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Kingdom Under Fire 2 still exists, has new trailer

Richard Mitchell — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:05:00 EST

Announced nearly three years ago, Kingdom Under Fire 2 has surfaced once again, bringing with it new trailers and gameplay footage. The footage was apparently shown at Korea's G-Star convention, and Siliconera reports that the game is supposedly still on track for a PC release this year. Presumably, the 2012 PS3 release is still in the works as well.

Check out the footage for plenty of drama and some of the most ridiculous female outfits this side of Soulcalibur.

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Kingdom Under Fire 2 marches toward PS3 in 2012

David Hinkle — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:30:00 EST

The original Kingdom Under Fire games were two of the most under-appreciated gems of the original Xbox and, after a few missteps, Blueside Studios is back to its roots with Kingdom Under Fire 2, due on the Xbox 360 next year -- and now the PS3, too. The news came during a press conference in South Korea, where CEO Sejung Kim confirmed a 2012 launch for the PS3 version of the game, as well as console exclusives including extra characters and missions.

According to Kim, the PS3 is suited to "the aspects of an MMORPG that requires continuous updates" -- in layman's terms, the architecture of the system is more appealing to them because Blueside can freely update the game on a more frequent basis. Eurogamer also points out that said press release omitted mention of the Xbox 360 version of the game, yet it mentions the impending PC installment. "We're still under discussion with Microsoft, and nothing has been confirmed," Kim said.

We're currently following up with Blueside for more info and will let you know what we hear.

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Blueside's 'Project T' MMO also in development for Xbox 360

Mike Schramm — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:30:00 EST

We'd heard before that Korean developer Blueside (of Ninety-Nine Nights and Kingdom Under Fire) was working on a sekrit massively multiplayer game called Project T for the PC, but now we've learned that it's also planning to release the game on the Xbox 360. A Korean job listing for the company says that the MMORPG is in development for both platforms, and asks for game programming skills of all kinds, including experience working on commercial MMOs.

The game is supposed to be an "action RPG," so it actually sounds like a pretty good fit to try for the more action-friendly console world. The job listing specifies a contract time of one year (though that seems pretty boilerplate in these situations), and the MMO was last scheduled for a release sometime in 2011. The company's also working on some MMO-style gameplay for its upcoming Kingdom Under Fire II.

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New Kingdom Under Fire II gameplay footage, screens

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:10:00 EST

New Kingdom Under Fire II media has been released, showing off some of the first footage of actual gameplay. The game looks to play similarly to its predecessors, offering hack-and-slash gameplay mixed with some strategic elements. The first trailer, embedded above, deals mostly with the simple fighting mechanics. You know the drill: Hammer on the light attack button and occasionally tap the heavy attack button.

The second video, embedded after the break, shows off the ability to call in strategic strikes from different units. Specifically, the hero of the game -- whom we affectionately refer to as Captain Cornrows -- calls archers to send a volley of arrows into the enemy ranks. Somewhat more interesting is calling for a mage to summon a giant fireball from the sky. Seriously, what would you pick: Tiny arrows or a giant fireball?

Check out both trailers and be sure to look at the new screens in the gallery below.

[Via Gaming Bits]

Gallery: Kingdom Under Fire 2 (8/27/09)

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Kingdom Under Fire dev working on new MMO

David Hinkle — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:00:00 EST

Korean development studio Blueside is hard at work, not only on Kingdom Under Fire II, but also a new MMO. According to Videogamer, it's called Project T (the "T" is for "tentative") and will be a fantasy MMO with a focus on "stylish action." Blueside will be working towards a worldwide release by 2011 and has signed on Neowiz to help with some of the heavy lifting. While that's all great, there's just one thing we want to know: will Blueside's fondness for the cornrow find its way into Project T?

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Kingdom Under Fire II shows off first in-game footage

Ludwig Kietzmann — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:15:00 EST

Filed under: Action, Online, Strategy

Though we're wary of its attempt to squeeze yet another barely pronounceable acronym into our gaming vocabulary -- the Multiplayer Online Action Real-Time Strategy, or MOARTS -- Kingdom Under Fire II looks to be the sword-swinging, troop-commanding sequel that fans of the franchise have been waiting for. That is, assuming the fans want a ludicrous number of warriors, dragons and cornrows viciously duking it out on fantasy battlefields. Never heard of it? Click this KUF-link.

After that, check out the new screenshots in the gallery or head past the break for the first offical trailer. Kingdom Under Fire II is scheduled to arrive on multiple (albeit undisclosed) platforms sometime in 2009.

Gallery: Kingdom Under Fire 2 (first screens)

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Last chance: win KUF: Circle of Doom

Richard Mitchell — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: Contests and Giveaways

This is it, the final moments of our Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom giveaway. The giveaway ends in one hour. If you haven't entered yet, now is the time to do it. If you have entered, now is the time to enter again (unless you already have today, of course). Head over to the official giveaway post and make your mark. It just might win you a free game.

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Reminder: win KUF: Circle of Doom

Richard Mitchell — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Contests and Giveaways

Hackers and slashers take note, we're still accepting entries in our Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom giveaway. For those that have never won anything, now may be the best chance. As of this post, the giveaway hasn't reached even 200 entries. With three chances to enter and the giveaway ending tomorrow at Noon (ET), these are some of the best odds we've ever had. Head over to the official giveaway post and enter.

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Fanswag Weekly: Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom

Richard Mitchell — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:00 EST

Filed under: Contests and Giveaways

Update: This giveaway is now closed and our winner will soon be notified. Check your email and don't forget the spam box!

This week for Fanswag Weekly, we've got a copy of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom. Yeah, we know it's not exactly the hottest title around, but sometimes it's good to have a mindless hack and slash, you know? Besides, it's got 1000 fresh achievement points just waiting to be unlocked. Oh, and did we mention that it will cost you zero dollars? Well, there you go. For your chance to win, follow the super simple directions below.

Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is all about hacking and slashing. Leave a comment on this post wether you prefer hacking or slashing. Be sure to explain your preference. You can leave one comment per calendar day (Eastern Time).
Be sure you only leave one comment per day. Posters of multiple comments during the same day will be disqualified. We'll accept entries until Friday, April 25, 12:00pm noon, Eastern Time. You must be at least 18 years old to enter. This giveaway is open only to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).
On Friday, we'll pick one winner via a random drawing
One winner will each receive a copy of Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom for Xbox 360, worth $60.
The complete rules can be found here

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Kingdom Under Fire II combines RTS, MMO, cornrows

Ludwig Kietzmann — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 14:30:00 EST

Filed under: PC, Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Strategy, MMO

Korean studios Blueside and Phantagram have revealed Kingdom Under Fire II, a game described as the "true sequel" to 2001's tactical action game, Kingdom Under Fire: The Crusaders. Scheduled to arrive on PC and "console" platforms in 2009, the game promises to take its predecessor's combination of real-time strategy and action to the massively online realm and create a terrifying new genre: The Massively Multiplayer Online Action Real-Time Strategy game, or MMOARTS (LOI) for short.

Apart from sounding like a skin disease caused by washing your hands with a dirty eel, the MMOARTS demarcation points to all things epic, with thousands of (possibly cornrowed) players being able to clash on the battlefields, lay siege to enemy fortresses and otherwise "write their own epic poetry of war." Take care not to spend all your time smelling the red roses and blue violets, however, as the press release warns that the game's castle siege mode will deliver "realistic mediaeval [sic] battle onto your nose."

Though it certainly sounds ambitious, Kingdom Under Fire II's return to roots may be what wins back those fans and critics who expressed disappointment in the most recent Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom (off-the-KUF remarks, if you will). Well, that and the claim that it "will truly be an unheralded gift in a pleasant way to both gamers and gaming industry." Find the full press release after the break... in a pleasant way.

Gallery: Kingdom Under Fire 2 (first screens)

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Blueside reveals a stunning Kingdom Under Fire II

Dustin Burg — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:00:00 EST

Filed under: News, Game announcements

Today, Korean MMO developer Blueside announced that Kingdom Under Fire II, a true sequel in the KUF franchise, is currently in development and is penciled in for a rough 2009 release. And even more surprising than a new KUF game announcement and news that there will be another faction introduced, is the fact that the game looks graphically stunning. Blueside released a handful of screenshots (including the one above) and if the final build looks anything like these screenshots then we just may end up drooling all over our television sets come KUFII launch day. Just look at those dreads and that armor. Oh, and is that a scar we see? Yummy.

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Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom demo goes Live

Justin McElroy — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 10:45:00 EST

Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, RPGs

You won't be able to get your hands on a full version of Korean dev Blueside's Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom until early next year, but a sample of the four-player hack 'n' slash has just been thrown up onto Xbox Live for your post-holiday enjoyment.

Judging from the info and clips we've seen, the game seems to have the Dynasty Warriors feel as some of the other game in the series, this time with more RPG than RTS influences thrown in. Now, you're just 1.2 gigglebytes from finding out if that's a recipe for happiness or disaster. Let us know what you think in the comments.

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Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom dated ('08 for most)

Christopher Grant — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 20:30:00 EST

Filed under: Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Adventure

Fans of the Korean-developed hack-and-slash-cum-RPG series Kingdom Under Fire may want to circle one (or all) of the following dates in your Official +3 Against Tardiness calendar because the series' latest release, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom, is now dated for release. Japan, Australia/New Zealand, and Asia can play on Dec. 13; the Americas (that's US, Canada, and Latin America) on Jan. 8, 2008; and Europe, the Middle East and Africa on Feb. 1, 2008.

The Microsoft-published Xbox 360 (and later PC) exclusive will retail for the standard $59.99.

Gallery: Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom

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Kingdom Under Fire release date set

Dustin Burg — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:00:00 EST

Filed under: News

Hey all, Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom just got a date today and no, she's not making him pay for dinner (zing!). This RPG of doom and fire is set to release December 13th in Japan and Australia, January 8th in the US and Canada and February 1st in Europe. So, early next year you'll get your KUF fix and that's a promise. Oh, and if you aren't knowledgeable about KUF then you should know this game has randomly generated maps. And they are fully destructible too. We just thought we'd tell you that and let you know.

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Kingdom Under Fire's new direction

Alan Rose — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 16:00:00 EST

Filed under: PC, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Online, RPGs

The official web site for Kingdom Under Fire: Circle of Doom is now live, and while the scantily-clad warrior babes remain, the addictive mix of action and strategy that has defined the series is being replaced by a hack-and-slash RPG. If you were turned off by the disappointing Ninety-Nine Nights, you might say Phantagram has done the smart thing by giving Blueside a little creative freedom to experiment with "never-before-imagined innovation and fresh ideas" (from the web site). 2006 has also been a banner year for RPGs, not to mention the fact that 30% of Joystiq readers prefer role-playing adventures. So why not ride the wave?

There are some potential pitfalls: random dungeons, branching stories, and characters who get tired aren't all that innovative. There's also Blueside's inexperience with RPGs, and the imminent risk of diluting the franchise. On the flip side of the coin, you have KUF's rich fantasy world to play in and the impressive production quality that highlighted KUF: Heroes. Do you think Circle of Doom will be another Champions of Norrath, or a Seven Sorrows?

And despite N3's shortcomings, Phantagram hasn't necessarily become gun-shy. This RPG diversion is supposedly just a side quest in the series, and the Korean developer is currently working on another KUF sequel of the more familiar action-strategy variety -- after they finish the PC version of Circle of Doom.

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KUF: Circle of Doom headed to the PC

Alan Rose — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:25:00 EST

Filed under: PC, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action, Strategy

Korean developer Phantagram hasn't forgotten about Kingdom Under Fire amidst all the hype surrounding Ninety-Nine Nights. They are currently working on another KUF sequel, Circle of Doom, for Xbox 360, and recently announced that the franchise will also return to its PC roots with this new installment. Phantagram will focus on the PC release, while KUF: Heroes co-developer Blueside will handle the 360 efforts.

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