by Rainier on Dec. 14, 2005 @ 11:16 a.m. PST | Filed under
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The Sacred Rings, sequel to Aura: Fate of the Ages, is an epic graphic adventure in a dark fantastical world of magic and intrigue…
by Rainier on Oct. 6, 2005 @ 3:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Sacred: Underworld, players will be able to re-live the excitement of the entire original Sacred adventure with two new characters; alternatively, it will be possible to continue the thrilling story of the fantasy world of 'Ancaria' with existing characters. This new patch brings your German retail game to v2.25 and addresses a ton of gameplay issues, fixes multiplayer problems, game bugs and crashes.
by Rainier on Sept. 19, 2005 @ 10:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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AGEIA today announced that German game developer ASCARON will support the AGEIA PhysX processor in the sequel to its World Wide hit Sacred as well as future game titles. Based on a license agreement with AGEIA, ASCARON will use the AGEIA PhysX SDK to incorporate extensive real-time physics into its games, which players can experience with exceptional depth on PCs equipped with the AGEIA PhysX processor.
by Rainier on Aug. 8, 2005 @ 8:52 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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In Sacred: Underworld, players will be able to re-live the excitement of the entire original Sacred adventure with two new characters; alternatively, it will be possible to continue the thrilling story of the fantasy world of 'Ancaria' with existing characters. This new patch brings your UK/French retail game to v2.24 and addresses various gameplay issues and fixes some multiplayer problems. Read more for detailed fix list and download links ...
by Rainier on July 27, 2005 @ 12:28 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Koei Europe today announced plans to publish Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome for the PS2 in Europe. Makai Kingdom is the latest in a line of hit strategy role-playing games that includes Disgaea: Hour of Darkness, La Pucelle: Tactics, and Phantom Brave. The European release of Makai Kingdom is scheduled for October 28, 2005.
by Rainier on July 27, 2005 @ 9:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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NIS America announced today that Makai Kingdom: Chronicles of the Sacred Tome for the PS2 has shipped to North American retailers and is in stores now. Makai Kingdom is developed by the core team that brought gamers Disgaea: Hour of Darkness. Forget about all the strategy RPGs you have ever played before, Makai Kingdom redefines and sets a new standard for the genre.
by Alicia on July 27, 2005 @ 12:24 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Nippon Ichi’s latest strategy game is a return to their roots – sort of. Makai Kingdom breathes new life into the Phantom Brave engine by adding in elements from their classic Disgaea. Now you can enjoy the Free Movement system along with true turn-based gameplay. A lot of old favorites from past games are back, with the addition of the new TEC stat, vehicles to pilot, facilities to build, and a host of completely new character types.
by Alicia on June 27, 2005 @ 1:58 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The latest in the line of Nippon Ichi strategy RPGs that began with La Pucelle and brought Disgaea to the US is about to hit. Makai Kingdom merges the devilish humor of Disgaea with the free-roaming gameplay of Phantom Brave, and throws in a host of new gameplay options like vehicles, buildings, and a whole new class of offensive weaponry.
by Thomas Wilde on June 16, 2005 @ 1:02 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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For generations, the nations of Magvel have lived in perfect peace. Now, defying all reason, the Grado Empire has invaded neighboring Renais. Twin heirs to the throne of Renais, Eirika and Ephraim, fight to free their kingdom and uncover the secret behind their former ally's treachery.
by Rainier on May 16, 2005 @ 10:49 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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The Adventure Company today announced it will publish (Aura 2), the sequel to Aura: Fate of the Ages, for PC.
by Rainier on March 15, 2005 @ 4:48 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ascaron have announced the completion of its highly anticipated expansion pack "Sacred Underworld". The expansion pack will be available from 24th March in Germany, and from 22nd April internationally.
by Judy on Feb. 10, 2005 @ 2:53 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Within Sacred Underworld, adventurers can look forward to a vastly increased game world, two brand new characters, a whole arsenal of exciting new weapons and hordes of new opponents to use them on. Launching 15th April 2005, Sacred Underworld is available as an expansion pack for Sacred (£19.99) or as Sacred Gold, combining both the original game and the expansion (£29.99).
by Judy on Feb. 8, 2005 @ 2:31 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Makai Kingdom is an RPG on which you take on the role of Lord Zetta to command an army of determined fighters to reclaim what has righteously been his, the netherworld. Battle enemies ranging from vicious demons to determined soldiers with both modern and ancient warfare, slash your enemies with the good old broadsword or blast your way through with the deadly rocket launcher; the choices are yours.
by Judy on Dec. 15, 2004 @ 8:30 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Players of Sacred can look forward to a game world that is 40 percent bigger than before, two new characters with distinctive and stunning abilities, 30 fearsome types of opponents and plenty of additional weapons, items and armor. In Sacred Underworld, the player will be able to re-live the excitement of the entire original Sacred adventure with two new characters, the Daemon and the Dwarf; alternatively, it will be possible to continue the thrilling story of the fantasy world of "Ancaria" with existing characters. The new adventures of "SACRED Underworld" will be available in April 2005 for €24.99.
by Judy on Nov. 30, 2004 @ 1:44 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Ascaron has released a new patch for Sacred, as well as an updated version of its free "PLUS" expansion pack. This patch brings either version to v1.8.26 and addresses a slew of singleplayer, multiplayer and general game issues (
thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 21, 2004 @ 11:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron has released a patch for the free "PLUS" expansion pack which will bring your original RPG Sacred up to par with the Sacred Plus retail version. This patch is required for users who wish to play multiplayer on the Open.net and Closed.net servers. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 19, 2004 @ 10:14 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron has released the free "PLUS" expansion pack which will bring your original RPG Sacred up to par with the Sacred Plus retail version. This free expansion includes new quests, weapons and enemies, as well as two new regions to explore. We have the UK & US version of the PLUS expansion pack available. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Oct. 11, 2004 @ 8:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Containing numerous updates to the core game, enhanced features, brand new sub quests and unique regions, the game offers players a refreshing and fuller role play experience in the world of Ancaria. Published by Ascaran Entertainment and exclusively distributed in the UK by Koch Media, Sacred Plus will be in stores from October 15th.
by Judy on Sept. 16, 2004 @ 8:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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After several beta rounds, Ascaron has released a new patch for the UK edition of its RPG Sacred. This patch brings your retail game to v1.7 and addresses various game balancing issues, game crashes, and several other tweaks. Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 19, 2004 @ 2:34 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron has released a new beta patch for the UK edition of its RPG Sacred. This patch brings your retail game to v1.7 beta 38 and addresses various game balancing issues, game crashes, and several other tweaks (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on Aug. 19, 2004 @ 8:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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European games publisher, Ascaron announced at Leipzig Games Convention, the launch of "Sacred plus" on October 15, 2004. Priced at £19.99, "Sacred plus" is a 'producers cut' of the award winning role play game, which released earlier this year.
by Judy on Aug. 19, 2004 @ 2:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron announced at Leipzig Games Convention, the launch of 'Sacred Underworld', the first official expansion pack for the award winning PCCD role play game, Sacred. Set for release Q1 2005, Sacred Underworld begins directly where the original game left off. Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 12, 2004 @ 7:39 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Ascaron has updated the official Sacred website with word of an all-new, and FREE, expansion for Sacred. "This year will see the release of SACRED PLUS. This new version will include the addition of new quests, weapons and enemies. Adventurers will also discover the existance of 2 completely new regions to explore." Read more for details ...
by Judy on Aug. 6, 2004 @ 10:25 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new beta patch for Sacred, bringing the US/UK edition of the game to v1.7 beta 23. A complete up-to-date fix list is not available, but we'll assume it addresses more bug fixes and game crases, game balancing and general improvements (thanks 3DGamers). Read more for download links ...
by Judy on July 16, 2004 @ 4:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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A new beta patch for Sacred, bringing the US/UK edition of the game to v1.7 beta 23. There is no full list of changes in this version, although Ascaron warns that the password field has been reduced "from 16 Characters to 15 Characters." Read more for download links ...