Two Worlds Tries to Tempt Us

SouthPeak has announced that Two Worlds Temptation is set to hit stores this fall on the PC and Xbox 360.

Temptation is an expansion to the open-ended RPG Two Worlds for the Xbox 360 and PC, taking place right after the events of the original. It features improved voice overs and animations, retooled horseback riding and a totally revamped combat system.

“Our entire development team is now putting their all into making Two Worlds: The Temptation a game that is far and away better than the original,” said Miroslaw Dymek, Chief Developer with Reality Pump explained. “We’ve taken to heart all the comments made by gamers about Two Worlds and we’re going to give them what they want with the sequel.”

Grimoire of the Rift headed to DS

Square Enix has announced that gamers will be making the return to Ivalice this summer with the release of Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rifts on June 24th.

This title is the sequel to the popular Final Fantasy Tactics Advance on the GBA and brings the popular franchise to the DS for the first time.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2 will feature a familiar grid-oriented battle system with intuitive use of the DS stylus, as well as new jobs and character classes. The game will feature over 400 quests, vibrant dual-screen presentation and improved gameplay.

Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rifts will be available in stores June 24th, 2008 for $39.99. For more information, visit: http://na.square-enix.com/ffta2/

FFVII Launch Event

Square Enix has just announced a special Launch Event to commemorate the release of Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core in North America.

The event will be held at the PlayStation store @ Metreon on March 25, 2008. The lucky first 100 customers in line will receive a free shirt commemorating the event, and a variety of rare items will be given away through raffle throughout the event.

Anyone interested in attending, the details are:
Date: March 25, 2008
Time: 6:00PM - 9:00PM
PlayStation Store @ Metreon
101 4th St
San Francisco, CA 94103

New Summon Night

Atlus has just announced the continuation of the popular RPG Summon Night: Swordcraft Story. This newest title will be a DS exclusive titiled Summon Knight: Twin Age.

Twin Age will be headed for release on May 20th, complete with two playable characters, and the ability to trade items with other gamers via local wireless, and full DS functionality.

More information on this upcoming title is sure to be released shortly. Head to the Atlus site for more info:

http://www.atlus.com/.

Crazy Elf MMO

I just want to quickly introduce our readers out there to Elf Online, which claims to be the 'craziest MMO of 2008'.

Elf Online is a fully free MMORPG taking place in a fantasy world. It is currently in open beta, so check it out through the link below if you're interested!

http://elf.happymmo.com/

Two Worlds Content Now Available

The already large game Two Worlds just got a lot bigger SouthPeak Games today announced that the first of their two downloadable content packages for Two Worlds is now available through Xbox Live.

The first content packaged is titled Tainted Blood and significantly expands the game for only 600 Microsoft Points. It features four new multiplayer maps, over 35 new quests, and over 10 hours of additional gameplay.

“This pack of downloadable content is an excellent expansion for players who love playing Two Worlds with friends, and are ready for some new and exhilarating features,” said Melanie Mroz, CEO of SouthPeak Games. “Tainted Blood not only adds to the game, but enhances it, making the overall experience even better.”

While Two Worlds was highly flawed, it was also fairly fun. Maybe it's time for me to give the game another chance...

FREE Pokemon Guide

Two new Pokemon titles are headed for the DS and Nintendo intends to rewards fans that order early with a free guide to help them succeed in the game.

Starting March 16, 2008, Pokemon fans who order either Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness or Pokemon Mystery Dungen: Explorers of Time will receive a free, limited edition guide for the game.

This guide contains a collection of game tips, interviews, an original manga, and game art.

In these newest Pokemon games, players travel through time and darkness to try and unravel the mystery of why they have been transformed into a Pokemon. This quest will lead them through countless randomly generated dungeons and will allow you to encounter more than 490 different Pokemon.

Cabal Online Launces in NA

OGPlanet has announced that their MMO Cabal Online has officially launched in North America!

Cabal Online already boasts nearly a million players across Asia and Europe with its free to play model. It offers gamers the option to purchase in-game items, but is still fully playable under the free to play model.

"The launch of CABAL ONLINE is a huge event for us," said David Hoffman, Executive Producer for OGPlanet. "The beta testing periods were met with a very positive reception, and we're anxious to watch CABAL's popularity in North America grow. We're thrilled to be able to provide an MMO of this caliber under a free-to-play model."


For more info, head to: http://cabal.ogplanet.com/

More Running in the Dungeons...

NCsoft has announced that they have "heaved" out more of their successful game Dungeon Runners.

This latest content update isn't quite as heft as their previous updates, known as "Chunks". Instead, they're calling this update a "heave". It introduces a new dungeon called Balzack's Burrow for players 55+. This dungeon is loaded with loot, monsters, and a deadly final boss to do battle with.

Level 30+ players can also get help from 'Chill Bill', a formidable snowman and the first NPC that players can summon in Dungeon Runners.

Additionally, 51 new quests, two new fighter armor sets, new mythic items, a two-handed rifle for rangers and improvements to the user interface and the waypoints system are included in this "heave".

Dungeon Runners is a free to play MMORPG. Learn more about the game, or download it and jump right in here.

New Spellborn Dev Journal

The Spellborn team has posted an all-new developer journal for your reading pleasure.

This latest diary discusses the progress in the creation of the newest world in Spellborn. This world is located in Ringfell and is known as Shorath Mesa.

Read the diary here.

FFCC: Ring of Fates Now in Stores!

Square Enix has recently announced the release of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates. (whew, what a name!)

Ring of Fates follows the adventures of Yuri and Chelinka, two twins that live happily with their father in a peaceful village. However, like any good RPG, this happiness comes to a sudden end when an ancient evil arrives! Armed only with determination and courage, and guided by Chelinka's magic crystal, players lead the twins on a quest to recover their lost friends, avenge their family and heal their damaged world!

Ring of Fates features both a story mode, allowing gamers to explore the world rotating between four characters, and multiplayer mode, where you can play with up to four gamers.

The game was officially released on the DS on March 11, 2008. Much more information is can be found on the official site here.

3/07/08 Issue at Just-RPG

A preview of the MMO Dream of Mirror Online headlines our issue this week on Just-RPG, top that off with plenty of gaming news and screenshots. Check it all out below!

http://www.just-rpg.com/

• Dream of Mirrow Online Preview
• New Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution Screenshots
• New Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors Screenshots
• New Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: My Life as a King Screenshots
• Seven Kingdoms: Conquest Screenshots
• Requiem: Bloodymare Screenshots
• And More!!!

Disgaea for DS

Nippon Ichi has recentl officially announced the upcoming release of Disgaea for the DS.

The game has already been released in Japan to much praise and will be headed to North American on the DS in summer 2008. Look for more news in the near future.