Pinoy Gaming World

Remembering SEGA's Dreamcast

2009-09-09T11:18:00.003+08:00

I admit, I was a die-hard fan of the Dreamcast. Or any SEGA branded item for that matter. It was all inspired by the coolness of Sonic the Hedgehog, the very first adventure game I mastered and enjoyed. Exactly today, September 9, 2009, we remember the history of SEGA's last console and for me, the best console ever. Thanks SEGA. Cheers!

Enjoy the video commemorating the console by clicking below.

Playstation 3 (PS3) Slim is Officially Out!

2009-09-02T14:02:00.003+08:00

Being a first-generation PS3 owner, I'm extremely satisfied with my console's performance with all the bells and whistles it can offer. Mouth-watering game graphics, wireless and sensor-enabled controllers, blu-ray player, digital movie player, music and photo storage device, internet browsing and chatting. These are some of its features that I like and use often. ^^

So now, Sony has done it again with the announcement of the new PS3 Slim. Sporting a bigger storage capacity and price cuts which are always welcome. Watch the unveiling from GameSpot.

Resident Evil 5 News

2009-07-28T18:08:00.004+08:00

I've just recently learned of a leaked information regarding the PC requirements of the upcoming Resident Evil 5. This may not be final but at least it will give you an idea if you're current rig can handle it or its time for that much needed upgrade. I know I don't need upgrading! LOL.

OS
Windows 95: Not Supported
Windows 98: Not Supported
Windows Me: Not Supported
Windows NT: Not Supported
Windows 2000: Not Supported
Windows XP: Required
Windows Vista: Recommended

CPU
Minimum Requirement
Intel Pentium D Processor
AMD Athlon64 X2

Recommended
Intel Core 2 Quad Processor or better
AMD Phenom X4 or better

RAM
Minimum Requirement
Windows Vista (1 GB)
Windows XP (512 MB)

Recommended
Windows Vista (2 GB or more)
Windows XP (1 GB or more)

HDD
8.0 GB or more

Monitor
Minimum Requirement
800×600

Recommended
1280×720 or larger

Disc Drive
DVD9 compatible drive

Graphics Card
Minimum Requirement
VRAM (256 MB)
DirectX 9.0c / Shader 3.0
NVIDIA GeForce 6800 series
ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro

Recommended
VRAM (512 or more)
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 series or better
ATI Radeon HD 4800 series or better

Sound Card
DirectSound Compatible (DirectX 9.0c or higher)

Interface
Required
Mouse & Keyboard
Gamepad

Recommended
Xbox360 Controller for Windows
Internet Broadband Connection

Gaming in Windows 7

2009-07-24T19:06:00.004+08:00

Yep, its here. Windows 7! I just got info that the Games for Windows website released the Top Reasons for a PC Gamer to get Windows 7.

1 - Performance
To quote a coworker: 'Across same hardware, Crysis runs awesome on Win7! Even better than XP!'. Code for the OS has been optimized for better all around performance for games. Whatever you're playing now should be a better experience in Windows 7.

2 - Compatibility
The top third-party games, services, and international versions of games have been tested in Windows 7, so you should not worry about Windows 7 breaking your games. Feel free to move to Windows 7 because whatever you're playing now should work fabulously in Windows 7.

3 - Discoverability
You can use Start -> Search to find any game you just downloaded or installed. No need to launch a separate application. Likewise, you won't need to launch a game to get more info about it: The Windows 7 Games Explorer can show you in-game statistics within a preview pane plus delivers up-to-date info about your favorite game publishers and gives you the opportunity to try new games.

4 - Easy updates
The new Games Explorer will notify you whenever updates are available for your games so you don't have to go searching for them yourself or have to launch the game to see if there's an update waiting.

5 - DirectX 11 support
DirectX 11 means better games, pure and simple, with more advanced features for games to use.

6 - Multitouch support
An increasing number of gamers are using multitouch devices. Windows 7 supports multitouch-capable machines, so you can buy the latest and greatest multitouch laptop or desktop confident it's going to work in Windows 7.

7 - Classics
Here's a bonus reason for you: Windows 7 is going to bring back Internet Backgammon, Internet Spades, and Internet Checkers because you can't spend all your time hardcore.

Pangya: Fantasy Golf for PSP

2009-07-18T15:33:00.003+08:00

I am currently addicted to this game "Pangya: Fantasy Golf" for the Playstation Portable. My cousin let me borrow his PSP a week ago and let me play the game. Since then I was hooked.

A little background... I've been playing the online version of Pangya for 3 years now starting from Season 1. It's a great game that got me hooked from the start and leveled up from a mere Rookie to now a veteran Senior. I've met a lot of great and skilled people from all over the world just by playing it on the international server from the now defunct A18 to the new home server of NTreev USA.

One thing lacked the online version, its the story behind all the action going on at Pangya Island. That's where the PSP version stands out. It gave me info behind how the characters inside the Pangya adventure came to be on the island and even the roles of the caddies. It really gives perspective on why a certain course is like this and why a certain situation came to be. I won't be ranting on for long but if you're asking me if the PSP version is worth it, the answer would be yes! It's both for the newbies and the veterans. Besides, there's a new character available on the PSP version that's not yet available online. ^__^

I've put the opening theme of the PSP version here. Enjoy!

Dota AllStars: 6.60b Map Released

2009-06-22T22:45:00.003+08:00

6.60b Changelog:
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* Some minor performance optimizations
* Fixed a fatal error possible when 2 users with blademail active fight each other
* Fixed a desync bug when using -tips while other map languages are in the game
* Fixed Force Staff so it doesn't push you into an impassable terrain
* Fixed some bugs with RS and other modes like RD
* Fixed a group memory bug
* Fixed camera from moving when you pick a hero in RD

* Fixed pink player from not being able to pick the furthest hero in -CD
* Fixed a bug that sometimes caused Echo Stomp to not get dispelled upon damage
* Fixed some issues with Treant Protector's Eyes In The Forest
* Fixed a multiple quelling abuse
* Added a note in the tooltip about Kunkka not being able to use Quelling Blade
* Fixed a minor visual cooldown glitch with the MKB toggle
* Temporarily disabled -terrain snow. It was causing annoying visual side effects for all terrain modes when exploring terrain that had previously destroyed trees. I'll restore this functionality as soon as I can.
* Fixed some typos

This is just a quick bugfix patch to fix exploits being abused. More changes and balance tweaks will come soon in the next patch. Click here to download.

Playstation 3: MotorStorm Complete

2009-06-10T11:26:00.005+08:00

Yey! I ordered MotorStorm Complete from Play-Asia.com last May and it arrived the other day. Haven't unlocked all of its features yet coz I just played it once but so far the graphics and gameplay rocks! Watch the video preview from GameTrailers.com

Video Games | MotorStorm | Preview

XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

I particularly like the part where you can use the Playstation 3's motion detection feature to turn your vehicle on screen. That feature rocks! ^__^ I have yet to play the online mode, but so far I am impressed. Its worth the wait and the money.

Pangya: OGPlanet to Ntreev

2009-05-11T11:33:00.003+08:00

Weee.... Pangya is back! I have successfully transferred my account from OGPlanet to Ntreev USA! I thought all was lost when OGPlanet announced that they were closing down Albatross18 on their lineup of games. Pangsters have to be thankful to Ntreev for opting to backup the players' accounts and items and provide a system to recover it.

For players who want to recover their A18 accounts, please go to http://pangya.ntreev.net/ and click "Recover Account" to start the process. See ya on the green!

JamLegend: A New Way to Jam

2009-04-01T12:02:00.010+08:00

We've heard and seen rhythm-based games on consoles (Guitar Hero series) and on the PC platform (O2Jam). The former being expensive due to the fact you have to buy the system AND the game accessory to play the game. The latter example isn't really convenient either, having to download the full client and then the associated patches. Bummer, right? Well here comes JamLegend to the rescue. All you will need is an internet connection, your favorite browser, and your handy keyboard. Then get ready to JAM.

Players of GH and O2Jam will feel right at home because its in the same concept. Learning curve depends on the player but most new gamers will get a hang of it after playing a few songs. Still, the team at Foo Brew, Inc. included a tutorial mode and a mini-tutorial before every song.

There's a tap mode and a strum mode. Tap mode is just simple tapping to the beat with the designated keys (O2Jam style). Strum mode is where you have to press a key to "strum" just like a guitar (Guitar Hero style). JL encourages players on Strum Mode to flip their keyboards and strum with the Enter key just like you would with a guitar. You earn experience points after every song, gain ladder points, and "groupies" with every completed objectives or goals.

JL is also a community being able to connect with friends and play with them on duels (one-on-one) or showdowns (multiple players). In a duel you play a song and record a score. The person you dueled then gets a chance to beat your score. They can play whenever they want or decline the duel. This is great if you want to play with friends that has conflicting schedules. Showdowns let many people play the same song at the same time and compete in real-time.

Here's a screenshot of completed and ongoing duels at my account :P.

After registering one week ago, I just can't stop playing. It's that addicting. Recommended to players 5years old and above. LOL. ^_^

Dota Allstars: 6.59D Map and 6.59 AI+

2009-03-28T15:41:00.003+08:00

The latest map for the ever-popular game, DotA, has been released. Here is the changelog from the website:

* Fixed some item exploits
* Fixed a rare memory related bug
* Temporarily changed switch voting system. It requires 100% of the vote for now. There will be a better -switch implementation in the next version or two
* Fixed a few other misc bug/exploits

The site also informed players that the next map, 6.60, is in "very active development" therefore gamers can look forward to its release.

You can get both maps, 6.59D and 6.59 AI+, by visiting www.getdota.com.

PGW on Hiatus

2009-03-27T17:38:00.002+08:00

Readers of this blog might ask why PGW has been on hiatus for quite a while now. Well I've been busy with real life and has not been able to get in touch with my virtual life. LOL. But that's gonna change soon.

I plan on updating and resume posting on PGW as soon as possible. It might not be on a full blast like last time but I assure my fellow gamers that they will still find relevant information about gaming here in the Philippines. And so it begins anew...

Three (3) Races of Perfect World!

2008-11-23T06:00:00.001+08:00

Humans

Wuxia / Swordsman Wuxia are the warriors of the human race. They are experts in melee weapons such as; swords, pole arms and fighting gauntlets. Emphasizing strength over all other attributes, Wuxia are the frontline fighters in group quests and serve as the backbone of infantry units during territorial battles.

Fashi / Mage Fashi are the spell casters. Though they can also carry light physical weapons, they rely heavily on magic and invocation to achieve their objectives and are quite effective against monsters with similar attributes. They provide good cover for their companions in quests and act as rear support in battles. Also, they absorb skills and can even develop their own set of abilities as they level up.

Wingkind

Yumang / Archer Yumang are the fighters and guardians for the Yu or Wing race, those born with the natural ability to fly in Perfect World. They employ ranged weapons such as long bows, crossbows and slingshots. Since these weapons are more effective at a distance, Yumang also carry backup melee weapons, though strength is not their biggest asset. It is their excellent dexterity that makes them good shots.

Yuling / Mystic Yuling or clerics are the healers in Perfect World. They can use staffs or a light weapon for combat, their primary calling is to support others in quests. Yulings serve as the medics during battles.

Beastkind

Yaoshou / Werebeast Yaoshou are fighter Werebeasts who specialize in melee combat with heavy weapons such as battle axes and war hammers. They can also take on animal form to increase their fighting abilities. They are the tankers both in quest and battle, and serve as the power chargers against most opponents. All Yaoshou are male.

Yaojing / Fairy Yaojing or Fairies are the female counterparts of the Yaoshou, though they use different techniques. They use magic and can change into an animal, the fox, to further their capabilities. They are attractive and charming characters that can tantalize its foes and allies. They can also employ pets which are of great help, especially in combat; since this doubles the Yaojing’s fighting capacity. Their lighter stature, though, makes them quicker and more agile.

GDAP Holds Gamers’ Cosplay Competition

2008-11-22T06:00:00.000+08:00

By Alexander Villafania
INQUIRER.NET

The Game Development Association of the Philippines (GDAP) is holding costume play (cosplay) competition opened to participants portraying characters from any video game.

Characters can come from games of any gaming platform, including PC, PlayStation or Xbox, Nintendo platforms and handheld gaming devices.

Ranulf Goss, International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Philippine Chapter chairman, said the competition highlights gamers’ endearment to their favorite video game characters.

The cosplay competition is part of GDAP’s Game Craft, which also highlights a series of business sessions and classes for developers and artists during the entire BPO Summit.

For the past three years game development has been one of the latest highlights of the BPO Summit, largely due to a number of outsourced projects that local game development companies have been receiving.

GDAP has been promoting game development as one of the sunshine industries in the Philippines.

The competition will be part of the BPO Summit at the Crowne Plaza, Mandaluyong City in on December 2.

The competition will be divided into three categories. Best Male, Best Female, and Best Armor/Mecha cosplay.

Scores will be based on Accuracy, Craftsmanship and characterization. Winners in each category will receive P5,000. However, a grand champion will be chosen and will take home P10,000.

Goss is the first president of the GDAP when it was formed a few years ago. He was succeeded by Flipside Games President Gabriel Dizon.

Meanwhile, the GDAP event during the BPO Summit will highlight the visit of Chris Natsuume, producer of the high popular first person game Far Cry.

Natsuume will speak on game development and will also be one of the judges during the cosplay competition.

Grand Chase PH: Operation Balikbayan

2008-11-21T06:00:00.001+08:00

Greetings Filipino Knights of North America!

We would like to welcome all of you to the Philippine servers of Grand Chase. It will be a really exciting time for us to have veterans join our quest to save Bermesiah. Waiting for you is a strong and solid community of Filipino gamers much like yourselves! You will be able to enjoy better connectivity and latency because you will now be connecting to local servers.

You have already been advised by NTREEV, the publisher of North America Grand Chase, that effective Nov. 4, all Philippine IP addresses will no longer be able to access their servers. This is due to the territorial agreement between KOG, the developers of Grand Chase, and Level Up.

Filipino North American Grand Chase gamers will not be able to transfer their characters, accounts, and items to the Philippine servers.

Here’s the Good News: the Grand Chase team will be converting and transferring the cash points balance of your Grand Chase US accounts as of your Nov. 4 Cash Balance into your Philippine Grand Chase account.

In order to receive this grand benefit, just follow the process below:

1. Create a myLU account at http://my.levelupgames.ph using the same email address you used with Ntreev GC account. Register a Philippine Grand Chase game account via your myLU Account.

2. File a ticket at www.support.levelupgames.ph under Account Management Request and provide the following:

NAGC Account Information:
a. Username registered in Ntreev:
b. Character Name registered in Ntreev:
c. Registered Email Address in Ntreev:
d. Birthday registered in Ntreev:

myLU Account Information:
a. Real Name
b. Address
c. Registered Email Address in myLU
d. myLU username
e. GC game account username (important that game account must be linked)
f. Character name / Class / Level

Deadline for filing a ticket is December 1, 2008. Any tickets filed after said date will be deemed invalid.

Players with existing MyLU accounts can register a new Grand Chase account ONLY IF the email address registered MATCHES with their Ntreev GC account. If your registered email account under Ntreev does not match your registered myLU account, you must create a new myLU account in order to receive compensation.

If you ticket is valid, your myLU account will be compensated with your NTREEV balance as of Nov. 4

*IMPORTANT: Both NAGC Account Information and myLU Account Information should match. Any inconsistencies will be deemed invalid.

Dollars will be converted to Philippines pesos using the November 17 exchange rate. All. Please provide 2 weeks upon filing for us to validate claims, if proven valid, your account will be compensated immediately.

Nostale now in the Philippines!

2008-11-20T06:00:00.000+08:00

Get ready to embark on a new adventure in Nostale!

e-Games brings a new gaming title that will give more than usual dose of action and adventure found in most MMORPG! This new game will let you enjoy the benefits of meaningful interaction with friends and fellow gamers!

Nostale, or the Tale of the Nomad of Silver Spirit, is about the adventures of characters from the continent of Eastmile. The game is built on the concept of growth and ownership, featuring cute and loveable characters depicted in Manhwa (comics/print cartoons) style art.

What’s so special about this game? Plenty.

The game’s quest system called Main Quest is story based. The story line is classified into Acts, which progresses into a number of scenes as the players advance through the story line.

Players start off in the game as Adventurers until they reach a certain level to promote their characters to become one of the 3 main classes: (1) Swordsman (2) Archer and (3) Sorcerer. Characters are further upgraded in terms of skills and abilities through the use of Specialist Cards, which are attainable in quests.

One of the more unique features of the game is the Nosmate companion system. Players can capture Pets and Non Playing Characters (NPCs), which they can control to help them in their quests.

Players can likewise have their own Mini Land, or a place where they can put up houses and other objects. The Mini Land provides players with opportunities to socialize with other gamers, as well as train their Nosmates.

Aside from bringing the game to the local shores, e-Games will likewise serve as the payment gateway for Nostale, through the e-Points cards. By purchasing these game cards, players will be able to purchase Nostale Cash, the currency used to buy special items from the in-game item shop.

“I’m really excited to introduce Nostale to Philippine players through the partnership with IP e-Games, the biggest gaming company in the country. What pleases me the most is that we can now give Philippine players a chance to meet up with players all over the world in our casual RPG game,” said Kevin Song, CEO of Servex Co., Ltd., publishers of the game’s Global service.

“Our PH gamers can expect great in-game and live events for Nostale. Rest assured that e-Games will take good care and give its full support to the Nostale PH community,” said Sonny Carlos, e-Games Product Manager for Nostale Philippines.

So, do you feel like you’re up for a grand adventure? Make sure to join Nostale this November 2008! Visit http://nostale.e-games.com.ph for more information!

Ragnarok Online PH: Baldur, Freya and Tyr Alliance FAQ

2008-11-19T06:00:00.001+08:00

1. What is the new subscription rate for new Chaos?

To be announced

2. What will happen to our accounts after server merge?
2.a. If your account has a total of 9 characters in all three (3) servers (Baldur, Freya and Tyr) and 300 items stored in Kafra, no need to worry; everything will be copied to the new server.

2.b If your account has more than 9 characters (collectively within three servers) but less than or equal to 18 characters, your account will be split into two (2).

2.c If your account has more than 18 characters, your account will be split into three(3).

2.d If your account has more than 300 items but less than 601 stored inside the Kafra storage within the 3 servers, your account will be split into 2.
Example: Freya kafra 300 items, Baldur Kafra 300 items, Tyr 0 item = 2 split accounts
2.e If your account has more than 600 items stored in kafra in 3 servers, your account will be split into 3.
Example: Freya Kafra 299 items, Baldur Kafra 300 items, Tyr Kafra 100 items = 3 split accounts

3. How to avoid split accounts?
3.a. It is very important that the total number of characters in one (1) account DO NOT exceed 9 characters all across three (3) servers (Baldur, Freya and Tyr) and the total number of items stored in Kafra in three (3) servers (Baldur, Freya and Tyr) do not exceed 300.
*ADVISORY: We advise everyone to please delete ALL unnecessary characters or sell useless items in your account. There should be a total of 9 characters and 300 items stored in your Kafra all across three (3) servers (Baldur, Freya and Tyr) before the server merge.

4. If I have split account how do I recover it?
4.a. If your account is split, the original account (your original username) will contain the primary characters (the order of priority is Baldur->Freya->Tyr). Split account username will get a suffix 01 or 02 with same password as their original account.
Example:
original username: ragnarok
split account username1 : ragnarok01
split account username 2: ragnarok02

5. What if I have the same character names? Can I change it?
5.a. Characters with the same name will have a suffix added on their names. All characters in Baldur will keep their original name.
Ex - CharKoTo_tyr , CharKoTo_fre

5.b. Characters with a suffix added in their name have 11 days (Nov 15 to Nov 26) to change their names through “Change name” button in the char select screen. After 12 days, the Change Name function will be disabled. You can only change names once.

6. What will happen to my game RoK Points?
6.a. You will keep your RoK points if your account is not split.

6.b. In case your account is split, your primary account will retain the Rok points (the order of priority is Baldur->Freya->Tyr).

6.c. All 2nd and 3rds Accounts will NOT get any Rok Points.

7. Meaning if I’m from FREYA or TYR, I will not get any RoK points in my second account if my account splits?
7.a. Technically, yes. That’s why we encourage everyone to make sure that the total number of characters in your account (in all servers) is nine (9) and Kafra items at 300 pcs or less. This will ensure that your account will not get split and that account will have all the Rok points and game time that you have stored up.

8. What about the gametime for my 2nd or 3rd accounts?
All 2nd or 3rd accounts due to split accounts will have 2 hours game time.

9. Do I keep my Kafra pass?
All Kafra pins will be reset. All you have to do is set a new kafra password.

10. If I’m an Acolyte or Priest, do I keep the saved warp points?
All saved warp points will be deleted. This affects all jobs that have the Warp Portal skill (Acolyte, High Acolyte, Priest, High Priest, Monk, Champion, and Super Novice).

11. How about our quests? Should I start all over again?
11.a. All completed quests by your characters will not be affected, so if the quest is not repeatable, you will not be able to do it again after the merge:
Example: Godly Seals, Sign Quest, etc

11.b. Players should still be able to finish incomplete quests after the merge, but please read the advisory below.

* ADVISORY. We advise everyone who has on-going quests to finish it before the server maintenance on Nov 14 to avoid problems.

12. Our guild owns an Agit in Prontera that has an Economy of 75 and Defense of 100.
12.a Economy and safeguard of all agits will reset back to 1.

12.b All Agit ownership will reset (WOE1 and 2). Players will have to take over Agits again once the server is up after the merge.

13. How about our guilds? I heard that there will be a reset guild or something?

13.a. One of the unique features of this merge is the purging of all guilds. Meaning, guilds will be deleted and refreshed. This is to avoid technical issues and guild bugs that happened on the previous mergers.

13.b. Also, all emperiums will be deleted during the maintenance.

13.c. But don’t worry, once the server is up, the biggest race in the history of Philippine Ragnarok online will commence. “The Ragnarok Amazing Guild Race” will automatically start.

Please click here for more details.

14. I’m the top Alchemist in Freya, do I keep my rank?
14.a All ranking systems will be reset: Alchemist Rankings, Blacksmith Rankings, Taekwon Rankings, Aldebaran Race Track Rankings and Izlude Arena Rankings

15. Hey, are inventory items and items in my cart safe?
Yes. You can store your items in your cart. Items in your inventory should also remain intact. We also recommend that you take screenshots of your most valuable items.

16. Will my main account remain linked to my MyLU account? Will my split accounts be automatically linked to my MyLU account?

Your main account will remain linked to your MyLU account. Split accounts will not be automatically linked. It is recommended that you change your password and keep it to yourself before the merge to ensure that you will be the one to link your split accounts to your MyLU account.

DotA 6.57b Official Map Available for Download

2008-11-18T06:00:00.000+08:00

The new official map for Defense of the Ancients (DotA) 6.57b map is now available for download!

Click here to download the new map. And to view the complete list of changes, click link below. ^__^

Release Notes:

* Changed how -sd hero selection works. The three heroes are now added as icons to select from your circle of power
* Lots of fixes and improvements to the translation capacity of the map
* Fixed a few Warcraft 1.20e specific bugs for Chinese community
* Some performance improvements (more coming in the near future)
* Your Circle of Power now has 6 inventory slots. The items it has are now abilities instead. You cannot pickup items that you don't own with Circle of Power
* Items drop on top of your Circle of Power if a unit is not there instead of making a big pile in the center

* Improved Shallow Grave cooldown
* Increased the bounty on Power Cogs a little bit
* Decreased Clockwerk's Intelligence gain slightly
* Increased Hookshot manacost from 125 to 150
* Scaled the cooldown on Eclipse from 140 seconds for all levels to 160/150/140 seconds
* Eclipse no longer continues after death, Beam interval is increased from 0.5 to 0.6 seconds
* Improved Windrunner cooldown
* Lowered Admiral Proudmoore's base Intelligence and intelligence gain
* Decreased X Marks The Spot duration
* Added manacost to manual return ability of X Marks The Spot
* Increased Ghost Ship's manacost
* Lowered Omniknight's base movement speed by 5
* Increased Rhasta's base strength
* Improved AOE on Fervor
* Improved Dark Seer's cast animation point
* Increased length of Wall of Replica slightly
* Lowered bonus damage per second on early levels of Geostrike
* Tweaks to Shackleshot angle and area check mechanism
* Slightly improved Shackleshot duration and cd
* Improved Mass Serpent Wards' cooldown
* Reduced Haunt Illusions' damage from 50% to 40%
* Haunt now has a 1 second delay during which they fade in before the images start attacking the targets
* Improved Thunder Clap AOE
* Improve Primal Split's manacost and cooldown scaling per level
* Improved Life Break
* Improved Slardar's Cast Point
* Increased Command Aura's AOE
* Reworked Voodoo Restoration stats
* Minor improvements to Glyph of Fortification
* Courier now costs 200 gold
* Improved Eidolons damage type progression
* Lowered Lycan's Wolves Hitpoints
* Lowered base armor on Lycan and his wolves by 2
* Increased Empowering Haste's AOE
* Improved Aphotic Shield's life from 100/125/150/175 to 110/140/170/200
* Increased Kelen's Dagger cooldown from 15 to 18

* Circle of Power is now selected for each player at the start of the game
* Added disablehelp for X Marks the Spot
* Fixed some issues with the tree layout near the center scourge neutral camp
* Slight adjustment of top scourge tower position
* Your Circle of Power is more visible than your allies'
* Undid the previous minimap change due to concerns from different leagues
* Tweaked the bash values on Roshan
* Moved Glyph of Fortification from an item to an ability on your Circle of Power to prevent some abuses possible by the enemy
* Added Disablehelp for Keeper of the Light's Recall
* Added new hero sounds to -quote (Ogre Magi, Techies, Blademaster, Panda) and it now also tells you which number it played if you randomed with it
* Changed Windrunner's soundset

* Adjusted neutral pullability area for the Scourge ancients a bit
* Fixed camera movement issues when multiple Meepos respawn with Aegis of Immortal
* Fixed scoreboard consumables count
* Fixed static field doing a small amount more than what the tooltip says
* Fixed BKB being droppable after use when it's duration is decreasing
* Fixed the text display in -sc
* Fixed a bug with Phase Boots and Puck's Phase
* Fixed Phase Boots triggering Last Word
* Fixed some issues with the creep pathing on the bottom Sentinel wave
* Fixed a bug in Death Match that allows you to rebuy the same hero again
* Fixed Observer Board not showing up from a reloaded game in -cm
* Fixed hero respawn issues in regular dm (not dmap or dmar)
* Fixed Dust of Appearance tooltip not showing cooldown
* Fixed an old issue with dropping items away from you while under Berserker's Call pull
* Prevented Flying Courier from using dust of appearance
* Fixed an issue with Dawn Tavern being disabled when repicking in normal mode
* Fixed the RD spot not being marked as unexplored for scourge players after the draft phase
* Fixed a rare bug with Psionic Trap count limit not being enforced
* Fixed a test game only bug that caused the tower deaths to not register properly in single player
* Fixed a bug with Aegis of Immortal not setting proper mana on Meepo clones
* Fixed some performance related bugs with Admiral Proudmoore
* Fixed a bug with Power Treads and Essence Aura
* Fixed some minor bugs with the manabase on Primal Split's level 1 and 2 Earth
* Fixed Sange sell cost
* Fixed some minor issues with Phase Boots
* Fixed Kelen's Dagger being undroppable for the same old cooldown values
* Fixed Windrunner not appearing in -sd or -ai
* Fixed a Drop Items bug with courier and Aegis of Immortal
* Fixed a bug in some game modes where Kelen's Dagger had a small chance to not register properly and get disabled on incoming damage
* Fixed some rare bugs with the combination of Dispersion and Starfall
* Fixed some group selection inconsistencies with Primal Split units
* Fixed Windrunner to not cancel your movement command
* Fixed Phase Boots from canceling Curse of the Silent
* Fixed a bug with X Marks The Spot and Primal Split
* Fixed some issues with super creeps (in -sc) getting stuck
* Fixed Shackleshot and Nature's Guise to work on Sprout trees
* Fixed a recent bug with the -courier command
* Fixed Torrent buff icon
* Added -cm to -gameinfo
* Fixed being able to buy from secret shop from the area above Roshan
* Fixed some group selection priority issues with Circle of Power and the shops

Crazy Kart PH: Super Spy Kart EXTENDED!

2008-11-17T06:00:00.000+08:00

The sale of the Super Spy Kart and Dobol Dobol Card (x2 card) are extended up until November 19, 2008.

The Halloween event is also extended.

Warrock Online PH: Hataw Hanep Hero

2008-11-16T06:00:00.001+08:00

The long Road to Amped Fest ends in the Hataw Hanep Hero: The Amped Edition on November 21 and 22 at Silvercity in Frontera Verde, Pasig City (near Tiendesitas). Join us in the final battle between regional champions of the WarRock JBlaze Cup! Enjoy Cosplays, Battle of the Bands, Dubbing Challenges, Streetdance and Drawing Competitions. Get a chance to win a brand new Astone Computer and other fun prizes!

Albatross 18: Gold in Store and More

2008-11-15T06:00:00.000+08:00

e-Games launches ZX Online website

2008-11-14T06:00:00.001+08:00

Now you can get the latest information about the highly anticipated multi-award winning Chinese massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), Zhu Xian Online.

Zhu Xian Online is a game based on the famous internet novel of the same title. Set in Old China in a time when men could easily weave magic with their will, players can choose to join one of the five clans in Zhu Xian: Heaven Sound Temple, Azure Cloud School, Bonding Bliss School, Ghost King Sect, and Ghost Witchery.

Each clan has different principles, beliefs, and practices that can hone your will and ability to use magic. They can make you powerful, and even help find immortality; however, only you can decide your fate.

Choose between good and evil and relive the story of the man who was loved by two women and died to save one. Experience the magic of Old China and prepare to see love, betrayal, and heroism in a new light.

Visit www.zxonline.com.ph and see a glimpse of the magical world of Zhu Xian, its people, and the love story that changed its history.

Making Science (and Gaming) Work in Marist School

2008-11-13T06:00:00.001+08:00

Online games have become a staple in entertainment and leisure for most people, especially students. As more and more games become available in the market, gamer base is growing exponentially. Most parents and school authorities might think that this will distract students from focusing on their studies.

As part of e-Games continuing drive on responsible gaming and promoting positive in-game values, e-Games will be visiting Marist School in Marikina on November 24, 2008. Jessa Jamilla, e-Games Community Head, will talk about how students can pick up useful skills and information while playing online games. She will also talk about the potential future careers in online game publishing.

The event is also in conjunction with Marist School’s Make Science Work for You campus affair.

If you’re an e-Gamer and a student of Marist School, make sure to catch us there to learn more than just playing games. You might just be able to grab some neat prizes as well as game installers and posters that will be given away!

See you there!

Perfect World PH: Declaration of War - TW Map Wipeout

2008-11-12T12:00:00.000+08:00

On the day of November 12, 2008 the tides of war will be upon us.

The Soulless has invaded different Territories across the land of Pan Gu. No Clan owns any land–only the Soulless, for they have marched underneath barrens and has now invaded every territory we know.

Wan Luan’s Declaration of War against the Soulless:

A year of world-historical events is coming to an end. A year of great decisions is approaching. In this grave period I speak to you, Heroes of the Perfect World, as the representatives of the Beast, Wing and Human. In addition, the entire Jade Empire should also review what has happened and take note of the decisions required by the present and the future.

The Humans, Wingkind, Beastkind and its soldiers work and fight today not only for themselves and their own age, but also for many generations to come. A historical task of unique dimensions has been entrusted to us by the Creator that we are now obliged to carry out.

Our opponents should not deceive themselves. In the two thousand years of recorded history, our people have never been more determined and united than today. The Lord of the universe has been so generous to us in recent years that we bow in gratitude before a Providence that has permitted us to be members of such a great nation. We thank Him that along with those in earlier and coming generations of the Empire, our deeds of honor may also be recorded in the undying book of Jade Empire’s history!

The Great War for Territory is here! Claim a territory and put it under the banner of your clan and join us on this War of the Jade Throne.

Grand Chase PH: OBT Celebration Event

2008-11-12T06:00:00.003+08:00

Be famous at PVP and get GRAND GIFTS!

Period:
Nov 11 – 17, 2008

How to get Mission Scrolls:
Just simply Login and receive the Mission Scroll!

A. Kanavan Knight Brigade’s Training:
Join any PVP modes 20 times (Win or Lose any match. if you leave, it will not be counted.)
Win 12 victories in PVP modes

Prizes

Warrior’s Sword (1 week)
Warrior’s Bow (1 week)
Warrior’s Staff (1 week)

Choose 1
5 HP Potions (S)
5 MP Potions (S)

B. Kanavan Knight Brigade’s Test:
Join any PVP modes 50 times (Win or Lose any match. if you leave, it will not be counted.)
Win 30 victories in PVP modes

Prizes

GP 20000 Coupon (1)
Kanavan’s Flag (10 days)
Choose 1
5 HP Potions (M)
5 MP Potions (M)

C. Kanavan Knight Brigade’s Challenge:
Join any PVP modes 100 times (Win or Lose any match. if you leave, it will not be counted.)
Win 60 victories in PVP modes

Prizes

No.1 Signboard (3 weeks)
Ring of Protection (10 times)
Berserker’s Ring (15 times)
Choose 1
5 HP Potions (L)
5 MP Potions (L)

Own the PVP Rooms now and get famous!

FreeStyle Online PH: 2x POINTS and EXPERIENCE

2008-11-11T18:00:00.001+08:00

Starting November 10 up to 15, there will be 2x modifiers on EXPERIENCE AND POINTS on the ROOKIE and MAJOR channels!!

Try equipping the Da Dawg Tattoo for POINTS and EXPERIENCE overload! ( +150% on points and +150% experience), try also the Skull and Crossbones for EXPERIENCE EXPLOSION (+200% experience) and powerlevel your ace rookies!

Check out the hottest new items on the court and get your playaz ready for the BIG SHOW!!!