Today marks the 26th Birthday of Sony PlayStation

December 3, 1994 is the day Sony PlayStation was officially released in Japan. After its long arrangement with Nintendo to come up with CD-ROM based video game console which was supposed to be called "Game Player". The arrangement didn't end well due to unfavorable impact arrangement with Sony, Nintendo partners instead with Philips to create their own console. The race has begun when Sony decided to create their own 32-bit console with the CD-ROM and it was named "Sony PlayStation".

Sony PlayStation was the brainchild of Ken Kutagari, known as the Father of PlayStation who has been secretly working with Nintendo for SNES console sound processor improvement. He was almost sacked by Sony for this but Sony president Norio Ohga recognized the potential of Kutagari and keep him as protege.

When Nintendo and Sony separate their ways, Ohga and Kutagari decided to develop their own console for the company.

In December 3, 1994, Sony released their first video game console in Japan with 23 game titles readily available during the launch, including these featured game titles.

  1. Ridge Racer (Namco)
  2. Powerful Pro Baseball (Konami)
  3. Gokujuo Parachute Deluxe Pack (Konami)
  4. A-IV-Art Dink
  5. Tama-Time (Warner Interactive)
  6. Hot Blooded Family (Tecnosoft)
  7. Raiden Project (Seibu Kaihatsu)
  8. Motor Toon (GP-SCE)

Sony PlayStation cost around ¥38,500 ($400), while each video game cost around ¥5,800 ($60). According to Historical exchange rates fxtop.com (1 USD = PHP 24.23), at that time, the console only cost around PHP 9,600 when converted to Philippine currency.

There were more than 240 game companies who signed up for a license on PlayStation to create a video game, and that is for Japan alone. A year after, Sony released the console to the other parts of the world, on North America in September 9, 1995, Europe in September 29, 1995 and Australia in September 15, 1995 with various new titles on the day of the launch.

Over its lifespan, PlayStation 1 releases 7,918 game title for the console and sold more 962 million game copies. That time, digital copies are no where to find, all of that sales are coming from physical disk copies. One of the best selling game title was the Gran Turismo who sold 10.85 million copies alone.

Sony PlayStation host of the some popular game titles today like Tekken, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, and many more.

PlayStation 1 Specification

The following are the official specification of Sony PlayStation:

  • CPU: 32-Bit RISC (R3000 custom, 4KB Cache, 1K Data Cache) at 33 8688 mHz
  • RAM: 16 MBit (Main), 8 MBit (VRAM), 4 MBit (Audio)
  • GPU: GLU, Sprite Rendering Performance: Max 4000 per 1/60 seconds rotation/enlargement/shrinking/deformation possible with all sprites displayed.
  • Geometry Engine (GTE): Vertex Processing Speed. 4,500,000 per second (1,500,000 polygons per seoncd in the case of flat shading).
  • Effects: Texture Mapping, Gouraud Shading, Fog depth cueing
  • Full Color Display Max: 16,770,000
  • Resolution: 256×224 to 640×480
  • Sound Processer (SPU): Simultaneous Sound Sources Max 24 channels, Sampling rate Max 44.1 kHz, Playback quantization 16-Bit digital effect capability.
  • Data Decompression Engine (MDEC): Directly connected to CPU bus, supporting format (JPEG), Video playback Function, Fullscreen, full color. Playback time: 35 minutes.
  • Data Memory: Memory Card
  • Other features:
    • Video output
    • Audio output
    • Composite Video
    • S-Video
    • RGB Output
    • Stereo Audio
    • RF Power Output

What's your best memory on this console? We'd like to know your thoughts.

LifeAfter X Resident Evil Crossover Event is Coming Back on December 3

The second phase of the crossover event between NetEase Games' acclaimed post-apocalyptic open world survival game LifeAfter and Capcom's survival horror series Resident Evil™ will go live from December 3rd to December 17th. Starting today, the crossover event-limited website is online, detailing the many benefits of the event.

As the theme The Final Battle states, players need to unite and deal the final blow to the Umbrella Corporation. All the items from the first crossover event, including Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong's classic outfits, the motorcycle, limited Resident Evil themed decorations and pendants, will make their return during the new event.

In addition, the phase 2 event will introduce outfits of two more iconic characters — Jill Valentine and Albert Wesker. Other new crossover-exclusive items including a backpack and picture frame will also be available during the event. With these add-ons, players will be able to enjoy the thrill of combat against the horde, Resident Evil-style. The Raccoon Police Department (R.P.D.) crossover scene reopens the portal. Upon setting foot in the ominous R.P.D., players will once again face the iconic bosses from various Resident Evil games – Tyrant, Executioner Majini, G (Stage 2) and Nemesis. Decode the locked chests and collect the three medallions required to unlock the secret tunnel, all while being chased by the Tyrant, then engage the final boss in a deadly battle!

Starting from November 30, a limited-time prize draw event will be launched via the official LifeAfter social media page.

The second LifeAfter x Resident Evil crossover event will officially launch on December 3rd. This event is a great chance for players to have a taste of the Resident Evil experience. Can you defeat the Umbrella Corporation in the Final Battle and save humanity? All will soon be revealed! Last fight to end EVIL!

Super Nintendo World Park Japan is set to open next year, February 2021

Universal Studios Japan has unveiled the official dates for the grand opening of the most anticipated park "Super Nintendo World Park" and it will be set to open next year, February 4, 2021 in Osaka, Japan. The announced was made from the official Twitter account of Universal Studios Japan with various promotional photos of the park featuring the Mario theme.

Some members of the press were already invited to see what's inside the park. Attendees were treated with wide variety of Super Mario themed attractions like custom artwork, AR Mario kart roller coaster, the reconstruction of Bowser's Castle, and the stages of the 90's game "Super Mario Bros".

Here are some of the sneak peak inside the Super Nintendo World Park Japan.

Are you going for a trip next year in Super Nintendo World Park? Let us know in the comment section.

Ragnarok Mobile December 2020 Event (Icy Festival)

Ragnarok M Eternal Love finally reveals the upcoming event for December and it includes the Christmas season theme called "Icy Festival". The event will allow you to interact again with Santa Claus and a new NPC Valeria, your goal is to have a successful Christmas Eve Parade in the kingdom of Rune-Midgarts.

In this guide, we will walkthrough you on the details of the 10 different event for the Icy Festival Event in Ragnarok mobile.

Table of Contents

  1. Beat the Poring Golden Feast (Event 1)
  2. The 5-day Crystal Mystery Login Event (Event 2)
  3. Gem Contribution for Festival Costume (Event 3)
  4. Little Fairy's Great Adventure (Event 4)
  5. Defend the Christmas Eve Parade (Event 5)
  6. Valeria's Thank-you Gift (Event 6)
  7. Snow Kingdom's Magic Card Bag (Event 7)
  8. Furniture Package (Event 8)
  9. The Christmas Eve Wish (Event 9)
  10. Adventure Support Pack (Event 10)
  11. White Winter Headwear Gacha (Event 11)

Event 1: Beat the Poring Golden Feast

Starting December 3, 2020 to January 1, 2021, the event Poring Battle will continues, you can access this event from the New Event button at the top of your game screen.

It is compose of 4 rounds, each round has 8 Poring mini games where you need to hit them with the Small Wooden Hammer in which you can get from various event for December.

Hitting all of the 8 Poring will reveal the big rewards for the current round.

Event 2: The 5-day Crystal Mystery Login Event

Starting December 3 to December 27, 2020, players can participate for the login event where you need to finish the 5-day quest. The last day of accepting this quest is on December 19.

To start this quest, you need to talk to the NPC Donidoni at the Prontera Square.

Event 3: Gem Contribution for Festival Costume

Starting December 10 to 17, 2020, players can donate specific gem to an NPC in an exchange of an rewards.

To donate the gem, you need to talk to the NPC Elia at the Prontera Square. She requires two type of gem daily and each type of gem is equivalent to different rewards. The following are the rewards you'll get upon donating gem in each day.

  • Thin Snow Chest
  • Cold Snow Chest
  • Frozen Snow Chest

Event 4: Little Fairy's Great Adventure

Starting December 17 to 24, 2020, there will be a mini-game to be held at the Prontera at the Icy Festival where players can get rewards that you can use to exchange for another rewards.

The Icy Festival will be held at the Prontera Square. There will be a mini-games on the event, you need to complete them to get these rewards:

  • 1 x Bright Crystal Gift Box
  • Snow Kingdom Coin.

Event 5: Defend the Christmas Eve Parade

Starting December 22 to 29, 2020, there will be various of Ice-Poring popping up at the West of the Prontera, you need to help Valeria and Santa Claus for the Christmas Eve Parade to be succeeded without a problem.

To start this event, every evening at exactly 9:00PM to 11:00PM (Manila, Philippine Time), players needs to head to the Prontera West Gate to eliminate the Ice-Proing.

Eliminating the Ice-Poring will allow you to get Christmas Eve Gift Box. Each day players can get up to 1 Christmas Eve Gift Box only.

Event 6: Valeria's Thank-you Gift (Frost Gift)

Starting December 24, 2020 to January 4, 2021, players can claim an rewards from Valeria in exchange of the successful Christmas Eve.

To claim your rewards, look for the NPC Valeria at the Prontera Square and you'll get Valeria's Thank-you Gift.

The rewards is limited to 1 gift per account only.

Event 7: Snow Kingdom's Magic Card Bag

Starting December 10 to 17, 2020, there will be a new item to be featured at the Big Cat Coin Store (Recharge Shop), and this is the Snow Kingdom's Magic Card Bag which is cost around 30 BCC and has a limit of 60 purchase per account.

The Snowland's Magic Card Pack contains the following iems:

  • 1 x Gorgeous Card Album
  • 40-60 x Nolan Card
  • A chance to get the following:
    • 75% chance: 1 x Poker Album
    • 20% chance: 1 x Tarot Album
    • 5% chance: 1 x Ancient Magic Card Album
  • Also a 5% chance to get Oracle Exclusive Card

Event 8: Furniture Package

Starting December 1, 2020, there will be a new Furniture item to be featured at the Geppetto's Furniture. This is the Heart Warming Ice Cave Store.

The following are the list of new furniture for the Heart Warming Ice Cave Store set.

Furniture Cost

Snowy Staircase Blueprint		 285 Eden Coin

Frozen Star Window Blueprint		 390 Eden Coin

Frozen Star Frame Blueprint		 255 Eden Coin

Frozen Star Bar Blueprint		 260 Eden Coin

Fluffy Snowier Sofa Blueprint		 260 Eden Coin

Flourishing Ice Spring Blueprint		 700 Eden Coin

Ice Star – Bell Blueprint		 170 Eden Coin

Ice Star – Orchid Blueprint		 170 Eden Coin

Frozen Wing Star Ladder Blueprint		 1,400 Eden Coin

Snowman Han Blueprint		 510 Eden Coin

Snow Machine Blueprint		 1,400 Eden Coin

Event 9: The Christmas Eve Wish

Starting December 24, 2020 to January 4, 2021, for a limited time, there will be a new item at the Big Cat Coin Store (Recharge Shop).

One of the item is the Christmas Eve Wish I for 15BCC and has a limit of 100 purchase per account. It contains the following items when opened:

  • 10-20 x Mora Coins
  • 10-25 x Gram Dust
  • 50,000-100,000 Zeny
  • 0.2 chance to get a Silver-Winged Reindeer Mount

The other item is the Christmas Eve Wish II for 30 BCC and has a limit of 100 purchase per account. It contains the following items.

  • 25-40 x Nolan Card
  • 15-30 x Gram Dust
  • 200,000-400,000 Zeny
  • 0.5 chance to get a Silver-Winged Reindeer Mount

The new mount Silver-Winged Reindeer can be listed at the exchange once obtained.

Event 10: Adventure Support Pack

Starting December 27, 2020 to January 4, 2021, a new item in the Big Cat Coin Store (Recharge Shop) will be featured, the Adventure Support Pack which cost $1.99 and has 3 limit per account.

The Adventure Support Pack contains the following items:

  • 3 x Pet Adventure Coupon
  • 1 x Magic Card Collection
  • 1 x Glittering Rune Stone – Star

Event 11: White Winter Headwear Gacha

Starting December 1, 2020 to January 1, 2021, the new headwear gacha is the White Winter which features Christmas season headwears.

Here are the list of all possible item you can get from the White Winter sale.

Headwear Description Unlock/Deposit Rewards

Winter's Crown
(5% chances)		 Skill Dmg + 6%
Any 3 lines in All attributes Str, Agi, Vit, Int, Dex, Luck reaches 159, skill Dmg + 3%		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Atk + 1%
M.Atk + 1%

Preview:

Snow Child [1]
(6% chances)		 Base Exp for killing monsters +10%
Job Exp for killing monsters + 10%
When attacking, inflict addtional true dmg of self base lvx100 to the target		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Max HP + 120

Preview:

Winter Elf Hotel
(7% Chances)		 Move Spd +5%
Crit + 10
Crt.Dmg + 10%
When Crt, 100% chance to reduce the target's Dmg Reduc. by 3% for 5 seconds		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Atk + 6
M.Atk + 6

Preview:

Traveler in Snow
(23% chances)		 Max HP + 500
Wind Dmg Taken – 2%		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Max HP + 60
M.Def + 4

Preview:

Ice Field Hunter's Tail
(28% chances)		 Move Spd + 5%
Agi + 5		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Atk + 4
M.Atk + 4

Preview:

Winter's Nap [1]
(31% chances)		 All Attributes + 1
Dmg to Animals + 3%		 Unlock Rewards:
None

Deposit Rewards:
Max HP + 60
Def + 4

Preview:

Sony allegedly banned players who abused the PS Plus Collection

There are some reports that some players who abuse the PlayStation Plus Collection are getting banned. People who are banned got the following message when they try to login to the Sony's website "Access to PlayStation Network by this account has been temporarily suspended due to policy violations. An email with more details will be sent to the email address for this account. Also refer to the PlayStation Network Terms of Service and User Agreement.".

This story was been first reported from a Facebook page Nmia 尼未亞. This should be taken with a grain of salt as the information was a collaborative report from players who experience getting banned after claiming the PS Plus Collection from another person's PS5.

UPDATE as of 11/26/2020 @ 3:53PM: It turns out that the banned is not triggered by activating the PS Plus Collection but rather from a defense mechanism of the PlayStation Network that protects the console and the account from being hacked or abused. Nmia 尼未亞 says "When there is more than 50 different accounts logged in to a console, and makes purchases from PS store of other region, the system will detect and determine it as being hacked. The account will be banned for 2 months, while the console will be permanently banned. Currently it is being negotiated at the customer service if there is any turnaround to the situation, but joint purchasing is indeed violating the rules and regulations, and the mechanism existed to protect the hacked account from being further abused."

Since getting Sony's next gen consoles is extremely difficult, players are looking for ways to get that extra perks from a PlayStation 5 unit, and that's the PS Plus Collection. The perks includes 20+ FREE games which you can also play in PS4, it only requires a PS Plus subscription and an activation login to any PS5 unit. 

Following is the list of FREE games. 

  • Bloodborne
  • Days Gone
  • Detroit: Become Human
  • God of War
  • Infamous Second Son
  • Ratchet and Clank
  • The Last Guardian
  • The Last of Us Remastered
  • Until Dawn
  • Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
  • Batman: Arkham Knight
  • Battlefield 1
  • Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Zombies Chronicles Edition
  • Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
  • Fallout 4
  • Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition
  • Monster Hunter: World
  • Mortal Kombat X
  • Persona 5
  • Resident Evil 7 biohazard

There are some players particularly in Hong Kong who reported that their account is being temporarily banned after asking their friend who has a PS5 to login for their account to claim the PS Plus Collection. Whereas those PS5 units that have been repeatedly used to activate those accounts receives permanent banned. 

Some of them contacted Sony's support, they got a response saying that the ban is not permanent, but just temporary and it will last up to 2 months. So far, no information added on what is the cause of the banned.

The reason for the ban is likely from an abused or repeatedly using their console to activate the PS Plus Collection. Either from a service in a grey market who makes extra money or simply from a group of friends helping each other to claim the perks. However, we see no problem on claiming the perks from one to five different accounts as logging on the same PS5 within the family members is perfectly normal and allowed. Of course, it should be in the same region.

SLAM DUNK Mobile Game, compete with millions of players across the world!

Complete designated tasks from Freshmen Training to obtain "Kaede Rukawa info"!

 "SLAM DUNK", a real-time PvP mobile e-sport game distributed by DeNA, is now available on iOS and Android today (25). Those splendid events and rewards to celebrate the official game launch await you! Download it now to enjoy with us. In SLAM DUNK mobile game, players can participate in various gaming mode and feel the passion and touching moment brought by the competitions, just like SLAM DUNK did during those days.

Rewards for you: To thank you for your patience and support, all pre-registrated players will receive our carefully selected pre-registration and Milestone rewards. 

Game Launch Limited Events

1. Download the game and get "Hanamichi Sakuragi info"

Reach LV.8 in game to get "Hanamichi Sakuragi info"

2. Freshmen Training

Complete designated tasks to obtain numerous cultivating materials and get "Kaede Rukawa info"

3. 7 Days Rookie Check-in Reward 

Accumulate login for 7 days to get splendid rewards including "Takenori Akagi Profile", "Kengo Murasame Profile". Besides, Takenori OR Kogure Exclusive Training Kit are also available for you to choose from!

4. Ryonan Ace Player Slot

Get great deals such as Training Cards and Skill Training Card, and even chances to get Legendary Crystal to exchange for Ryonan Ace Player"Akira Sendoh Info"and his Training Cards. Featuring Ryonan Ace Player: Akira Sendoh.

Toei Animation Authorized, Relive the Classic!

SLAM DUNK Mobile Game is a real-time basketball e-sport game based on the classic Japanese basketball comic — SLAM DUNK, supervised by Toei Animation and distributed by DeNA. The story portraits how Hanamichi Sakuragi starts as an outsider then finally become the core player of his team, and how he fought along with them to pursue the goal of becoming the National Champions. The players will be able to recreate the gorgeous shoots and dunks and relive those passionate and touching moments!

A Brand-New Talent System

Players can play as different characters from each high school in Slam Dunk, and can simulate all kinds of Skills and Talents such as "Jelly Layup" and "Euro-Step", just like in the original series.

Use the new Talent System to unlock more advance moves and customize your own characters by strengthening certain abilities.

Ranking System, Dominate the World!

"SLAM DUNK" is a real-time PvP mobile e-sport game which allows the players to play in Battle Mode and Ranked Matches. The Ranking System breaks down into nine different levels such as "Strong Bench Player", "Starting Player" and "SLAM DUNK". New season starts every two months and Honor Divisions encourage players to compete with one another in the same region. Who will get the title? 

Star Players, Japanese and English Dubbed

SLAM DUNK aim to create a nostalgic feeling for the players, so other than the classic scenes and the Star Players, the game is also dubbed in both Japanese and English which players are free to switch between. 

SLAM DUNK Future Plans

SLAM DUNK will keep on hosting online tournaments to create the best gaming experience. Kenji Fujima, Toru Hanagata, and Skin Head Sakuragi's Info will be release one after another, and more advanced compete mode such as Grand Tournament will be open as well. More news and information will be continuously released, please pay attention to the latest announcement on the official Facebook Fan Page.

Lara Croft is back next year, for this new mobile game Tomb Raider Reloaded

Since the release of Shadow of the Tomb Raider in 2018, we didn't see any new game for Lara Croft. But Square Enix hasn't forgotten the character. In fact, they have just announced a new game for mobile that will probably released in Android and iOS soon, its called Tomb Raider Reloeded.

Completely different from the previously released Tomb Raider games, this mobile game is a free to play action arcade featuring the chibby version of Lara.

Tomb Raider Reloaded was developed by Emerald City Games known for its G.I. Joe: War on Cobra and the Square Enix London mobile team. It will arrive in mobile devices next year, 2021. So far, no information about the gameplay but based from the trailer itself, it is possibly a side-scroller arcade game like the metal slug or 3d platformer game like Crash Bandicoot.

What do you think of this new mobile game of Tomb Raider? will you play it? What do you think about this news, tell us in the comment section below.

A Comeback Story: Crazy Kart heads back to the Racetrack

Who says cuteness and competitiveness cannot go together?

Without a doubt, Shanda Group was the leading online game developer in China by early 1999. They are the ones who developed the cute but highly competitive game called Crazy Kart that once touched so many hearts, including the Filipinos. On July 31, 2013, with a heavy feeling, Shanda Group finally had their last race and let Bakal Boy, Tweetums, Sid, and other characters maneuver on their own. #DriveFree

When Shanda Group licenses CrazyKart overseas, various countries in Asia availed of the franchise, including the Level Up! Games, the Philippines' forefront of successfully localizing foreign games such as Ragnarok Online, RF Online, Flyff, Cabal Online, and immeasurably more.

Nowadays, when somebody mentions "CrazyKart," it sounds like jargon. But from 2008 to 2013, Crazy Kart is widely known in the Philippines, and it is seemingly one of the reasons why high school students in the country cut class. Not emphasizing the unfavorable impact of this game, but to give a clear manifestation that this game dominates back then.

Out of longingness for the competitive gameplay, In 2018, Shanghai Longwan Network Technology Co., Ltd. reached out to Shanda that their company is more than excited to take over and has decided to bring CrazyKart back to life from a 5-year death.

Shanda's game licensing agreement that the game developers and online racers care about is successfully signed. Therefore, game development is continuous under the new management of Shanghai Longwan Network Technology Co., Ltd.

To somehow ease the anxiety brought by the Covid-19, Here's a piece of good news. The server is up and running smoothly! Even if it is a China-based game, there is a character named Bakal Boy waiting for you in-game and a racetrack called Pinas where you can compete intensively around the Mall of Asia while listening to Tsuper Duper by Ang Bandang Shirley. How cool is that?

The in-game ambiance appears to be adorable like Cocomelon or as soft as a marshmallow, but "After you" is not a thing here. No matter how low your level is, whether a sprout or a king, still, your opponents are traitors that will not give any consideration. They can charge destructing unique skills that will take you behind them from a 100-kilometer lead. So, be ready to fall, jump, drift, spin, and fly!

Now, are you mystified how Bakal Boy and the Pinas racetrack look? Why don't you try playing the game and see for yourself? There are a lot of updates coming. Nevertheless, the server is percent playable 24/7.

You may now download the files at this link https://ckfksc.com/.

Ragnarok Mobile November 2020 Maintenance Notice

Ragnarok M Eternal Love will have a 5-hour schedule maintenance this coming November 26, 2020 at 1:00 AM to November 26 at 6:00AM (Manila, Philippine Time). The maintenance is for the new patch fixes for reported issue in the game and new content update as well for Episode 7.0.

Client Update

Due to the engine being optimized and upgraded, players will not be able to enter the game from the old client after this maintenance. iOS/Android users must update the complete client through the App Store/Google Play to enter.

New Client update includes the following:

  • EP 7.0 "Moon's Echo"
  • Optimized the problem whereby some models easily crashed and other such issues.

Rewards Compensation

Aside from the usual maintenance compensation, players will can also get rewards from November 26 to December 3, 2020 when they complete the daily board quest. The rewards are the following:

  • 1 x Glittering Rune Stone – Star
  • 2 x Valkyrie Growth Gift Box
  • 2 x Pet Adventure Coupon

Moon Lake is the new Map in Ragnarok Mobile

Newly added the main city "Moon Lake", the wild map "Odin Palace", and "Palace Main Hall". The 10th chapter of the new main story "Guardian in the Moonlight" will be officially launched. The fall of the Star Bridge shards changed the Midgard continent and caused panic among people. No one knows what this is all about.

  • Adventurers that have reached Base Lv.105 can go to Prontera to retrieve their "lost memories" and explore the truth of the Star Bridge's fall…
  • After completing all the quests in single-player main story "Faith and Fate – Epilogue", you can unlock the main city and wild map (please refer to the Quest Manual for main story quests)

New added Moon Lake "Anecdote Quest"

  • After reaching Base Lv.15 and clearing the main story of Chapter 10, you can trigger this series' quests in Moon Lake, Odin Palace, and Palace Main Hall respectively
  • Moon Lake: "Moon Lake"
  • Odin Palace: "Gungnir", "Fortune Kim and Muninn", "Fountain of Wisdom", "Louen Character", "Glepuneil" and "Odin Palace"
  • Palace Main Hall: "Hilydescarf", "Brothers' Past Memories", "Moon Wolf Fenril" and "Mortal World Python".

New Gameplay – Holy Ground War

Check our other post to learn about the new Holy Ground War in Ragnarok Mobile.

3D Visual Angle On

* Added [3D Visual Angle], you can switch between [2.5D Visual Angle] and [Viewing Angle Lock] in settings.

* The screen ratio of 3D Visual Angle is 3:7, the left 30% is the rocker area, and the right 70% is the lens rotation area.

* The current version only supports 3D Visual Angle in some scenes, and more scenes will be available with 3D Visual Angle in the future.

Game Optimizations

1. Optimization of Extraction System

  • Enchantment Perfusion equipment can also be consumed as extraction materials. The extraction attributes are the same as the equipment before perfusion.
  • The extraction attributes of the perfusion equipment cannot coexist with the equipped equipment before the perfusion, and the extraction attributes will be deactivated when there is a conflict.
  • Extraction attributes can be activated in non-main city areas. Deactivation or replacing the activated attributes will add a 60-second cooldown time.

2. Optimization of Team Competition

Skillpoint reset adjustment: The skillpoint reset time has been changed from the end of each season to the start of each season (8pm).

New [Legend Tier] items have been added to the Team Competition Shop:

  • Newly added [Origin Book], the price is 16800 [Honor Proof], unlimited purchase;
  • Newly added [Glittering Rune Stone – Star], the price is 1500 [Honor Proof], each account can purchase up to 2 per week.

3. Echoing Corridor Optimization

  • The number of Gold Coins dropped in the Machine Room doubled;
  • Increase the price of [Osteoacusis Chips] and [Broaden Horizons] in the shop to 50;
  • Reduced the initial number of Gold Coins obtained from the 31st, 41st, and 51st floors;
  • Reduced the HP MVP and mini in each monster room;
  • The effect of the monster room [Confinement Domain] changed from being unable to perform Magic Restore to reducing the percentage of Magic Restore;
  • Reduce the monsters' spawn range in the monster room to avoid the situation where players are defeated when switching scenes;
  • No longer need to challenge the highest 10 levels in the level clearance record to win weekly rewards. After maintenance, the captain can select any 10 levels less than the highest record via "Weekly Mode" to obtain the corresponding weekly rewards. Weekly rewards can only be obtained once a week.

4. Rune System Optimization

  • The Rune Box can now directly perform Rune Smelting, including Advancement Smelting, Precision Smelting, Attribute Synergy, Rune Replacement, and Rune Carving functions;
  • Increased the limit of Skill Rune and Attribute Rune Bags from 300 to 400.

5. Barren Land Map Optimization

  • Added pre-material tips to the Skillpoint of Divine Tree Spirit system;
  • Barren Land items [Lucky Bags], [Dream Chopping Blades] and [Conjury Power Potions] can be used in batches.

6. Job Skill Adjustments

  • When the Bard and Dancer are in an ensemble, they can no longer use [Bragi's Faith] and [Smile of Eden];
  • [Star Arrows]' Dmg calculation is adjusted to be affected by the damage bonus of [Shrimp Pond], and the Dmg Reduc. of [Shrimp Pond], [Killing Puppet Rune] and [Smile of Eden];
  • [Knell] is no longer immune to all controls and debuffs;
  • [Enchant Deadly Poison]'s duration is adjusted from 40 seconds to 120 seconds, and the cooldown time is adjusted from 40 seconds to 20 seconds;
  • When [Imperishable Dragon] and [Knell] are triggered, the boll ball-holding status in Team Competitions will be lost;
  • [Cart Tornado]'s cooldown time has been changed from 2 to 3.5, delay has been changed from 2 to 1.5.

7. Skill Damage Display Optimization: now the Damage Data and Healing Data will disappear quickly.

8. "Phen Guitar" can be transformed into [Musical Instrument] weapon appearance now! If you have already stored "Phen Guitar", you need to take it out of the Adventure Handbook and store it again to unlock the corresponding weapon appearance.

Issue Fixed

  • Fixed the problem where some Adventurers' Adventure Handbook achievements cannot be activated;
  • Fixed the problem where the Rift Dungeon of the Adventurer's Assistant interface cannot be completed quickly;
  • Fixed the problem where some Adventurer Assistants displayed abnormal [Thanatos Tower] clearance statuses;
  • Fixed the problem where interface abnormalities appeared when tapping on other NPCs in the Precision Smelting Rune class switching interface;
  • Fixed the problem where Zeny is insufficient and it didn't prompt the issue, but the interface automatically closed when producing headwear.

Ragnarok Mobile added new Holy Ground War Gameplay (MOBA)

Ragnarok M Eternal Love is adding a new mode to the game that will surely all of the players will enjoy even if you're low level. That is because this new mode will not pick up the equipment stats during the gameplay and everyone will start fresh in every game, its like the MOBA game that you're playing.

Addison Kang, former producer of Dragon Nest SEA, now the vice president of Ragnarok M Eternal Love shares some insight into the game with his question and answer from the dev team.

Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is an in-depth mobile game, steep in its lore. Can you share more about the background of the new Holy Ground War mode?

"The Holy Ground War is set in the country of Lakh, split by two factions Hawk (freedom advocators) and Doves (peace advocators). These two factions are often in conflict with each other.", dev answered.

What went on in the team's mind when creating this new mode?

"Our original intention is to introduce a new way of fighting, one which reduces the reliance on players' own equipment. Instead, they must now work together and focus on skills and strategies. This allows more players to participate and enjoy the fun.", the dev said.

Holy Ground War is a new season-based matching and racing PvP gameplay. Both sides will form a team of 12 people. The game will be launched in the new map "Holy Ground War". The map contains a variety of mechanisms.

Both sides will kill and compete for resources to attack the opponent's crystal. The outcome is decided based on the crystal's HP.

Holy Ground War (Casual Mode & Season Mode)

Rules of gameplay, after entering the instance, the team will be randomly assigned to Hawk or Dove. Each faction has defense towers, barracks, bases, shops, one offensive route and one defensive route.

The defensive route has three defense towers, and the offensive route has a siege cart that can cause a lot of damage to buildings. The siege cart requires an ally nearby to move it forward, so the team must cooperate to push the siege cart and break through the opponent's base to attain victory.

The defensive route's breaking order is [Outer Tower] – [Central Tower] – [Inner Tower] – [Base].

Rules for the Map

Base: your own base is the goal when defending. When the base is destroyed, it will be considered as defeat. Adventurers can obtain Base Exp by defeating enemy units. After the base is upgraded, the attributes of minions produced by the barracks will be enhanced

  • Barracks – there is a barracks on both the offensive and defensive routes. There will be minions produced every 30 seconds to attack and defend.
  • Defense Tower – causes a lot of damage to enemy units, only siege carts can cause obvious damage to them.
  • Siege Cart – only when your own units are nearby will it move forward, otherwise it will retreat or go unused. It is invincible.
  • Shop – Adventurers can get Gold Coins by defeating enemy units. Tap on the Base or the Shop button near the Base to open the shop and exchange equipment.
  • Portal – Adventurers can quickly teleport to the corresponding route by tapping on the portal on the offensive or defensive route; (the offensive route requires destroying the enemy's Defense Tower to be activated)
  • Wild Zone – there are a wide range of wild zones in between offensive and defensive routes. The wild zones will refresh a variety of MVPs with different effects. After a force kills an MVP, the MVP will refresh on the force line to improve the force's strength.

How to Win

oth sides fight in [Holy Ground War]. When one side breaks down the enemy base, it wins immediately, or the Base and Defense Tower with higher HP after 15 minutes wins.

Season Mode and Casual Mode additional attribute Bonus

  • Provides the [Adventure Handbook], [Aeisr Monument] and [Guild Blessing] attribute bonus.
  • Provides a 15 attribute bonus to the equipment worn by the Adventurer in instances.

How to Participate

Added [Holy Ground War] entrance in season mode and casual mode. After a team of 12 people that have reached Lv.100 is formed, the captain can undergo matching. When the team doesn't have enough members, the system will randomly match other players to form a team of 12 people.

The season mode will start from December 19th, 2020 to January 2nd, 2021, lasting 3 weeks in total. The matches start from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday.

The Casual Mode is open long-term and can be used for practice and experience. The rules and rewards of Tournament Mode will be announced separately before the function is opened.

Rewards

There will be no rewards when playing Casual Mode. While playing Season Mode, you can obtain Bishop Emblem by reaching the corresponding quests in the instance. Each account can obtain up to 80 ones per week, which can be exchanged for the following items:

  • Costume [Robe Series Costume Voucher], [Beast Doll Series Costume Voucher]
  • Back Headwear [March of the Saints]
  • Tail Headwear [Moral Shorthand Spirit]
  • Headwear [Pope's Crown [1]]
  • Extract Light Crystal, Glittering Rune Stone – Star, Glittering Rune Stone, Praying Crystal Pack, Mora coin