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Breng de kanonnen in stelling! Closed betavan Rising Generals start vandaag @innogames via @cosmocover

Met de start van het langverwachte RisingGenerals zet InnoGames zijn succesvolle doortocht langs het browsergamelandschap verder. Vanaf vandaag kunnen heel wat spelers, die zich op voorhand geregistreerd hebben, voor het eerst deel uitmaken van de epische realtime gevechten.Indien spelers een betacode in hun mailbox hebben gevonden, kunnen ze deze activeren op beta.risinggenerals.com. De Duitse ontwikkelaar zal in de nabije toekomst ook codes verloten via social media en allerhande loterijen op websites. Spelers die zich niet hebben aangemeld kunnen dit nog steeds doen via www.risinggenerals.com om in de nabije toekomst kans te maken op een beta code. Het aantal spelers dat toegang krijgt tot de beta zal immers stelselmatig verhoogd worden naarmate de mobiele versies voor iOS en Android worden afgewerkt.

August 21, 2014

Maak je op voor de strijd: de closed beta van Rising Generals komt eraan! @innogames via @cosmocover

InnoGames heeft op GamesCom de start van de gesloten beta van de browserversie van hun strategische MMO Rising Generals aangekondigd. Spelers kunnen zich vanaf nu registreren op www.risinggenerals.com om kans te maken op een felbegeerde beta key. Op de mobiele versies voor zowel Android als iOS, die compatibel zullen zijn met de browserversie, is het nog even wachten.

August 14, 2014

@innogames #gamescom 2014 #Line-Up Confirmed #F2P #Browsergame #Mobile via @cosmocover

InnoGames, the makers of the some of the most globally successful cross-platform free to play titles will attend gamescom with their AAA line-up, including: Tribal Wars 2, the sequel to the massively multiplayer strategy game with over 52 million registered players, Rising Generals, the brand new real time strategy war game designed with the help of Bruce Shelley, Game Designer for Age of Empires and Civilization, and iOS versions of Forge of Empires - with over 14 million registered players one of the most successful browsergames of the past years. Additionally, InnoGames will host a 96-hour long game jam in the entertainment area.

#InnoGames geeft meer info over nieuwe hit #TribalWars 2 vrij! via @cosmocover

Versterk de stadsmuren en las extra patrouilles op de wallen in, want InnoGames geeft vandaag meer details vrij over de verschillende gebouwen van het online strategiespel Tribal Wars 2. Een gigantisch leger hebben is één ding, maar om succesvol te zijn mag je de ontwikkeling van je stad niet onderschatten. Hoe meer invloed spelers vergaren, hoe meer steden ze onder hun bewind krijgen, elk met maar liefst 16 verschillende types gebouwen om te managen. Check zeker de nieuwe video die het doel van de verschillende bouwwerken uitlegt. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-I2rgDhYz8

@innogames hosts #GameJam in the midst of #Gamescom #dev via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames announced to hosts a 96-hour long game jam on the show floor of this years’ gamescom in cologne. During the event, a total of 12 participants will develop 3 entirely new games – from the very first idea to a playable product. The Game jam starts on Wednesday, August 13 at 2pm and will end on Sunday, August 17, the last day of gamescom. At 2pm that day, InnoGames will officially announce the winning game at the booth. Four InnoGames employees and eight external developers will form the three competing teams. At the InnoGames booth C15 in hall 10.1, visitors and media will be able to not only have a look at the development process throughout gamescom, but also to test the latest versions of the unfinished games.

Are you ready for #Battle? #TribalWars2 #ClosedBeta started! #MMO @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames launched the Closed Beta to its strategy-MMO Tribal Wars 2. The successor to strategy hit Tribal Wars will start with a moderate number of players to first ensure server stability – over the course of the next days, the game will gradually allow for more participants. In order to join the beta as one of the first, pre-registered players should check for a mail containing their beta key. InnoGames is also handing out keys via various social media pages. Those keys can then be activated by logging in or registering on beta.tribalwars2.com. The Closed Beta will start with the browser version of the game, iOS and Android will follow with the Open Beta launch. The Tribal Wars 2 team also published a new video, calling all players to arms.

@innogames publishes launch #trailer for #RisingGenerals #MMO via @cosmocover

InnoGames just published a 90 seconds launch trailer for its upcoming cross-platform strategy MMO Rising Generals. It offers a roundup of the most relevant game features like base building, recruitment and units, as well as espionage. The video includes an animated introduction sequence and a lot of gameplay material from browser, tablet and smartphone. At Rising Generals, players will be able to use one account for all three platforms: browser, Android and iOS. The game is supposed to be released this summer. For the video production, InnoGames was supported by Take Off Studios and imascore.

#Grepolis #SummerEvent: The #Chests in #Hephaestus’ Forge #MMO #Mythology @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames launched the Hephaestus Forge summer event for its ancient-Greek strategy game Grepolis. The legendary blacksmith of the Greek gods is offering some valuable treasure chests but he will only give them away in exchange for divine orbs. Those orbs can be found by the Grepolis population when players perform regular tasks like city building, research or recruitment. The more active the players are, the higher their chance to find some orbs. However the number of orbs that can found on any given day is limited to ten.

#ClosedBeta is coming – #TribalWars2 opens gates June 24th #MMO @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames the closed beta start of its strategy MMO Tribal Wars 2. On June 10, the English-speaking beta server will be opened to the first players. Everyone who signed up for a beta key, on www.tribalwars2.com, no matter how long ago, might be among the first to playtest the new game.

#Goal! Goal! Gooooaaaal! – The #ForgeofEmpires #SoccerCup started #MMO #F2P @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames launched the Forge of Empires Soccer Cup. In the event, which will run for the next four and a half weeks, players have the chance to shoot penalties and compete with their neighbors, in order to receive bonuses or new, exclusive buildings. Game designer Peer introduces the event in a new video :

A new era of #Cross-platform – #ForgeofEmpires launched for #iPad #MMO @innogames via @cosmocover

InnoGames just released the long-awaited iPad version of its award-winning online game Forge of Empires. From now on, Forge of Empires is available for download on the App store – players can login on the iPad with their browser account, switch back and forth between devices or create an entirely new account on the tablet. The user interface has been optimized for touchscreen and supports multitouch-gestures. Additionally, the game’s reworked graphics fully utilize the iPads high-resolution retina-tablets. InnoGames has released a new video with the launch, introducing the iPad app and announcing an iPad fan contest via Forge of Empire’s Facebook page.

@innogames: #Cross-platform game #RisingGenerals will demo gameplay at #E3 via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames released additional information on its upcoming strategy game Rising Generals. During E3 2014, the German publisher will demo cross-platform gameplay across iOS-, Android- and browser-based devices. The PvP-heavy MMO has been developed as a native cross-platform game with Adobe Air. To create Rising Generals, InnoGames was supported by game design legend Bruce Shelley, known for his work on Civilization and the Age of Empires series. He will also attend InnoGames’ E3 presence and talk about his involvement in the game.

Rescue Royalty – #TribalWars launches new Event #MMO @innogames via @cosmocover

InnoGames’ classic strategy game Tribal Wars just launched a new event. This year, the player’s task is to rescue various members of the royal family from the clutches of numerous nasty creatures. If they succeed, they unlock powerful rewards and several production boosts. Product manager Robert and community manager Thomas introduce the event in a new video.

From the Jungle to the Edges of Space: Postmodern Era in #ForgeofEmpires @innogames via @cosmocover

From the Beauty of Battle – Art and Design of Tribal Wars 2 @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames released additional information on the art and graphics of its online strategy game Tribal Wars 2. The game significantly overhauled the visual look of its predecessor, Tribal Wars, yet aimed at finding a balance between classical and modern visuals. The gorgeous buildings in the city overview were all hand-drawn first and took about one month each to be finished, as lead graphic artist Tobias Dunz explains in a new video on the game game’s visuals.

Observe and Deceive your Enemies – The #Spy Feature in #TribalWars2 @innogames via @cosmocover

Today InnoGames rreleased additional information on spies and the espionage feature of its online strategy game Tribal Wars 2. Aside from the large-scale battles that will dominate the majority of the game, spying on one’s enemies is one of the players’ most powerful devices. The information provided by successful espionage is crucial to estimate an opponent’s strength and army size and will be key to victory. In a new video, one of the Game Designers of Tribal Wars 2 explains how to best use spies and effectively counter them.

Happy #Easter: #Grepolis and #TheWest launch Egg-citing Events @innogames via @cosmocover

Today, InnoGames announced special Easter related events starting this week in Grepolis and The West. Egg hunters, chicken hatchers and duelists will be thrilled by this year’s events, which bestow numerous bonuses and cool items upon participating players. Grepolis’ event starts on April 14th, and The West’s follows three days later, on April 17th.

Egg-stravaganza Across the Ages: #ForgeofEmpires Celebrates #Easter! @innogames via @cosmocover

InnoGames just implemented this year’s Easter Event into its online strategy game Forge of Empires. The Easter Event 2014 introduces a range of new buildings and avatars – it will also be possible to upgrade special buildings from previous events to a players’ current age. In order to gather those items, players have to collect eggs, which are hidden all over a city’s decorations. InnoGames also released a video, explaining the feature.

#TribalWars 2 #Sound! #MMO #F2P @innogames via @cosmocover

- InnoGames Releases Orchestral Version of the Main Theme - Today InnoGames released additional information on the soundtrack for its strategic browsergame Tribal Wars 2. Aside from numerous sound effects, the game will feature 14 orchestral audio tracks, creating the appropriate mood for massive PvP-battles between players. InnoGames also released the game’s main theme “Driving them back” - It can be listened to on the game’s Blog. The High-quality tracks were composed by the award-winning studio Knights of Soundtrack.

Tribal Wars 2: Cross-Platform Gameplayen Mobiele App

InnoGames onthult vandaag additionele informatie over haar nieuwste strategische online game Tribal Wars 2. InnoGames geeft meer informatie met betrekking tot de technische details van haar eerste native cross-platform game. De browser versie maakt gebruik van een combinatie tussen het open source frameworkAngularJS, ontwikkelt door Google, en Javascript Canvas. De mobiele versie zal gebruik maken van COCOS2D op iOS en Java terwijl de Android versie ook gebruik maakt van Libgdx.

January 16, 2014