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DDTank

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DDTank is an MMO shooter game that is very similar to the Worms games. You are placed on a map with up to 4 players and will battle it out in turn based action. The game is playable right on your browser so there is no need to download anything, just sign up and play.

The gameplay is quite easy to get the hang of, but takes some time to master. There is a great deal of strategy involved in becoming a master at the game which makes for some very fun strategizing while learning to get the hang of it. Multiple game modes and tons of weapons make DDTank a very enjoyable casual style game. Matches can be completed fairly quickly so there’s no need to schedule a ton of time to get in some fun MMO shooter action.

In addition to the PvP element you are also given various tasks throughout the game which adds a slight RPG flavor to it.

Dust 514

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[stat=Publisher]CCP Games[/stat]
[stat=Developer]CCP Shanghai[/stat]
[stat=Genre]MMOFPS[/stat]
[stat=Distribution]Download[/stat]
[stat=Graphics]High[/stat]
[stat=PvP]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Free to Play]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Download Size]6GB[/stat]
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Dust 514 is doing something revolutionary. While the free to play shooter market is certainly not unheard of on the PC, with games like Blacklight Retribution, PlanetSide 2 and Tribes being a dominating force, the F2P MMOFPS is hardly a common place on consoles. This free to play giant is looking to take on the console space by storm on the PS3 and if the beta is anything to go by, they have a really good start.

The game takes place inside the universe of Eve Online. This mechanic alone is an interesting one that should bring in a bunch of players. Players of Eve can put out contracts and support the battle field on PC while the soldiers of Dust 514 do their dirty work. Players pick a faction from the Eve Online universe and then become the soldiers of fortune. Once players pick a faction the real fun begins.

Fighting over resources, different factions are encouraged to take over bases so that their Eve Online counterparts can reap the benefits. Player can use different dropsuits that act as the different classes for the game. The dropsuits include an assault class, a scout class, a heavy class and a support logistics class. There also is a few vehicle sets that some players can specialize in to support ground troops. The massive scale of battle and vehicle play are similar to something you would see in PlanetSide 2, and that is a good thing. Players of Dust 514 are in for a real treat when this game goes live.

The large scale battles, the different classes and the connectivity with Eve Online make Dust 514 a special game. Check out the link above to learn more about Dust 514 including how to get yourself in the beta testing. This game is going to make some waves in how the console and PC markets both operate in the future. Be a part of this historic game today!

Otherland

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[stat=Publisher]Gamingo[/stat]
[stat=Developer]DTP[/stat]
[stat=Genre]MMORPG[/stat]
[stat=Distribution]Download[/stat]
[stat=Graphics]High[/stat]
[stat=PvP]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Free to Play]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Download Size]TBA[/stat]
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Otherland is a Sci Fi fantasy RPG that delivers powerful graphics. Wrapped in the Unreal Engine 3, Otherland delivers a large scale environment that wows. Living in this world is fully realized and has a strong back story from the book it is based on by Tod Williams. This is no MMO that is satisfied with one type of environment. The different areas span all different types of spaces that span a steam punk world all the way to medieval castles.

The game not only looks beautiful but plays like a dream as well. There are four different classes, the Marksman, the Warrior, the Assassin and the Energizer. Each have a specific toolset for taking care of enemies and also working together against enemies in PvE. Any class can use any weapon allowing for players to switch roles on the playfield. There also is a heavy switching of weapons mechanic that spices up battle nicely. All and all, Otherland makes every battle type completely customizable.

Customization extends much further than just play style though. Characters themselves can be changed heavily in appearance be it body type and clothing. Almost any piece of clothing can be worn by any class or character type. In Otherland you can really make your character feel like it is your perfect avatar.

Otherland?s vast sprawling environments, class systems and customization make it a perfect game for the MMORPG fan. Check out the link above to dive into the world of Otherland. A Sci Fi fantastical world awaits!

iPad 4, Legend of Zelda Hyrule Historia and more! – Weekly Loot Ep. 37

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Thanks for watching the Weekly Loot!
This week we discuss:
The iPad 4
BlitzBrigade
Ragnarok Online 2 launch
The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Historia
A 360 Treadmill
For your chance to win a $20 Steam Gift Card tell us what you think about the simulator FPS game.  Would you be interested in playing it?
Winner to be announced on next week’s episode 2/8.

End of Nations

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[stat=Publisher]Trion World?s[/stat]
[stat=Developer]Petroglyph Games[/stat]
[stat=Genre]MMORTS[/stat]
[stat=Distribution]Download[/stat]
[stat=Graphics]Medium[/stat]
[stat=PvP]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Free to Play]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Download Size]6.5GB[/stat]
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End of Nations is a MMORTS game in a time when it is hard to find a great RTS title. The game’s story starts with a totalitarian regime taking over the world after a major crash of the world?s economy. Build armies with your friends, or against your friends in this free to play title made by Petroglyph Games.

The place where End of Nations really shines is it?s MMO side. There are a lot of different scaled battles, that include up to 28 vs 28 player matches and get as intimate as 1v1 heart pounding standoffs. The large scale matches with 56 different armies battling against one another is confusing and yet somehow satisfying once you understand the battlefield. With multiple different kinds of troops, End of Nations is a controlled chaos that will fascinates any RTS fan.

There are also a ton of different kinds of play modes. These modes include a different PvP battles like Base Domination, Base Assault, Domination and Last Man Standing that are full of strategic madness. There is also a few modes that are co-op though. These game modes, Campaign and Survival, have teams of four players grouping up and holding their bases against full frontal assaults by large tank like enemies. Working together is the only way to do these missions successfully and any weak link will punish the whole team in a significant way.

It?s good to see a real attempt at a MMORTS that isn’t based around paying to play. There are certain elements that remind you that End of Nations is a free 2 play game, but the experience is enjoyable. If you love large scale battles, or just love RTS games in general, take a peek at End of Nations today.

DayZ

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[stat=Publisher]Bohemia Interactive[/stat]
[stat=Developer]Dean ?Rocket? Hall[/stat]
[stat=Genre]Survival Horror[/stat]
[stat=Distribution]Download[/stat]
[stat=Graphics]High[/stat]
[stat=PvP]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Free to Play]No[/stat]
[stat=Download Size]4.5GB[/stat]
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DayZ, a free mod for Arma 2 developed by Dean Hall aka Rocket and published by Bohemia Interactive, is a realistic post apocalyptic survival MMO simulator. The game received quite a large following from the spread of word of mouth from fans. The game knows how to portray the problems in our society by making players interact in a real way. It is not uncommon to see players yelling at each other in the chat, arguing over who is friendly or not.

Although zombies are populated all over the map, they are not the real danger. You work against the elements like a real person. Managing your hunger and health while at the same time managing your sanity against other people doesn?t sound like fun, but somehow is. Jumping off an incline or falling down a ledge are all serious obstacles as you could break your leg and render yourself useless. The feeling of alone and helplessness makes this game something truly special.

Another thing that makes DayZ interacts with people is the scarcity of items. Players will have to scrounge around for anything they can find. Cans of coke become like gold when the player desperately needs something to quench their thirst. After digging into the game though, you start to realize that the world is much more fleshed out than it appears. Players can scrounge together parts for vehicles like cars, trucks, helicopters and others to dominate a DayZ map. That is, if you survive grabbing these pieces.

DayZ is still a free mod for Arma 2. However, there will be a standalone title that will be available soon. This game is a blast to play with some friends or by yourself and is a must play for the zombie fan. Drop into the game today with the link above and test out your survivability.

Starlight Story

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Starlight Story is a brand new free to play browser based MMORPG from Aeria Games. The game centers around you as you embark on a vital quest to save your planet from certain doom. You will explore a vast last with many landscapes ranging from steampunk utopias to magical forests. There is an ever present war going on between magic and technology and players will need to harness their powers from both sides to survive.

Starlight Story offers a wealth of play options from PvE to PvP and everything in between. There is a strong sense of togetherness as you work together with other players to take on a variety of dungeons and world bosses. There are a number of deep MMORPG gameplay elements that are not usually found within the browser based format.

Customization plays a huge role in the game as you can change many aspects about your character. Not only can you change your look but you will be able to change your characters abilities, stats and pets throughout your time with the game.

Everlight

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[stat=Publisher]KoramGame[/stat]
[stat=Developer]KoramGame[/stat]
[stat=Genre]ARPG[/stat]
[stat=Distribution]Browser[/stat]
[stat=Graphics]NA[/stat]
[stat=PvP]NA[/stat]
[stat=Free to Play]Yes[/stat]
[stat=Download Size]NA[/stat]
[stat=Closed Beta]Spring 2013[/stat]
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[/review] Everlight is a browser-based, fantasy action role-playing game that takes place in an ancient fantasy world where lost civilizations, myths and legends aren’t just hearsay, but an everyday reality.  

In the game you will take on the role of the forsaken offspring of the Titans.  Your journey will take you along the paths of Greek mythology and you unravel the myths and mysterious that the world has entrusted on to you.  You will come across many other mythologies like the Mayans and hack and slash your way through the lost city of Atlantis.  

Everlight will be available in the Spring of 2013 and players interested in participating in the closed beta can stay up to date with the latest in news and information via the Everlight Fan Page on Facebook.