Xbox 360 MMORPG - Monster Hunter Frontier Online

January 27, 2010 · Filed Under MMORPG · Comment

Monster Hunter Frontier Online for Xbox 360

Monster Hunter Frontier Online MMORPG Coming to Xbox 360

Ever since Microsoft teased fans with True Fantasy Live Online for the original xbox which was later cancelled, fans of the MMORPG genre have been twiddling their thumbs awaiting an MMORPG release for the Xbox 360.

Those prayers may soon be answered with the announcement from Capcom that they will be releasing the first true Xbox 360 MMORPG entitled Monster Hunter Frontier Online. A game that has been highly successful in Asia through its PC release will be making its way to the Xbox 360 in hopes of drawing fans in with a Fantasy styled MMORPG offering.

Xbox 360 MMORPG for Xbox Live

The game is due to launch for Xbox 360 this summer in Japan, but there has not been a scheduled release date for its American counterpart.

What we do know is that the game will require a $15 monthly membership as with most pay-to-play MMORPGs, but only time will tell if this business model will translate well to a service like Xbox Live where players already pay an annual subscription of $50.

Monster Hunter Frontier Online for Xbox Live

The game has a stylized look and with polished graphics, but with games like Blade and Soul in development one can’t help but wonder if Monster Hunter Frontier Online will look dated by the time its US release is confirmed.

Being the only serious MMORPG offering for Xbox Live thus far may work in the games favor but at this point in time the lack of information about the release leaves more questions than answers.

Xbox Live MMORPG Monster Hunter Frontier Online

Hopefully this will lead to future MMORPG releases for the Xbox 360, as there is obviously a market there. But Microsoft and developers need to work together to implement these games in such a way that does not require additional investments from players who have already shelled out for the Xbox 360, the game media, and their Xbox Live subscription.

Tags: Capcom, microsoft, MMORPG, Monster Hunter Frontier Online, Xbox 360, Xbox Live

F2P MMORPG Seven Swords on the iPhone (Free)

January 12, 2010 · Filed Under f2p mmorpg · Comment

Seven Swords MMORPG for Apple iPhone

SevenSwords Free-to-Play MMORPG for iPhone

If you have been waiting for a fun F2P MMORPG for the iPhone you are in luck. With the release of SevenSwords iPhone users finally have a game that does a great job of recreating the online roleplaying experience on a mobile platform.

While some games have been implementing online multiplayer for the iPhone, there are not many that do it with the level of polish that went into Seven Swords.

Players can choose from either a US or Japanese game server when starting out. Next they are taken to the character creation screen.

F2P MMORPG SevenSwords for iPhone

Players are given the choice of the four main classes (Gladiator, Scout, Sorcerer and Cleric) that all offer a fair amount of customization from the hair style and color, to height and body proportions. With the last choice being, Aurora or Lumen, one of two warring factions within the game.

Once you have created a character you are taken to the map screen where you can choose where you would like your character to travel. If you choose Aurora or Lumen you will be teleported to a main city where you can shop, interact with other players & NPCs and search for quests.

Unable to find any lowbie quests to start with I decided to grind my character a little to level up. Players can access various areas of the world through the map screen which will offer different hunting grounds, and also displays where PVP battles are occurring that players can join. The map also displays what areas are controlled by the two factions in the game, displayed in either green or red with a different icon for Lumen or Aurora.

SevenSwords Free to Play MMORPG on iPhone

Leveling up is straight forward grinding and at the time of writing this I was unable to stumble across any quests in the game. As such the game seems to focus on grinding, leveling and PVP. Combat is straight forward with an attack button, special skills and magic. Player movement is controlled by the use of a virtual analog stick which seems responsive and works well for the gameplay mechanics.

The game seems to run fairly smooth for the most part with minimal lag. Although I imagine this can vary day to day, and depending on the time.

Overall SevenSwords offers a very fun Free-to-Play MMORPG experience on a mobile platform. This alone makes it a very appealing game because of the freedom to take it with you. The game rating in the iPhone store gives SevenSwords 3 out of 5 stars where a lot of the negative feedback is being overly critical of non issues for a great F2P MMORPG for the iPhone.

In conclusion, I would highly recommend SevenSwords to anyone who is looking for a fun F2P MMORPG that fits in their pocket!

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Best F2P MMORPG Games for Girls

December 29, 2009 · Filed Under f2p mmorpg · Comment

The Best Free-to-Play MMORPG Girl Games

Ever since I wrote my article entitled “Games for Girls - Are Girl Gamers Really This Lame?” which asked the question “why does the gaming industry underestimate female gamers” my friends who are women and my wife told me to stop bitching and contribute something positive.

With that kind of kick in the ass from all my good friends I decided to put together a list of games that I felt are more appealing to female gamers than “Dress Up” games and stuff that is “Pink”.

I had my wife help me evaluate different games, and this is the list we have come up with so far. Hopefully this offers some good suggestions for titles that girl gamers can actually get into. We tried to avoid all the cliché and stereotypical titles and actually offer games with substance, good gameplay, and more appeal than just brutal action.

Please feel free to leave feedback with suggestions or critiques. Enjoy!