Up to this point, there is no single shadow of a doubt that World of Warcraft is the best MMO out there. And frankly, this should be of no wonder, especially since World of Warcraft had all the elements that make up a huge gaming phenomenon: World of Warcraft was created by Blizzard probably the best video game development studio in the world (with huge names such as Starcraft, Warcraft and Diablo under its belt) so it had the experience. What it also had was a huge universe that the game revolves around. Then, after the game was released, constant changes were made to the game to improve the gaming experience, doubled by the fact that new content was added to what was already a huge world. These elements put together created the game with the best success in video gaming history. But the topic of this discussion is not World of Warcraft, the topic is the new Star Trek Online MMORPG, that should be surfacing soon. But let’s try to figure out if it will be any good.
First of all, Star Trek Online obviously has one thing well covered: the gaming universe. With 11 films and no less than 6 television series that generated passions throughout the course of 40 years, the Start Trek universe is really as big as you can go when creating a video game. But not all games based on great universes turn out to be huge hits. You also need developers with either an artistic touch that can create games based on feeling, or you can have experienced developers that really know how to implement elements that work (while also being able to keep the game original, and not a clone). This is where the guys from Cryptic Studios come in. With MMORPG titles under the belt such as City Of Villains and City of Heroes, Cryptic Studios demonstrated that they do have that unique touch that makes up a great game. Now that they also have a fascinating and complex Star Trek universe to play with, chances are that Star Trek Online will be one of the best MMORPG’s ever created (maybe something like Starcraft was for the strategy genre). But this remains to be seen, as there have been times where Online RPG’s had all the proper tools, but did not manage to impress (Codemasters and Turbine INC, for example, made this quite clear with The Lord of the Rings Online: Shadows of Angmar (LotRO or LOTRO)).
If you are already a MMORPG fan, you just have to try Star Trek Online. If you are not a MMORPG fan, you should give Star Trek Online a chance and you might become one. Either way you look at it, downloading the Beta Client for Star Trek Online is your chance of figuring out if you will be buying the game when it comes out on February 2, 2010. The Beta Client for Star Trek online can be downloaded for free using the link below.
In addition, if you just can’t wait to get your hands on the full official version of Star Trek Online, you can preorder it at Amazon.com for $46.99.
01:01 Jan 20,2010
N.E.O Online: Reinforcement and Featured Skills Unveiled
PlayOMG, a worldwide publisher of online games, today releases more information about its upcoming title, N.E.O Online, a new free-to-play MMORPG. N.E.O allows gamers to create their own heroes by customizing characters with various options. Those seeking a fun and free way to experience the game can participate in activities such as hunting, collecting, fishing and more. The game is scheduled for its public beta test this spring. PlayOMG unveils more game features including reinforcement system and living skills.
Crafting unique items has always been a lot of fun in MMO games and N.E.O Online is no exception. Fair stones can be found throughout the mysterious world and those are essentials for reinforcing weapons or armors. A successful reinforcement would increase the power of item depending on type of fair stone, which can generate thousands of combination of add-on attributes. Moreover, when obtaining high-grade items or fair stones, players can make an appraisal to release additional values.
N.E.O Online is designed to bring new gaming experience to gamers. In addition to battling monsters, gamers are able to enjoy the game through various living skills including collecting, mining, weaving, fishing, cooking and much more. Those skills are necessary for certain quests that can give reward of skill points. The dyeing technique brings numerous possibilities to style your hero. Exclusive color palette is offered for creating unique costume. The manufacturing skill even provides an alternative way to acquire splendid items. Players can produce items such as food, weapon and fair stone. For those gamers willing to live a ranch life, N.E.O Online offers more than just beautiful scenery; it is also a great place to enjoy many recreational interests.
