2010 is proving to be a year of new MMO releases where millions of players will be captivated in the world of MMOs. In this overview,i will be covering upcoming releases and giving indepth information about the game. All these MMOs are set to be free to play with a cash shop or subscription opportunity.
There are many upcoming new MMOs that are highly anticipated among hardcore gamers and some of these are Vindictus and Swordsman Online. Players usually look at the company publishing the game first because these companies control the future of the game. I hope you enjoy this overview as I cover the most anticipated,upcoming F2P MMORPGs.
1.Luvinia Online
Luvinia Online is a highly popular MMORPG in China which is now making its way into North America. The famous company, Outspark, will publish this game. Luvinia has a lot of promise for it as it was a major success in China. It has outstanding graphics, many social features to enhance communication and plenty of PVP content to keep players happy. PVE content is also amazing, with multiple end game dungeons and quests to complete. There is no release or beta date announced yet but it will be before the end of the year. The game looks very similar to other older MMORPG titles such as the infamous Ragnarok Online. The class system will be similar to Ragnarok and the world will be a mixture of European and Chinese styles. The game will be a point and click game with an optional cash shop. Stay tunes to the website for more information about this Chinese blockbuster.
2.Microvolts
Microvolts is an upcoming free MMOFPS styled game with unlimited customization and tactical teamwork. There are tons of weapons that players can use. Microvolts is based around a toy war where the fourth edition figures have begun a war. You must now choose one of the four characters and prepare them for battle. Each toy has his own special skills and moves to use in combat which will give that player the upper hand. The amount of weapons in this game is limitless as the category ranges from melee,to short range and to long range. Every gun has its own attributes and can be upgraded to perform better. Teamwork in this game is needed because the different game modes in this game will require players to work together to achieve the main goal. There are many different game modes in this game, such as the regular teamdeathmatch to a capture the flag or in this case, capture the battery. The game does look very similar to the popular Team Fortress 2 and promises a lot as a free to play genre. Ensure that you sign up for closed beta, because you don’t want to miss out on this game.
3.Lord of Ages
Lord of Ages is a medieval styles browser based MMO where players must get resources, build an army and conquer his surroundings. Lord of Ages is very similar to Evony in the aspect of needing to build your empire to be the top dog of the world. Building is done very easily and the game can be run in any browser you may have. Buildings and outposts in Lord of Ages offer various positive aspects such as protection, obtaining resources and most importantly, upgrading and learning new skills. An Academy is a building which opens up the game to players, giving them to opportunity to spend resources and unlock new buildings and learn more skills. The graphics in Lord of Ages is very nice and is one of the best looking browser based games out there. The game’s PVP is another great factor to the game as players compete in many tournaments and competitions. Guilds or clans are important as players will begin to get help and make friends among the community. These guilds also provide help in war as players will team together to attack the same opponent or enemy guild. This calls for an exciting showdown of tactics and wit! Overall, Lord of Ages has a lot of promise for the future and is one of the better browser based games out there.
4.Battle for Mordor
Battle for Mordor is an exiting browser based MMO that is entering closed beta in the coming future. It is a free to play game which allows players to battle against the evil in the world as well as compete against other players as they explore the vast world and complete quests. Exploration in this game is very important as players will travel across unknown lands, finding new friends and enemies along the way. Players will fight for glory in Mordor, killing all in their path. Players will fight against millions of people in this worldwide game through and extensive and elaborate storyline which unfolds as players continue in their journey. The animated fighting scenes add flavor to this great game as players now watch their armies fight. The quest system is well developed and there are endless quests for players to complete. These quests give various rewards which help the growth of players either by giving gold, experience points or other items. The game also has a pet system that lets players capture monsters and use them as their comrade in battle. These pets help players in various ways,as they too have their own skills. This game will enter closed beta very soon, and you don’t want to miss out on this title.
5.XAOC
XAOC is an upcoming titles from the makers of Project C. The game is themed as Judgement Day where humans, demons and even Gods will die if they don’t understand survival. The company and developers have traced back many years and tried to develop odd looking creatures that will engage players in the game and have them engrossed by its unique nature and beautiful looks. The game is considered to be a next gen game because of its outstanding graphics. The game portrays a evil sense and will rake players in because of its fresh feel. Combat will prove to be fun and new with countless quests to complete. Players will gain endless powers and be able to kill all that is around him, in devastating fashion. The game is set in China and its surroundings portray this feeling as the graphics are realistic. The item collection for this game is amazing has players can equip hundreds of pieces of armor as they fight their way through to the top. Crafting is also important in this game and it has an intricate crafting system to help players upgrade their weapons and armor. The game will be entering Closed Beta soon and we will be covering it along the way.
6.King of Kings 3
King of Kings 3 is an MMO from Gamigo that is currently in closed beta. It is a 3d MMORPG with its main emphasis on PVP and RVR. Players will align themselves to one of seven nations and fight for their life in a bitter war. Players can create guilds and forge alliances to fight together and simply have a blast in this wonderful and explosive game. There is also a crafting system where players can build houses and town buildings allowing them to bring a real world feel into gaming. PVP is a major part of this game and King of Kings rules this department as it offers us many new features. There are many game modes for PVP such as skirmishes, regularly held events, duels with friends and battlegrounds. PVPing does not go without reward in this game. When players win, they rise in the rankings collect many titles to become stronger and are able to get better items for themselves. King of Kings is a very tactical game and teamwork is necessary in PVP. King Of Kings is entering closed beta soon and promises to bring something new to the market.
7.Company of Heroes Online
Company of Heroes is an upcoming title from Relic Entertainment which promises to mix RPG,RTS and FPS elements into one spectacular game. It will enter closed beta soon and is one of the many anticipated titles of this year,as it brings something new to the plate. Players can become either a member of the Allied or Axis groups and choose one of six classes, each with their own skills and abilities. Unit upgrades and new abilities can be learnt as player rise in the ranks and level their characters. Vehicles also play a large role in this game as players will use tanks and other artillery to defeat their opponents in highly contested battles. There are multiple maps to play as players relive history in the epic World War II feeling. Teamwork plays a major role in PVP as players will team up with others to defeat opponents and gain reputation and upgrades. The classes in this game are unique and each has its own positives and negatives. Each character has his own weapon which can be upgraded many times. Overall, COHO will offer something new and steer away from other lackluster MMORPGs. Stick with us as we cover this game until release.
8.Rift:Planes of Telara
Rift:Planes of Telara is a highly anticipated MMOG that will enter beta testing very soon. Players will engage in a new world where they will join thousands of other players in a new environment and feel. PVP is a great part of this game as players battle to uncover the secret of the Planes. PVE players a major role in this game, as players will complete quest to level up and enhance their characters. Rift:Planes of Telara offers a new and innovative class system with limitless possibilities. The Rift has sent the world into mayhem and you are the chosen one who must pull it back together. Rift:Planes of Telara offers next generation graphics where the fantasy world will feel like the real world. Characters will be intensely detailed and monsters will look special in this game. There are four base classes in this game, each with four sub classes. As players level in this game, they will expand their characters and select new classes or jobs and become a master of the world. The world of Telara is extremely beautiful and this game will provide players with a new feel of the fantasy world with next gen graphics and out of this world gameplay.
9.End of Nation
End of Nations is an upcoming F2P MMORTS which will take the genre by surprise, bring reality and the necessity for more tactics than usual to the plate. Thousands of players will interact with each other, growing their army and fighting for glory along the way. Players will begin at level one,similar to other MMOs and begin their journey, leveling up, obtaining as well as enhancing new items and adding more units. Players will make matches and compete with opponents in a battle of the mind. The game also has a teamwork element as players will team up to complete common goals. End of Nations has recorded over fifty-one players on the same map without lag, showing that the server can withstand the pressure of large scale battles. The game is currently in alpha phase and is highly anticipated as it will bring a new game to a dying genre. The entire war has begun because of an economic crisis, where the world was in chaos and there was no one to help but you, a chosen leader. You must take your army into the battlefield and only success is needed. Stick with us as we cover this game until its release.
10.Vindictus
Vindictus is a hack and slash MMO from Nexon that gained its popularity at E3, the world stage of gaming. It was introduced here and since then, the game has blown away the audience with intense combat and immense teamwork. It is set in a Korean world where players will begin their journey as the lowest rank in the world and fight their way to the top through teamwork, brutality and fearlessness. Teamwork plays an important role in this game as thousands of players will work together and finish dungeons and quests to gain experience and other items to upgrade their characters. Upgrading weapons and items is done easily, via a well developed crafting system. The game is entering closed beta very soon and has a high expectancy to blow away the minds of gamers as it mixes quick and brutal combat with strategy and teamwork. Thus far, two characters have been revealed, Lann and Fiona. Lann is the master of swords and is his favored weapon while Fiona prefers a shield and sword. These are only two of the classes that have been announced thus far. This game has high expectancy and it won’t let us down, so sign up for Vindictus’s closed beta today!
11.Swordsman Online
Swordsman Online was a newly announced F2P MMO by Perfect World International. Swordsman Online will be based upon martial arts fiction and will be based in China. Perfect World International has brought us many popular F2P titles and will not let us down with Swordsman Online because of its great combat and smooth gameplay. Swordsman Online will bring a real world to its players because there is a lot of interaction between both NPC’s and other players. Players will also be able to customize their own skills and abilities for battle. This is an important feature which will turn the tide of the battle. This system has been mastered by Perfect World International and will be a great addon. There is a dynamic weapon system which is only for this game where players can craft and upgrade their weapons. These upgrades can enable weapons to do more damage, have a wider range and many other possibilities. Overall, Swordsman Online comes from a well known company in the F2P universe and won’t let players down.
12.Warhammer 40k
Warhammer is a widely popular RTS and Warhammer 40k will take this game to a whole new level. Warhammer 40k will mix RTS and RPG elements to make a blockbuster game that will rock the shelves as players relive the past. Warhammer is set in a world where everything is destroyed, and you must conquer the world. PVP and PVE in this game are both outstanding. There is a single player campaign with countless missions to complete as well as a PVP aspect where the best players from around the globe compete to be the best. This game is not an MMO but there is an online element therefore it is considered to be an Online RTS. Warhammer 40k does not have a release date yet but it should be at the end of this year or early next year.
13.Zentia
Zentia is an upcoming F2P MMO by Changyou. The game is heavily team based and pets are also a major part of this game. To level up, players require a lot of teamwork and communication because of the game’s unique leveling system. The game will enter closed beta testing on July 8th of 2010 and will be fully released by August or September. Zentia’s customization is endless as well with players being able to dress their characters from head to toe in any way that they like. Items can be upgraded through a crafting system and experience is earned by questing. PVE is the main focus of this game, but there is a major PVP element as players battle each other in intense PVP modes. Mounts and pets are very important in this game as they help in combat and other occasions. Talismans is a new feature to Zentia which will give specific classes their own buffs and abilities to use in combat. Each Talisman can be enhanced to increase its abilities. Quests in Zentia are well developed because of their uniqueness and storyline as they add flavor to the game. There are many dungeons and quests for players to complete. Overall, Zentia has promise and is a game that should be checked out.
