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Outpostgamez had the pleasure to sit down with Adam the Ship Artist (CaptLogan) of Star Trek Online. Great interview covers some old, new and upcoming areas including a little discussion about Star Bases!!!! Star Trek Online is currently in its second year and has official gone Free to Play. 1. As you are aware, at this moment our ships don’t move up the rank tree with us, (many have indicated they wish for their ship to upgrade with them) could we we see a refit or upgrade or the ability for a ship to migrate This is something many fans want – and many devs also want this – but we have to maintain the importance of retaining IP. For example, I don’t know if we can have tier 5 Connies flying around owning Borg cubes. Personally, as far as making a fun game is concerned I don’t have a problem with this paradox, but I understand not implementing it for reasons stated above. Ultimately I think a lot of ships will be released as refits, but I don’t know which ones and I don’t know when.... - Outpostgamez

Outpostgamez had the opportunity to interview Sergey Burkatovskiy, Wargaming.net Lead Game Designer, he has provided some very interesting insight into the area of World of Tanks. 1. We understand that you have plenty more premium tanks to dish out, is it possible to have 2 different battles such as premium battle and random battle and keeping premium tanks strictly to premium maps unless they are in platoon to improve the overall game quality. We’re actually creating a single game space in World of Tanks. Whatever Class/Tier a tank belongs to, we’ll stick to a classic rock-paper-scissors approach that counterbalances the pros and cons of all the “classmates”. One vehicle’s firepower is balanced with lower accuracy, while a slow-paced machine will excel in armor and durability, and premium tanks fit in this formula perfectly. Every game balance change we implement is based on the statistics we gather and process daily. The only advantage to a premium tank is the economic benefits... - Outpostgamez

Anniversary event, all Federation characters of at least level 5 will be able to acquire the new Odyssey class starship for free. You must be a Vice Admiral to operate the Odyssey class starship. Any character below Vice Admiral rank will receive an inventory item that can be opened later, upon achieving Vice Admiral, in order to access the ship. The design of this ship is credited to Adam Ilhe, winner of the Design the Next Enterprise contest held last year. This starship is the newest ship in the Starfleet arsenal, and so we’re sure that you are all wondering what the full capabilities of this ship are. The final stats are still classified and are subject to last minute changes, but our intelligence group has collected the information below. Starship Details Starship Details The pinnacle of Federation starship design, the Odyssey Star Cruiser will carry the Federation into a new generation of exploration. In honor of this monumental technological achievement, Starfleet Command has... - Outpostgamez

Markham, Canada - January 26, 2012 - Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. announced today the launch of its Knox Pow Wow update for the popular cartoon style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. This latest update features exciting new parts for the hip hop action figure, Knox, plus a peek inside the developers' office with the new map: "Bitmap"! MicroVolts' new trailer and screenshots highlight these exciting updates to the game and players can visit www.MicroVolts.com for all the details!Knox, a super poseable hip hop action figure,uses his street smarts and heavy build to defend himself in the toybattlegrounds. As a constant jokester, comic relief is always apart of his gameplay but with Knox's tough exterior comes a heart ofgold. This new update centers around this favorite MicroVoltscharacter and features all-new Chief and Warrior costume sets inspiredby traditional Native American outfits! Players can also getexcited about the new Katana melee weapons as well as the three newrare rifles and... - Outpostgamez

LONDON, 26th January, GamesAid is delighted to announce that the inaugural littleBIGbunch successfully closed raising significant funds from its launch on December 14th through to closing on January 2nd. “Over 20,000 gamers registered for the bundle and when deciding where their money went, the funds were split pretty evenly between GamesAid and the Developers, which is great as ultimately it is the guys who make the games that enable the whole enterprise to take place. “ offered Ian Livingstone OBE and Trustee of GamesAid. Continued Livngstone: “Mommy’s Best Games, Oddworld Inhabitants, New Star Games, Mode 7 and Curve Studios deserve all the kudos and respect for their support and to the thousands of gamers who embraced and supported this venture, GamesAid extends their heartfelt thanks.” GamesAid is now planning littleBIGbunch 2. “We are not planning on releasing dozens of packs in 2012, rather to release a couple of packs of awesome games and let the gamers decide where their... - Outpostgamez

We are rapidly approaching Star Trek Online's second anniversary on February 2nd, 2012. To celebrate this moment in Star Trek history, we have four days of fun lined up for you. The event will run from around 10 AM PST on Thursday, February 2nd, through around the same time on Monday, February 6th. As with many STO events, Q will be the master of ceremonies. Log in each day and seek out Q at Earth Spacedock or Qo’noS, and he’ll have something unusual to do. Q is easily bored and really enjoys watching humanoids do silly things. Complete his task, and he’ll have a fun prize for you! Log in all four days to collect all the prizes. What are they? You’ll have to find out for yourselves by joining in the event. We are rapidly approaching Star Trek Online's second anniversary on February 2nd, 2012. To celebrate this moment in Star Trek history, we have four days of fun lined up for you. The event will run from around 10 AM PST on Thursday, February 2nd, through around the same time on... - Outpostgamez

Mike O'Brien, President and Founder of developer ArenaNet, posted on the ArenaNet blog today announcing several important steps in the finale of Guild Wars 2's development. According to O'Brien, the Guild Wars 2 beta will open to select press in February. In March and April, ArenaNet will "aggressively ramp up the size of [the] beta test events" to include gamers outside the press. The post continues to confirm a 2012 launch for Guild Wars 2, which was never officially stated but widely speculated. Guild Wars 2 promises to bring a new style of questing to the MMO tradition, as well as facilitate an unmatched level of cooperative play between gamers. Like its predecessor, Guild Wars 2 currently will not charge a monthly subscription fee. For more on Guild Wars 2, read Nick Kolan's latest article featuring ArenaNet's favorite skill combinations. - Outpostgamez

New York, New York – January 17, 2012 – Syfy has inked actor Grant Bowler to star in Defiance, a groundbreaking science fiction series that will unite television and massive multiplayer online (MMO) gaming for the very first time. The visionary enterprise is in collaboration with Trion Worlds, with the Syfy series and Trion’s multi-platform shooter MMO poised to debut simultaneously. The announcement was made today by Mark Stern, President of Original Content, Syfy and Co-Head of Original Content for Universal Cable Productions, which is the studio for the project. “Grant's charismatic charm and his depth as an actor make him the perfect anchor as we build the ensemble for this sweeping adventure series," said Stern. "We’re very excited to have him join us on this incredible journey." The New Zealand born Bowler is well known for the recurring role on Ugly Betty (2008) as Wilhelmina Slater’s love interest, Connor Owens, and for the role of Cooter, the leader of the werewolf biker gang... - Outpostgamez

Anniversary event, all Klingon Defense Force characters of at least level 21 will be able to acquire the new Bortas class starship for free. You must be a Lt. General to operate the Bortas class starship. Any character below Lt. General rank will receive an inventory item that can be opened later, upon achieving Lt. General, in order to access the ship. When the KDF became aware of the upcoming commissioning of the new Odyssey class ship, they rushed completion of the Bortas, in order to ensure Klingon dominance when it comes to space combat. The final stats are still classified and subject to last minute changes, but our intelligence group has collected the information below. Starship Details Starship Details Not content to rest on their laurels, the KDF engineering teams at the Ty'Gokor Fleet Yards have been hard at work advancing Klingon ship design into the 25th century. When Chancellor J'mpok demanded a new, more powerful flagship to lead the Empire, they were ready with the... - Outpostgamez

NEW YORK – January 26, 2012 – Players preparing to aid King Arthur when he returns to Britannia in upcoming RTS/RPG King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame will now have an advantage come release day. Paradox Interactive and Neocore Games today announced that a demo for King Arthur II: The Role-playing Wargame is now available. Soon-to-be knights can download the demo here: http://www.kingarthurii.com/media... This demo for the anticipated sequel to Neocore Games’ critically acclaimed King Arthur series gives players a taste of what's to come, allowing champions of Britannia to play through the title's tutorial and first mission. With an expected gameplay session of about 60 minutes, King Arthur fans will be able to manage their army and territories, and lead their battalion into battle. Help set Britannia free when King Arthur II - The Role-playing Wargame releases on January 27th, 2012 (PC, $39.99). Pre-order King Arthur II: The Role-playing Game and get access to the prologue... - Outpostgamez

London, UK – January 26, 2012 – Today, Ubisoft® announced that Rayman® Origins will be available on PC on March 30th, 2012. Fifteen years after the first launch of Rayman, players can discover or rediscover the legendary 2D gameplay that captured the hearts of millions of fans. Rayman is invoked by the Fairy Council to save the Glade of Dreams from the nefarious Darktoons. To help him, he teams up with his best friend, Globox, and two crafty wizards, the Teensies. Players can control Rayman in the solo campaign, or have up to three friends join in or leave any time the game as Globox or as one of the two Teensies in the offline multiplayer mode using four controllers on one computer. There are 60 vast levels of 2D platforming gameplay to explore suited for all ages and all playing styles. Players can unlock new abilities progressively and return to previous levels to discover new paths and secrets. Rayman Origins PC will be available in retail stores and as well as online and Ubishop.... - Outpostgamez

Arlington , VT , January 26th, 2012 – Matrix Games (www.matrixgames.com), Slitherine (www.slitherine.com), and Panther Games (www.panthergames.com) are thrilled to announce that Command Ops: Highway to the Reich! Serving as the first expansion to the famed Command Ops: Battles from the Bulge, Highway to the Reich parachutes players into the drama and intensity of Operation Market-Garden where they will have to use operational skill and cunning to take Holland and open a route to the heart of Germany! Also, registered owners of the game will receive the strategy guide that came with the original Highway to the Reich game as a free download bonus from our Member’s Club! In addition, be sure to check out the brand new AAR and Scenario Feature at The Wargamer to see what Command Ops: Highway to the Reich has to offer. About Command Ops: Highway to the Reich As the first official expansion pack for the award winning Command Ops series, Command Ops: Highway to the Reic h from acclaimed... - Outpostgamez