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Ragnarok Online's War of Emperium event launches August 7th

MJ Guthrie — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Patches, PvP, News Items, PvE, Free-to-Play

Although Ragnarok Online recently introduced a classic server for fans who wanted to play the free-to-play fantasy game just like it was in the old days, that hasn't stopped Gravity Interactive from expanding and updating the game on the other servers. And one of those updates is the War of Emperium event that is set to launch on August 7th.

In this new update, cracks in reality have appeared deep within the Halls of Abyss and an entrance to the Unknown Dimension has been discovered. Players will compete for these rare and coveted dimensional cracks. Producer Jason Koerperich states, "This WoE update is just the thing to spark that community competition! The new War of Emperium is a combined PvP and PvE mechanic that will pit players against each other in new ways."

Players can keep an eye on the official facebook page for full details on the events as the week unfolds.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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Free for All: A roundtable look at Maestia

Beau Hindman — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Previews, PvP, PvE, Opinion, Free-to-Play, Casual, Free for All

You might have tried out Maestia recently, thanks to our recent beta key giveaway. If not, don't worry: The game is in open beta and waiting for you to jump in. Wanting to learn more about the upcoming game, I sat in on a conference call with Alex Kim, Denny Kwon, and Garrett Cecchini of publisher Gravity Interactive. We discussed how the game will work and where it breaks from other foreign imports -- and doesn't. In fact, a "standard" experience was something the developers bragged about, meaning that control schemes and the overall experience would feel familiar.

As I found out during the interview and later as I played the title myself, the familiarity was nice, but I found the many unfamiliar systems to be much nicer. I don't like to write about a game until I have had a chance to at least play through it for a while, so now that I have spent some time killing monsters, burning through quests, and enjoying the sights, I'll tell you what I found.

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Free for All: The old becomes new on Ragnarok's classic server

Beau Hindman — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Game Mechanics, Interviews, Launches, Previews, Free-to-Play, Interviews (Massively's), Free for All, Anniversaries

Ragnarok Online might seem very familiar to many of my readers. In fact, if you are from a certain age group, the group that grew up with the internet instead of watching it come into being while you were already living on your own, you might have played Ragnarok Online. I can often tell a Ragnarok fan as well. They're OK with the grind as long is it pays off in the end, and they usually have a pretty exact way of looking at MMOs. I have yet to find a Ragnarok player who is over 30 and who roleplays more than anything.

In other words, Ragnarok has affected almost an entire generation of MMO gamers. Personally, I always enjoyed the graphics of the game when I got a few chances to play it, but the overwhelming world and gameplay was a bit too much, and I didn't really enjoy the entire experience.

Well, good news for me! I can now roll on a brand-new, old-school server that promises to be more like something from the early days of the game. The best news? All players will start off on the same page.

Want to know more? Keep reading because I sat in on a conference call with Ragnarok producer Jason Koerperich to talk about all of the changes.

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Ragnarok Online classic server coming on June 29th

Jef Reahard — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Game Mechanics, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play

If you're a Ragnarok Online fan who is prone to nostalgia, you'll be happy to know that Gravity Interactive has just announced a new initiative bound to put a smile on your face. The firm is gearing up to deploy a new classic server that uses all of "the original game settings and physics."

Gravity says that the Ragnarok community has been asking for a throw-back shard for years. Now that it's here, fans of the 10-year-old title can choose between the current version and "its more simple and classic form." Ragnarok originally launched in Korea in August of 2002 before coming to North America in June 2003.

The new server is scheduled to go live on Friday, June 29th.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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Ragnarok Online celebrates its ninth anniversary in style

Shawn Schuster — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Events (In-Game), Miscellaneous, Anniversaries

Celebrating the anniversary of Ragnarok Online isn't a new thing -- the team at Gravity Interactive has been doing it every year -- but to help ring in the MMO's ninth anniversary, the publisher is throwing what it calls "one of the biggest in-game celebrations to date for RO veterans!"

The theme this year is "Where the Old Meets the New," thrown in celebration of the defeat of the Demon Satan Morroc and the discovery of the New World.

Sound like fun to you? Then head over to the game's main site to sign up or visit the game's Facebook page to join the community.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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Ragnarok Online update introduces the town of Port Malaya

Matt Daniel — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Patches, News Items, Free-to-Play

It's been over a year since we heard anything from Gravity Interactive's long-running title Ragnarok Online, but today, the silence has been broken. The studio has announced the game's newest content update, which will allow players to visit the paradisiacal Port Malaya, where "the water's always warm and the monsters are always dangerous."

Players level 100 and up will find plenty to do in the new port town, such as "dozens of new quests, including an entire suite of daily tasks to perform." New dungeons also await in Port Malaya, and with new dungeons comes new gear and a new tattoo system that will grant players permanent buffs. Players will need all the power they can get to square off against the myriad new MVP Monsters that inhabit the wilds of Port Malaya. More details on the update can be found on Ragnarok Online's official site, so head on over there and set sail for Port Malaya.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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Gravity Interactive announces free-to-play Maestia fantasy title

Jef Reahard — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play

Gravity Interactive has announced the latest addition to its WarpPortal online service. The new game is called Maestia: Rise of Keledus, and it's scheduled to debut later this summer. Gravity says that the game, which is being developed by ROC Works, is "an eternal struggle for power and righteousness in a world where friends and enemies are not easily discernible."

Maestia features instanced dungeons, guild and faction PvP, and traditional questing and crafting systems. Huge world bosses and epic class-based mounts round out the feature set, all of which is available via a free-to-play business model.

You can view a ton of screenshots and a comprehensive features list at the official Maestia website.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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Requiem: Momento Mori now streaming to your browser

Jef Reahard — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items, Free-to-Play, Browser

Earlier this week we told you about Runes of Magic and its new client-free play option. Gravity Interactive's Requiem: Momento Mori title is following suit, as it's coming to a web browser near you. Like RoM, Requiem is making use of Kalydo's streaming service, which gives users full access to the same servers used by the traditional client application.

Requiem originally launched in 2008 and is best known for its mature setting and a monster-spawning mechanic that varies the challenge level based on the in-game time of day. The game also makes use of the Havok Physics Engine to power its "action-packed" 3-D combat. More info on the streaming service and the game proper can be found on the Requiem website.

[Source: Gravity Interactive press release]

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One Shots: Dead men don't fly

Jeremy Stratton — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Free-to-Play, One Shots

I thought I'd travel off the beaten path this week and see how Requiem: Memento Mori is doing. I couldn't find my old character, but I started a new one and took advantage of a months worth of premium time. I also think there's a bonus XP event going on right now.

This is my level 26 Battle Mage taking a trip from Zakate to South Watchtower on a Wingrider, the mode of transport between hubs.

I always enjoyed Requiem's graphics and the areas between Kurt and Zakate both feel open and diverse. It's like one giant zone, but with individual areas all styled differently.

All this week, we Massively writers are spotlighting some of our personal favorite One Shots. What exciting stories revolve around our screenshots? Stay tuned to find out. Next week, after staff picks week, will be free-for-all week for you, our readers. Send any eye-catching, beautiful, scary, or generally epic screenshot to oneshots@massively.com, and we'll pick the best of the best for next week's One Shots!

Gallery: One Shots: 2011

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One Shots: Requiem for free-to-play week

Rubi Bayer — Sun, 22 May 2011 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Free-to-Play, One Shots

We're ending One Shots free-to-play week on a scary note thanks to Tanek today. Requiem, the F2P MMO title from Gravity Interactive, claims to bring players into "dark world of bloodshed devastated by generations of scientific and magical abuse."

Next week begins player housing week here at One Shots. Do you think you've got the most well-decorated abode in any game? Prove it by sending a screenshot to us at oneshots@massively.com along with your name, the name of the game, and a description of what we're seeing. We'll show it off here on One Shots so everyone can admire your digs!

Gallery: One Shots: 2011

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Ragnarok Online goes free-to-play

Justin Olivetti — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, MMO Industry, Free-to-Play

Ragnarok Online's been pretty quiet following its Renewal update last year, but the free-to-play train is now passing through town and it looks as though the game is hopping aboard for the ride.

Gravity Interactive has announced that it is dropping the subscription model from Ragnarok Online effective immediately. The company encourages new and returning players interested in this F2P format to make their home on the Yggdrasil or Valkyrie servers.

The company is also offering a premium VIP subscription package for players looking to turbo-boost their advancement. VIP players not only have the option to play on a VIP-only server (Ymir) but will also benefit from a 50% increase in experience gain, loot drops, more storage, a lessened death penalty, access to special areas, and the full use of all nine character slots.

If this low, low cost of entry tempts you to check out the game, all it takes to play is a free Warp Portal account through the official website.

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Ragnarok Online brings new updates to Renewal

Rubi Bayer — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Events (In-Game), Free-to-Play

Ragnarok Online fans have something new to enjoy lately thanks to the recent content update, Renewal.

Renewal has been bringing some exciting events to the game, including the race to 150. The first 10 players to reach the current level cap of 150 will receive a a "Hall of Honor interview, and a free upgrade of their most important leveling item to +11."

The developers aren't done with the surprises, though. They'll be taking feedback on Renewal in the coming weeks, and you'll find even more updates, changes, and additions to the game as time goes by. For now, make sure you check out the lore behind Renewal and all the details on the Race to 150!

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Ragnarok Online II scrapped, new Ragnarok Online II takes its place

Krystalle Voecks — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:00:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, New Titles, News Items, Free-to-Play

It's always a difficult decision to take a game that you've put a ton of work into already and scrap it. Sometimes, no matter what developers dream up, it just turns out to be nowhere nearly as fun as originally intended. While we don't know the specifics on what precisely made Gravity Interactive change directions on Ragnarok Online II, news has come down the wire that they have nonetheless decided to heavily alter the direction they were headed in and instead deliver a true sequel to Ragnarok Online. The new version of Ragnarok Online II, now subtitled "Legend of the Second" will offer players familiar systems from the first game, only this time in an updated, immersive 3D world.

Gone are the chibi graphics of the initial design in favor of more mature-looking characters. Gone too is the character-based weapon leveling system, the new leveling system, and unfamiliar races. Back in the mix are all the things that players enjoyed about the original Ragnarok Online: pets, cards, familiar classes, and more. This new version will launch into closed beta in Asia on August 31, 2010, with no specific date for the Western crossover at this time. Still, it warms our hearts when a gaming company is willing to make the hard choice and change direction -- making a game enjoyable, rather than sticking to the original plan and sacrificing fun.

[Via iRo Wiki forums]
[Thanks Coldbrand!]

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Ragnarok Online cares and wants to give you free play time for being laid off

Seraphina Brennan — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, Events (Real-World), MMO Industry, Ragnarok Online

Now that's some title, isn't it? Yet, the title doesn't lie -- Gravity Interactive does care and they do want to give their subscribers who have been laid off some free play time.

If you were a subscriber on Ragnarok Online International as of June 1st and you've lost your job on or after June 1st, then you're eligible for the new "Gravity Cares" program. All you need to do is simply fill out a short form to prove that you've lost your job and then send it over to Gravity via regular mail. Once they approve the form, you'll get a free three month subscription to Ragnarok Online so you can keep playing without having to worry so much about paying while you get back on your feet.

The program is certainly a nice gesture to those who have been hit by the troubled economy, and a unique offering in the MMO world. If you're eligible, go take advantage of it so you can keep playing with your friends.

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Ragnarok Online II dated for 2010... finally

Seraphina Brennan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, News Items

Gravity Interactive's first major title in the Western market, Ragnarok Online, is well known for its sugary-sweetness and unforgiving experience curve. While the title proved to be a hit for the developer in the Western and Eastern markets, it's newest brother, Ragnarok Online II, doesn't share the same story.

RO II was released in 2007 to a mass-panning by the Asian market, and the game has undergone some significant revisions in that time, including a change of the engine from Unreal 2.5 to Gamebryo and an update to all of the in-game systems. However, with those systems in place, Gravity has announced that the title will be seeing a 2010 release in the Western market.

Meanwhile, the Ragnarok franchise will be expanded with a social networking game as well, marking Gravity's new focus on the growing social network division of games.

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Ragnarok Online creator to make new MMO in the vein of Ragnarok

Seraphina Brennan — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, MMO Industry, New Titles, Ragnarok Online, News Items

At this year's G* Game Expo, in addition to the earlier sexy Blade & Soul gameplay video, it seems that the original creator of Ragnarok Online is working on a new MMO project that he describes as "in the same vein" as Ragnarok.

Gamasutra is reporting that Hakkyu Kim, RO's creator, is working on two new MMOs. One a more basic MMO that features the control of a single character, and another MMO that is done in the 2D sprites/3D backgrounds style of RO, except with a focus on action.

While neither of these games will be a new Ragnarok, as Gravity Interactive holds the license to the Ragnarok series, it's good to see Kim returning to his roots after his work on Granado Espada, more commonly known as Sword of the New World in the US.

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Requiem updates to "Memento Mori"

Seraphina Brennan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 20:00:00 EST

Filed under: At a glance, Horror, Expansions, Patches, News Items, Requiem: Bloodymare

Requiem, the free-to-play MMO that insists on making sure that all living creatures squirt out 20 gallons of blood upon their deaths, has recently updated the game with a new expansion -- Memento Mori.

Memento Mori, the Latin phrase meaning "Remember you will die," is a great description for the expansion that focuses on integrating learned skills and DNA directly into the character as they level. Previously, players would have to visit a trainer to learn skills, or assemble DNA strands with a DNA scientist in order to equip DNA mutations.

Now these two aspects of character development have been placed into the game as talent-esque windows, which allow you to spread your points amongst new upgrades the moment you level. It's almost like you're "remembering" your skills and DNA abilities instead of learning them. We appreciate that.

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One Shots: All we wanna do is eat your brains

Krystalle Voecks — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, Screenshots, One Shots, Requiem: Bloodymare

We haven't heard too much from the folks over at Gravity Interactive since they launched their monster-and-blood filled Requiem: Bloodymare. That said, it seems things are going well, as they've just wrapped up a contest to let players build monsters even more nightmarish than this guy. Today's One Shots comes to us from sgamer, who decided to go toe to toe with this towering pile of fug in Requiem: Bloodymare and writes in to tell us a bit more about it. Here, I was fighting the big Ancient Ghoul outside of the Ruins of Lament. [He's] a big, fun mob to solo with my Rogue. He looks pretty hungry to us.

If you've got a picture of a game we don't often see - or perhaps yourself running around in skimpy armor like sgamer here - we want to see it! Just email it to us at oneshots AT massively DOT com along with your name, the name of the game, and a quick description. Please try to turn off or minimize UI elements, too. Yours could be next.

Gallery: One Shots

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News from the Wider MMO World: August 26, 2008

Akela Talamasca — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Screenshots, Dreamlords, Jumpgate Evolution, Neocron 2, Culture, Events (Real-World), Events (In-Game), Expansions, Game Mechanics, Lore, MMO Industry, New Titles, Patches, PvP, News Items, RuneScape, Free-to-Play, Browser, Mabinogi, Requiem: Bloodymare, Fiesta

The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.

Mabinogi welcomes Generation 3
The MMO that bills itself as "your fantasy life" has gotten its next upgrade with Generation 3. Now Mabinogi players will have the ability to marry each other, complete with license and wedding attire for both genders. An overarching quest will require warriors to recover dungeon seals to prevent the Fomor from entering the world. And finally, the pet system gets an overhaul, with new interactions, behaviors, and controls. The removal of the combat cap, increased UI options, and new items all await players in Generation 3.

Neocron 2 developer declares insolvency
10Tacle Studios AG, parent company of Reakktor Media GmbH, developers of Neocron 2, declared insolvency on August 6th. They are awaiting an insolvency administrator to determine what will happen with the game servers. In a later update to the original forum post, Kirk Lenke, CEO of Reakktor Media announced that the insolvency will not affect business operation of Neocron 2, and that they are still in development for upcoming title Black Prophecy.

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ROSE Online goes free-to-play

Shawn Schuster — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Business Models, ROSE Online, Free-to-Play

ROSE Online, the fantasy MMO from TriggerSoft, has just announced its new plans to switch over to a free-to-play business model. Previously, the game was $11.99 a month for several years, and while successful within the Gravity Interactive family of games, this new plan hopes to attract even more users.

This changeover will take place on July 29th. On July 22nd, they will be removing the subscription page from the ROSE Online website. Any paid subscriptions that are set to expire after the 29th will be credited 40 mileage points per day from that point. You can read more about the details of this plan and player reaction at the ROSE Online forums.

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First Impressions: Requiem: Bloodymare

Akela Talamasca — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, New Titles, Opinion, Hands-On, First Impressions, Requiem: Bloodymare

We've been talking about this game for months now, and Requiem: Bloodymare is finally available to play. Hailed as the first horror MMO, there are definitely aspects of R:B that are pretty gruesome. Whether or not they freak you out is between you and the game. I will say that, having played the beta, Gravity Interactive has made leaps and bounds in turning this title into something that I could spend a great deal of time playing.

What you behold is our First Impressions for Requiem: Bloodymare, a feature meant to give you some idea of what gameplay will be like once you've signed up for an account. Keep in mind: this is not a guide, there is no insider knowledge here. This post merely details the experiences playing this title for the first few hours; your mileage may vary. Up, up, and away!

Gallery: First Impressions: Requiem: Bloodymare

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Spotlight on the Kruxena in Requiem: Bloodymare

Akela Talamasca — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Launches, New Titles, News Items, Races, Requiem: Bloodymare

Here's a look at the third playable race in Gravity Interactive's Requiem: Bloodymare, the Kruxena. These part-biological, part-mechanical beings were created to be living weapons and will stop at nothing to get the job done. From the press release: "Be forewarned, they are brutal and cold-hearted and they have no qualms sacrificing an ally to reach their goal. Be careful if you are allies, you may be next."

And let's hear it for R:B as the 16th marked its full release! Go check out what it's like when an enemy is chopped up into component bits and prepare to laugh/get queasy.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare's Kruxena race

[Thanks, Katrina!]

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Requiem: Bloodymare launches on June 16th

Akela Talamasca — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Business Models, Game Mechanics, Launches, New Titles, News Items

Time to get bloody, y'all. Gravity Interactive's horror MMO Requiem: Bloodymare is set to launch on June 16th. Although the game will be free-to-play, there are two levels of subscriptions available that present attractive features to players. From the press release: "The basic and premium packages cost $7.99/month and $14.99/month, respectively. The packages also include faster character development, increased item drops, bonus points from Item Mall purchases as well as enhanced chat functionality." You can see the full list of features per access level, grouped together on their site.

But best of all, if you pre-order today (and up until the 12th), you'll receive an exclusive 3-day early access pass into the game and a special experience bonus for the early period. Drop into the dark and gory world of Bloodymare on the 16th, and expect a First Impressions very soon!

[Thanks, Luis!]

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A look at the Turan race in Requiem: Bloodymare

Akela Talamasca — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:30:00 EST

Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game Mechanics, Races, Requiem: Bloodymare

The Temperions are the player characters of Gravity Interactive's Requiem: Bloodymare. They are the poor souls who are condemned to fight the horrors that their world has been invaded by. Temperions are divided into three races: the human-seeming Turan, the mesomorphic Bartuk, and the wraithlike Kruxena. If you choose to play as a Turan, you're going to enjoy the inclusive, versatile skillset of the best-balanced race in R:B. From Gravity:

The Turan Race fights with honor and virtue. They rely on cunning, speed and agility to do battle with the most horrifying creatures known to man. No wonder they are the representative race of Ethergia - no other race displays such valor in the face of danger. It takes courage to be human in a world filled with monsters.

Check out the latest screenshots of the Turan in action. Note: There will be blood.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare's Turan race

[Thanks, Luis!]

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Requiem: Bloodymare slashes its way to open beta

Seraphina Brennan — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:30:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Horror, New Titles, News Items, Requiem: Bloodymare

Temperions to arms! The battle against the darkness of Ethergia has begun again as Gravity announces the start of the open beta for their newest title, Requiem: Bloodymare. The doors to Ethergia will open up once again starting this Thursday, May 15th, at 7 PM PDT (10 PM EST) and will stay open for an undisclosed amount of time.

This phase of the beta will be open to everyone, both closed beta players and the public. All that's required is the new Requiem client, which can be downloaded from the playrequiem.com website, and a Requiem account. All prior accounts will be reset, and all new characters will start off in a totally new tutorial space called Turba Island.

This change already addresses one of the large gripes from the previous test - the lack of a decent tutorial space. It seems that Gravity has been listening to all of the feedback they've received about Requiem during the closed beta, and are working to improve upon their game. However, only time will tell as to what else has been changed and added to by the Requiem team.

Requiem: Bloodymare slashes its way to open beta originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 13 May 2008 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New screens from the Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta

Akela Talamasca — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Horror, New Titles, Requiem: Bloodymare

When Gravity Interactive said it was making a horror title, they weren't kidding around, and these new screenshots from the Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta prove it. In these pictures you can see just a few of the shambling horrors that populate this terrifying world.

For those who have been following along, one of these shots showcases a player during Beast Possession, and it's likely at least one of the others depicts the Nightmare mode, when the tougher monsters come out to play. Closed beta ends on the 17th of April; the final release date is still to be released. Enjoy -- once you've managed to peek through your fingers, that is.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare Gallery

[Thanks, Luis!]

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Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta period extended

William Dobson — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 13:00:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, New Titles, News Items, Requiem: Bloodymare

It looks like the closed beta for Requiem: Bloodymare did not in fact end on the 26th of March as was originally planned -- it's still been going on. A post on the official forums informs us that the closed beta period has been extended until the 17th of April, so that the game can be tidied up before the unwashed masses join the fray in stress testing. Those keen to get in on the gory action will need to wait just a bit longer for this next phase to begin.

[Via MMORPG.com]

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GDC08 Highlights: Age of Conan, Requiem: Bloodymare and All Points Bulletin

Dan O'Halloran — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 12:59:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Podcasts, Screenshots, Age of Conan, Business Models, Events (Real-World), Interviews, New Titles, Previews, PvP, News Items, Hands-On, Massively highlights, All Points Bulletin, Crime, Requiem: Bloodymare

Age of Conan

Conan gets mounted

One of the hottest tickets for MMO enthusiasts at GDC08 was the Funcom session showing off new features in their upcoming Age of Conan. Mounted combat was the eye candy of the day. Game Director Gaute Godager walked our team through the basics of head to head battles astride War Horses, War Mammoths and War Rhinos. For the reading-averse, you can also listen to an audio recording of the presentation.

Gallery: GDC 08: Age of Conan Preview

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GDC08: Requiem: Bloodymare

Akela Talamasca — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 02:15:00 EST

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Events (Real-World), Game Mechanics, New Titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Hands-On, Hands-On (Massively's), Events (Massively's Coverage), Requiem: Bloodymare

After our previous posts on Gravity Interactive's upcoming title Requiem: Bloodymare, we were interested enough to want to see more of the game, and lucky enough to be invited to do so at the Game Developer's Conference this year. Already playing in Korea, R:B will enter closed beta in about a month's time.

Expecting a simplified hack 'n' slash with overdone Gothic elements, R:B surprised us with some really cool features and a deep character growth system. Our full report and trailer after the break!

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Requiem Bloodymare footage is not that horror-ific

Mike Schramm — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, Game Mechanics, Launches, New Titles, Opinion

A few days ago, Zenke brought us news that the folks behind Ragnarok were working on a "Horror MMO" called Requiem: Bloodymare. At the time, we had no idea how you'd pull off a gory, horror-based MMO, but thanks to Joystiq's YouTube-searching abilities (these videos were all posted back in November-- whoops), we now have video, and you can see above just how this thing might play out.

In a few words, "just like every other MMO." Granted, this is the starting area (which explains why the mobs are just standing there being neutral), but even the trailer itself doesn't promise anything super new-- the same old spells, grinding, standard MMO gamplay, and "extreme battle effects." It doesn't look bad, but it doesn't look new either, so anyone hoping to have a real horror experience in an MMO (I had my hopes up, if only for a second) will still be waiting.

But maybe the quest text, in Korean in the video, will add that much more to the experience. Release is set for sometime this year, so we'll see.

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Ragnarok developer waking up to a Bloodymare

Michael Zenke — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:00:00 EST

Filed under: Horror, MMO Industry, New Titles, Ragnarok Online, News Items

Gravity Interactive is the developer for the game Ragnarok Online, an extremely popular South Korean title. Gravity has announced that they've been working hard on another title for almost four years now, and it's nothing like the stylized cuteness of Ragnarok. Requiem: Bloodymare is the name of the new game, and it sounds about as different from Ragnarok as night is from day.

The game will make use of the high-tech Havok engine to portray a violent dystopian future. PCs will take the part of creatures forged via magic and technology to kill demons and undead creatures loosed by years of experimentation.

The article at Worlds in Motion includes commentary from Gravity's CEO Peter Kang about the company's goals, and their deliberate decision to move away from their past work. At the moment there's no expected release date, but one would expect to hear something soon; four years is a pretty good amount of game development time.

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