Category Archives: Perfect World
Fri, Feb 15, 2013 | 15:00 GMT
Neverwinter screens and video star the guardian fighter
Cryptic has released some screenshots of the guardian fighter in Neverwinter. We’ve got the lot for you below. There’s also a 45 second “montage” trailer of the class below as well. Enjoy.
Tue, Feb 12, 2013 | 17:56 GMT
Neverwinter shots and video show off the Mount Hotenow area
Some lovely new screens and a video for Neverwinter have been released. Each one shows off the Mount Hotenow area. You should have a look below. If you missed out on the beta this last weekend, you can try again for the March 8-10 event. You get automatic access if you were a Neverwinter Hero of the North Founder’s Pack purchaser, a Guardian of Neverwinter purchaser, or if you pre-ordered Torchlight 2 or the RaiderZ Elite Pack.
Sat, Feb 09, 2013 | 20:40 GMT
Neverwinter’s Devoted Cleric introduced in latest video
Neverwinter’s first closed beta event is going on right now, so Cryptic has decided to unveil a new character class called the Devoted Cleric. Better time as any, right? The character deals substantial holy damage, and can be used for party support with AoE attacks and single target powers. Check it out below.
Tue, Feb 05, 2013 | 17:27 GMT
Neverwinter CGI trailer contains a magical Tiefling, lots of fighting
Neverwinter has a new CGI trailer out which shows some battle footage, a Tiefling with magical powers, and a pissed off dragon hell-bent on destroying the Jewel of the North. It’s part three of Crypics three-part CG video series. Watch it below, courtesy of
GameStar. Neverwinter’s first closed beta event kicks off this week. Thanks,
Massively.
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | 16:29 GMT
Neverwinter founders pack video and screens released
Neverwinter’s closed beta is set to kick off next week, and Cryptic has released a video detailing how you can get involved in it. Granted, you have to sign up, but you can also secure your place by purchasing a founder’s pack. Head below for a watch.
Wed, Jan 30, 2013 | 00:17 GMT
Star Trek Online third anniversary celebrations detailed
Cryptic Studios is holding several special events to mark the third birthday of Star Trek Online.
Tue, Jan 29, 2013 | 05:46 GMT
Neverwinter beta tests dated, founder’s packs available
free-to-play MMO Neverwinter kicks off a series of closed beta tests next week; get the details and learn how to get onboard through the break.
Fri, Jan 25, 2013 | 21:45 GMT
Neverwinter character customization detailed, given screenshot treatment
Neverwinter screenshots have been released by Cyrptic along with a new developer blog. Both outline some of the character customization options related to armor and weapons in the game. It’s not always about looking cool or pretty you know, although that’s damn important too. The free-to-play action MMORPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons property is slated for release in early 2013.
Sat, Jan 05, 2013 | 17:35 GMT
Neverwinter screens and videos show the Blackdagger Ruins, Vellosk zone
Cryptic has released a set of screenshots for Neverwinter, its free-to-play action MMORPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons property. Slated for release in 2013, the shots shows off the Blackdagger Ruins and the area, Vellosk. If videos are more your speed, ActionTrip has also posted a video featuring the ruins, along with one of the Vellosk zone. Enjoy.
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 | 04:15 GMT
Blacklight: Retribution World’s End update adds new character, maps and more
Free-to-play shooter Blacklight: Retribution is due for a hefty content drop at the end of this week.
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 | 21:57 GMT
Neverwinter trailer explains the lore behind The Chasm
A Neverwinter trailer which focuses on the lore of the Chasm has been released. It’s posted below courtesy of IGN. In the Chasm, remnants of the Spellplague still “twist life into an army of horrors aimed at the city of Neverwinter.” Spooky. The Chasm map will be one of the major adventure zones in Neverwinter when it launches, and players of the MMO will be fighting in the rift, where Neverwinter meets the Chasm where foul creatures full of madness personified constantly assault the walls of Neverwinter. The free-to-play action MMORPG based on the Dungeons and Dragons property is slated for release in early 2013.
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 | 20:51 GMT
Neverwinter images of MMO’s class, race and World Map appear online
Neverwinter news is slow going over here in North America, but lucky fans in China have been receiving all sorts of lovely information on the title. Today, TenTonHammer has word of some class reveals, and a shot of the world map have been posted on the MMO’s Chinese site.
Tue, Nov 13, 2012 | 17:22 GMT
Star Trek Online Season 7: New Romulus now live
Star Trek Online Season 7: New Romulus is now live. The update finds both Federation and Klingon Captains working alongside Romulan leader D’Tan to search for a new home world for the Romulan refugees.
Wed, Oct 31, 2012 | 22:28 GMT
Cryptic games “infinitely better” for having gone free-to-play
Champions Online and Star Trek Online have been much improved by their transition to free-to-play, Neverwinter lead producer Andy Velasquez has said.
Tue, Oct 30, 2012 | 01:57 GMT
Neverwinter Paris Games Week demo nets beta access
If you can make it to Paris Games Week, which kicks off on October 31 and runs through November 4, stop by one of Perfect World Entertainment’s 20 booths to have a go at the playable Neverwinter demo on offer to the public. As well as scoring a sneak peek at the MMO, you’ll also be guaranteed access to an upcoming beta, which is a pretty sweet deal. Neverwinter, a free-to-play action MMORPG effort from Cryptic Studios based on the classic Dungeons and Dragons property, has not yet been dated beyond early 2013.
Sat, Oct 13, 2012 | 21:50 BST
Champions Online – the Blood Moon event is back, runs through October 15
Champions Online’s Blood Moon is back and the Undying Lord Takofanes is once again raising havoc. The Blood Moon event started yesterday, and runs through Monday, October 15. During that time, players can participate in zombie invasions, slaying undead heroes and take on Takofanes. Rewards and a new perk will be handed out as well. More details are through here. Thanks, TenTonHammer.
Wed, Sep 19, 2012 | 16:53 BST
Neverwinter video shows off the Guardian Fighter tank class
Neverwinter, the 2013 MMO in development at Cryptic, has a new video available showing off the Guardian Fighter. The tank class pretty much does what tanks do: deals and takes all the damage handed to it while ranged players help the tank chip away at the enemy with loads of pew-pew-pewing. Check out the fighter below and note some of his special moves. Via IGN.
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 | 21:49 BST
Nighthawk event for Champions Online has gone live
The Nighthawk event for Champions Online has gone live. It includes a number of “new stealth and gadget-based powers,” including calling in “a deadly Strafing Run.” The video and screens also provide the first look at vehicles in the MMO, and Hawkwing jets are available now.
Wed, Aug 15, 2012 | 22:21 BST
Neverwinter gamescom screens and trailer focus on the Ebon Downs
Neverwinter is on display at gamescom, and its publisher Perfect World, has sent over screenshots of content in the free-to-play MMO Cryptic is showing at the event. Folks at gamescom are encouraged to stop by the Neverwinter booth and get some hands on time with Storming the Keep, one of the game’s public events set in the Black Dagger Ruins zone. In it, players will “band together to reclaim a fortress that has fallen into the hands of an ill-intentioned group of bandits.” Neverwinter is slated for release sometime towards the end of the year. Enjoy the screens and trailer below.



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