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  • It was confirmed a few months back that Ghostlight and Laughing Jackal have been hard at work in bringing a PC port of Agarest: Generations of War to the PC. While this installment is seemingly based on the enhanced Xbox360 version that was published by Aksys Games in 2010 – Ghostlight were the original company to publish the game all the way back in 2009 on the Playstation 3 within PAL regions. In the latest announcement made by the company, it has been confirmed that in addition to the huge amount of bug squashing and movie conversions that has taken...

    PC Port of Agarest: Generations of War is Edging Closer to Closed Beta Phase

    Posted on June 17, 2013 | No Comments
    It was confirmed a few months back that Ghostlight and Laughing Jackal have been hard at work in bringing a PC port of Agarest: Generations of War to the PC. While this installment is seemingly based on the enhanced Xbox360 version that was published by Aksys Games in 2010 – Ghostlight were the original company to publish the game all the way back in 2009 on the Playstation 3 within PAL regions. In the latest announcement made by the company, it has been confirmed that in addition to the huge amount of bug squashing and movie conversions that has taken...

  • As we near the games August 27, 2013 release date we are soon nearing the time where we will discover if Square Enix have been able to save Final Fantasy XIV from its fate of being an unmemorable online game or if their “A Realm Reborn” major update impresses the crowd and it on the path of joining the big boys of the online gaming world (Including their own Final Fantasy XI). But before that there are two more beta tests to go. The third phase of the games closed beta testing has just begun not only on the PC...

    The Third Beta Test for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Begins – A Whole New World for the Playstation 3

    Posted on June 16, 2013 | No Comments
    As we near the games August 27, 2013 release date we are soon nearing the time where we will discover if Square Enix have been able to save Final Fantasy XIV from its fate of being an unmemorable online game or if their “A Realm Reborn” major update impresses the crowd and it on the path of joining the big boys of the online gaming world (Including their own Final Fantasy XI). But before that there are two more beta tests to go. The third phase of the games closed beta testing has just begun not only on the PC...

  • Square Enix have formally announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (Aka. Final Fantasy XIV ver 2.0) will enter the closed beta phase for the Windows PC next Monday – welcoming loyal fans into the fully-redesigned and hopefully up-to-and-above-standard MMO adventure. If you have yet to play the game yet, or if you are curious as to how your computer might handle the improved release – Square Enix are releasing a brand new benchmark tool which can be downloaded from the games official website HERE. Closed Beta players will be able to try out the new Full Active Time Events,...

    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn to Enter Closed Beta on 25th, Benchmark Software Released Today, New Trailers

    Posted on February 22, 2013 | No Comments
    Square Enix have formally announced that Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn (Aka. Final Fantasy XIV ver 2.0) will enter the closed beta phase for the Windows PC next Monday – welcoming loyal fans into the fully-redesigned and hopefully up-to-and-above-standard MMO adventure. If you have yet to play the game yet, or if you are curious as to how your computer might handle the improved release – Square Enix are releasing a brand new benchmark tool which can be downloaded from the games official website HERE. Closed Beta players will be able to try out the new Full Active Time Events,...

  • Despite being launched for the PC in 2010 – Final Fantasy XIV was released to a rather average reception and overall did not live up to the potential that it could have had… especially given how long and successful the other Square Enix online game “Final Fantasy XI” was proving – with even an expansion pack release this year. Rather than leave the game to its otherwise lackluster fate the company decided to work towards Final Fantasy XIV “Version 2.0″, which will hopefully bring the game up to a standard it deserves – with many new game improvements and the...

    Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn Beta Set to Start on the 25th February

    Posted on February 17, 2013 | No Comments
    Despite being launched for the PC in 2010 – Final Fantasy XIV was released to a rather average reception and overall did not live up to the potential that it could have had… especially given how long and successful the other Square Enix online game “Final Fantasy XI” was proving – with even an expansion pack release this year. Rather than leave the game to its otherwise lackluster fate the company decided to work towards Final Fantasy XIV “Version 2.0″, which will hopefully bring the game up to a standard it deserves – with many new game improvements and the...

  • Electronic Arts have today sent around a reminder that applications for their second closed beta test for SimCity will close at 1AM EST on the 12th February 2013. To apply for this test, visit the games official website and sign in using your Origin details (HERE). This test is set to run between 1AM EST on the 17th February till 1AM EST on the 18th February. Fortunately this will not be the same client as the original test, and is what they have claimed as being an enhanced version of the one-hour slice of gameplay we got to check out...

    Registration for Second Closed Beta Test of SimCity Closes Tomorrow – Classified G in Australia

    Posted on February 11, 2013 | No Comments
    Electronic Arts have today sent around a reminder that applications for their second closed beta test for SimCity will close at 1AM EST on the 12th February 2013. To apply for this test, visit the games official website and sign in using your Origin details (HERE). This test is set to run between 1AM EST on the 17th February till 1AM EST on the 18th February. Fortunately this will not be the same client as the original test, and is what they have claimed as being an enhanced version of the one-hour slice of gameplay we got to check out...

  • For the first point of interest, if you are interested in seeing more into the “Heroes & Villains” content to be included in the SimCity Limited Edition, view the trailer above.  Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed that SimCity has gone gold and has now been sent off for manufacturing ready to be released to the public on the 7th March 2013. In addition, the companies have confirmed that they will be holding a second (24 Hour) closed beta test on the 17th through 18th of February.

    Electronic Arts Announce that SimCity Has Gone Gold – Announces New Closed Beta Test and Shows Off Limited Edition Exclusive Content

    Posted on February 8, 2013 | No Comments
    For the first point of interest, if you are interested in seeing more into the “Heroes & Villains” content to be included in the SimCity Limited Edition, view the trailer above.  Electronic Arts and Maxis have today confirmed that SimCity has gone gold and has now been sent off for manufacturing ready to be released to the public on the 7th March 2013. In addition, the companies have confirmed that they will be holding a second (24 Hour) closed beta test on the 17th through 18th of February.

  • The king of city-builders is making its triumphant return to the Mac with Electronic Arts today announcing that SimCity will be coming to the Mac as a digital download via Origin in February 2013. With development being led by the creative team at Maxis, the Mac version of SimCity will feature the same deep, rich gameplay that will define the PC experience as players on both platforms compete or collaborate to create a new world, together. Lucy Bradshaw | Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label Whether you owned a Macintosh or a DOS PC, we all have memories of...

    SimCity @ Gamescom – Heading to Mac Computers in February 2013 / New Trailers / Open Beta

    Posted on August 15, 2012 | No Comments
    The king of city-builders is making its triumphant return to the Mac with Electronic Arts today announcing that SimCity will be coming to the Mac as a digital download via Origin in February 2013. With development being led by the creative team at Maxis, the Mac version of SimCity will feature the same deep, rich gameplay that will define the PC experience as players on both platforms compete or collaborate to create a new world, together. Lucy Bradshaw | Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA’s Maxis Label Whether you owned a Macintosh or a DOS PC, we all have memories of...

  • GPotato have today announced that registration is now open for the closed beta of the upcoming fantasy MMORPG Sevencore. The CBT is slated to begin on the 9th August 2012, inviting players to test the uniquely diverse mounted combat system, treacherous PvP Occupation War, and other exciting features for eleven days. You can sign up on the newly released website for the game HERE. Sevencore delves into a vibrant world of ancient mysteries and vast landscapes with an assortment of unique mounts to raise and fight with.  Monsters from the wild can be obtained and raised from eggs, becoming powerful fighting...

    GPotato Announces Sevencore Closed Beta Test

    Posted on July 20, 2012 | No Comments
    GPotato have today announced that registration is now open for the closed beta of the upcoming fantasy MMORPG Sevencore. The CBT is slated to begin on the 9th August 2012, inviting players to test the uniquely diverse mounted combat system, treacherous PvP Occupation War, and other exciting features for eleven days. You can sign up on the newly released website for the game HERE. Sevencore delves into a vibrant world of ancient mysteries and vast landscapes with an assortment of unique mounts to raise and fight with.  Monsters from the wild can be obtained and raised from eggs, becoming powerful fighting...

  • Due for release in a Closed Beta Test soon, Sega have chosen to release a free demo for their upcoming release of Phantasy Star Online 2. This is not a demo per se but instead a two in one application, offering you all the tools to sample the games character creation tools, and create a character which you can use in the upcoming beta tests along with an actual benchmark test to see if your computer is powerful enough to actually run the beta effectively (or if you should wait for the Playstation Vita version). The tool will be available...

    Trailer for the Upcoming Phantasy Star Online 2 Character Edit Demo / Benchmark Tool

    Posted on March 30, 2012 | No Comments
    Due for release in a Closed Beta Test soon, Sega have chosen to release a free demo for their upcoming release of Phantasy Star Online 2. This is not a demo per se but instead a two in one application, offering you all the tools to sample the games character creation tools, and create a character which you can use in the upcoming beta tests along with an actual benchmark test to see if your computer is powerful enough to actually run the beta effectively (or if you should wait for the Playstation Vita version). The tool will be available...

  • Even with Final Fantasy XIV available on the market, it seems that Square Enix is still not giving up on their older, yet still seemingly popular title – Final Fantasy XI. Final Fantasy XI has made it to a number of consoles – from the obligatory PC release to having a significant sized population on both PS2 and XBox360 versions of the game – which have also spawned a number of expansion packs that has kept the game going strong since 2003. They have just announced their intention for a new update – and would like to invite gamers who...

    Apply For the Final Fantasy XI Test Server Now! – If you Meet the Criteria That Is…..

    Posted on August 30, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Even with Final Fantasy XIV available on the market, it seems that Square Enix is still not giving up on their older, yet still seemingly popular title – Final Fantasy XI. Final Fantasy XI has made it to a number of consoles – from the obligatory PC release to having a significant sized population on both PS2 and XBox360 versions of the game – which have also spawned a number of expansion packs that has kept the game going strong since 2003. They have just announced their intention for a new update – and would like to invite gamers who...

  • I don’t believe I have mentioned this game before on The Otaku’s Study, however The Secret World has been a game I have been personally following since I first caught word of it on the GE Forums many years ago.  The game – instead of having a levelling based system which most games seem to use – they have opted to remove all that stuff and have the games “levelling” system come down to skill - although if it is viable for a new player to defeat a veteran player is yet to be noticed. Characters are spread out into three factional...

    The Secret World – Beta Sign-ups Delayed

    Posted on August 28, 2011 | No Comments
    I don’t believe I have mentioned this game before on The Otaku’s Study, however The Secret World has been a game I have been personally following since I first caught word of it on the GE Forums many years ago.  The game – instead of having a levelling based system which most games seem to use – they have opted to remove all that stuff and have the games “levelling” system come down to skill - although if it is viable for a new player to defeat a veteran player is yet to be noticed. Characters are spread out into three factional...

  • Memories of Dragonica Closed Beta Test (7th May 2009 – 18th May 2009)

    Posted on May 19, 2009 | No Comments
    Me and Nuglar doing the first heroes quest, rescuing the Town Chief’s daughter from the evil Dr Farrel. Warning if you wish to continue People with slow internet connections may find it a bit slow to load. It shouldn’t be that bad through.

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