New Mitra's Method: Interview with Shannon 'Pharamond' Drake
Posted by Caden on April 21, 2008
Shannon "Pharamond" Drake and Mitra's Method's Stephen "Weezer" Spiteri got together for a little chat about the status of Age of Conan for a special edition of Mitra's Method. Link to full article.
Heads will Roll as Age of Conan moves into Open Beta
Posted by Caden on April 14, 2008
Open Beta exclusively available through FilePlanet.com and partner IGN sites. Fifty thousand aspiring barbarians may enter Hyboria on May 1st 2008. Full details on how to join the Beta process.
Friday Update: Spellcaster Screenshots
Posted by Caden on April 7, 2008
Since they heard the laments and voices crying out, FC decided to put together some screenshots using the latest build to show you how they’re coming along. The melee classes have had a lot of exposure, it’s only fair the mages get a little bit of love, yes? Link to full Article and Screen Shots
Hyborian Adventures Peek #8: Kheshatta
Posted by Caden on April 1, 2008
Read about Kheshatta, the dreaded City of Magicians, seen through the eyes of one of Thoth-Amon's henchmen while writing a letter to his master. Link to full Article
Video Developer Diary #5 & The all new FAQ.
Posted by Caden on March 15, 2008
This installment covers melee combat in Age of Conan and features a number of our strapping young lads, including: Gaute Godager (Game Director), Andrew Griffin (Senior System Designer), and Evan Michaels (System Designer). You’ll find out all about the philosophy of Age of Conan’s combat system and see several brutal examples of just how hard-hitting and exciting combat can be. Link to Article
It’s said that FAQs heave themselves from the dark places of the Earth and return to terrorize the surface world every few years. Link to FAQ
AoC Class Interview: The Priest of Mitra.
Posted by Caden on March 7, 2008
The latest class interview is up on TenTonHammer. This time the spotlight is on the Priest of Mitra. Link to Article
Behind the Games: Gaute Godager Video Interview . Plus another Class Interview: Bear Shaman
Posted by Caden on February 19, 2008
Game Director Gaute Godager talks with Gamespot about his degree in psychology, being a model on the catwalk and gorf! Check out the trailer and video interview directory here.
The Bear Shaman class looks to be a solid Healer in game, and with nice melee ability, it shouldn't disappoint. Link to Article
Community Event Q&A. Plus another Class Interview: The Ranger
Posted by Caden on February 9, 2008
You will find all sorts of answers to all sorts of questions in here, and we hope you will come away informed and entertained. Some of the topics in these videos are the merge of some of the classes, minimum system requirements, combos, art direction, character customization, PvP levels and much more. Link to Article
The long-awaited class interview for the Ranger is now up at TenTonHammer. Link to Article
Funcom sets new release date for Age of Conan
Posted by Caden on January 21, 2008
The highly anticipated MMO receives 8 more weeks of development, allowing Funcom to deliver a more polished MMO experience when the game launches on the 20th of May 2008. Despite great feedback on vital aspects like immersion, fun factor and the exciting combat system, the management of Funcom has decided to polish the game even more. Eight weeks of development work is therefore added to stress game systems and polish the game further leading up to launch.
In this letter, Game Director Gaute Godager discusses the latest developments surrounding Age of Conan. Link to letter.
Age of Conan Class Interview #5: The Barbarian
Posted by Caden on January 10, 2008
The newest Class Interview is up and again we see some excellent info absout one of the high DPS classes in the game. The Barbarian will prove not to disappoint as they cut through their foes and gain strength in numbers.
Check out the whole article here: Link to Article
New Age of Conan Trailer!
Posted by Caden on December 22, 2007
The newest AoC trailer is out, and its fantastic! Nothing more to say other then, check it out.
Link: Age of Conan Trailer
Age of Conan Class Interview #4: The Assassin -Plus- New Screen Shots and Art!
Posted by Caden on December 15, 2007
Another class interview is up and proving to tempt us all to wander down dark alleyways and scurry around in the shadows. The Assassin is the newest class in the spotlight, and it seems that they will not disappoint those that are drawn to the scout classes. Check out the full article here: Link to Full Article
We also get a special treat of some excellent new screen shots. TenTonHammer has them all, so head on over and check them out. The game is definitely head and shoulders above any other game in genre when it comes to the details. Head over here for the full skinny: Link to Screen Shots
Mounted combat in detail!
Posted by Caden on December 6, 2007
This week we see an update that gives a glimps of Mounted Combat, an excellent article that covers a lot of the basics, but also goes into some great details on the resrictions, what happens when you die, and much more.
More on the update includes some info on a area called Sanctum of the Burning Souls. "The last vestiges of Acheronian magic still cling to the ruins, and few are foolhardy enough to risk the wrath of the spirits and demons within." Sounds pretty darn hot to me, cant wait to see it live.
Take a peek, a good read for sure. Link to full Article
Postcards from Beta #2: Definitely Not From Around Here
Posted by Caden on November 18, 2007
This week we see another Postcard from Beta update. This entry shares some insight for players after they leave the beaches of the starting zone and venture into the wilds that await you in Hyboria. Some excellent screen shots are added and they really show the brilliant graphics that the game has.
From the sounds of things, even those that are not self proclaimed explorers will be intrigued when they are immersed in this lush and dangerous world of Hyboria, and from the looks of the Screen Shots, it will not disappoint. Link to Full Article and Screen Shots
Age of Conan Status Interview
Posted by Caden on November 14, 2007
FunCom has issued updates on the development of Age of Conan. The community is buzzing with the news that there will be no more delays in the game. The devs have stated that the game is in the spit and polish mode and they are tweaking everything in anticipation for the release date in Q1 of 08.
We certainly are looking forward to more info on the Development of the game as the release date grows closer. Link to Status Interview Part 1 Link to Status Interview Part 2
Class Interview: Dark Templar & Guardian
Posted by Caden on November 12, 2007
Age of Conan has started to release more information on the classes, and we'll be seeing regular updates in bi-weekly installments. The first and second classes to be discussed are the Dark Templar and the Guardian.
If you're looking for the plate wearing classes, look no further. We'll be sure to update with the Conqueror info as it comes out, but here we see some very nice updates on the two of the main Soldier classes. Link to Dark Templar Article Link to Guardian Article
Postcards from Beta #1: Silly Hats Only
Posted by Caden on October 27, 2007
AoC has released some info on Beta 1 along with a few new screen shots. Its a good run down of the first few moments you will encounter once you enter the game. Take a peek. Link to Article
Women of Hyboria
Posted by Caden on October 26, 2007
AoC has released some long anticipated information about the women of Hyboria. Some excellent info and screen shots have been posted, so check them out. Lookin good. Link to article and screen shots
Servers and Beta Update
Posted by Caden on October 12, 2007
We finally see some closure on at least one hot button topic, server segregation. It seems that they will be segregated by continent, but those that want to still play on the opposing server, i.e. American or Euro will just have to secure a copy of the game from that location. Easy enough.
Beta invites will also start to roll out in the next few weeks. Veterans will be the first to get the invites, followed by "thousands" more in the coming weeks/months. So keep an eye out, you may just get chosen.
Read the whole article at the Age of Conan site. Link to Article
Important Discussions @ AoC Forums
Posted by Caden on October 9, 2007
Server Segregation is a hot button topic being discussed on the Official Age of Conan Forums. Many have passionate views on the pros & cons of this subject. Make yourself heard if you wish. Link to Server Segregation Thread
The news of no in game Alliance Function also has some people talking. Get in on the conversation and perhaps we'll see a needed change. Alliance System Thread
New Videos & Screen Shots
Posted by Caden on October 8, 2007
AoC has posted some new Videos and Screen Shots, head on over to the Offical Site to check them out. New Vids & Screen Shots
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