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Action thriller Bioshock has been awarded game of the year at the Spike TV awards in Las Vegas.

The underwater adventure, widely praised for its storyline and production values, also won the prize for best Xbox 360 title and best score.

It beat high-profile titles such as Halo 3, Mass Effect and The Orange Box to win the top prize.

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare won the awards for best shooter and best military game.

Call of Duty 4 won two prizes

Actor Samuel L. Jackson hosted the awards, which were broadcast on cable channel Spike TV.

Nintendo title Super Mario Galaxy, which has been feted with a series of near-perfect review scores, won for best action game and best Wii game, while science fiction epic Mass Effect won best RPG and PC title Crysis won for best graphics.

Blockbuster title Halo 3 picked up two awards, for best multiplayer and most addictive game. The Orange Box, a compendium of Half-Life 2 titles, 3D puzzler Portal and online game Team Fortress, was named PC game fo the year.

Other highlights included Colin McRae: DiRT picking up the best driving game prize, Ratchet and Clank winning the best PlayStation 3 prize, and Portal chosen as the breakthrough technology winner.

Since the announcement of Metal Gear Online, it’s been left unclear whether or not it would be released as a standalone title or bundled together with Metal Gear Solid 4. It’s only commonsense that the two should be paired together, but early talk didn’t seem to suggest that they would be. Well, the January ‘08 issue of the new PlayStation: The Official Magazine (formerly PSM) was just dropped off in my mailbox headlined on the cover with exclusive confirmation that MGS4 and MGO are in fact being integrated into one value-packed MGS experience for the PS3. Hurray!


The news comes as part of the magazine’s “Top 10 Games of ‘08″ cover story, with MGS4 obviously sneaking away with the #1 spot. Beyond the exciting news of the MGS4/MGO merger, there are some other details revealed about MGO too, including word that it’ll support up to 16 players in modes like Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill and Team Sneak on five “Starter Pack” maps. Character customization sounds like a point of emphasis for the title too, with the article stating that players will be able to customize their characters with up to three special skills (they sound very similar to the perks in Call of Duty 4), and that skills and weapons will level up over the course of play. There’s plenty more discussed as well, so keep an eye out on newsstands and pick up a copy to read up on all the details, or if you have a subscription be on the lookout for your issue to arrive anytime now.

Legendary creator talks about the series, the differences between the console versions, and what platform the game was first created for.

A quick glimpse at Epic's PS3 version.

December 11, 2007 - After a few hours tinkering around with Epic's PS3 version of Unreal Tournament 3, we have to say we're very impressed. Epic has, at least upon initial examination, done a great job making sure PS3 users get the full Unreal Tournament experience. Not only does it control well with the SIXAXIS, but the game features fully customizable mouse and keyboard support, along with the ability to load in mods. Perhaps most impressive, especially considering the number of PS3 versions of games that run poorly when compared to their counterparts on other platforms, this version's visuals are brilliantly detailed and run, at least as far as we've seen, as a very smooth clip. We have experienced a bit of slowdown on larger Warfare maps with the maximum number of bots loaded in, but it wasn't anything to get worked up about.

A notable difference between the PS3 and PC version involves how dodging is handled. With the SIXAXIS, you tap jump while moving left or right to dodge – there's no double-tapping of anything. With a USB keyboard plugged in, dodging still works the same way. You have to hold A or D then hit space (jump) to dodge, there's no double-tapping of A or D. Note that you can still wall-jump using this dodge move. There also doesn't appear to be a crouch command – it happens automatically when approaching a space that requires it.

As far as getting the keyboard and mouse set up, it's simply a matter of plugging them in. The keyboard we used was instantly recognized and the game let us fully customize our key configuration. For the mouse we were using, we had to restart the console to get it to respond. The mouse only works while in a game, meaning you can't browse menus with a cursor or anything like that. Sensitivity for your mouse can also be set, as can that of your SIXAXIS, and your character's turn speed. Once you've got the keyboard and mouse working, expect a very PC-like experience with UT3. The pace of the game seems slower than the PC version, but it still has that UT feel to it.

For those who don't own or don't care about USB keyboard and mouse support, yet fear those utilizing the more precise mouse aiming will dominate their SIXAXIS thumbstick skills needn't worry, as before you hop into the online server browser you can filter out servers that have mouse and keyboard control enabled. You can also filter for pure servers and view server status (who's playing, whether bots are enabled, whether mutators are enabled, time limit, etc.) from the server list.

Though we haven't tried it yet, the process for uploading user mods is rather simple. Just pull the file from whatever site it's available on to a USB drive, insert the drive to your PS3, head to the My Content tab under Community from the UT3 main menu, and hit the square button to import. You then simply select the inserted drive and pull the files to your PS3. Again, we haven't actually tested it out yet, but the implications for free modifications that have traditionally been one of the biggest reasons to stick with PC gaming are significant. Console owners, don't turn a blind eye to this kind of feature – user mods can dramatically affect your experience and enjoyment of a game.

Anyway, people are just starting to appear online, so we'll have the PS3 review later this week after we've flak-bombed a few faces over the interwebs. In the meantime, you should know that all signs point to this being an excellent version of Unreal Tournament 3, offering a unique and enjoyable brand of FPS action.

Into the Realms of Tantra

The journey begins here and the way is fraught with dangers and tribulations. Infinite thrills and edge-of-your seat adventures await the gritty gamer who dare venture into the realms of Tantra. Get ready for the gaming experience of a lifetime!

Tantra is not your usual, run-of-the-mill Online Role Playing Game. With its crisp, cutting-edge 3D graphics, engrossing storyline and mind-blowing gameplay, Tantra is an enthralling cyber-gaming foray that will surely excite and captivate both hardcore gamers and newbies alike. Let your imagination ran wild as you set forth to vanquish evil and save mankind from impending doom.

Eight noble and powerful heroes are at your disposal; each one possessing colossal skills and attributes. Customize their names and appearances for that added personal touch. Equip them with armors, accessories and weapons as you annihilate the monsters and bosses with ease. More than just eye-candy, the eight tribes of Tantra are swashbuckling warriors and defenders on a daring mission.

Embark on perilous quests and be amply rewarded with a plethora of items and weapons. Trade, repair, buy items or weapons with the NPCs (non-player characters) and fellow gamers in any of the various towns. You can even form guilds or parties and fight as one massive force of destruction. All of these commands and options are easily accessible thru the use of helpful in-game shortcut keys

You can also engage in guild wars – a battle to the death for tribal supremacy. The Ashram guild master gets the added incentive of choosing the guild name and logo. If guild wars aren’t your fancy, you may opt for the God’s Warfare Area, a slam-bang spectacle where you get to defend your chosen deity (Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu). Finally, you can choose to go for the more conventional one on one battle royale with the PVP or Player vs. Player mode.

These are just a sampling of Tantra’s treasure trove. The possibilities are definitely limitless once you’ve explored and experience its multi-faceted realms. Thrills and mysteries lurk at every twist and turn. Let this game guide serve as a handy roadmap to your journey ahead.

The fate of Tantra is in your hands. Get into the game now!

Talisman Online Story

In the ancient orient, there is a peaceful and serene continent. The people there live and work in peace and contentment. Their families are kept there generation by generation. However, an evil power is preparing to come out behind the peaceful surface. After collecting energy for the past thousand years, the evil power finally became a huge monster that is called Master Blood on Blood Palace. Master Blood began to slaughter human beings and other living things in order to strengthen his power. He enhanced himself by absorbing their souls. At that time, the whole world was full of blood and fear. People became destitute and homeless. The beautiful and peaceful continent became a hell which was full of corpses.

However, the justice must exist where there is depravity. The great rabbi Master Tian Meng, who came from the north, contacted with all the righteous forces to suppress Master Blood and his evil minions who were increasing day by day. This battle had lasted about one hundred days, and the two sides were hurt badly. At last, Master Tian Meng and his four accomplices fought with Master Blood on Blood Mountain. The decisive battle lasted for five days, and Master blood was defeated by Master Tian Meng's witchcraft called Heaven Ice, and was sealed in a block of one-thousand year ice cube. This ice cube was suppressed at the bottom of the deep pool in Green Scarp.

After Master Blood was sealed, people began to rebuild their homestead. And the whole continent gradually returned to peace and harmony. Due to the experience of this battle with evil, Master Tian Meng and his accompanies in this battle decided to created their own juntas and accepted lots of apprentices in order to increase the force of justice. Thus, Monk, Wizard, Fairy, Tamer and Assassin, those five juntas were created one by one. The force of justice became stronger and stronger.

Nevertheless, after five hundred years, the ice cube which was at the bottom of the deep pool in Green Scarp disappeared suddenly. And then, different kinds of evil ghosts and monsters continually appeared. The evil breath gradually suffused gradually. What had happened? Did Master Blood resurge, or was a new monster born? The five righteous juntas made the appointment to act together to find out the truth.

Go ahead~~ Fight against the evil force!

Introduction of Space Cowboy

Space Cowboy Online is an action based Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) 3D Space Shooter. In Space Cowboy Online, players can pilot their own space fighter ships (Gears) on an imaginary planet and upgrade skills or the Gear itself.

• 3D Space Shooting MMO

In Space Cowboy, gamers have full control over the Gear's control making it very different from the traditional RPG's mouse click control method. This is a game based on Role-Playing Game (RPG) level concepts, but the fun and action of a First Person Shooter (FPS).

• Diverse Selection of Fighting Gears

There are 4 kinds of Gears available to choose from, with each Gear having it's individual unique characteristics. These characteristics differ in skill and items giving the player the opportunity to choose which items to equip to suit the player's preferences. Gears can be upgraded to change color, performance, weapons, and so on in order to satisfy the gamer's growth of the character.

• Battle Formation/Brigade System

A formation system is possible that is similar to the generic party concept of a Role-Playing Game. There can be a maximum of 6 players in a formation (triangle formation, reverse triangle formation, X form formation, etc.) dependant on the formation leader at the center of the formation during battle. The performance of the formation depends on the player's ability to work together and different formations require different skills and playing styles.

In addition to the formation, there is a brigade concept that is the equivalent to the guild term from other Massive Multiplayer Online games. A brigade can consist of 40 members, and have a specific brigade mark specified by the brigade leader to identify the brigade.

• Battle/Large-Scale Battle

Space Cowboy Online has an intense battle system including Player vs Environment (PVE) and Player vs Player (PVP) elements. PVE elements are used for standard leveling from experience points, while PVP elements can be seen through 1 on 1 battles, formation (party) battles, and even brigade battles. As opposing nations exist, there will be large scale nation wars throughout the game servers resulting in a possibility of occupying enemy forces and increasing profits for ones own nation. The 3-D aerial and ground battles will bring a whole new experience to the user.

• Mission

A large number of missions are available which bring the storyline into perspective depending on the player's chosen nation and have it's share of rewards.

• Voice Communication System

When a headphone and microphone are in hand, 1 on 1, formation, and brigade voice communication options are possible. Using voice communication will make interaction between the users easier and more personal than just the text form of communication, as well as giving a method of communicating while the gamer can continue to be focused on their game control. Using voice communication within Space Cowboy Online will help organize strategy in large-scale battle, and missions where many people can join in.

Fortress War
A fortress war is a guild combat with up to 300 users participated. All of the guilds on the Silkroad fiercely fight each other to occupy the fortresses distributed at various locations.

The fortresses are located in the vicinity of large cities (large fortresses) and trading centers (small fortresses). Guilds succeeding in occupying large fortresses are entitled to fix tax rate and levy taxes in large cities. Guilds succeeding in occupying small fortresses are entitled to fix tax rate and levy taxes at trading centers, ferries, private boats and tunnels.

The fortress war takes place on every Friday (Silkroad standard time). A guild winning the fortress war is entitled to occupy the fortress for one week. A guild occupying a fortress is allowed to fix tax rate on every Saturday, and levy taxes.

You can make access to a fortress through the gate of the fortress located in the field. Guilds defending a fortress and those applied for fortress attacking are only allowed to participate the game during the fortress war period; however, any guilds are allowed to do so before the fortress war starts. If the fortress is croweded or guild member is wearing job uniform, entering into a fortress is forbidden. The guilds occupying the fortress and the alliance guilds are allowed to move to Gate of Charge or Gate of Glory outside the exterior castle through Gate of Revival.

DISCOVERY OF A COLONY

There was once an empire with vast armies and a history of a hundred years of continuous war and bloodshed. This empire currently owns 1/3 of the western territories ,while the other four countries were united to forge a battle line. These four countries still have conflicts among themselves. Ten years have passed without any war amongst these countries. With inadequate land to expand into, the forces of the empire start to look for a new continent on the western territories. The emperor assigns his remaining armies led by his second son to the new continent to expand his empire. After two successful expeditions to the new continent, the emperor decides to enlist and encourage his subjects to colonize this new continent.

The Year 487 BC, the second prince becomes the ruler of the new settlement principality, representing the empire and imperial family on the new continent. After 4 years, the occupants of the old empire begin to migrate to the new continent, first arriving on the southwestern edge of the continent and starting development of the new territory. They establish the base for the remaining immigrants from the old empire. However, due to shortage of natural resources and manpower, they sought these resources from the mainland for the second time. Development was slow because of constant invasions and harassment by beasts.

The year 491 BC, the emperor suddenly passes away, leaving his first sons to inherit his power since he didn't have a will. The emperor's first son suspected a coup by his brother the emperor's second son and thus stopped the fourth group of immigrants to the new colony. In the meantime, the second prince waited for his power and influence in the new colonizes to grow and organize an army under his command but the army was too slow in coming. He requested an emergency strike force from these colonies to assist him. Unfortunately his newly conquered colonies were attacked by enemies which resulted in massive damage to buildings and a weary army.

The Heavens shall open again, the Stars will lose their way, and Fear descends upon the earth. A saint awakens and destroys the Seal of Chains. Ravenous teeth shall rape the land, the land! Tis cruel! Crimson Blood stains the ground.

Under the Sun, The 8 Jewels of Legend and Lore shall appear, and Satan will have arisen. . . Heed these words ye wise man! A day shall come upon which the soil shall 8 Stars be affixed, Nightmare's Day shall it be called when Heaven's Rays divide the sky and echoing wails ring in the Valley of Death, and a light will come down upon this land from the world once forgotten.




Antonias, the Prince of the Black Knights, was nearing the realization of his foolish ambitions.

"MU shall be mine and mine only! Foolish, pitiful men, look upon my might as I break the Seal to my destiny."

An evil sorcerer named Lemulia had warmed to the foolish Lord and seduced his mind with false hope for Antonias had become sickened and weary of the ceaseless battles between the feudal lords of MU. Lemulia spoke endlessly about a tale of a Great Lord, a Demon, the Devil of Darkness, Kundun who had existed 1000 years ago before the MU Empire was born. She spoke of how those who allayed themselves with the Dark Lord would be masters of the whole world and not merely an empire or a continent. Antonias, blinded by ambition fell easily into Lemulia's ploy. Those who saw past Lemulia's veil of deception, loyal and altruistic advisors were immediately put to death and all that remained was the naive Lord, the evil Witch and cruel, blood thirsty warriors.

The army of Antonias kept laying havoc to the land, conquering the Empire by force under Lemulia's cunning tricks and sorcery, and within time, on the ominous day mentioned in the Prophecy of the Secromicon, the forces of Antonias gathered at Ketthotum. The ghastly, merciless soldiers of Antonias anxiously waited for the moment when Antonias and Lemulia would break the Seal. The wind fell silent and the air was filled with uncertainty as the moments trickled by.

The Shrine of Ketthotum undulated grotesquely. For a brief moment, a look of panic crossed Antonias' eyes. "Is all well, Lemulia?" The Sorcerer Lemulia hidden in a black shadowy robe nodded her head. "Only for the King of Land! The moment is upon us." Antonias' confusion and uncertainty remained but was seemingly satisfied with her reply. Antonias then shouted, "This land shall remain mine for all time." and attempted to touch the Seal of Etramu.

"Om Orakust, Hemiad, Kiratus. Le Al Hokbras, Ektua, Ho."

An unknown incantation spewed from Lemulia's mouth and at the same time a bluish protective curtain surrounded Antonias. At this very moment, the Sealing Stone started to shed light. While Lemulia's incarnation got louder and bolder, a look of madness began to flow and dance in the eyes of Antonias as he stared betwixt upon the jewel. "A little more, a little more..." Antonias' hands were trembling, as he approached the Sealing Stone. The light emanating from the stone began to spasm "just a little more." - Clink! Before Lemulia's incantation had finished, the Sealing Stone shattered. "The King, the King of Blood!!" In the midst of the din of the soldiers' rapturous voices calling out to their master, the Devil of Darkness, Kundun had resurrected. Kundun who woke up from sleep fiercely stared Antonias and shouted, "Now the land is only my own! Only the blood and fear will fill up this land!" And the 8 pieces of the Sealing Stone scattered far and wide to each corner of the vast continent that is MU.



In a millennium's time, the Land of MU has advanced and developed the empire in great bounding strides. However, as foretold in the Great Prophecy, Secromicon, the Continent of MU fell into overwhelming chaos. Great leaders who had once controlled the MU Continent now have fallen low, and the central government; due to the internal strife and warfare amongst power hungry feudal lords, have brought the kingdom asunder and thus the empire crumbled. The millennium of peace and bounty is now a mere memory and dark stains of blood now cover the land. The ravages of war have laid waste to the once beautiful land and the shedding of blood still knows no end. Even now, petty feudal lords endlessly build up their machines of war and futilely attempt to re-establish what once was.

And it was during this time of endless blood letting that the Gates of Hell were thrown open as the blind ambitions of a foolish man had been led far astray.

Antonias a foolish Lord, blinded by ambition, deceived by the evil Sorceress Lemulia, unknowingly let loose upon the world, Kundun, the Devil of Darkness, a demon difficultly confined by the Seal of Etramu.

"Now this land shall be mine again. I have banished Peace for all time… the Sun will no longer shine. This earth shall be mine, and cunning men will be my slaves and cattle.”


The Ancient Devil Kundun awake from its long sleepless slumber now walks amongst the living defiling the land with his touch. Amidst the chaos, the stars have lost their course and the stench of fear and blood pervades throughout. Kundun released upon the land his rage and vengeance for his long confinement. Quickly, the now forsaken land of MU has become home to Kundun's minions and for 2 long years the evil of his reign befouled all that was once pure. Nightmare's Day, a passage in the Great Prophecy, had come true and was no longer merely the words of days gone by. Wise men began their studies anew and hopingly and longingly referred to the ray of light mentioned within the writings of the prophecy. Their last remaining hope lay in the power of the seal of Etramu, the very seal that maintained Kundun's imprisonment. Into 8 pieces the seal has been scattered and only when the seal is made whole shall peace return to the land once more.

Long before war ravaged the lands of Iris, Eres, the God of Darkness joined with Apollon, the God of Light, to create the world of mortals. Both Gods poured into this world, and its inhabitants, qualities that were unique to each. To populate the world, Apollon created the Elves born out of his love and care for all living things. From Eres, Humans were created to be ambitious, anxious to explore and enjoy the world they lived in. One among many gifts to the people of Iris, the Ethereals were created to oversee use of magic in the world and teach the Irisians how to harness it's use to better their lives.

Upon finding the world complete and to their favor, Eres and Apollon returned to their own realms to rest; Eres to Nephinth, the Realm of Darkness, and Apollon to Arosel, the Realm of Light. Occasionally the Gods would bless the Irisians with their presence, and bring along with them, their gifts. When visiting, Apollon's presence brought joy and delight to the people, while Eres' presence seemed to bring only woes and darkness in the heart of Irisians.

Eres grew jealous of the people's love for Apollon, after all, hadn't they both contributed to the world they so loved? He began hating Apollon and the world they had created. For ages he schemed while building a secret army deep within the depths of his world. Becoming totally engrossed with the task, his visits became less frequent and finally nonexistent. Over time Apollon's visits became irregular as he noticed less rejoicing when he visited the people. It seemed without the contrast of Eres' visits to dampen their spirits, the Irisian people had less need for the refreshment his presence brought.

Reign of Terror

At a time when the people of Iris had not seen or heard from either God in many generations, Eres chose to unleash his hordes. From the depths of Nephinth a bridge was created releasing into Iris thousands of orcs, werewolves, drakes and other terrible creatures born of hatred and evil. Eres created a dreadful race of enormous size, ferocity, and brute strength known as the Titans. By bonding them to his power flow, they received regenerating abilities and innate talents for battle making them the most fearsome warriors the world had ever seen. Having caught Apollon by surprise, the monstrous army swept across the land largely unchallenged. Infuriated by Eres's treachery, Apollon responded by imbuing an army of humans, giving them great skill in weaponry, speed, and battle tactics. These elite warriors became known as the Knights of Apollon and were garrisoned in the city of Randol. The Knights were, and continue to be, a powerful symbol of Apollon's love for the world and its people.

Both sides put out a call for mages, sorcerers, healers and rogues to join the battle. When thousands responded, father fought son and friend bested friend in what became a worldwide civil war. For generations the war continued with tens of thousands perishing by the sword, magic, or bow; most fighting for a cause no longer known beyond their own survival.

As the Irisians fought against the invaders and each other, in the Spirit Realm a climatic battle occurred between the Gods of Light and Dark. In his arrogance, Eres challenged Apollon to a duel to control Iris.

Apollon accepted the challenge, hoping it a quick way to end the violence, and the two mighty beings clashed in the battle of the Ages. They fought in levels of power Mortals couldn't imagine, incredible amounts of energy being used by each God in hopes of total destruction of the other. They matched blow for blow for what was many long bitter years in Iris, until each collapsed, exhausted from the exertion of fighting their equal. Both wounded and spent, they retreated to their respective realms to heal and recuperate. Knowing his bond to the Titans could not be restored, Eres severed his connection with them in order to preserve what power he had left. Apollon, happy the battle accomplished something other than Eres' retreat, left his people with a promise of his return.

When their tie was broken with Eres, the Titans on Iris lost their greatest advantage. Instead of being nearly invincible, they became completely mortal allowing the Knights to slay them more easily and balancing the battle lines. With the odds more even, the two armies were at a standoff, neither giving ground. After years of not gaining an advantage, warriors of both armies succumbed to the fatigue of war and began deserting. The races became more withdrawn and isolated; battalions disbanded as Humans and Elves returned home to rebuild their shattered lives. Eventually only the Knights of Apollon and the Titans retained their structure as standing armies. After centuries of bloodshed, a time of relative peace fell across the land; skirmishes with Eres's forces occurred only in distant lands.

As news of a new army amassing far in the North and West came, a conference was called inviting members from each class of the Irisian people to attend. Leaders from among the Knights, Rogues, Mages, Healers, and a small faction of Titans (who've turned against Eres) assembled in Randol to discuss the possible threat. Only the Sorcerers refused to attend, simply sending word that they had their own plans and would wait to see how life unfolded. Several days of heated discussion ended with nothing decided. Some members of the consortium voted to attack while others wanted to wait and see what happened or ignore the threat completely. The lack of direction has left the world of Iris in chaos without any strong alliance among its people.

In preparation for a possible invasion, the Knights have increased security around the city and scouts have been sent to ascertain the threat level. Additionally, spies have been discovered within the city; while werewolves and other evil creatures approach the city walls and attack citizens with more regularity. Skirmishes occur more frequently as friend turns into foe and groups are attacked by thieves and brigands. Squads of Knights have been sent out to patrol the areas and help keep the peace, but have had little effect. Another messenger has been sent to the Sorcerers asking for assistance; their reply has been a series of riddles to be solved. No one knows what solving them may do, but hundreds are doing their utmost to decipher the mystery of the Sorcerers.

Choose Your Destiny

A new summons has been issued for those faithful to Apollon to gather in Randol and unite against the possible new threat. Be you Titan, Knight, Mage, Sorcerer, Healer or Rogue; your friends can become foes as alliances shift. Greed and fear have sown the seeds of terror with endless battles, bloody betrayals, and insatiable ambitions. A call for help has been put forth asking for help to thwart the advance of the Eres's forces. Will you support Apollon and all that is good to save the world from devastation or will you join Eres's ranks and work towards destroying Iris with dreams of personal glory? The choice is yours to make, the life is yours to live. The balance of power is in your hands, choose wisely and enter into what is the Last Chaos!

Overview

Tatsumaki: Land at War is an independently developed MMORPG based upon the early 16th century in Japan, before the corruption of its purest art forms by the infection of firearms. As a Japanese man or woman from this era you must decide what you need to do to survive in a realistically crafted fantasy Japan.
Take arms against usurpers who would see to take the power of the Shogunate by force, Join a rebel faction and add a notch to your belt every time you fell an Honor Guard, or enjoy the simple life, fishing, farming, crafting, and caring for the family pet. The limits are few and hard to find as you explore and enjoy the world of Japan in a time of war.

Realism

There are no classes, races, player stats, skills, monsters, damage amounts on weapons, or unrealistic stats on armor; at least not in the sense that has become a standard in the genre. In order to provide a more realistic world, we feel that it's essential that all aspects must be believable.

Fun to Play

We will strive to make the game actually fun to play. Users will be presented with a world that will entice them to not only play to get a better character, or better items but rather because they simply enjoy playing. There will be so many opportunities available to you that you may never look at MMO games the same way again.

Do what you want

Players will not be forced to take up any specific job, or follow any specific belief. It is possible to do nothing but sit around playing go all day, or raise an army to rebel against the Shogunate, you choose whatever suits you.

Pricing

There has been a free option discussed for this game, the specifics of what you get has yet to be decided. The subscription fees will be extremely competitive with today’s MMORPGs and offer many new innovations to paying for an online game.

Construction

Players will be allowed to build private homes, villas and even villages/towns. They can also build giant mansions and castles, or keep a small tent.

Community Interaction

This game will implement a unique family system which will encourage players to be more community minded.

Unique Combat

Our unique combat system allows for users to both learn moves, and find them on their own - with very few limitations.

Special Events

We hope to implement coordinated special events on a regular basis.

Weather

There will be actual weather conditions and effects due to them. You may even encounter disasters like a tornado or a tsunami and have to deal with the consequences of the damage caused by natural events.

Giving our fans what they want

We will actually listen to the users. Yes, it's true!. The entire staff peruses the forums, monitors discussion and even implement ideas based on discussion threads.

Legend

According to ancient legend, the hero, Qin Shi Huangdi (also known as Qin Shi Huang), put an end to an age of chaos and turmoil by unifying China.

Calling himself the “Son of the Sky”, Qin Shi Huangdi dreamed of one day becoming immortal.

So passionate was his ambition, Emperor Huangdi sent over 500 young boys and girls to Trinity Mountain as sacrifices, and hundreds of Taoist mystics throughout the land in order to ascertain the secrets of immortality. Tirelessly and mercilessly, Huangdi sought out and extinguished all those who opposed him while trying everything in his power to become a god.

Alas, as is the way of all mortal things, Qin Shi Huang was unable to prevent his death or the fall of his Imperial dynasty. All traces of his glory and wealth vanished from the world when his palace, Ah-Bang Palace, burned down after his death.

Many years later in the age of our fathers, two decades ago, the sun disappeared as darkness spread throughout the heavens and the earth. In this darkness, Twelve men, “Demons”, mysteriously appeared shaking the very foundations of the earth with their chaos and destruction. During this time many houses and clans banded together to fight the Demons, but to no avail. The famed houses of Tae-San Pa of San-Dong, Gun-Pa of Hae-Nam, Bok-Gun, Kwang-Dong, Myo-Gang, Sa-Chun, Ok-Mun Guan, Dae-Mak, and San Suh all fell under the hands of the Twelve Demons, leaving the people of the land helpless and fearful. As the Twelve Demons ravaged the people and land unchecked, the lands were awash with the blood of their victims.

In a massive effort to stop the Twelve Demons, Buddhist monks gathered all the demon hunters of the land to face the Unstoppable Dozen on the Field of Battle. 10,000 demon hunters rallied that day armed with spells and weapons of all shapes, form, and power. Nobody but the Twelve Demons survived.

Following the massive failure of the demon hunters, the legendary Shaolin monks resolutely gathered to face this evil force. Yet to the great dismay of the people, all hope for peace and tranquility seemed lost when even the legendary power of Shaolin could not stop the rampage of the Twelve Demons. The people’s hope ebbed and faded as they watched their center of martial power, the Shaolin Temple, burn slowly and painfully down to ashes.

But in the time of deepest despair and the darkest of days, a mysterious hero appeared and instilled hope. Devising a plan which utilized his superior skills, the mysterious hero lured the Twelve Demons into a trap where 3,000 of the hero’s best soldiers were awaiting. After ten long and grueling days of nonstop combat, all Twelve Demons were slain at the cost of all 3,000 of the hero’s men.

To this day, no one knows exactly why the Twelve Demons ravaged the land, but rumor has it that they were searching for Qin Shi Huang’s most prized possession, his Thousand Year Treasure…

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After the dark days of the Twelve Demons, the world remained peaceful. The mysterious hero thrived as the leader of his own house of warriors, where all the greatest fighters gathered to join. The hero became known as the greatest fighter of all time, and the people labeled him The Great Dragon. For twenty years, the people of the land knew true peace as The Great Dragon upheld justice and fairness throughout the land. It was even foretold that as long as The Great Dragon lived, the people of the land would experience no danger.

But on a sad and twisted day, The Great Dragon was found dead with evidence of murder pointing towards someone within his house. Ironically, the alleged murderer was no warrior or fighter; it was his wife.

It is rumored, however, that upon discovering The Great Dragon, members of the house found his wife cradling his dead body repeatedly whispering, “They’re back….the Twelve of them have returned….”.

Upon hearing about the death of their hero, the people of the land were shocked and outraged. Panic spread across the land as they questioned each other. What of the prophecy? Will there be grave danger now that our hero has died? What exactly was the wife referring to when she mentioned, “the Twelve of them”? Could it be that the Twelve Demons have returned? Who will save us from them if they have? Fear and apprehension spread like wildfire across the land as news of The Great Dragon’s death spread. Uncertainty reigned supreme in everyone’s heart. If the Twelve Dragons have truly returned from their graves, all of heaven and earth would be in grave danger, unless a new hero was to present himself….

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