Outspark : fiesta

Fiesta Back to School Items/Events

Outspark — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 02:40:56 GMT

Who says going back to school has to be boring? Whether you're just starting college, high school, or junior high (or returning for yet another year of teachers, textbooks, and tests), the free MMORPG Fiesta is offering players a chance to take a break from their homework and enjoy new items and fun in-game events.

Head back to school in style with three new items now available in the Fiesta Store. The School Uniform allows players to be the envy of all their friends, while bad boys (and girls!) will feel more comfortable in the Winter Boop Set. Players don't need to be sentenced to pout in the corner to enjoy the Dunce Cap, but they do need to try their luck in the Remi's Rare Finds minigame - it's the only way to get your hands on the new item.

Players can also experience new school-themed events in September and October, including the Get Schooled event, which offers players the chance to get schooled by Fiesta's GMs either on the playground (AKA the Elderine Free Battlezone) or in the classroom (the OX Quiz Field in Elderine). Brush up on your fighting skills (and your reading, writing, and arithmetic) now and prepare to get schooled!

For more information, visit the official Fiesta website now.

Chronicles of Isya contest: Become part of Fiesta lore

Outspark — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 23:53:39 GMT

Fiesta players and aspiring writers looking to get their creative ideas woven into the lore of Isya - the lavish fantasy world of the free MMORPG Fiesta - finally have their shot.

From now until Tuesday, September 2nd, Outspark will be accepting short, Fiesta-themed stories no longer than 1000 words. The three best stories will be revealed next Wednesday, and players will have the chance to vote for their favorite. The story with the most votes will be announced on Friday, September 5th, and will become a part of Fiesta lore forever!

For additional details on the Chronicles of Isya contest, and to get caught up on the story of Fiesta so far, check out the official Fiesta website.

Get Married in Fiesta and Win! ...A Toaster?!

Outspark — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:34:46 GMT

There's no better way to wish a pair of newlyweds luck in their new life together than to present them with a shiny new chrome toaster. To celebrate the release of Fiesta's new player wedding feature, Outspark will be giving away two real life toasters each week for the next five weeks. Every couple that ties the virtual knot in the free MMORPG will automatically be entered for a chance to win a toaster signed by the Outspark staff. Additionally, players that participated in last week's Wedding Costume presale qualify to win one of four separate toasters. That's a total of 14 toasters!

Outspark will begin announcing winners later this week, so players should keep their eyes peeled to their email and the Fiesta website to see if they'll be toasting in style. For more details, visit the official Fiesta website now or check out the Fiesta wedding guide.

Outspark Launches Free Level 89 Expansion for Fiesta

Outspark — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:16:28 GMT

New Maps, Apprentice System, Quests, Monsters and More Available Now

The Level 89 Expansion has been launched! Featuring new content including two challenging zones, brand new quests, a new in-game wedding feature, a new Monarch system, an increase in the game's level cap and much more, the expansion is available now for all Fiesta players. Visit the Fiesta website now to experience the new in-game features.

Within the Level 89 Expansion, Fiesta players can now explore the treacherous, scalding expanses of Burning Rock and Flaming Mine—each rife with dangerous denizens and challenging quests. Players will enjoy upgraded player skills to help them move from level 79 to 89 and a brand new Kingdom Quest for characters at level 80 to 89. The expansion also includes an innovative apprentice system called the Monarch System, which lets seasoned gamers form mutually beneficial partnerships with new players. Masters earn a percentage of the in-game currency spent by their apprentices, while apprentices receive special class-specific items every 10 levels.

Fiesta players looking to "engage" even more with the community should check out the in-game wedding feature. Love-struck gamers can now purchase premium wedding dresses or tuxedos, and can purchase the Wedding Application in order to virtually tie the knot in a special ceremony at the game's scenic, remote Chapel in the Sky.

New Fiesta players will also find it easier to level up, as monsters between levels 1 and 30 now award 20% more experience. The game's quest system has also been overhauled with updated text and descriptions.

For more details and screenshots regarding the new content, check out the Fiesta Website.

Celebrate GM's Birthday with New Items in Fiesta, Secre

Outspark — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:05:48 GMT

GM Cretz has leveled up IRL and is now one year older. To celebrate this special occasion, Outspark is releasing new items in its two popular MMORPGs Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice.

If you're feeling lucky, check out the new Pink and Purple Lucky Balls in the Secret of the Solstice store. Both items allow you to risk your SparkCash for a chance at powerful consumables, permanent versions of premium items, and other rare goodies. Fiesta players can also get crazy on Cretz' birthday on the back of a wild piñata mount, returning from the Fiesta Item Vault for a limited time at a special discounted price. Additionally, all other Lucky Balls in Secret of the Solstice and sunglasses in Fiesta will be on sale for the next 24 hours in celebration of Cretz' b-day, so even if you don't get any cake and ice cream, at least you can save some SparkCash and get cool items at the same time.

For for information, check out Outspark.com.

Let the Outspark Games Begin!

Outspark — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:42:09 GMT

Can't make it to Beijing? Compete for the gold in the first annual Outspark Games!

Over the next two weeks (August 8-24), Outspark will be offering 16 new in-game events across its three most popular titles. Team up with friends for a relay race in Fiesta, face off in epic player versus player arena battles in Secret of the Solstice, or strive to reach the top of Project Powder's online leaderboards. Be sure to tune in for the opening and closing ceremonies too!

Top players will be awarded bronze, silver, and gold medals, and players can keep up-to-date on the latest rankings by checking the Outspark forums. If you can't make it to the Outspark Games, Outspark will be streaming live video of each event at their website (requires Dyyno plug-in).

For more information, visit the 2008 Outspark Games event page.

Cool Off at the Beach in New Fiesta Swimsuits

Outspark — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:49:40 GMT

There's no better way to escape the summer heat than relaxing on a sandy beach in a stylish new swimsuit. Fiesta players can now stay cool in one of four new swimsuits introduced in Tuesday's patch, and can keep the sun's glare from spoiling a perfect summer day by sporting a pair of new Dizzy Glasses.

Get together with your friends and start a wild beach party or just hangout out on the sand in your new swimwear. Summer may be drawing to a close, but there's still plenty of time to hit the beach before school starts and winter chases the warm days away.

The new swimsuits - available in both black and Hawaiian varieties - and the Dizzy Glasses are now available in the Fiesta Store.

Outspark Gets Lots of Funding, Talks Asian MMO in US

meteo — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:30:42 GMT

Worlds in Motion has an interesting Q&A up with Susan Choe and Nick Foster of Outspark, a company that has imported games like Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice for US audiences. Outspark has managed to secure $11 million USD in funding from various sources to "help PC-based online games find the same market in North America as they currently enjoy in Asia," and Choe and Foster talk about everything from importing Korean games wholesale, how they put together the project in the first place, and the carpal tunnel inducing process of picking what games to bring over:

We all played games, to a point where I needed acupuncture for my wrist! And we played games, from MMORPGs, to first-person shooters, to racing games ....

But, in a sense, we were really looking for games that everybody can play, even the thirty-five year old women, without a lot of complications. But there are certain specific criteria we also look for in the game developers: 1. They believe in the North American, Western market. 2. They have the capacity to work with us, because -- as you guys know -- these games, once they're launched, that's the beginning of your work, not the end, unlike the console games.

It's an interesting look at one company who is trying to bring over some fresh blood while still appealing to a wide audience (and has the funding to back up their effort) - well worth a read through if you have the time.