Age of Conan is now available for purchase and download on Steam, the direct download service run by Half-Life 2 publisher/developer Valve Software. It joins EVE Online in representing the genre in the massive digital store.
To celebrate the game's launch, Funcom and Valve are selling the game for 10% off -- at $45 instead of $50. We doubt that $5 are the difference between you buying this game and not, but if you've been planning to do it anyway this is a good way to go. Not only is it cheaper, but Steam will let you download it at any time, so you won't have to worry about losing the discs.
Then again, a complete installation of AoC is more than 20 gigabytes. Maybe that's more than you want to download. Up to you!
AoC Gold Tips: Buy cheapest Age of Conan Gold
2008/09/25
Age of Conan aiming for the Xbox 360
Have you been wondering what's been happening about Age of Conan for the Xbox 360? Come on, you were, weren't you? You're all ready to vent your endless barbarian rages in digital Hyboria via Microsoft's premier console, right? Well Funcom have confirmed that it's still definitely in the pipe, and not (for example) stealthily canceled.
While work began on Age of Conan as a console title in late 2006, console development for AoC went on hold while Funcom worked to get the troubled MMO games across the line at launch for the PC platform. Obviously the MMO games hasn't been without its troubles, so Funcom's 2009 release for the console version might not end up being very early in 2009.
Funcom's got a few obstacles to overcome for this whole effort. AoC ( Age of Conan Gold) has to keep bringing in the money, which means satisfying existing PC subscribers and bringing in enough new players to offset attrition. Not only does the actual development of the title come with a price tag attached, but consoles feature a little detail called code-signing.
Code-signing is a process where the console manufacturer has to digitally sign code before the console is willing to run it. Potentially any patch that isn't a pure data patch may need to be signed. Signing console code is generally not a swift process and the cost of each signing is substantial. Code signing is why you don't see so many patches for console games, even though hard-drives in consoles have become something of a norm. It's really expensive ? though console manufacturers negotiate all manner of deals.
Code-signing is largely a response to many circumstances of the North American video game crash of 1983. If you weren't about during that period, it's shows how (among other things) a glut of quality-control-free third-party titles crippled the industry and put hundreds of companies out of business. Code-signing allows console manufacturers to combat that, while also profiting from it enormously. Win-win for the manufacturer, but a long and potentially expensive road ahead for Funcom.
While work began on Age of Conan as a console title in late 2006, console development for AoC went on hold while Funcom worked to get the troubled MMO games across the line at launch for the PC platform. Obviously the MMO games hasn't been without its troubles, so Funcom's 2009 release for the console version might not end up being very early in 2009.
Funcom's got a few obstacles to overcome for this whole effort. AoC ( Age of Conan Gold) has to keep bringing in the money, which means satisfying existing PC subscribers and bringing in enough new players to offset attrition. Not only does the actual development of the title come with a price tag attached, but consoles feature a little detail called code-signing.
Code-signing is a process where the console manufacturer has to digitally sign code before the console is willing to run it. Potentially any patch that isn't a pure data patch may need to be signed. Signing console code is generally not a swift process and the cost of each signing is substantial. Code signing is why you don't see so many patches for console games, even though hard-drives in consoles have become something of a norm. It's really expensive ? though console manufacturers negotiate all manner of deals.
Code-signing is largely a response to many circumstances of the North American video game crash of 1983. If you weren't about during that period, it's shows how (among other things) a glut of quality-control-free third-party titles crippled the industry and put hundreds of companies out of business. Code-signing allows console manufacturers to combat that, while also profiting from it enormously. Win-win for the manufacturer, but a long and potentially expensive road ahead for Funcom.
2008/09/24
Easy Basic Warhammer Starting Tips
Warhammer Online is another massively multiplayer online role playing game which will require lots of learning and adapting. Warhammer Online is very similar to Dark Age of Camelot and World of Warcraft. Like most MMOs available, each game has their unique game features and styles. It offers unique quests and missions that you are required to complete along with high end raids and dungeons. The distinct difference between Warhammer Online and any other massively multiplayer online role playing game is that is has a realm vs. realm system which almost no other game has. The race to hit the max level and the best equipments to defeat the opposing faction is on.
During your game play, always make sure to always have room in your bag for loot, weapons and armors fully repaired. The last thing you want is to have to head back to town to repair and wasting time in your travels. If a mob drops some nice loot and you’re out of space would be a killer on your warhammer gold. Why would you want to chuck away something because you’re out of space and a really nice item had just dropped? Don’t forget to bring some potions and stock up on consumable items to aid you in your long battles. Don’t forget to always these things checked and ready before leaving any town.
Always grab every mission, quests and kill tasks whenever available. Often, quests you grab can be completed nearby, some which includes kill tasks. If you are already grinding on a specific mob, chances are there’s a quest that will revolve around them. In addition, many quests yield great rewards. Some of these rewards include lots of bonus exp, unique items, weapons and armors that can greatly help you through the leveling process. Biggest benefit of all they may even offer you gold that you can spend on whatever you like.
Once you’ve hit the second chapter of Warhammer Online Gold, pick up a profession as soon as possible. Grabbing a trade skill will help you earn extra war gold and benefits. If you grab a gathering profession you can gain extra resources and items that you can sell to earn gold. If you pick up a crafting profession, you use items you loot and craft them into useful pieces to aid you on your journey. There are potions, powders and other magical items that can be crafted which will give you buffs and other benefits.
Quest and level with friends or guilds. It’s always good to travel in a group as you can aid each other when needed. There are many different warhammer classes that can offer different benefits. A class can take lots of damage has weak attacks, a caster on the other hand would be the opposite. A healer is always efficient to keep the tank healed up and ready for battle. Having an area of effect class is always beneficial as well as you want to be able to kill large groups of mobs with a few powerful blows. A group effort will yield more exp on kills than on single kills. If you’re in trouble a friend is always available to help. Plus, wouldn’t you find it boring playing a game alone than with a friend?
During your game play, always make sure to always have room in your bag for loot, weapons and armors fully repaired. The last thing you want is to have to head back to town to repair and wasting time in your travels. If a mob drops some nice loot and you’re out of space would be a killer on your warhammer gold. Why would you want to chuck away something because you’re out of space and a really nice item had just dropped? Don’t forget to bring some potions and stock up on consumable items to aid you in your long battles. Don’t forget to always these things checked and ready before leaving any town.
Always grab every mission, quests and kill tasks whenever available. Often, quests you grab can be completed nearby, some which includes kill tasks. If you are already grinding on a specific mob, chances are there’s a quest that will revolve around them. In addition, many quests yield great rewards. Some of these rewards include lots of bonus exp, unique items, weapons and armors that can greatly help you through the leveling process. Biggest benefit of all they may even offer you gold that you can spend on whatever you like.
Once you’ve hit the second chapter of Warhammer Online Gold, pick up a profession as soon as possible. Grabbing a trade skill will help you earn extra war gold and benefits. If you grab a gathering profession you can gain extra resources and items that you can sell to earn gold. If you pick up a crafting profession, you use items you loot and craft them into useful pieces to aid you on your journey. There are potions, powders and other magical items that can be crafted which will give you buffs and other benefits.
Quest and level with friends or guilds. It’s always good to travel in a group as you can aid each other when needed. There are many different warhammer classes that can offer different benefits. A class can take lots of damage has weak attacks, a caster on the other hand would be the opposite. A healer is always efficient to keep the tank healed up and ready for battle. Having an area of effect class is always beneficial as well as you want to be able to kill large groups of mobs with a few powerful blows. A group effort will yield more exp on kills than on single kills. If you’re in trouble a friend is always available to help. Plus, wouldn’t you find it boring playing a game alone than with a friend?
Will Warhammer Gold for Sale?
Many Warhammer Online players in the warhammer open beta or the head start program are already impatiently waiting for sellers to carry Warhammer gold. When a game is first released it usually takes an average store about 2 weeks before they are able to supply any type of gold. Even if the store has them by then, it would not be in high abundance for the entire market and the price for the gold itself would be pretty hefty due to the high demand. It is obvious having more warhammer gold than another player in the game can yield great benefits, especially when you are in a realm vs. realm situation. Your goal is be able to maximize your gears quick and head out and destroy your enemies.
Warhammer Online is currently the most highly anticipated massively multiplayer role playing game for the last 2 years. Experts expect it to be a great battle against the current king of MMORPGs, World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft currently holds 10 million subscribers world wide. Warhammer Online is expected to have close to half that population. At this point, Warhammer Online is still a long battle away but has a great advantage going their way.
The advantage Warhammer Online has is the long history of a successful MMORPG in the past, Dark Age of Camelot. Dark Age of Camelot has dropped in subscriber base heavily over this year, but we’re almost certain those players will be moving to the new Warhammer game. Another great advantage is that Warhammer Online will have a realm vs realm system that World of Warcraft was unsuccessfully able to create. World of Warcrafts player vs player system could not compare to what Dark Age of Camelot has and what Warhammer will enhance to their previous system.
World of Warcraft gold prices will probably not be able to drop down too much anymore as many of the current Chinese farmers will be moving to a new game to profit off of. You can expect Warhammer Online to have a great market for the Chinese farmers. That will also include an abundance of Warhammer gold that will be available for sale. Mythic has never quite been fully against players selling their currencies, at least not for Dark Age of Camelot plats. We hope Mythic also now known as EA Mythic will be just as lenient towards players that are interested in purchasing and selling gold for Warhammer. Even if they should be against players selling, Chinese farmers will yet continue to provide gold to players as it is difficult to constitute and prevent their actions.
There are many Chinese farmers that uses illegal techniques of obtaining war gold but yet there are always some that will follow the game and will only use legal methods of grinding for gold. Beware of who you purchase the gold friend. Often, the lower the price, the riskier it is to make that purchase. Always choose a more prestigious store over a store providing a cheaper price. Use services your friends have used to avoid risking your account getting banned.
Author: Tila Miles
Warhammer Online is currently the most highly anticipated massively multiplayer role playing game for the last 2 years. Experts expect it to be a great battle against the current king of MMORPGs, World of Warcraft. World of Warcraft currently holds 10 million subscribers world wide. Warhammer Online is expected to have close to half that population. At this point, Warhammer Online is still a long battle away but has a great advantage going their way.
The advantage Warhammer Online has is the long history of a successful MMORPG in the past, Dark Age of Camelot. Dark Age of Camelot has dropped in subscriber base heavily over this year, but we’re almost certain those players will be moving to the new Warhammer game. Another great advantage is that Warhammer Online will have a realm vs realm system that World of Warcraft was unsuccessfully able to create. World of Warcrafts player vs player system could not compare to what Dark Age of Camelot has and what Warhammer will enhance to their previous system.
World of Warcraft gold prices will probably not be able to drop down too much anymore as many of the current Chinese farmers will be moving to a new game to profit off of. You can expect Warhammer Online to have a great market for the Chinese farmers. That will also include an abundance of Warhammer gold that will be available for sale. Mythic has never quite been fully against players selling their currencies, at least not for Dark Age of Camelot plats. We hope Mythic also now known as EA Mythic will be just as lenient towards players that are interested in purchasing and selling gold for Warhammer. Even if they should be against players selling, Chinese farmers will yet continue to provide gold to players as it is difficult to constitute and prevent their actions.
There are many Chinese farmers that uses illegal techniques of obtaining war gold but yet there are always some that will follow the game and will only use legal methods of grinding for gold. Beware of who you purchase the gold friend. Often, the lower the price, the riskier it is to make that purchase. Always choose a more prestigious store over a store providing a cheaper price. Use services your friends have used to avoid risking your account getting banned.
Author: Tila Miles
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