Zu Online - Power Leveling Strategy Series-Swordsman

Among the five clans of Zu Online, the Swordsmen are the best damage dealers. Master Swordsmen wield the most powerful spells. Magic that can cause a lot of damage to a single target. Also, their spells cool down fast and can be cast instantly. Because of this, Swordsmen can level faster than of the other clans.

Now, let’s talk about how to spend their talent points to increase the number of monsters they can slay. To slay monsters quickly, Swordsmen need to spend almost all their talent points on the “Cohesion” branch.

First Row

Spend 10 talent points on “Lethality” until it increases the critical strike damage bonus by 14%. This may be one of most practical talents of Swordsmen.

Second Row

Spend 10 points on “Disabling Sword” to increase the Garrote chance of Flying Sword, God Sword and Multi Sword Strike spells by up to 11%.

“Subtle Strike” will not help slay monsters faster, so it can be left out for now.

Third Row

Spend 1 point on “Store Spirit”. Then you can use this talent when you have enough vigor, which will really help slay monsters.

The other talents on this row will not help accelerate monster slaying, so they can be ignored for now. However, we still need to spend more talent points on this talent branch in order to activate the talents on the fourth row. So spend 9 talent points on “Flying Sword Strike”.

Fourth Row

Spend 10 talent points on “Mortal Strikes” to increase the Critical Strike chance of Air Explosion, Fury of the Universe and Swirling Wing Spells by up to 16%.

“Soul Shaking” reduces the movement speed and attack speed of a single target, so it can be ignored for now.

Fifth Row

As for the talents in the fifth row, “Malice” is first on the list, so pump it up until it increases the chance of Critical Strike by 15%. This is another one of the most practical talents of the Swordsmen.

“Disabling Shot” is almost useless when fighting against a crowd of monsters, so it can be ignored for now as well.

Sixth Row

Spend 10 talent points on “Extended Blast” to increase the area of effect of Air Explosion, Fury of the Universe and Swirling Swords spells by 80. This talent is very helpful, especially for fighting against monsters while away from the keyboard.

When you have enough talent points to spend on the talents above, you should be around Level 207. At this level, you should be a veteran, and with the power you’ve gathered, it’s time to start mastering PvP, if you haven’t already. It’s all up to you. Remember that, to level fast, Swordsmen must use a Bolus of Rapidity to increase their experience gained. Also, before fighting AFK, Swordsmen should use Soul Power and make sure they have enough Soul Herbs left in their backpack.

Sexy - Femme Fatale Street Fighter IV download costumes on Xbox Live now!

Out today in Europe...

The Femme Fatale costume pack for Street Fighter IV is now available to download on Xbox Live.

For 320 Microsoft points you can download sexy new outfits for Chun-Li, cammy, Sakura, Rose and C. Viper.

I don't think they'll make you fight better but you can look sexy while you beat the brains out of your friends...

On March 3rd the new Shoruken download pack includes alternate costumes for - Ryu, Ken, Akuma, Gouken, and Dan.

HAWX PC slips a week - Flight sim not quite ready for takeoff

Ubisoft's announce that Tom Clancy's HAWX for PC has been pushed back by a week.

The PC version was due to launch a week later than the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 editions - which are out this Friday - but will now release in a little over two weeks on March 20, says Ubisoft, offering no explanation for the delay.

iRunner - New iPhone video game

iRunner tests your pace, skill and determination of your body, mind and FINGERS … that’s right! 

Give your fingers an extremely good stretch because you’re going to find yourself breaking pain barriers and world records when you take on the world in 4 different events!

• 100 Meter Sprint

- The 100 Meter Sprint is the fastest event in iRunner. Your style of running plays a huge part in how fast you go so practice in training mode to fine tune your stride. You have to get your fingers moving for this one to keep up with the best!

• 100 Meter Hurdles

- The 100 Meter Hurdles steps up the skill level by challenging you to pump your fingers as fast as you can but with the added obstacles of hurdles. If you run into any hurdles you will lose speed and have to try extra hard to get back in the race! Timing is everything with this event.

• 300 Meter Beach Circuit

- The 300 Meter Beach Circuit is a tough one. You are pushed to your limits as you struggle through the burn on the beach. When your fingers start to fatigue your going to have to dig deep and step the pace up. On top of this you will need to avoid objects such as surfboards, beach balls, buckets and spades, logs, rocks and many more …

• 300 Meter Mountain Circuit

- The 300 Meter Mountain Circuit throws everything at you. This rugged track has many obstacles that can be major setbacks if you don’t keep your wits about you. Everyone tackles this circuit differently. You will need to find which approach to take in order to win this event!

• Training ( also included )

Start off with some training to get your stride and running style right then move onto 1 of 4 different events to see if you can be the best! Your time is recorded locally automatically when you beat your own high score but you also have the option to upload each score online to win big prizes!

Some of the monthly prizes consist of: (http://www.irunneriphonegame.com/viewprizes.php)

• Desktop Computer
• Laptop Computer
• Deluxe Massage Chair
• SVGA Projector
• 50" Plasma TV
• iPhone - ( Even though you should have one already! )
• PlayStation 3 - Console
• Xbox 360 - Console
• 32" LCD TV
• Projector
• SLR Camera
• 320GB Hard Drive High Definition<>• 28" Widscreen LCD Monitor 

• Digital Camcodrer 

• Nintendo Wii - Console 

• Nintendo DS Lite - Console 

• PlayStation Portable - Console 

• PlayStation 2 - Console 

• Guitar Hero : World Tour 

• 2 x PS3 Wireless Console Controller's 

• PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii - SingStar (newest volume for the month) 

• Portable GPS Navigation System 

• Portable DVD Player 

• iPod Nano 

• iPod Touch 

• Digital Camera 

The Monthly Competition sees you challenge the rest of the world each month for first place. Download the current leaders fastest time record and go head to head to see if you can beat it. You can also download the overall fastest score for each event and see if you can hold a world record! Can you match it with these current winners? ... only way to find out is to grab a copy of iRunner from the app store to show everyone how fast you are with your fingers to win huge prizes. 

Website: http://www.irunneriphonegame.com/
Buy Now: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=305773302&mt=8

Indie horror video game The Path pricing announced

Tale of Tales announces pricing of upcoming indie horror game

When The Path is released through Steam, Direct2Drive and Tale of Tales' own website on March 18th 2009, it will cost $9.99. This is considerably less than other PC games of a comparable scope and budget.

"It was a difficult decision to make," say creators Auriea Harvey and Michael Samyn. "Ideally we'd prefer to just give our work away. But that is not an option with The Path. So when it was time to decide on a price, frankly, we had no idea. How can you put a value on something that is such an important part of your life, that is the fruit of such hard and dedicated work? And what should the price be of a product that is unlike anything available on the market? In the end, we decided that the most important thing to us was that many people play the game. So we didn't want price to stand in the way of that."

The Path is Tale of Tales' first experiment with commercial games publishing. An experiment involving the creation of a new type of game experience for a new type of player. In search of a new kind of economy, where authors and players support each other without outside interference. It sounds like a naive ideal but it is certainly a dream they share with many independent game creators. Sales of The Path will determine the future of Tale of Tales. And as such, the future of a type of exploration of the medium that not many developers are involved in.

Much like Tale of Tales' other productions (including IGF finalist The Graveyard), The Path does not offer the player challenge through complicated game rules or grand goals. It's not an action-packed adventure that leads to certain heroic victory. Instead it offers a sincere meditation on the subjects of choice and consequence, temptation and duty, growth and change, and life and death.

"We think the audience is ready for a game like The Path. Gamers have spent enough time in war zones and on race tracks now. We think they are ready to appreciate a more modest and introverted experience. We also believe that a lot of people who have been standing on the sidelines of game culture so far, will find something that they can truly appreciate in The Path. It's obviously a big risk. But if we don't do it, who will?"

The Path is a contemporary interpretation of the ancient tale of Little Red Ridinghood. It features six sisters -Robin, Rose, Ginger, Ruby, Carmen and Scarlet- who are sent, one by one, to their grandmother's house on an errand. Grandmother lives on the other side of a path that is flanked by a dense forest, equally foreboding as it is inviting. Will the girls obey their mother's explicit command of staying on the path? Or will they stray and meet their doom? Do they really have a choice?

Bomberman Dojo and Military Madness Come to Android mobile phone Market

Beware of androids equipped with bombs and military weaponry! Bomberman Dojo and Military Madness, two new mobile games from Hudson are coming soon to Android Market. 

Opened in October 2008, Android Market offers free and priced applications for the open standard mobile device platform developed by the Open Handset Alliance. 

To ignite their entry into the development of priced applications for Android Market, Hudson Entertainment created new mobile versions of their classic Bomberman and Military Madness titles.

“The release of Bomberman Dojo and Military Madness launches our participation into game content development for Android Market,” said Yoko Tsumagari, Vice President of Mobile Games at Hudson Entertainment. “Entering into this new marketplace will maximize new business opportunties and contribute towards our goal of enabling Bomberman and Military Madness to be experienced on all mobile platforms.”

Created specifically for Android, Bomberman Dojo maintains the essential Bomberman gameplay of defeating opponents by planting bombs and takes full advantage of the device’s online functionality to allow the creation and sharing of maps. In this mobile version of the classic action game, players can choose either an on-screen directional pad for tap control or use the touch screen to flick Bomberman in the desired direction.

Miltary Madness is a simple yet authentic combat simulation game made popular on the TurboGrafx-16 and mobile devices. The new Military Madness for Android is dramatically upgraded with intuitive touch screen control, revamped graphics, and a new engaging storyline revolving around humankind’s control over the moon. Despite these improved features, Military Madness still retains the classic turn based strategy gameplay from the previous versions.

Cronous - New Extraction System Update! Enhance your power

Enhance power of your weapons by extracting unwanted items

Cronous, a popular MMORPG developed and published by Lizard Interactive, is ready for new game update,” Extraction System”.

“Extraction System”, plan for update on the 19th March, is a brand new system developed for Cronous users. Players can now extract Zircon dusts and crystals from unwanted items they have by using Zircon Hammer. Unique types of seals can be created using dusts and crystals together with few other required materials and these unique seals, when used on weapons, will enhance the characters ability of Strength, Agility, Intelligence, Stamina, and/or All Abilities.

Further information is soon to be updated at official website cronous.neofun.com.

Land of Magic Closed Beta Extended!

Land of Magic server will stay up and running until March 8, 2009.

Lizard Interactive announced today that Closed Beta Test of Land of Magic will be extended until March 8. Land of Magic closed beta started last February 26 and it was scheduled to end March 5. CBT went smoothly without any major bugs or problems. Lizard has decided to keep the servers running for 3 extra days to let testers continue to enjoy higher level contents before the Open Beta.

However, Closed Beta events will not be extended and it will be concluded as scheduled. Winners of Bug Report and Fast Level Up events will be selected among participated players from February 26 to March 5. Announcement of event winners will be posted on Land of Magic official site on March 13, 2009.

Land of Magic is a classic 2D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with unique story of ancient battle which took place between God and Dragon. It offers unique features such as Immortality / Rebirth, Unique Growth and Magical Weapons, Exchangeable Race and Gender, Fast Level Up Speed, and Level blessed Items that reduces the required level of items according to the player.

Land of Magic Open Beta is scheduled to begin on March 12, 2009. For further information, please visit the website lom.neofun.com.

Merv Griffin’s Crosswords mobile phone game

Play Merv Griffin’s Crosswords! Experience all the fun and excitement of the popular TV show – now on mobile. Select an avatar and battle the computer in your phone, racing the clock to enter answers as fast as you can. 

Increase your score and win fictitious prizes such as virtual vacation to places like Mexico. Enjoy Casual mode – play at your leisure with no time limits or opponents. 

Simple controls make it easy to buzz in to the board, answer the word hint and complete the Crossword. Great fun for all ages and skill levels!

Key Features

• Two game play modes allow players to follow the format of the show battling CPU players and the clock (Competition Mode); or play the crosswords at their own pace (Casual Mode).
  
• Customize your player’s avatar
  
• Competitive crosswords gameplay using artificial intelligence.
  
• Theme music and sound effects from the show
  
• Familiar “triple tap” text entry similar to that used in text messaging.
  
• Look-and-feel mimics the look and format of the game show.
  

Publisher: EA Mobile
Developer: EA Los Angeles
Ship Date: February 2008
Category: Puzzle Game

Wonderland Online: Ultimate Challenge

As the design of the Cursed Palace counts down to completion, Wonderland Online players can get ready to enter the palace of mystery and danger.

The land is composed of 12 palaces, each of which is protected by one powerful fighter and 4 assisting guards. The Cursed Palace was inspired by constellations, so palaces are named after 12 zodiacs (Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces).

The first 3 palaces would be easily conquered, but as you step for the next level, the danger is growing. At first sight, those guardians might appear to be unbeatable. However, once their weakness is discovered, the task will be much easier.

If you are super intelligent and absolutely fearless, you might have some luck to pass 12 palaces with rich awards. After that you will face the ultimate challenge in your lifetime. In the final round, Athena will lead her four strongest knights to fight tooth and nail to defend her last territory. Only the bravest warriors with incredible brainpower have hope of defeating them.

The following lists the rewards obtained after passing 12 palaces:
The first 3 palaces are easy to be conquered, so no reward.

4th Palace Reward: Fugu Hot Pot*5 (Hp+300,Sp+300)
5th Palace Reward: Fugu Hot Pot*8
6th Palace Reward: Turkey*3(HP+800)
7th Palace Reward: Turkey*5
8th Palace Reward: Soy Porkbone Noodle*3 (Hp+800, Sp+400)
9th Palace Reward: Soy Porkbone Noodle*5
10th Palace Reward: Curry Rice*8 (Hp+1200, Sp+600)
11th Palace Reward: Love Picnic Lunch*1 (increase pet’s amidity)
12th Palace Reward: 4X Holy EXP Potion

The new version 4.0 will be released soon.