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It seems like more and more browser-based MMOs are popping up online. The latest entry is IGG’s Aurora Blade, which will be entering the closed beta phase on December 5, 2008. So, IGG members and game fans should start visiting the site to find out more about the title.

Aurora Blade is a 2D MMO that doesn’t require any download - you just log in and play it in your browser. You create a Knight, Mage, Priest or Warrior class character, which can later evolve into one of three subclasses, and then take part in over 720 different quests…

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Igg’s MMORPG Wonderland Online, which is certainly one of the most pastel free-to-play massive multiplayer games, has updated to include its third expansion Fairy’s Whisper. This news comes shortly after the launch of the new Scorpio server on November 11, 2008. The new update means there are more characters, things to do and places to see. Plus, you can have your character pick a fighter or mage class.

The Fighter and Mage classes, and the new rebirth system, are probably the highlight of Wonderland Online: Fairy’s Whisper. Level 100 players can be reborn by taking the Accession Official’s quest, and can then choose to be…

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Ntreev’s Trickster Online Revolution is already two years old, who would have thought? It looks so young. Of course, like all MMOs, Trickster Online Revolution is going to be celebrating the event with in-game events for players and contests. If you want to participate, you’ll want to log in between November 6-19, 2008. When you do, you’ll see the new Loading Art (at right) drawn by Iruru, winner of Ntreev’s Second Year Anniversary Loading Art Contest.

There are four main special events happening during Trickster Online Revolution‘s anniversary. The first is a rare item giveaway in Megalopolis - if you talk to Don Cavalier’s Hologram in that city, he’ll give your avatar something good…

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What timing! The open beta of NationStates 2 has picked Election Day 2008 (November 4) as the launch date! NationStates 2 is the latest version of NationStates, a primarily text-based, free-to-play, browser game where you create a nation and then answer questions and issues to improve and shape your own state. So if you’re not satisfied with how the elections turn out tonight, you can create your own nation and do it your way.

You begin by “creating” an account and nation. You provide a motto, a currency, pick how big a world you want your nation to be in, pick a flag, decide on a national animal, name your newspaper and appoint a capital city. You then answer 10 setup questions to help create your nation’s initial standing.

I’d like to tell you what happens after that, and perhaps provide a screenshot, but I can’t…

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It seems like, when Dave Toulouse stated that Golemizer was going to be a sandbox, browser-based MMORPG, he meant it. One of the goals of Golemizer is to provide an immersive experience with plenty of opportunities for players to interact with one another and the game environment. Now that players are able to create their own quests, which can then be shared with the whole community, the game has become much more interactive.

The player-created quests aren’t too complicated yet, but the template allows for some diversity. A quest creator NPC has been added to the game, and if you talk to this character, you can create a talk to, deliver item to, defeat this opponent or provide information quest. After you’ve set up your quest, a Golemizer administrator reviews it. If it works and isn’t offensive, then it will become a part of the game and available to every Golemizer player…

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Runes of Magic is still in closed beta, but that isn’t stopping Frogster from feeling the Halloween spirit. The MMO is going to have some special additions to celebrate Halloween 2008. There are going to be quests, special characters, knowledgeable NPCs and monster potions…

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As expected, Deep Silver is finally releasing more information on its forthcoming MMO 7Million. In particular, more information about the game’s local, Paradise City, and one faction players can join, the Cúram, have been revealed.

See, 7Million isn’t a standard MMO. Instead of being focused on battles, it is focused on accomplishing missions to become the best crook/thief/spy in Paradise City. You have to be smart and resourceful to outwit authorities and other layers to become the best…

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If you decide to log into La Tale today, you’ll notice some substantial differences. OGPlanet has just announced a massive update to the free-to-play, sidescrolling MMORPG. There are now new places to explore, new dungeons to conquer, pets to adopt and new character customization options…

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Code Collective has just released the first beta of the massive multiplayer online strategic card game, The Far Wilds. Both a 3D, downloadable PC version, and a PC and Mac flash version of The Far Wilds can now be accessed from the official website. Code Collective will also be hosting a The Far Wilds Grand Clash competition in late November, 2008, where players can take part in tournaments (using either the PC or Flash versions) to possibly win a $1000 cash prize or in-game gold…

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If you’ve ever dabbled in one of the many free-to-play massive multiplayer online games, you’ll know that each one celebrates real world holidays in their own way. Halloween is no exception, with many different games from Nexon, Aeria, Joymax, IGG, GameMasters.com, GamesCampus, Outspark,  Gametribe.com, Ntreev and OGPlanet all hosting special events to coincide with the holiday season.

So, to make things easier on you, Gamertell has looked throughthe MMOs from the above publishers and compiled a list of the spooky happenings in select MMOs. Most of these events last until shortly after October 31, 2008, but many MMOs are hosting multiple Halloween events with multiple expiration dates…

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