Tuesday, September 18, 2012

As of 9/18

Closed Beta Begins!
Frostbitten shares the news about closed beta - yes, it has begun!

P101 NDA
Evan Shadow posts about an important reminder - the Pirate101 NDA

NDA Lifted!
Now is probably the time when you would wonder when I updated this blog. >.< Sorry...

Official Date Announced
Blaze Shadowhorn posted the latest news - Live game, and new bundles!!

Sunday, August 5, 2012

New Announcements as of 8/5

J-Todd Coleman Details P101 and Talks About Expansion
Blaze ShadowHorn posted details on the newest Forbes article!


Breaking News - Closed Beta is Beginning!
Frostbitten posted some definitely exciting news regarding the release of Pirate101's Closed Beta!

Well, that's the scoop from me!
Keep Traveling!
Des

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

New Front Page Posts 7/24

A Deadly Pirate has posted two interesting posts today!

PIRATE FLAGS AND DEFINITIONS
A Deadly Pirate's post on pirate flags gives you a handy guide to different flags portrayed on ships. This post is mainly of pictures, and it's very informative and complete with a chart. Also, there are a few flags known to be raised by famous pirates in history near the end of the post.
Read More Here!

MONQUISTAN AREAS
From his own blog, Deadly has provided us with many pictures of Monquistan locations, with vivid descriptions to go with them. You'll be able to find information on five locations and two NPCs in this post.
Read More Here!

(soultamer)

Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Pirate101 Sneak Peak!




KingsIsle realeased details about their brand new game project, called "Pirate101". They will be opening beta up soon! Sign up at their website, www.pirate101.com. This will enter you in a Beta Raffle and a chance to get into Beta!

"It is a wondrous time of exploration and adventure, when tall ships fly the endless skies and brave the Stormgates of the Spiral. Not long ago, a generation of explorers led by the great Marco Pollo opened and mapped dozens of connections between the various realms. Trade and commerce sprang up all over the Spiral, and many nations learned that the size and strength of their fleets were the key to their destiny. Marleybone, Valencia, Monquista, and Polaris emerged as the dominant powers of the era, forming colonies and forging trade routes that made them wealthy and powerful. Grizzleheim and many other realms, tried to stay neutral, trading with all and claiming no empire."- From KingsIsle's new site.

Press Release- LOS ANGELES (April 25, 2012) –Today, KingsIsle Entertainment formally revealed the exciting online world of Pirate101. The new game delivers heart-pounding, swashbuckling excitement as players take the helm of their very own pirate ships and pursue a storyline of epic adventure filled with intrigue and mystery.

With approximately 14 million unique visitors to Wizard101.com each month, KingsIsle Entertainment’s hit game Wizard101 has grown to become the most popular online game for kids and families in the country. With the announcement of Pirate101, KingsIsle extends its leadership in the online family entertainment space by giving players a vast, pirate-inspired universe to explore; from breathtaking cloud-top skyways, to ancient ruins filled with lost treasure. 

"Pirate101's announcement is a seminal milestone for KingsIsle's already strong growth trajectory,” said Elie Akilian, Chairman and CEO of KingsIsle Entertainment. "We believe, based on early indications, Pirate101's appeal will further strengthen KingsIsle's leading position as the online family entertainment company. With the huge success of Wizard101, the introduction of Pirate101, and with multiple other projects already in progress, KingsIsle is a creative force poised for accelerated growth."

“We’ve created a world of treacherous pirates, faithful companions, tactical battles and gorgeous environments,” said Todd Coleman, vice president and creative director of KingsIsle Entertainment. “Pirate101 fuses the key lessons we’ve learned from Wizard101 with entirely new design, setting and gameplay mechanics. We’ve succeeded in creating a game that is very different from Wizard101, but remains comfortable and familiar.”

Features

*Experience adventures as a Buccaneer, Witchdoctor, Privateer, Swashbuckler or Musketeer! 
*Find lost treasure, battle the villainous Armada, and search for El Dorado, the legendary City of Gold!
*Visit far-away lands such as Skull Island, Cool Ranch, and Valencia while undertaking hundreds of quests along the way.
*Captain your own flying Pirate Galleon and explore the Spiral across dozens of fantastic skyways. Each ship has customizable sails, figureheads, cannons and more!
*Adventure with friends and family. 
*Collect a rogue’s gallery of scallywags and cutthroats to form your own Pirate Crew!
*Encounter hundreds of whimsical, fully-voiced, characters in your quest to free the Spiral from the yoke of tyranny.

Pricing and Availability 

Pirate101 is currently in closed Alpha testing. The game will launch later this year as a free-to-play download at Pirate101.com. As with KingsIsle’s other major title, Wizard101, players will be able to access premium areas of the game by purchasing a monthly subscription or using Crowns, KingsIsle’s popular virtual currency.