user cites their reason for moving on. We've commented about the breakout success for Warhammer Online hitting the 750,000 player count and noted the real numbers wouldn’t solidify until the beginning of next year. Jacobs also stated a similar opinion but added that many people may be playing both MMOGs.
The drama first erupted after comments made by Paul Sams, Blizzard Entertainment's COO, that over half of the subscribers who had left World of Warcraft for Warhammer Online had returned. This information comes from the survey results when a user cites their reason for moving on. We've commented about the breakout success for Warhammer Online hitting the 750,000 player count and noted the real numbers wouldn’t solidify until the beginning of next year. Jacobs also stated a similar opinion but added that many people may be playing both MMOGs.
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By Matt Warner - Mon Oct 20, 2008 12:27pm
During the last month Warhammer: Age of Reckoning received several patch updates, 750,000 account registrations, and more or less the same highs and lows many other MMOs experience in their first live-operating month.
With the first month in the record books, Mark Jacobs, the general manager of Mythic Entertainment marked the occasion with a heartfelt thank you in the first State of the Game Address and divulged a whole list of what’s in store for Warhammer Online in the near future. Maybe some of your ideas and concerns are addressed.
With the first month in the record books, Mark Jacobs, the general manager of Mythic Entertainment marked the occasion with a heartfelt thank you in the first State of the Game Address and divulged a whole list of what’s in store for Warhammer Online in the near future. Maybe some of your ideas and concerns are addressed.
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By Matt Warner - Tue Oct 14, 2008 4:27pm
Warhammer: Age of Reckoning is nearing the first month milestone. The final verdict is still unclear and it is too early to tell the outcome. Reports are coming in that the blood-soaked battlefields are populated with never-ending recruits for both Order and Destruction.
The number of active war participants has escalated from a half-million to three quarters of a million in a very short time. Keep in mind these aren’t actual full-time subscriptions but registrations as the first month is free and players can cancel their accounts immediately. To stay or not to stay after that initial trial month? That is the question.
The number of active war participants has escalated from a half-million to three quarters of a million in a very short time. Keep in mind these aren’t actual full-time subscriptions but registrations as the first month is free and players can cancel their accounts immediately. To stay or not to stay after that initial trial month? That is the question.
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Oct 1, 2008 9:54am
The charts this week are pretty much a one-game affair. The newest title in a long-running film/book/game saga has swept the Australian nation and taken the whole country by storm.
Yes, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (which was partially developed down here by local guys Krome) is pretty much running the show, taking out top honours for Xbox 360 (top overall), PS3, PS2 and PSP, 2nd on the Wii (behind Wii Fit), and 8th on the DS. By my calculations, that's a top-10 chart position for every platform it was released on. Well done to you!
(Also, um, well done to that Age of Reckoning thing, for topping the PC charts. we're not ignoring you, really.)
Yes, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (which was partially developed down here by local guys Krome) is pretty much running the show, taking out top honours for Xbox 360 (top overall), PS3, PS2 and PSP, 2nd on the Wii (behind Wii Fit), and 8th on the DS. By my calculations, that's a top-10 chart position for every platform it was released on. Well done to you!
(Also, um, well done to that Age of Reckoning thing, for topping the PC charts. we're not ignoring you, really.)
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By Brenna Hillier - Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:50pm
Warhammer! Do we like it?
Remind me what the code for "opening a can of worms is". Have a glance around the forums and you'll see that opinions are pretty emphatically divided, with some hardcore World of Warcraft fans stubbornly insisting that nothing beats their king, others treading the path of the converted, and a few rare individuals swinging happily on the fence spouting enjoyment of the genre.
Well, one thing is certain, whether we like it or not, we're certainly giving it a go - Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning has clocked up five hundred thousand sign ups in one week.
Remind me what the code for "opening a can of worms is". Have a glance around the forums and you'll see that opinions are pretty emphatically divided, with some hardcore World of Warcraft fans stubbornly insisting that nothing beats their king, others treading the path of the converted, and a few rare individuals swinging happily on the fence spouting enjoyment of the genre.
Well, one thing is certain, whether we like it or not, we're certainly giving it a go - Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning has clocked up five hundred thousand sign ups in one week.
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By Matt Warner - Tue Sep 23, 2008 3:03pm
They emerge, like roaches festering from one MMOG to the next. No one is safe. A new MMOG is a perfect breeding ground. Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning was no exception, the very first live weekend thousands of players were minding their own business when out of nowhere it hit. “Best prices on Gold, fast and friendly. Check out mmogbling4dolla.com.” Gold spammers are rampant, but these forbidden and annoying messages do work and entice players to pay the price at a stiff cost to the developers. It’s a war that can be summed up in three words: Time is money.
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By Yank Warner Overboard - Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:08pm
At long last, after the countless th'usan's o' hours o' hard work, the first day o' reckonin' be upon us! Avast, ye scab'r'us swabs!! The servers be up an' runnin' as hundreds o' th'usan's across the globe be smashin' faces, invadin' enemy lan's, an' sackin' massive cities.
Three years ago Mythic Entertainment embarked on a journey t' deliver a fresh an' satisfyin' PvP experience t' the MMOG lan'scape. T' brin' such a masterpiece from the conceptual stages t' fruition they needed the perfect lifeblood, which be an acclaimed intellectual property. The fantasy version o' the Warhammer universe be the perfect fit.
Three years ago Mythic Entertainment embarked on a journey t' deliver a fresh an' satisfyin' PvP experience t' the MMOG lan'scape. T' brin' such a masterpiece from the conceptual stages t' fruition they needed the perfect lifeblood, which be an acclaimed intellectual property. The fantasy version o' the Warhammer universe be the perfect fit.
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By Matt Warner - Thu Sep 18, 2008 9:32am
Is it already too late for Funcom’s flagship title Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures? Tons of players have already left Hyboria as Funcom pushes out patch after patch to fix the woes. Yesterday, we noted the latest developments which contains some fantastic additions but a shakeup at the top among the ranks may bring about the real change that Age of Conan needs.
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By Steven Perdikis - Wed Sep 17, 2008 3:00pm
You'd be forgiven for forgetting about Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, which was released released four months ago. Recent commotion being stirred up by the upcoming release of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, and the announcement of a release date for World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King it's easy to see why Hyborian Adventurers have been quiet.
Whilst those who've embarked on their own adventures in Hyboria have been displeased about the state of the game, developers Funcom have repeatedly stated that they are working hard on improving the quality of the game in order to satisfy their subscribers. Today, we've gotten our hands on a developer diary featuring Erling Ellingsen, Product Manager of Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, in which he speaks about the numerous changes which are set to send a wave of rejoicing through the fan base.
Whilst those who've embarked on their own adventures in Hyboria have been displeased about the state of the game, developers Funcom have repeatedly stated that they are working hard on improving the quality of the game in order to satisfy their subscribers. Today, we've gotten our hands on a developer diary featuring Erling Ellingsen, Product Manager of Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures, in which he speaks about the numerous changes which are set to send a wave of rejoicing through the fan base.
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By Jessica Citizen - Tue Sep 16, 2008 2:32pm
You've been told that good things come to those who wait - and today, we have a very good thing for you. If you're one of the masses who've been hanging out for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, it's your lucky day - all 9.34 gig of the open beta client is now on the mirror, ready for you to download!
We've also got a news update - WAR is coming, with copies of the game shipping to stores all around the country in preparation for the game's launch on Friday!
We've also got a news update - WAR is coming, with copies of the game shipping to stores all around the country in preparation for the game's launch on Friday!
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By Jessica Citizen - Wed Sep 3, 2008 10:30pm
Electronic Arts want you to buy their games. They want you to buy several of their games, to the point that they're using one highly-anticipated title to promote another highly-anticipated title, despite the fact that, really, the two games aren't that similar at all.
If you're a fan of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and you've also got a soft spot for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, then you may start rejoicing - a Red Alert 3 Collector's Edition has been announced, which includes - among other things - an exclusive ingame item for Warhammer Online. The item, Korssar's Helm will magically transform the wearer into a ferocious bear. Of course!
If you're a fan of Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 and you've also got a soft spot for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning, then you may start rejoicing - a Red Alert 3 Collector's Edition has been announced, which includes - among other things - an exclusive ingame item for Warhammer Online. The item, Korssar's Helm will magically transform the wearer into a ferocious bear. Of course!
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By Chienne - Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:59am
I've received an update. You all should prepare yourselves for the worldwide WAAAGH! - EA and Mythic Entertainment have announced that their highly-anticipated MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning has gone gold, all ready to open its servers on September 18.
We've also been told that despite what you may have heard earlier, the official Australian launch for the game will be just one day later - WAR is coming Down Under on September 19th 2008.
We've also been told that despite what you may have heard earlier, the official Australian launch for the game will be just one day later - WAR is coming Down Under on September 19th 2008.
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By Chienne - Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:22pm
Well, Games Convention is over again for another year - perhaps the last to be held in Leipzig! Don't get too upset just yet, we'll be sorting through the information we've received for a little while yet.
First off the blocks, however, is the sixth-annual "Best of GC" awards, handed out to the most innovative new products on show at Games Convention. This year, there were nine categories - chosen from 29 exhibitors who entered 122 hardware items and software titles - nearly a 50% increase on 2006, which saw a mere 85 submissions.
The envelope please...
First off the blocks, however, is the sixth-annual "Best of GC" awards, handed out to the most innovative new products on show at Games Convention. This year, there were nine categories - chosen from 29 exhibitors who entered 122 hardware items and software titles - nearly a 50% increase on 2006, which saw a mere 85 submissions.
The envelope please...
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By Chienne - Thu Aug 21, 2008 1:34pm
The brand new cinematic trailer for Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning brings the game to life in stunning detail, showcasing the ongoing conflict between the armies of Order and Destruction that forms the catalyst for WAR's groundbreaking Realm vs Realm gameplay.
The new video has been timed to coincide with the lifting of the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on the closed beta that has been running for the game - and gamers around the planet are eagerly discussing their experiences and achievements!
The new video has been timed to coincide with the lifting of the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) on the closed beta that has been running for the game - and gamers around the planet are eagerly discussing their experiences and achievements!
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By Chienne - Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:24pm
Get ready - WAR is coming.
Specifically, the open beta for Mythic Entertainment's upcoming MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is due to begin on September 7th, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to enter the gritty fantasy WAR world, experiencing the thrill of RvR (Realm vs Realm) combat, before the game is formally launched on September 23rd, 2008.
Specifically, the open beta for Mythic Entertainment's upcoming MMORPG, Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is due to begin on September 7th, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to enter the gritty fantasy WAR world, experiencing the thrill of RvR (Realm vs Realm) combat, before the game is formally launched on September 23rd, 2008.
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By Chienne - Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:55am
There are still a few people who don't seem to believe that Warhammer Online is anywhere near ready to arrive on its rumoured street date of September 23, but it seems that EA are getting things ready and doing some last-minute housekeeping, so who knows? Stranger things have happened.
Today's Mythic housekeeping sees the big reveal: current system specs you'll need to play WAR at launch. Of course, these are subject to change (the devs promise they're still optimising things - more housekeeping), but they're a good place to start looking, if you're wondering whether you'll need to upgrade in order to take part.
Today's Mythic housekeeping sees the big reveal: current system specs you'll need to play WAR at launch. Of course, these are subject to change (the devs promise they're still optimising things - more housekeeping), but they're a good place to start looking, if you're wondering whether you'll need to upgrade in order to take part.
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By Chienne - Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:01pm
While I know feelings towards EA's upcoming MMO Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning are a bit mixed, this latest tidbit of information is sure to get a reaction, one way or the other.
September 23rd has been announced as a preliminary launch date - we haven't yet seen official confirmation of this, but that's the date popping up on retail sites around the US, and has now also appeared on an official EA info site, adding a bit more credibility to the release (at least in Singapore!).
September 23rd has been announced as a preliminary launch date - we haven't yet seen official confirmation of this, but that's the date popping up on retail sites around the US, and has now also appeared on an official EA info site, adding a bit more credibility to the release (at least in Singapore!).
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By Chienne - Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:38am
This will be a post full of acronyms, so I'll give you a bit of a cheat sheet to get you started:
KoTOR is Knights of the Old Republic, a title based on the Star Wars universe.
MMO is Massively Multiplayer Online, as it relates to games that a lot of people can play online at once, in a persistent world.
EA is Electronic Arts, a video game publisher.
A-OK is a saying, derived from "Okay" and used in diving, meaning "Everything's good, we can proceed".
So: KoTOR MMO by EA is A-OK!
(To translate - EA has announced that BioWare is currently working on the next version of Knights of the Old Republic, and that it will contain a massively multiplayer online component.)
KoTOR is Knights of the Old Republic, a title based on the Star Wars universe.
MMO is Massively Multiplayer Online, as it relates to games that a lot of people can play online at once, in a persistent world.
EA is Electronic Arts, a video game publisher.
A-OK is a saying, derived from "Okay" and used in diving, meaning "Everything's good, we can proceed".
So: KoTOR MMO by EA is A-OK!
(To translate - EA has announced that BioWare is currently working on the next version of Knights of the Old Republic, and that it will contain a massively multiplayer online component.)
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By Chienne - Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:19pm
By now you should have read up on EA's Press Conference, if you've been following our E3 coverage. It's really very interesting - but what about the details about the games? Where are they?
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
...why, right here, actually. Each of these games is scheduled to ship either this year or "early 2009" for a variety of platforms. We've got deep stories, riveting graphics, and socially connected experiences. Whether you're a core gamer or a new player, there's something here for you!
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By holo` - Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:31pm
I know that there is a bunch of you around here eagerly awaiting Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. As many of you would know not all news is good news. Today - we've got some news which may disappoint Warhammer fans.
In order to reach their target release date, Mythic Entertainment have announced that several features will be culled from the retail release of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.
The cull is drastic - including the removal of four character classes and four capital cities. The cuts will severely impact the original focus of realm vs realm combat, of which capital cities were to be an important part.
In order to reach their target release date, Mythic Entertainment have announced that several features will be culled from the retail release of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning.
The cull is drastic - including the removal of four character classes and four capital cities. The cuts will severely impact the original focus of realm vs realm combat, of which capital cities were to be an important part.
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By Matt K - Sun Jul 6, 2008 9:06am
Mid-year sales tend to be pretty awful, but one particular Australian retailer was running out a lot of stock for around the $5 mark, mainly on the PC, PS2, DS and Xbox 360. Needless to say, this week, I came home a couple of hundred dollars poorer and weighed down by bags of games, yet could not find many of the titles I wanted due to the store having been raided by people buying up multiple copies of the one game to trade or sell on eBay. Such is life. I'm still trying to wrestle my way through Alone in the Dark on the Xbox 360, a game with some stunning ideas, but absolutely horrendous controls and far too many bugs and glitches.
This week, The Warp Pipe will look at the current Q3 release list, gauging the perceived level of hype and giving a brief impression as to the quality of each game.
This week, The Warp Pipe will look at the current Q3 release list, gauging the perceived level of hype and giving a brief impression as to the quality of each game.
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By Chienne - Sat May 17, 2008 3:33pm
Well, it's the biggest news to hit MMO gamers in Australia for a long time. EA have announced that Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning (WAR) will be arriving in Australian, New Zealand and Southeast Asian stores at the same time as it lands in North America and Europe. While it's still a few months off yet, Spring is looking extra-cheery this year, with the arrival of the new game.
...and of course, adding to the cheer, WAR is set to feature a dedicated server right here in Australia, ensuring that local gamers get the best gameplay experience possible.
...and of course, adding to the cheer, WAR is set to feature a dedicated server right here in Australia, ensuring that local gamers get the best gameplay experience possible.
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By Draqul - Wed Apr 9, 2008 6:28pm
Wheee! After a few month's relative silence, we finally have some more news regarding Mythic's conversion of the classic tabletop game (and associated franchises), Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning. I know some of you signed up for the beta almost a whole year ago, so you're probably interested to see how things are progressing.
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By Chienne - Tue Oct 2, 2007 7:26pm
Another week's gone by already and it's time for a new episode of Good Game!
It's screening on ABC2 tonight at 8:30, as well as being downloadable from their website, which is free for Internode customers!
This week, they're looking at SKATE, Super Paper Mario, the Australian qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, and new presenter Lux takes a look at the psychology behind online avatars.
We've also got the second half of our chat with Junglist, about the Australian gaming industry, competitive gaming industry and what games he's looking forward to.
It's screening on ABC2 tonight at 8:30, as well as being downloadable from their website, which is free for Internode customers!
This week, they're looking at SKATE, Super Paper Mario, the Australian qualifiers for the World Cyber Games, and new presenter Lux takes a look at the psychology behind online avatars.
We've also got the second half of our chat with Junglist, about the Australian gaming industry, competitive gaming industry and what games he's looking forward to.
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By Trido - Sun May 27, 2007 11:19am
There is no denying that Blizzard has a real winner with World of Warcraft. With over 200 servers called realms and 8 million subscribers it has reached new heights in the increasingly title heavy MMORPG arena. Of course when a game is as good and successful as World of Warcraft, you always get the inevitable clones start rolling through. Quake was one of the most influential FPS games of the 1990s and it spawned a massive number of clones. Games like Wolfenstein 3-D, Doom and Quake spawned an entire industry that is still alive and kicking with games like F.E.A.R and Crysis!
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By Chienne - Sat Apr 28, 2007 7:38pm
Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning is breaking the mould of "what MMOs do", by not running a single player Beta at this stage. Instead, you're invited to sign up with a bunch of mates to the Guild Beta Applications - just in case you thought the game wouldn't be heavily based on teamwork.
Not a hardcore raid guild? Don't stress. They're looking for anyone and everyone - "major raid guilds, casual guilds, role-players, adrenaline junkies, multi-game clans, WAR fan guilds, real life friends, and family groups." Does this sound like you?
Edit:
...check out the unofficial Internode Games Network Guild sign-up thread.
Not a hardcore raid guild? Don't stress. They're looking for anyone and everyone - "major raid guilds, casual guilds, role-players, adrenaline junkies, multi-game clans, WAR fan guilds, real life friends, and family groups." Does this sound like you?
Edit:
...check out the unofficial Internode Games Network Guild sign-up thread.
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