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3 upcoming first-person MMOs to watch
reroller: a warhammer online and mmorpg blog — ... Based on the game’s FAQ, the game is played in the first-person perspective, and they place a special importance on social interaction between players, PvP. The game is level-free, which seems to be a new trend in the PvP-focused genre, and is apparently supposed to be very “player-controlled”, which could mean anything. ...

Mortal Online Beta Signups and Footage Online
The MMO Gamer — ... for Beta testing. The number of Beta-testers is limited and the selection is made by the Mortal Online team. Depending on the number of gamers that sign-up the number of game-servers available at launch will also be calculated. The Beta phase s are the final testing-phases prior to launch. They are divided into separate stages for testing out different aspects of the game, and will end with the Open Beta. Directly after that the Launch phase will start. The official website is unreachable at the time of writing. ...

Mortal Online reveals beta signups, new video, and well rendered buffalo
Massively — ... So you guys flooded our in-boxes with requests for us to cover Mortal Online's beta registration opening up. So, without further ado, Mortal Online's beta registration is open. Also, they have some new in-game footage on their ...

Mortal Online Preview
MMORPG Games & MMO News - MMOCrunch — ... Honestly everything about this game sounds awesome. I just signed up to the Mortal Online Beta, which hopefully I’ll get in to.  The game is slated to be released in the summer of 2009 which is just around the corner. ...

Quick Mortal Online preview
Massively — ... (it's still a class-based game). What sticks out here is the Deva system: "There is a third type called Deva Skills," he says, "which is a skill that links all your created players. For instance, if you learned "Poison Making" and made this your Deva skill, any future characters you create will automatically have this skill so you don't need to retrain them." Mortal Online is due out sometime this summer, but given how quiet the official site is - and the fact the game isn't yet in beta (sign up here)- a summer ...

Mortal Online Taking Beta Sign Ups
WarCry Network : Latest News — ... 18th of Mars 15.00 GMT, at which time we released new in-game footage and called for sign-ups for the impending beta-phases. Read more below. Hidden in the counter was, among other things, clues that allowed some of our hard-working forum members (most notably Suname and members of the Aegis Imperium) to figure out the name of the MO world: Nave Beta Production Footage We are happy to present some actual in-game footage from the beta production phase. The movie can be downloaded here: Videos Or streamed here: ...

Mortal Online presentation puts all you want to know in one place
Massively — ... The Mortal Online team decided to create a PowerPoint presentation (available here -- the .rar file is 100mbs and includes some videos) to explain to the world what their game is. As it turns out, the presentation begins with a ...

Analyzing Mortal Online: Is it for you?
Massively — ... Mortal Online is a game that has piqued the interest of many bored or jaded MMO gamers lately, as it has a few features that promise to be different. What's that? You've heard it all before, dozens of times? Yes, but this time it's different! ...

Deferred Anticipation
Of Teeth and Claws — ... in Korea, that country is know for long grindy MMOs that are the mental equivalent of smashing your face off your keyboard for hours at a time. The game is apparently being "westernized" right now, and Aion fanboys assure anyone who will listen that this effort includes removing some of the hated grind from the game. Only time will tell how it is received by western players, I guess. Mortal Online (Summer 2009, official site) While Mortal Online has drawn some early comparisons to Darkfall ...

Mortal Online June Update
WarCry Network : Latest News — ... accounts. This will be done on a first-come first-serve basis, meaning the earlier you book the earlier you'll get in. There will be three different versions of the game in the shop: All versions give you free access to the Beta phases. Access to digital download is not limited to the Digital Download Only version. More info about the different versions will be made available in the shop before it opens. Mortal Online Races We are showing you a sneak peak of two playable races HERE in Mortal Online. Ending notes That´s all we have to offer this time. Don't forget to ...

Star Vault reveals Mortal Online beta and pre-order details, launch info
Massively — Another competitor in the hardcore PvP niche in MMOs may give Darkfall Online a run for their money: Mortal Online from Sweden-based developer Star Vault. The game is presently in closed beta and is about to get its first test of the release build. The real news here is that Mortal Online has announced its open beta and release schedules. Pre-orders for Mortal Online will begin on June 29th via the official site, and the actual launch (with monthly subscriptions) is slated for Q4 2009. ...

The not too distant future - Part 2
MMO Gamers — In my excitement over the number of new MMOG’s soon to hit the interwebz, I overlooked a couple of games that a worthy of a mention. Mortal Online is a First Person MMORPG set in a fantasy setting, or so they tell us.  What makes Mortal Online different from many of the MMO’s out there (but not all) is that it is a sandbox game heavily focused on PvP.  Yes, it will have PvE, crafting, housing, blah blah blah; but it is primarily a PvP game.  Open, Free-for-all PvP will be the only server type available.  So if PvP is your thing, then check out Mortal Online.  It’s currently in ...

Mortal Online: June Newsletter
WarCry Network : Latest News — ... newsletter has been sent out with a bit of news about limited editions and 'first look' beta articles. See what's happening in MO below: Mortal Online Newsletter 25 June 2009 Preview the Mortal Online Game Store In preparation for the opening of our real shop on the 29th of June, we have added a new section on the MO site - the Game Store. Here you can read more about the different editions soon to be released, as well as more information about the shop (payment options etc). More information will continuously be added. ...

Mortal Online limited edition available June 29, first game reviews are in
Massively — ... , announced that two beta players were given permission to write "Combat Beta" reviews of the PvP-centric title, which can now be found on the game's official forums. One was written by Mortal Online player Lachrymose which looked at character creation, melee and ranged combat, while the other ...

Exploration and Crafting in Mortal Online
Of Teeth and Claws — Starvault, the publisher of the soon-to-be-released Mortal Online, has allowed a pair of beta testers to post "Combat Beta Reviews" on their forums. You can read them here: ...

The Daily Grind: Will you be picking up the Mortal Online CE?
Massively — ... When we heard about the all the goodies in the Mortal Online Collector's Edition - combined with the especially cool one that's up on eBay, with 100% of the proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders - we were pretty impressed. Not only are Star Vault starting off on a great foot PR-wise with their special charity auction, but it sounds like the extras in their CE version are pretty cool - at least, if you were planning on buying Mortal Online anyway! So if you're one of the hardcore PvP MMO fiends, is this on your list of ...

Mortal Online pre-orders delayed by two weeks
Massively — ... the launch of the Mortal Online online store. Star Vault CEO Henrik Nystrom announced: "On the 25th of June we brought you some good stuff, but today we have to bring you bad news. We have been working very hard to get the shop up and for it to accept different methods of payment, however it's not obvious we have been too optimistic this time as we have encountered several last-minute problems. More information and a new schedule will be announced on the Mortal Online game store soon." (Thanks for the tip, Rhys) Filed under: ...

Mortal Online pre-orders to begin Monday, July 13
Massively — Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Mortal OnlineMortal Online is the upcoming massively multiplayer online game being developed by Star Vault, one that will have a deep crafting system in addition to a heavy emphasis on PvP. We've mentioned the details of the limited run of Mortal Online collectors editions and the subsequent delay of Mortal Online pre-orders. The second time's a charm though, we're hoping. It seems that Star Vault is on track to begin pre-orders on Monday, July 13th (at ...

Mortal Online system specifications
Oklahoma City MMORPG Examiner — Mortal Online goes into beta on July 20 and we've got some system specifications to look examine. Here are the system specs from the website and through the link there's more information on the beta, MO System Requirements (an estimation) Please note that all options and scaling are not yet in the game, meaning the requirements will change over time. Minimum configuration (1024x768, detail reduced) OS: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista Processor: Intel Pentium 4 3Ghz or equivalent RAM: 1GB Video card: ATI Radeon 9800/nVidia GeForce 6600 Video memory ...

Mortal Online's beta testing starts today
Massively — ... In a world where 2,000 people have entered, one man will... actually, I don't think I need the epic movie voice opening for this post. I think I'll go with the Kermit the Frog style opener. Mortal Online's closed beta has ...

Mortal Online beta stage 2 opening August 3rd
Massively — ... Star Vault's Mortal Online seems to be progressing quite nicely as their second stage of closed beta is set to open next week. On August 3rd, 2,000 more players will be unleashed on the beta servers with even more to come in the ...

Guild Wars 2 images: Round 2
Oklahoma City MMORPG Examiner — ... news sites MMORPG - game list, social functions, forums MMOGamer - interviews, impressions, reviews MMOsite - game list, social functions, forums Massively - MMO blogged news site MassiveBlips - news, videos, and blogs MMOs in Development to Watch Champions Online Fallen Earth Heroes of Telara All Points Bulletin Aion: The Tower of Eternity DC Universe Online Star Wars: The Old Republic Mytheon Mortal Online Earth Eternal Alganon Earthrise My Top 5 P2P MMOs World ...

Guild Wars 2 images: Round 3
Oklahoma City MMORPG Examiner — ... news sites MMORPG - game list, social functions, forums MMOGamer - interviews, impressions, reviews MMOsite - game list, social functions, forums Massively - MMO blogged news site MassiveBlips - news, videos, and blogs MMOs in Development to Watch Champions Online Fallen Earth Heroes of Telara All Points Bulletin Aion: The Tower of Eternity DC Universe Online Star Wars: The Old Republic Mytheon Mortal Online Earth Eternal Alganon Earthrise My Top 5 P2P MMOs World ...

WoW: Cataclysm new race/class combinations
Oklahoma City MMORPG Examiner — ... news sites MMORPG - game list, social functions, forums MMOGamer - interviews, impressions, reviews MMOsite - game list, social functions, forums Massively - MMO blogged news site MassiveBlips - news, videos, and blogs MMOs in Development to Watch Champions Online Fallen Earth Heroes of Telara All Points Bulletin Aion: The Tower of Eternity DC Universe Online Star Wars: The Old Republic Mytheon Mortal Online Earth Eternal Alganon Earthrise My Top 5 P2P MMOs World ...

Aion's Steel Series Zboard is calling to you
Oklahoma City MMORPG Examiner — ... MMORPG - game list, social functions, forums MMOsite - game list, social functions, forums MMOHub - game news and more MMOGamer - interviews, impressions, reviews Massively - MMO blogged news site MassiveBlips - news, videos, and blogs MMOs in Development to Watch Heroes of Telara Fallen Earth All Points Bulletin Aion: The Tower of Eternity DC Universe Online Star Wars: The Old Republic Mytheon Mortal Online Earth Eternal Alganon Earthrise My Top 5 P2P MMOs World ...

Mortal Online interview explains game's concept and design elements
Massively — Mortal Online is a new fantasy MMO, presently in beta, from Sweden-based developer Star Vault. While Mortal Online is a game we haven't learned a great deal about so far at Massively, we have gathered a few things about the title. We know Mortal Online has an emphasis on PvP, with comparisons being made between this title and Darkfall, but it would be inaccurate to say it's only going to be a game that PvPers will enjoy. MO has a deep crafting system as well; in fact, all game items ...

Mortal Online devs appearing on MO-Radio
Massively — ... , the fan run Mortal Online radio show, has boasted some familiar names as guests on their Tuesday Night Talk Show for the past few months. Quite a few members of the ...

Mortal Online's beta starts rolling out more features
Massively — ... as we would like, but the slow deployment of information we've been getting is certainly appealing. With promises of open PvP, long-term repercussions of actions rather than the usual respawns and resets, a crafting system encompassing nearly every item in the game... suffice to say it aims at being a niche game that knows its place and its peers. Unfortunately, as it's in beta and under an NDA, information is slow to be released. The October newsletter for the game has mercifully given us a few more bits of information, most importantly the next features ...

Mortal Online lifts the NDA
Massively — ... has long been fairly quiet to the outside simply because of its NDA -- but that changes now. As of today, the NDA is lifted on the game and it can be discussed freely. ...

Curious about Mortal Online? Ask the developers your questions
Massively — ... Mortal Online is a game we've been following closely here at Massively. Developed by Swedish studio Star Vault, the game promises some features that are unique to the realm of fantasy MMOs. But we've heard that all before, haven't ...