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Ys Online: The Call of Solum open beta begins

By Michael | June 30, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Starting today, June 30, Key To Play has begun the Ys Online: The Call of Solum open beta. Gamers interesting in joining the public beta can download the client and get their account at http://www.ysonline.com/. Any character made and played with during the open beta will NOT be wiped or erased when the full game goes live. Note: This beta is currently for Europe only.
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RPG Deals 6/28 – 7/4

By Russ | June 28, 2009 at 5:43 pm

No deals for the upcoming holiday? Weird.
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New Square Enix game pending announcement

By Joseph | June 26, 2009 at 8:25 pm

Whoa, Square Enix is making a new game! Surprising. Because, you know, game companies TOTALLY never make new games…

The only hints are a countdown timer and a sketch of a scene coupled with the number 4. Start speculating, internet.

NISA changes strategy with Badman game

By Russ | June 26, 2009 at 12:00 am

The company best known for Prinnies has gone for a less is more approach to the PSP by planning to release Holy Invasion of Privacy, Badman! What Did I Do to Deserve This? exclusively on the PlayStation Network July 16.
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Aion: first dev video podcast

By Michael | June 25, 2009 at 1:21 pm

Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard, reviewed

By Michael | June 25, 2009 at 12:24 pm

Guest reviewer, Timothy Olsen recently reviewed Etrian Odyssey II: Heroes of Lagaard for RPG Land. Here is the results.

For those who fondly remember the days of yore when the only story one needed in a game was the hook “Your party meets at a tavern,” this game delivers a truly wondrous dungeon crawl. For those expected a story to be told and characters to identify with, not even this game’s musical score will save the player from the unholy amount of tedium and pain they will face. The chance to overcome this game’s dungeon is the only reward Etrian Odyssey II offers, so players should judge their tastes before making a purchase.

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 3 videos

By Michael | June 25, 2009 at 11:16 am

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EA Merges with itself

By Michael | June 25, 2009 at 10:44 am

In true EA business fashion it has merged with itself, combining two of its studios into one. BioWare and Mythic studios have now been combined to form a large RPG/MMO studio. This newly formed team will be led by Dr. Ray Muzyka, co-founder and general manager of BioWare.
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