Overlord PS3 Bound

Codemasters has just announced that their Action Adventure Overlord will be heading to the PS3 this summer with the title Overlord: Raising Hell.

Overlord was originally published on the Xbox 360, but the PS3 version will offer the complete Overlord experience with all-new content and improved visuals and sound.

In Overlord, players will assume the role of an all-powerful Overlord leading a loyal army of minions. By amassing an army of up to 50 minions, gamers can tactically battle enemies and conquer the game's five domains. Embark on a wave of tyranny in an attemtp to claim the underworld throne for yourself!

For more information on this title, see: www.codemasters.com/overlord

Codemasters Announces Jumpgate

Codemasters Online has recently unveiled their newest upcoming MMORPG, Jumpgate.

Developed by the US-based MMOG developer NetDevil, Jumpgate is a space-based MMO that promises to incorporate action-packed gameplay unlike anything ever seen in an online game.

In Jumpgate, gamers will choose form three playable nations and engage in intense combat across a vast universe. Players can take part in dangerous outer-space raids, trade valuable commodities, and strive to build a reputation as a galactic hero or a feared space pirate!

Codemasters and NetDevil promise that Jumpgate has been designed to be playable by both MMO veterans and n00bs. Expect it to be available across North America in late 2008.

RFO Increased Drop Rate

Codemasters has just announced that they will be doubling the drop rate for loot from monsters in RF Online.

The increase to the amount of drops from monsters came as a direct result from player feedback and will take effect on October 24th, 2007.

RF Online is a sci-fi themed MMORPG from Codemasters Online. It recently re-launches as a free to play game.

For more info, check out: http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/freetoplay.php

The Lord of the Rings Online Gets Bigger

Turbine, Inc. and Codemasters Online Gaming have just announced the details of a third free content update for The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar.

This latest update is titled Book 11: Defenders of Eriador and expands the epic MMORPG with over 100 new quests, a new 12-player raid, two new areas in Middle-earth and an all-new player housing system.

"The Lord of the Rings Online has quickly become the hottest online game of the year," said Jeffrey Steefel, the Executive Producer. "Book 11 is our most ambitious update yet. We continue to define the standard in interactive storytelling with the next chapter of our epic story and introduce a wealth of new content including the housing system, which will give players the opportunity to live in their own home in Middle-earth!"

Book 11: Defenders of Eriador will be available to subscribers on October 24, 2007 in North America and a day later on October 25, 2007 in Europe.

RFO Free to Play!

Codemasters has just announced that their Sci-Fi MMORPG, Rising Force Online, will be re-launched as a free to play game!

RF Online is now available for free download with no monthly subscriptions across Europe and North America. Celebrating the re-launch, new players can now also experience the new expansion, Episode II: Pioneers of Novus, which is also available for free to all players.

Codemasters recently re-launched their MMO, ArchLord, with free to play model. Since then ArchLord has grown by a whopping 700%!!!

"Moving RF Online to free-to-play game marks yet another milestone for Codemasters Online and the wider industry. We have proven with ArchLord that has been downloaded over 1million times the potential success that can be experienced and we are pleased to be in a position to re-launch RF Online using a similar model. We invite players from around the world to download the game for free and join us in Novus," commented Ed Relf, Director of Marketing, Codemasters Online.

For more RF info, go to: http://www.rf-onlinegame.com/

GameTap & Codemasters Join Forces

GameTap has announced an expanded partnership with Codemasters for exclusive North American rights for their titles to be featured on GameTap.

This agreement will put Codemaster's games up for sale in GameTap's electronic storefront, as well as online through GameTap's subscription service. These games will be availabile the same day as the retail release. Included in this agreement, Codemaster's recent RPG, Overlord, will be featured through GameTap.

ArchLord Announces Credits Increase

Codemasters Online Gaming has announced that every new account started using a retail version of ArchLord will now receive 6,000 credits! All that is requires is to purchase a retail version of the game and start a new account. These 6,000 credits will be a major help in getting you started in the world of Chantra.

This offer doesn't apply to old accounts or digital downloads of the game. To locate a retailer to purchase ArchLord, head to http://www.archlordgame.com/wheretobuy.