F2P Games News: An Overview of Game Changes and Closed Beta Features for APB Reloaded

Since GamersFirst has announced that All Points Bulletin will relaunch the closed beta in late February 2011, the developers are working hard on the game. This week, Zak "Qwentle" Littwin, the current APB designer, has talked over a lot of updated information about the upcoming game changes and closed beta features in the official dev blog. The post focuses on the tweaks for the APB closed beta, including Integrated Cheat Detection, Weapon Modifications, and other gameplay changes. Littwin...

F2P Games News: Faxion Online Launches Closed Beta Today

CELEBRATE "HELL FREEZES OVER" DAY WITH THE LAUNCH OF FAXION ONLINE'S CLOSED BETA Did you know today is officially "Hell Freezes Over" day? You do now and UTV True Games, an international publisher of multi-player online games, announced today that on this, the Holiest of Hell days, it has launched the closed beta test for its upcoming combat driven MMORPG, Faxion Online. Pre-registered Beta players will begin receiving invites today, Monday, January 31, and others  can obtain their beta keys...

F2P Game News: Frogster Posted Account Security Q&A

Recently Frogster is under attack by a disgruntled user named “Augustus87” who claimed to have holded over 3.5 million account data for Runes of Magic. Augustus87 accused Frogster of failing to solve the security problems and also demanded a set of requests featuring forum moderation, better transparency and security.  Augustus87 posted a thread to tell Frogster the requests such as no closed and deleted threads, better treatment of Frogster employees worldwide, more transparency to the...

F2P Games News: Battlestar Galactica Online Announced The Open Beta Date

Bigpoint has just released an exciting news for Battlestar Galactica, the free browser-based space-themed MMO. According to beta announcement on the forum, the open beta for Battlestar Galactica will begin on Feb. 8, 2011. There will be three servers scheduled for the upcoming open beta: Tauron for European beta participants, Scorpia for US east coast and Caprica for US west coast. More servers will be accessible to the open beta if necessary. Although Battlestar Galactica will...

F2P Games Video: Zentia’s Video Trailer for The Upcoming New Patch V1.2

Zentia, the free 3D fantasy MMORPG from Changyou.com (US), will launch a new patch with a large content update which is planned to release in February. The upcoming patch V1.2 will offer new content including new items, mounts, pets, and maps to the game. In Addition, a new marriage system will be added to offer more experience for those who get married in Zentia. And, a new consignment system will provide players a convenient way to sell their items no matter where they are. Featuring...

F2P Games Preview: Metal Assault Revealed New Screenshots for Character Customization and Gameplay Video

Aeria Games has revealed the screenshots and video preview for its latest free shooter title, Metal Assault. Scheduled for the closed beta testing in spring 2011, Metal Assault is a fast-paced, side-scrolling 2D MMO shooter developed by GNI Soft. Based on the history of HERZ city under terrorism threats, players will be able to experience hardcore gameplay with head-to-head PvP battle modes including Death Match, Capture the Camp, and Zombie Infection as well as exciting PvE game modes like...

F2P Games News: Kitsu Saga Raises Level Cap and Releases New Content

Guild Wars and in-game items have been released! Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, has announced its latest content update for Kitsu Saga that includes a raised level cap, new instanced dungeons and guild wars. Previously the cap was set to level 61 but players can now achieve up to level 70. With a new level cap also comes the ability for higher level players to work alongside lower level players through the new Martial Art Hero Flower. The Martial Art...

F2P Games News: Sony Online Entertainment Unveils Slate of New Games for the PlayStation Network

Top PlayStation Network Publisher Reveals New Development Plans and Extends Collaboration with PopCap Games Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced a line-up of new titles for the PlayStation®Network, including the hugely popular Plants vs. Zombies™, Acceleration of Suguri X Edition, Slam Bolt Scrappers, Akimi Village, Sideway, and Rochard. "SOE has delivered more than 6.5 million downloads worldwide on the PlayStation Network, including a mix of classic and original...

F2P Game News: SOE Unveils All-New ‘Black Mana’ Trailer for Magic: The Gathering – Tactics

Today Sony Online Entertainment unveils an all-new Black Mana trailer for Magic: The Gathering - Tactics, the free-to-play online animated grid-based tactical strategy game available now for the PC. Focusing on iconic characters—including the black-hearted Planeswalker Liliana Vess—the gameplay trailer showcases how players can summon wicked spells and creatures on to the tactical battlefield to poison and corrupt opponents. As an animated Planeswalker, Magic fans will be given the...

F2P Game News: MicroVolts Second Closed Beta Starts On Jan. 28th

Players Can Celebrate With A Special "Free-For-All" Event Starting February 5th Rock Hippo Productions Ltd launched the second closed beta for its cartoon-style third person action shooter, MicroVolts. This second phase of testing will continue for approximately two weeks in preparation for the official release day. In addition, the company has released all-new screen shots of the game and is holding a special "Free-for-All" tournament which will kick off Saturday, February...