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.

Chunk 2 is Live

NCsoft has recently announced the release of Chunk 2, the second content update for its successful free to download and play MMORPG, Dungeon Runners.

This update includes features such as in-game advertising in non-member worlds, more bank space for members, item trading, increased access to prime loot, and overall Player versus Environment (PvE) and Player versus Player (PvP) balance refinements.

The new in-game advertising will help to fund future developments for this popular MMORPG, keeping it free to the players. However, players that do not want to deal with the advertising can avoid it for only $4.99 per month.

Gamers interested in giving Dungeon Runners a try can download it here: http://www.dungeonrunners.com/join.html.

Tabula Rasa Rewards Vets

NCsoftrecently announced a Veteran Rewards program for players of the upcoming MMORPG Tabula Rasa.

For each increment of three months players have an active account they will unlock exclusive content, including items, emotes, titles, pets, and more! Players will also receive an initial one-month reward that includes access to three exclusive in-game emotes.

For more information about the Veteran Rewards program, check out the official Tabula Rasa site at http://www.rgtr.com/.

Show General British What You're Made Of!!!

In anticipation of the upcoming release for Tabula Rasa, NCsoft will be holding a special 'end of beta' in-game event where players can take on General British himself, Richard Garriot!

On October 26, 2007, brave Tabula Rasa beta participants may take on General British himself from 10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Central time. Good luck to all those gamers out there who choose to suit up and do battle with the General!

Tabula Rasa is a sci-fi themed MMORPG, designed by the famed Richard Garriot. It is set for release on November 2nd, 2007. For more info, visit http://www.rgtr.com/.

Garriot in Space!

Richard Garriot has taken gamers on all sorts of adventures through games like Ultima and Tabula Rasa. Now the world famous game designer is apparantly heading on an adventure of his own... into space!

Garriot will be embarking on his journey with the Space Adventures company as their sixth tourist into space. and has already begun training for the event. He has already begun training for the event that will take place on October, 2008.

We need to be adventurous in mind and stimulate our intellects to answer today's most daunting scientific questions and to invent tomorrow's technological marvels," said Garriott. His father, Owen is a former NASA astronaut and following in his footsteps has always been a dream of Richard's.

Read the full story here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070928/sc_afp/russiaspacetourismus

Tabula Rasa Release Set

NCSoft has announced the official release date for Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa.

The game has recently reached gold master status and will launch commercial service in North America and Europe on October 19, 2007. Pre-order customers will begin their three-day head start on October 16.

A standard edition box of Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa will be available at major online retailers at an expected retail price of $49.99. While the Limited Collector's Edition box from major retailers will have an estimated retail price of $69.99, and includes a variety of extra goodies.

For more info on this highly anticipated MMORPG, check out http://www.rgtr.com/.

Eye of The North Live!

NCSoft has announced that they have released their first expansion to the award-winning, subscription-free Guild Wars franchise, Eye of the North!

Gamers who purchase Eye of the North can access its content through any of the multi-million-selling Guild Wars campaigns-Guild Wars, Guild Wars Faction or Guild Wars Nightfall.

Eye of the North advances the story told in the original Guild Wars campaign, and is set in unexplored areas of the continent of Tyria. It contains various new features, including 18 multi-level dungeons, 150 new skills across all 10 Guild Wars professions, 10 new Heroes to aid them in their adventures, 40 new armor sets, and more items, weapons, and titles.

The expansion is now available at the Official Guild Wars In-game Store and at Plaync.com. You can also pick it up from retailers in North America and Europe for $39.99.

Dungeon Runners New Content

Dungeon Runners, the free to play MMORPG from NCSoft, has released their first update for the game!

This update is lovingly called "Chunk #1" and delivers PVP action, multi character support, item linking in chat, and new game content while maintaining the popular free-to-play status. Chunk #1 also includes 70 new quests, improvements to player controls, several new armor sets and various new skills.

The main feature of Chunk #1 is the PVP action, which is set to round out the game. Chunk #1 provides two PvP session types including group practice PvP and group-versus-group death matches!

Dungeon Runners can be downloaded for free at http://www.dungeonrunners.com/join.html.

Eye of the North Goodies

In preparation of the upcoming Guild Wars: Eye of the North sneak peek event, ArenaNet has made a game manual and a detailed map of the new regions available early for fans of the game.

Gamers who preorder Eye of the North will have full access to the game for three whole days an entire week before anyone else! Best of all, everything acquired during those three days will be yours to keep, including loot, cash and experience. Sneak peek players will have access from August 24 to August 26, 2007, allowing them to explore the Far Shiverpeaks region, home of the fiercely independent Norn as well as the legendary landmark known as the Eye of the North.
If you're gearing up for the sneak peek event, then this beautifully detailed map and game manual will probably be pretty useful to you. Check them out here: http://www.guildwars.com/

Guild Wars Sells Big

NCSoft has announced that the Guild Wars franchise has broken the four million units sold mark! This accomplishment has been achieved in less than two years since the release of the original Guild Wars.

Currently the Guild Wars series consists of Guild Wars, Guild Wars Factions, and Guild Wars Nightfall. Guild Wars Eye of the North, the game's first true expansion, will join the rest of the series when it is released on August 31st! Developed by ArenaNet, the franchise has set the standard for MMOs by providing quality content with a subscription-less business model.

Four million units sold is pretty impressive. Guild Wars has always been one of the MMOs that most interest me due to its solid reputation, reasonable system requirements and the lack of monthly fees. If you want more info on the series, you can find it below!

http://www.guildwars.com/

Tabula Rasa Collectors Edition Revealed!

The contents of the Limited Collector's Edition Game Pack of Tabula Rasa have just been revealed by NCSoft!

This special retail box is packed with cool bonus content, and is perfect for the hardcore Tabula Rasa fan! This special offer gives players access to numerous exclusive in-game items, including a special character emote, special dye recipes used to create unique armor colors, and a unique pet. There will also be a briefing from Richard Garriot himself, classified maps, Tabula Rasa dog tags, an Allied Free Sentients (AFS) field guide, a poster and an AFS challenge coin. The Limited Collector's Edition also includes one month of free gameplay and a "Making of Tabula Rasa" DVD.

"The Limited Collector's Edition we have put together for Tabula Rasa is loaded with cool things for players who really get into the role-playing aspect of the game," said Executive Producer Richard Garriott. "Regular players will find the maps and field guide useful as they move full-force into the game's fast-paced action. Other items, like the dog tags and challenge coins, bring home the 'brothers in arms' feeling of this game even when you aren't playing."

The game is set for launch this fall, and the Collectors Edition will be available at most video game retailers in North America and Europe.

Tabula Rasa Pre-Order Bonus!

NCsoft has announced that the pre-order bonus pack for Richard Garriott's Tabula Rasa has begun shipping to retailers.

This pre-order bonus pack has several perks, including exclusive in-game items and a three day head start when the product launches this fall! They will also receive exclusive character emotes, beta access, exclusive in-game pets, and a special DVD with the game client and bonus wallpapers and art.

Interested gamers will be able to purchase the pre-order pack at retailers or download it at the NCsoft store at PlayNC.com starting today! You can view the pre-order pack box art below.

Tabula Rasa features a science-fiction story where players will be challenged by dynamic and fast-paced adventures on unique alien worlds. The game's executive producer is Richard Garriot, famous for creating the classic Ultima series.

On a side note, I had the chance to spend a brief amount of time playing Tabula Rasa quite some time ago. I'm sure the game has undergone a vast amount of improvements and renovations since then, but I remember enjoying the time I spent with it. The world was vibrant and unique and the combat was fast-paced and exciting. Of course, I'm generally not a huge MMO fan...

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