Tales of Pirates - Dark Swamp

Today the folks at Tales of Pirates want to tell you about the Dark Swamp instance. A ship of full of pirates was hit by a storm and they became accidentally trapped in a swamp full of strange creatures and bad smells. These pirates must now face their fear and the endless darkness. In order to survive, they need to fight monsters and eat unknown plants. Occasionally they may accidentally find some treasure. Encouraged by this and in an effort to obtain more treasure, they start their endless adventures.

The Dark Swamp is a special instance in Tales of Pirates as players can PK freely here. In addition, there are many senior bosses that range from level 40 to 50 in the 3 stories of the swamp. In the 1st story, you will meet the Swamp Bog (level 40), Master Swamp Bog (level 45) and so on. In the 2nd floor, you will meet the Swamp Watcher (level 45) and so on. And in the 3rd floor, you will meet the Huge Mud Monster (level 50), Swamp Man, and so on. You can also find treasure chests such as the Incantation Chests, Beautiful Chests, and Evanescence Chests.

Apart from the features mentioned above

1．Clean Mud
You can obtain mud from monsters. If you clean it, you will have a chance to obtain a Mud Pearl and other items. You can use the Cleaner in Argent City to clean the mud.
2．Fire Seed
You may obtain Murky Oil, Fire Starter, or Cloth Strip after cleaning the mud. If you hand these items to the archaeologist in the Dark Swamp, you will obtain a fire seed which is necessary for exploring the more advanced mazes.

Angels Online - Top 5 Female Overview

The Lost Atlantis, the new expansion for Angels Online continues the cute game style with many beautiful female NPCs and handsome male NPCs having been added into the game. Today, the Angels Online team will be discussing the top 5 female NPC in game.

1: Angel Tutor

After creating a character and entering the game, players will meet the first female NPC, called Angel Tutor, in the Angel Lyceum. She is a helpful assistant to Lyceum Leader Michael and she is extremely knowledgeable. Meanwhile, she is gentle and patient. Players need to finish the series of newbie quests she gives them for training. After gaining the appointed credits, players can graduate from the Angel Lyceum by talking to her again. In a word, the Angel Tutor is a players’ gentle guide and caring teacher!

2: Farm Mistress

As the hostess of the Spike Farm, the Farm Mistress is always kind enough to help Angels who would like to have a rest there. However, she’s felt lonely recently and would like to raise a pet. Players may obtain a surprise if they give her 10 Pet Feed for her pet.

3: Smith Rachael

Smith Rachael is the latest generation of a traditional well-known smith family. It is said that her father used to be a famous smith and his weapons had no equal. Players are always looking for these precious weapons. Now, Smith Rachael has learnt some of her father’s skills and become one of the most sought after sellers of top weapons for players. Of course, it is not easy to obtain these prized weapons from her.

4: Flora

There is a beautiful girl called Flora in Puqi Village. She is generous and bold and very attractive because of her healthy complexion, and amazing smile. She wishes to collect all the flower seeds in Eden for her stunning garden. Dear players, would you like to help her dreams come true?

5: Shell Girl

This lonely girl stands near the Shining Coast and collects shells every day. You can find a bit of sorrow and grief hiding in her eyes

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Burnout Island location revealed by Criterion - PlayStation 3 download

Here's a great video from the world team. These guys worked on the incredible game world that you'll recognise now as Paradise City.

Since we're releasing images of our new island location, we thought it would be great to give a little insight into how the Paradise City mainland came together.

Here, one of our leads, JohnL, concentrates on a single, small area - the Fish Market in the South Docks (just off Manners Ave). You'll get to see how each of it's distinct components evolved through development.

Killzone 2 video game orders pass 1.1 million

Sony has said that pre-orders of PlayStation 3 exclusive Killzone 2 have reached over 1.1 million units in Europe.

President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, David Reeves, revealed the numbers in an interview with The Guardian. The game is released in the UK and Europe February 27 and has been picking up enthusiastic reviews from the specialist games press.

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Sony is also releasing a PlayStation 3 bundle, which includes a 80GB console and a copy of the game, with Play.com offering a free Killzone 2 theme.

The demo for the game has been released in Europe via the PlayStation Network.

Monumental Battle With Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen video game on PS3, Xbox 360, PS2 and Wii

The fate of the earth and the survival of the human race hang in the balance in the Transformers - Revenge of the Fallen video game from Activision. Based on Hasbro's legendary TRANSFORMERS property and the most anticipated blockbuster film of 2009 from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures in association with Hasbro, the game propels players straight into an adrenaline-pumping battle for supremacy across the globe where every second and every choice makes the difference between mankind's salvation and annihilation.

"The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game will give fans the chance to experience their favorite AUTOBOTS and DECEPTICONS in an all-new, movie inspired adventure packed with the thrilling and explosive action that only the TRANSFORMERS universe can deliver," said Rob Kostich, vice president of global brand management, Activision, Inc. "We are thrilled to announce that after experiencing the rush of commanding colossal robots on their own, players can challenge their friends for the first time ever in full-featured, blistering multiplayer action as their favorite characters."

"Activision has developed a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game that will give gamers and fans a truly compelling way to experience TRANSFORMERS," said Mark Blecher, Hasbro's General Manager of Digital Gaming and Media. "The Activision team's passion for the property clearly shows in the character development, intense action and rich graphics that really deliver an immersive experience for the user."

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game lets gamers step into the shoes of the AUTOBOTS or DECEPTICONS, select any available mission and pick from the largest, most diverse range of playable Transformers - each with their own distinct abilities and weaponry. Set in unique environments across the globe such as Cairo and Shanghai, the game allows players to instantly switch between vehicle and robot modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle friends in all-new multiplayer modes.

The Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen video game is currently in development by Luxoflux for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system, and for Windows PC by Beenox Studios.

Also, award-winning Krome Studios is developing distinct Wii and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system versions, utilizing the individual platform features to deliver an intense 3rd person action adventure game that combines dynamic robot combat with arcade-style vehicle sequences and flight-based levels. In addition, two completely different titles are being developed for Nintendo DS by Vicarious Visions, allowing players to take on AUTOBOT or DECEPTICON-specific campaigns. For the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system, a unique, fast-paced action arcade title is being developed by Savage Entertainment.

the bandits of the Magik Riktus Clan are set to invade DOFUS - Mac PC video game

The bandits of the Magik Riktus Clan are set to invade DOFUS and with them, a whole host of new challenges will arrive!

The consistent success of DOFUS hasn’t stopped the game’s designers from coming up with new and exciting surprises for the players. On 6 February, players will have the chance to discover a whole new gaming experience when the Magik Riktus Bandits arrive. The clan is new to the World of Twelve, and they’re here to make their fortune, each one armed with a weapon that allows them to use their clan’s unique spells.

Four types of incarnation exist, one for each order of the clan:

- The Swashbuckling Bandits, experts in close combat. Their weapon of choice? The sword, of course!
- The Archer bandits, masters of long-range combat.
- The Wandering Bandits, who use their spells to protect their friends, and their staff to injure their foes.
- The Sorcerer Bandits, these magi can change the condition of others.

Each bandit’s weapon deals air, earth, fire and water type damage, and once the player has transformed into a bandit, they’ll have 20 unique spells at their disposal. They will also gain a close combat attack, but will lose their original spells for as long as they remain transformed.

Bandits can evolve up to level 50 by gaining experience. All XP won as a bandit will contribute to bandit XP only and every 10 levels, the bandits’ spells evolve by one level. At level 50, all spells are at level 6, which is the maximum level.

How do players become bandits? Each subscription (from one to 12 months) comes with a gift, a weapon which transforms players into bandits when equipped, whatever their original class. The only condition is that the player must be at least level 30.

How to stream video to your PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360

Streaming video and other media to your Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 is a lot easier than you might think. You'll want to start weighing your options with the help of a very detailed, which lays out all of your video streaming choices.

Things may get a bit dicey during the configuration of these programs, so don't forget Google is your friend.

When you stream content to a console, you'll need to use a network-connected computer to serve the media.

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For best results, we really recommend a wired connection as you'll need as much bandwidth as you can get your hands on. In terms of software, there are a few applications you can choose from--some free, some not so free. We've had a lot of success using TVersity with both consoles, but we'd recommend XBMC if you're more of an advanced user for its customization capabilities. There's even ways to get YouTube and other online content directly on your console.

Whichever setup you choose, serving video to your console just might get you a step closer to throwing away that satellite or cable box. For now, check out our slide show for an idea of how these media-serving programs operate and how your console will look once you've set everything up correctly.

PlayStation 3 beats Xbox 360 on video delivery

Sony is outlining several video-playing advantages it feels the PlayStation 3 holds over rival console Xbox 360, such as Blu-ray support and the lack of "double fees."

The company's pitch follows only a day after Microsoft announced that 1 million Xbox Live Gold members have downloaded and activated Netflix's Xbox Live application since launching last November, watching 1.5 billion minutes of films and television episodes with the service so far.

But Sony argues that it offers a better "comprehensive digital entertainment experience," as PS3 owners have free access to the PlayStation Network and are not required to pay "double fees" to download videos. Xbox 360 users must pay for both an Xbox Live Gold subscription and a Netflix Unlimited subscription to stream Netflix movies with the Microsoft console.

However, Microsoft does offer an alternative Video Store through its Xbox Live Marketplace that all Xbox Live members in the U.S., UK, Canada, Ireland, France, and Germany can use for free to download TV shows and rent movies.

The PS3 company also points out its free PlayStation Portable connectivity, which allows users to transfer standard-definition content from their PS3 to a PSP, and watch videos on the go.

Sony also claims that a recent experiment conducted by gaming weblog MTV Multiplayer proved that the PlayStation Network offers faster download speeds. The company adds that its PlayStation Network provides HD content reliably without "waiting for streaming connections that might not ever be made."

The system's built-in player for Blu-ray discs, the victor against HD DVD discs in the high definition optical disc formats war, is also a key point in Sony's release, as are the PS3 browser's Flash 9 support for streaming online video, and new film releases available on the PlayStation Network.

Source: Gamasutra