Upcoming MMOs

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The following MMOs may be interesting to keep an eye on.

RF Online

Genre |

Fantasy/SF/Mecha

Offical Description|

RF Online is an epic mix of traditional fantasy MMOG mixed with unique futuristic sci-fi action to bring an entirely new and original take on the existing MMORPG genre. Set in a deep space galaxy known as Novus, take your pick from three all-powerful warring factions leading your character into the final battle for total control over the entire Novus galaxy. Choose from either the Bellato Union, taking control of individual robot battle units like never seen before within any MMOG, Holy Alliance Cora, the mystical and fantasy orientated race utilising the power of magic and finally the mighty Accretia Empire, a futuristic alien race intent on spreading destruction across the entire sector with their advanced weaponry systems.

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2006-02-10

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MMORPG.com

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Offical

Hero's Journey

Genre |

Fantasy

Official Description|

Envisioned by the original masters of the Massively Multiplayer genre, Hero's Journey is an online persistent world where players will experience a lush 3D graphical gaming environment. You can expect that danger lurks around every corner of Elanthia, threatening to destroy everything in its path. But even if you've visited Elanthia before, you've never seen it like this!
Simutronics' design motto is "More Fun. Less Tedium." and Hero's Journey shows it. The game elements focus on fun, action-packed, adventure-style roleplay. With less waiting and more playing, Hero's Journey provides an innovative mix of familiar game play elements and some fresh new ones.
A special emphasis is placed on Character creation tools that provide an extensive amount of flexibility, both in terms of character appearance as well as character abilities. This attention to detail is also reflected in beautiful environments, and compelling, dynamic mini-quests.

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Official

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MMORGG.com

Articles |

GM:s in Hero's Journey, Gamespy
Scenario Building Tools, MMORPG.com
Character Creation, MMORPG.com

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GameRifts Preview
Okratas Preview




DD Online

Genre |

Fantasy

Offical Description |

Dungeons & Dragons Online is centered on robust character advancement and challenging dungeon combat. Players choose and develop a character based on some of the iconic races associated with D&D, including Humans, Elves and Halflings, as well as classes such as Fighters, Clerics, Rogues and Wizards - after which they can socialize, find quests, group together and equip themselves for future battles. Dungeons & Dragons Online will let players travel alone or in parties as they explore the seemingly endless dungeon complexes found beneath the world. Through the dungeons, players will engage in physical and magical combat with hideous foes straight from the pages of the Monster Manual™ rulebook.

Release |

2006-02-28

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Official
Official European

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Offical

Reviews |

Gamespy: Preview
IGN.com: Hands-On
Ten Ton Hammer: First Impression
Yahoo: Preview
Warcry: First Impressions
MMORPG.com: Preview

Articles |

Ten Ton Hammer: "Death in DDO"

Age of Conan

Genre |

Fantasy

Official Description |

In Conan the players will encounter a dark, lush, violent and sinful universe, presented in fantastic graphics and stunning 7.1 surround audio. In a world filled with cruel gods, mythical creatures, lost civilizations and a struggling human race, the mighty barbarian has finally seized the throne as king of Aquilonia. But Conan’s rule is on the brink of chaos, spiraling towards the doom of ancient evils.
In this twisted fantasy world, dark magic and brutal combat lurks around every corner, and each man and woman must carve their own unique destiny under Conan’s reign. In the true vision of Robert E. Howard’s dark universe it’s now time for you to become a messenger of death.
* Explore Hyboria, the legendary world of Conan, presented in incredible graphics and sound.
* Emerge as a hero from a story-driven single-player experience and embark into even greater adventures in the multiplayer part of the game. The branching single-player story is created by the award-winning writers behind The Longest Journey, Dreamfall and Anarchy Online so expect a rare treat.
* Experience Funcom’s revolutionary “Real Combat” engine. A new multi-point melee system allows the players to swing their weapons where they direct it, in real-time, going head-on against the formulaic nature of online RPG combat.
* Create player-made battle formations, and command both NPC’s and other players in epic multiplayer battles.
* Form guilds in the multiplayer game and lay siege to hostile castles. Let the catapults sing their merry song of death as the enemy is brutally crushed to a pulp.

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MMORPG.com
Articles Game Director Interview, RPG Vault