Xbox Reveal Event Coverage

Age of Conan: Unchained

  • Age of Conan: Preview with Screens

    Lots of New Screenshots!

    Vault Network has posted a preview of Age of Conan today. It includes lots of new screenshots as well as a look at the upcoming game.

    It appears that the game will begin in a traditional fashion, with an extensive character-creation editor for shaping the look of your in-game persona. Sliders enable minute changes to your character’s appearance, and the results are quite realistic—certainly more lifelike than most current-day MMOs.

    Interestingly enough, there’s not a lot of early determination of your character’s “history” or attributes. After you choose a gender and craft your character’s appearance, you only have the option to select a class from Aquilonian, Cimmerian or Stygian. No skill-point allocations or other determinations are thrown at you. It’s only when you achieve Level 5 that you can choose from an archetype: Mage, Priest, Rogue or Soldier.

    Get clicking to read more.

    Features, Previews
    Thu, Dec 14, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: Arse Adjuster??

    Age of Conan Preview Tells All

    Voodoo Extreme has posted an interesting preview of Age of Conan. Among other things we learn that there is much to see when it comes to character creation!

    Gaute started off by creating a new character from scratch, which turned out to be a smooth experience. First, you choose your race and gender, then you're able to customize how your avatar looked by moving around various sliders. To give us an idea of what the character creator was capable of, Gaute showed us he was able to clone Arnold Schwarzenegger's evil twin in about two minutes. One of the more intriguing—and bound to be popular—options was the "Arse" adjuster, which adjusts the size and shape of your character's derriere. Things suddenly became much more interesting.

    Get clicking to see what else they were able to learn!

    Features, Previews
    Thu, Dec 14, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: XBox Gets Go-Ahead

    XBox 360 Version Gets Go-Ahead

    A press release was issued today to let us know that Age of Conan will be hitting the XBOX 360...

    Funcom announces that ‘Age of Conan’ is approved for Microsoft’s Xbox 360 console. The announcement means that the highly anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online game (MMO) has received the green light from Microsoft, and that Funcom can start official development of an Xbox 360 version of the game.

    Read the full press release to learn more.

    News
    Tue, Dec 12, 2006
    LadySirse
  • New Age of Conan Screenshots

    New Age of Conan Screenshots

    This batch of screencaps from Norwegian developer Funcom's excursion south into the post-Pax Romana lawlessness of the Hyborian regions gets a little more close and personal. Blood and guts aside, Funcom had me at the nicely done character models and landscapes. Take a look!

    Images, Media
    Tue, Dec 12, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: New Concept Art

    Five New Concepts

    The official site for Age of Conan was updated Friday with five new pieces of concept art.

    There are five new images added to the gallery today showing a range of Stygian armor inspirations. From clothing the refined and sensual curves of their mysterious women to displaying the ornate grandeur of the finest Stygian armor, our artists constantly strive to capture the essence of the Stygia that comes across so vividly in Howard's descriptions of the dangerous desert kingdom.

    Head over and check them out!

    News
    Mon, Dec 04, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: New Screenshots

    New Peek Into the World of Conan

    The official site for Age of Conan has been updated with new screenshots. Head on over and take a look. Let us know what you think of them and how the game is progressing in our Ten Ton Hammer Forums today!

    Images, Media
    Mon, Dec 04, 2006
    LadySirse
  • New Age of Conan Screenshots

    New Age of Conan Screenshots: Connall's Valley

    Our latest batch of screens depict "Connall's Valley", and while it might sound like the name of your local dairy (supposing you're still living in the 1950s), these are actually from Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. Along with the proof site of "ruins" screencaps we got in early November (follow the link to see both), we're starting to get a feel for how the gloomy backdrop of AoC will settle us into a mood somewhere between foreboding and brutal. See for yourself, but these quality shots look like the painting lovechild of an El Greco and a Rembrandt.

    Images, Media
    Tue, Nov 28, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: New Screenshots

    Three New Screenshots

    MMORPG.com is sporting three new screenshots for Age of Conan. Head over and check them out. Share your thoughts with us on Age of Conan and all your favorite MMOs in the Ten Ton Hammer Forums today!

    Images, Media
    Mon, Nov 27, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: Regional Profiles

    Take A Look At Conall's Valley

    GameSpy.com has posted an indepth look into a region of Age of Conan called Conall's Valley.

    In the wild and cold lands of northern Cimmeria, at the foot of the mountain known as Ben Morgh, there's a valley torn apart by ages of conflict and war. This deep rift in the Earth here is known as Conall's Valley. This is where a tribe of proud Cimmerians have found their home and their calling as they strive to keep their small settlement out of the clutches of the savage Vanir who continually try to breach their wooden walls.

    Get clicking to learn more. Are you looking forward to playing this upcoming title? Share your thoughts with us on Age of Conan and all your favorite MMOs in our Ten Ton Hammer Forums today!

    News
    Mon, Nov 27, 2006
    LadySirse
  • Age of Conan: Developer Profile

    The keeper of the lore for Age of Conan talks about her job and unique start in the industry

    The official site for Age of Conan has been updated with another in the series of developer profiles. This time we get to know a bit about Heidi Schmidt.

    As often as we can, we like to open a door and let our readers look into the eyes of those people who are lucky enough to call making MMORPGs a job. This week, we talk to Funcon Content Designer Heidi Schmidt, an American working in Norway on Age of Conan. Primarily, Heidi is responsible for the lore.

    MMORPG.com: Tell us a little about your childhood. How did school and where you live influence your choice to join the video game community?

    Get clicking to learn more about this keeper if the lore! Share your thoughts on this and all your favorite MMOs in out Ten Ton Hammer Forums.

    News
    Fri, Nov 24, 2006
    LadySirse
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