Filed under: Requiem: Bloodymare

Requiem updates to "Memento Mori"

by Seraphina Brennan Oct 1st 2009 at 8:00PM

Filed under: At a glance, Horror, Expansions, Patches, News items, Requiem: Bloodymare

Requiem, the free-to-play MMO that insists on making sure that all living creatures squirt out 20 gallons of blood upon their deaths, has recently updated the game with a new expansion -- Memento Mori.

Memento Mori, the Latin phrase meaning "Remember you will die," is a great description for the expansion that focuses on integrating learned skills and DNA directly into the character as they level. Previously, players would have to visit a trainer to learn skills, or assemble DNA strands with a DNA scientist in order to equip DNA mutations.

Now these two aspects of character development have been placed into the game as talent-esque windows, which allow you to spread your points amongst new upgrades the moment you level. It's almost like you're "remembering" your skills and DNA abilities instead of learning them. We appreciate that.

One Shots: All we wanna do is eat your brains

by Krystalle Voecks Sep 2nd 2009 at 2:00PM

Filed under: Horror, Screenshots, One Shots, Requiem: Bloodymare

We haven't heard too much from the folks over at Gravity Interactive since they launched their monster-and-blood filled Requiem: Bloodymare. That said, it seems things are going well, as they've just wrapped up a contest to let players build monsters even more nightmarish than this guy. Today's One Shots comes to us from sgamer, who decided to go toe to toe with this towering pile of fug in Requiem: Bloodymare and writes in to tell us a bit more about it. Here, I was fighting the big Ancient Ghoul outside of the Ruins of Lament. [He's] a big, fun mob to solo with my Rogue. He looks pretty hungry to us.

If you've got a picture of a game we don't often see - or perhaps yourself running around in skimpy armor like sgamer here - we want to see it! Just email it to us at oneshots AT massively DOT com along with your name, the name of the game, and a quick description. Please try to turn off or minimize UI elements, too. Yours could be next.

Gallery: One Shots

News from the Wider MMO World: August 26, 2008

by Akela Talamasca Aug 26th 2008 at 4:00PM

Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-fi, Screenshots, Dreamlords, Jumpgate Evolution, Neocron 2, Culture, Events, real-world, Events, in-game, Expansions, Game mechanics, Lore, MMO industry, New titles, Patches, PvP, News items, Runescape, Free-to-play, Browser, Mabinogi, Requiem: Bloodymare, Fiesta

The MMO genre is more than World of Warcraft, Age of Conan, and Warhammer Online. Here's what's going on in the rest of the world.

Mabinogi welcomes Generation 3
The MMO that bills itself as "your fantasy life" has gotten its next upgrade with Generation 3. Now Mabinogi players will have the ability to marry each other, complete with license and wedding attire for both genders. An overarching quest will require warriors to recover dungeon seals to prevent the Fomor from entering the world. And finally, the pet system gets an overhaul, with new interactions, behaviors, and controls. The removal of the combat cap, increased UI options, and new items all await players in Generation 3.

Neocron 2 developer declares insolvency
10Tacle Studios AG, parent company of Reakktor Media GmbH, developers of Neocron 2, declared insolvency on August 6th. They are awaiting an insolvency administrator to determine what will happen with the game servers. In a later update to the original forum post, Kirk Lenke, CEO of Reakktor Media announced that the insolvency will not affect business operation of Neocron 2, and that they are still in development for upcoming title Black Prophecy.

First Impressions: Requiem: Bloodymare

by Akela Talamasca Jun 30th 2008 at 9:30AM

Filed under: Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Game mechanics, New titles, Opinion, Hands-on, First Impressions, Requiem: Bloodymare

We've been talking about this game for months now, and Requiem: Bloodymare is finally available to play. Hailed as the first horror MMO, there are definitely aspects of R:B that are pretty gruesome. Whether or not they freak you out is between you and the game. I will say that, having played the beta, Gravity Interactive has made leaps and bounds in turning this title into something that I could spend a great deal of time playing.

What you behold is our First Impressions for Requiem: Bloodymare, a feature meant to give you some idea of what gameplay will be like once you've signed up for an account. Keep in mind: this is not a guide, there is no insider knowledge here. This post merely details the experiences playing this title for the first few hours; your mileage may vary. Up, up, and away!

Gallery: First Impressions: Requiem: Bloodymare

Spotlight on the Kruxena in Requiem: Bloodymare

by Akela Talamasca Jun 17th 2008 at 9:30AM

Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game mechanics, Launches, New titles, News items, Races, Requiem: Bloodymare

Here's a look at the third playable race in Gravity Interactive's Requiem: Bloodymare, the Kruxena. These part-biological, part-mechanical beings were created to be living weapons and will stop at nothing to get the job done. From the press release: "Be forewarned, they are brutal and cold-hearted and they have no qualms sacrificing an ally to reach their goal. Be careful if you are allies, you may be next."

And let's hear it for R:B as the 16th marked its full release! Go check out what it's like when an enemy is chopped up into component bits and prepare to laugh/get queasy.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare's Kruxena race

[Thanks, Katrina!]

A look at the Bartuk race in Requiem: Bloodymare

by Akela Talamasca Jun 10th 2008 at 1:00PM

Filed under: At a glance, Fantasy, Galleries, Screenshots, Classes, Game mechanics, Races, Requiem: Bloodymare

To get you up to speed on Requiem: Bloodymare before its launch, here's a look at another of the game's races -- the massive, tank-like Bartuk.

The Bartuk are pretty much exactly what you'd think -- wielders of two-handed weapons, incredibly strong, staunch allies, etc. Historically, these races don't typically work magic, but when they do, the Bartuk use black magic, usually fire-based spells. From the official description: "Bartuks believe in family, honor and the daily spilling of their enemies' blood. If you see a Bartuk warrior on the prairie, sword in hand, his eyes targeting a monstrous shape many times his size, rejoice. You're witnessing the Great Race for whom the word "fear" has no meaning."

When the 16th hits, who will you choose to be?

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare's Bartuk Race

[Thanks, Luis!]

A look at the Turan race in Requiem: Bloodymare

by Akela Talamasca May 22nd 2008 at 2:30PM

Filed under: Fantasy, Screenshots, Game mechanics, Races, Requiem: Bloodymare

The Temperions are the player characters of Gravity Interactive's Requiem: Bloodymare. They are the poor souls who are condemned to fight the horrors that their world has been invaded by. Temperions are divided into three races: the human-seeming Turan, the mesomorphic Bartuk, and the wraithlike Kruxena. If you choose to play as a Turan, you're going to enjoy the inclusive, versatile skillset of the best-balanced race in R:B. From Gravity:

The Turan Race fights with honor and virtue. They rely on cunning, speed and agility to do battle with the most horrifying creatures known to man. No wonder they are the representative race of Ethergia – no other race displays such valor in the face of danger. It takes courage to be human in a world filled with monsters.

Check out the latest screenshots of the Turan in action. Note: There will be blood.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare's Turan race

[Thanks, Luis!]

Requiem: Bloodymare slashes its way to open beta

by Seraphina Brennan May 13th 2008 at 5:30PM

Filed under: Betas, Horror, New titles, News items, Requiem: Bloodymare

Temperions to arms! The battle against the darkness of Ethergia has begun again as Gravity announces the start of the open beta for their newest title, Requiem: Bloodymare. The doors to Ethergia will open up once again starting this Thursday, May 15th, at 7 PM PDT (10 PM EST) and will stay open for an undisclosed amount of time.

This phase of the beta will be open to everyone, both closed beta players and the public. All that's required is the new Requiem client, which can be downloaded from the playrequiem.com website, and a Requiem account. All prior accounts will be reset, and all new characters will start off in a totally new tutorial space called Turba Island.

This change already addresses one of the large gripes from the previous test - the lack of a decent tutorial space. It seems that Gravity has been listening to all of the feedback they've received about Requiem during the closed beta, and are working to improve upon their game. However, only time will tell as to what else has been changed and added to by the Requiem team.

New screens from the Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta

by Akela Talamasca Apr 13th 2008 at 9:00AM

Filed under: Betas, Horror, New titles, Requiem: Bloodymare

When Gravity Interactive said it was making a horror title, they weren't kidding around, and these new screenshots from the Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta prove it. In these pictures you can see just a few of the shambling horrors that populate this terrifying world.

For those who have been following along, one of these shots showcases a player during Beast Possession, and it's likely at least one of the others depicts the Nightmare mode, when the tougher monsters come out to play. Closed beta ends on the 17th of April; the final release date is still to be released. Enjoy -- once you've managed to peek through your fingers, that is.

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare Gallery

[Thanks, Luis!]

Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta period extended

by William Dobson Mar 31st 2008 at 1:00PM

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, New titles, News items, Requiem: Bloodymare

It looks like the closed beta for Requiem: Bloodymare did not in fact end on the 26th of March as was originally planned -- it's still been going on. A post on the official forums informs us that the closed beta period has been extended until the 17th of April, so that the game can be tidied up before the unwashed masses join the fray in stress testing. Those keen to get in on the gory action will need to wait just a bit longer for this next phase to begin.

[Via MMORPG.com]

GDC08 Highlights: Age of Conan, Requiem: Bloodymare and All Points Bulletin

by Dan O'Halloran Mar 2nd 2008 at 12:59PM

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Podcasts, Screenshots, Age of Conan, Business models, Events, real-world, Interviews, New titles, Previews, PvP, News items, Hands-on, Massively highlights, All Points Bulletin, Crime, Requiem: Bloodymare

Age of Conan

Conan gets mounted

One of the hottest tickets for MMO enthusiasts at GDC08 was the Funcom session showing off new features in their upcoming Age of Conan. Mounted combat was the eye candy of the day. Game Director Gaute Godager walked our team through the basics of head to head battles astride War Horses, War Mammoths and War Rhinos. For the reading-averse, you can also listen to an audio recording of the presentation.

Gallery: GDC 08: Age of Conan Preview

Requiem: Bloodymare closed beta officially begins February 29th

by Akela Talamasca Feb 27th 2008 at 1:00AM

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, Events, real-world, Launches, New titles, News items, Requiem: Bloodymare

Despite what we were told at GDC and mentioned in our previous coverage, Requiem: Bloodymare isn't entering closed beta in a month's time -- it does so at the end of this week! I don't mind a little chicanery from time to time, especially if the payoff is an earlier-than-expected gift. Regardless, to play this title you'll need to obtain an access code, which you'll be able to get in the following ways:

Registered users of FilePlanet have access to a limited number of beta codes as of Tuesday, and what's more, these users can access the closed beta immediately, days ahead of schedule. The day of closed beta launch, both MMORPG.com and MMOSITE.com will have codes available. Wednesday, March 26th at 10 AM PST marks the end of the closed beta. FilePlanet users, time to see if there's anything left.

[Thanks, Colin!]

GDC08: Requiem: Bloodymare

by Akela Talamasca Feb 24th 2008 at 2:15AM

Filed under: Betas, Fantasy, Horror, Galleries, Screenshots, Trailers, Events, real-world, Game mechanics, New titles, Previews, PvP, Opinion, Hands-on, Massively Hands-on, Massively Event Coverage, Requiem: Bloodymare

After our previous posts on Gravity Interactive's upcoming title Requiem: Bloodymare, we were interested enough to want to see more of the game, and lucky enough to be invited to do so at the Game Developer's Conference this year. Already playing in Korea, R:B will enter closed beta in about a month's time.

Expecting a simplified hack 'n' slash with overdone Gothic elements, R:B surprised us with some really cool features and a deep character growth system. Our full report and trailer after the break!

Gallery: Requiem: Bloodymare