Patch Notes:  1.5.0.8 * Dredgion Instance Maps now show in correct languages * Item comparison tooltip has been rearranged * Gender Tags for title will now show up appropriately in FR and DE * Fix to Auction House where some users were not credited correctly for crafted items FR Language Update: * Fixed...

Details have just been unveiled on the official site about the upcoming open beta and the character pre-select and headstart. Open Beta Features patch 1.5 6-13th September Numerous western enhancements (new character creation features), as well as new zones, instances, skills, quests and more Level...

A really interesting post over at Kotaku details some of the things that changed in the last year, mostly in the patch 1.5. New character creation options, armor set bonuses, 14 new instances, english voiceovers and professionally translated quest texts, as well as less grinding are just some of the...

A very controversial issue appeared earlier today on mmorpg.com. I’m not sure about the source so I had to think twice before posting about it myself, but since it’s a very serious concern for thousands of players including myself, I can’t help it. Apparently, NCsoft decided to give...

The last closed beta event will start this weekend. The maximum level (30) will not be raised which is definitely positive, as it allows us to catch up with other players. Here’s a short snippet from the announcement made on the official site: We want to conclude closed beta testing on a high...

By now you probably noticed the closed beta event 5 is over. Supposedly there was a lot of complaints about lag and ganking, however for some reason I couldn’t log in to the beta forum to see any of it myself. I do know however that gankers prevented wowfony from making the third unbiased Aion...

A beginner’s guide to skills and skill chains was just published over at TenTonHammer. The guide covers the basics such as acquiring skills, how to put them on your action bars, the difference in (the number of) chain skills depending on your class etc.  Most of you who participated in the last...

The next beta event starts July 31st and runs till August 3rd. The start/end time of this event is the same as with the previous one: Starting time: 17th of July (noon PST, 8 PM BST, 9 PM CEST) Ending time: 20th of July (July 19th 11.59 PM PST, July 20th 8 AM BST/9 AM CEST) This time, the goal is reaching...

Naamah posted a short guide explaining how rifts work on his blog for those of you who didn’t get the chance to get to know them. Basically, rifts are portals which take you to the other faction leveling areas, and enable you to visit instances, collect materials and of course, PvP. There’s...

One of the least talked about features in Aion is the way movement in combat works. It’s quite simple really, but also intuitive and keeps your fingers busy. In addition to your armor and weapons, the way you move in combat also affects your offensive and defensive capabilities. For example, moving...

A short heads up was just posted on the official site about the upcoming 4th beta event this weekend. I’m sure there will be again plenty of reviews posted around the web and I’ll be sure to read them all and write about them, but for now let’s see just what awaits us! The focus of...

Killerguides recently published an Aion guide and I just couldn’t resist of getting myself a copy of it. Even though I already posted a few guides here, more info is always welcome so if you’re interested in it keep reading! There’s plenty of info on various subjects, and while it may...

Some of the most asked questions about Aion are about flying. According to the poll here in our sidebar, 40% of players think flying is the most exciting feature in Aion. Personally, I love it! It’s definitely a new and thrilling experience for me and I enjoy every second of it. This short flying...

If you still didn’t preorder Aion, I suggest you do so as soon as possible, especially so if you’re after the collectors edition. According to the news on the official site, there are only 50,000 CE copies distributed and many vendors already sold most if not all. Here are the bonuses in...