Soul Master: Backstory Details Released

North America-based online games publisher GamesCampus.com has just released details of the backstory behind its new massively multiplayer online real-time strategy game Soul Master. Real-time strategy as an MMO? I know, I know—I'm just as intrigued as you are. Before I lead you into this new virtual world, let's first take a closer look at its backstory.

The Story of Soul Master

Nobody knows for certain how it was first discovered, but its immense power and endless potential were enough to destroy the greatest empire of the Bunden continent: Elamond. The Magic was a gift and a curse for the Empire that first experienced its effects. With its populace split between fear of the unknown and a hunger for power, the Great War that soon followed was swift and terrible. The conservative citizens that distrusted the corrupting influence of Magic were forced from their homes in an exodus across the continent, and eventually found refuge in the north. The revolutionists that had embraced the darker nature of Magic and brutally toppled the Elamond government entered into an age of obsessive, uninterrupted mystic study.

Decades passed, and the exiled among conservatives struggled to establish a culture with powerful technologies of their own. After uniting the various factions among themselves over the intervening years, a new nation was born out of the distrust of Magic that had been passed down over generations. The Valiant Empire that emerged was soon well known for their advanced steam punk technologies and mastery over machines. The revolutionaries of the former Elamond Empire had since created their own nation state, one self-indulgently known as the Holy Empire. By combining the primeval forces of light, darkness, ocean, and sky they had perfected the use of Magic to both an art form and a terrifying weapon. The Holy Empire soon became the most unstoppable force on the continent, with the Valiant Empire keeping an ever wary eye from the north.

Many, if not most, of the citizens of the Bunden continent prayed that the uneasy peace between the two powers might last... but it was soon shattered. With the sudden appearance of the nomads from the east, the Harmony Tribe emerged from out of legend and tipped the balance of power in the region. Peace between the Empires began to crumble as isolated border disputes turned into pitched battles over control of key resources and territory. War had returned to the continent.

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Atlantica Online: There's A New Sheriff In Town

Good news for players of the popular free-to-play massively multiplayer online role-playing game Atlantica Online. Now, whenever you activate the title buff Legendary Sheriff, you can play the part as well—you and a hundred other players who have had the luck of getting a Sheriff's Outfit from a random box off of the item mall.

The introduction of the Sheriff Outfit comes at an opportune time as bandits run rampant in North America—at least, that's the scenario that NDOORS Interactive, publisher of Atlantica Online, will have us believe.



At least this new costume, the Sheriff Outfit, is way better than the previous costume NDOORS put out—the nefarious zombie costume—which hasn't really taken off. If only NDOORS had the good sense to release it in Atlantica Online on a holiday that's ripe for zombies and other undead. Halloween perhaps?

Going back to the topic ... as usual, you can only get this costume if you're lucky enough to squeeze it out of the random item mall box known as the Sheriff's Bounty. Here's a list of the other goodies you can get from the box (that is, in case it fails to produce a Sheriff's Luggage that gives you a choice of either a Sheriff's Hat or Sheriff's Outfit):

• 100 Freezing Scroll [V]


• 1 Mount Box


• 1 Ancient Skill Book (Merc. Only)


• 10 Skill Decrease Book


• 8 Scroll of Bewitching[V]


• 12 Scroll of Life's Blessing[V]


• 12 Scroll of Resurrection[V]


• 12 Scroll of Judgement[V]


• 12 Freezing Scroll [V]


• 50 Dragon Crystal


• 50 Giant Crystal


• 50 Redemption Crystal


• 50 Phoenix Crystal


• 30 Water of Life


• 1 Sheriff's Bounty


• 2 Sheriff's Bounty


• 3 Sheriff's Bounty

For more information about the new Sheriff's Outfit and the game you can find it in, head on over to the official Atlantica Online website.

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Karos Online: War Begins On April 9th

Good news for beta testers—and of course interested players and fans—of the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Karos Online. The official launch is finally set, and some details about the commercial phase is already out.



For starters, let's talk about the date. Karos Online will enter the commercial phase on April 9th, a Friday—ergo, it's perfect, and will enable curious players to wander onto the server and check out what this title from renowned online games developer and publisher NHN Corporation has to offer.

"Following the commercial release, NHN will be continuing its commitment to improve and develop Karos Online in response to player feedback, with frequent updates to the game," the official press release announcing the game's launch said.

We'll be holding you to that promise, NHN.

So what else can we expect from Karos Online aside from it being a free-to-play MMORPG, having breathtaking 3D graphics and shifting and unpredictable dungeons?

Well, if you hang around long enough, you'll learn that the commercial launch of Karos Online comes with the opening of a spanking new server, a revamped official website, and a cash shop where you can purchase exclusive items to make your Karos playing experience more exciting.

For more information about the game, you can follow Karos Online on its official website, on its Facebook fan page, or Twitter.

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Grand Chase: Enter The Rune Caster

In line with its thrust to keep content of its massively multiplayer online games current, Ntreev USA has just launched another update for its hit action-brawler, Grand Chase. The update is actually small since it focuses on introducing only one aspect of the game, the Rune Caster known as Mari.

"We are thrilled to introduce this brand new character, Mari, to our Grand Chase community," said Chris Lee, chief executive officer at Ntreev USA. "Players are going to really enjoy the combination of her characteristics and new skill attacks."



Mari wields both magic and machinery, according to the information sheet released by Ntreev USA. By the way, in case you're having trouble associating faces with names, Mari is a girl, and she's skilled—very skilled—in defending and evading. This is because she dislikes direct combat, opting instead to use machines fueled by her specially produced Magic Stone to dish out her unique brand of combat.

How does she do this? Simple. She hangs back in a fight, assesses the situation, and places her machines at strategic locations to drive her enemies into a corner.

Mari isn't called a Rune Caster in Grand Chase for nothing, either. Her first job's new skill attacks include first grade attacks that send close quarter enemies flying away from her, second grade attacks that summon Tesla coils that create shock fields over set areas, and third grade destructive skills that summon powerful lasers that zap all enemies in their paths.

Here's a short background of our little Grand Chase Rune Caster:

About Mari Ming Onette

Mari is the last survivor of an ancient kingdom once known as "Kounat." Having lost her memory, Mari no longer knows who she is or where she came from. Immensely curious about the unknown and fascinated by subjects new to her, Mari also possesses rune casting skills and magical abilities previously unheard of in this area of the world.

While satiating her curiosity by researching the monsters inside the Temple of Destruction, Mari found herself face to face with the Grand Chase. Finding her curiosity piqued by the Highlander skills of Sieghart, Mari decides to join them.

For more information about Mari and the virtual world she romps in, go check out the official Grand Chase website in North America.

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Tank Ace Lineup Grows

It's been quite a while since I've heard news about GamesCampus.com's upcoming free-to-play online tank warfare game Tank Ace. Good to know that steps are being taken to improve the game way before launch. The latest news to hit the headlines is the addition of more tanks in the game's already formidable lineup of historically accurate World War II tanks.

"Offering this broad range of realistic WWII tanks takes Tank Ace to the next level of the warfare genre," said David Chang, executive vice president of marketing and business development at GamesCampus. "Tank Ace gives players more historically accurate tanks and heavy artillery than any other online game, and these new tanks are really going to impress warfare enthusiasts."

Good news indeed for some friends of The MMOsh Pit like Playground Magazine managing editor Relly Carpio, who holds sway over the video gaming universe through his blog, Kalaro Mo (literal translation: Your Playmate).

Since I haven't gotten around to telling you about Tank Ace on this blog, let me start by saying that the game looks awesome. According to GamesCampus, the game is set on the realistic battlefields of WWII.

Of course, what massively multiplayer online game is complete without customization. In Tank Ace, players have the ability to customize tanks by adding additional armor, and painting on camouflage, kill marks and clan insignias.

With that out of the way, let's take a closer look at the new tanks:



T34/85 Mod 1944. Beginning in March 1944, this tank, which was created in the Malishev factory in Kharkov, was at the time during WWII possibly the best tank in the world because of its excellent armor, firepower, and mobility. During WWII this tank was assessed to be the most effective and hugely impacted tank design. Additionally, it is also the tank that was produced second most in the world.

Panzer III J/1. This vehicle was a main battle tank equipped with anti-tank artillery and two-rifle machine guns. Beginning in June 1941, Panzer III J/1 was mounted with a 50-millimeter KwK 39 L/60 cannon, the defense was increased, and it had stronger firepower than the original 3rd issue tank.

M24 Chaffee. Developed by the United States military during WWII, it was the last tank put into service in the war. It was produced in 1944, and though it was a small tank, the weapons were light and its mobility and maneuverability were excellent. Starting from the end of 1944, it was placed in each unit, and was first introduced into the Ardennes Civil War. Nevertheless, WWII ended before the tank was included in each unit and thus was not used in many battles.

SU-100. When the SU-76 armament could not effectively destroy the German tanks Panzer III, Panzer IV, Panzer V, and Panzer VI, a new gun was developed, which was the SU-85, and the enhanced firepower model was the SU-100 assault guns. The SU-100 assault guns used the T-34/85 tank's frame and were the last product from the derived tanks. It was produced in September 1944 and until the end of 1944, 500 tanks were produced with 1,145 tanks produced by 1945.

For more information about this groundbreaking tank warfare game, go check out the official Tank Ace website.

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