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Welcome to The Dark Blade
The Dark Blade is a multi-game
role-playing guild that focuses on the "darker" side of our games and
characters. If you're seeking a mature role-playing guild and to be
part of a tight-knit group of online friends, we encourage you to take
a closer look inside!
If you have any problems with this site, please let us know using the
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Thanks for your support and for selecting The Dark Blade. Hope you can
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| Star Wars: The Force Unleashed dated, special segments on Spike TV |
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 DoctorBox writes "From QJ.net
Posted Apr 03, 2008 at 12:12PM by Enrico S.
LucasArts' Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Wii, DS) has finally been dated.
Gamers can expect this title to be available this September 16 in the U.S., September 17 in both South East Asia and Australia, and September 19 in Europe.
To build up the game before it's release, LucasArts has partnered up with SpikeTV which will be showing some exclusiveStar Wars: Force Unleashed segments with various announcements and gameplay videos. Here's the schedule of when these clips will be playing:
April 6 at 7:58 p.m. ET/PT - between the premiere of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
April 11 at 10:52 p.m. ET/PT - At the end of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
April 12 at 12:00 a.m. ET/PT - throughout an episode of GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley filmed at LucasArts' headquarters in San Francisco
April 12 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT - before Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
April 13 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT - before Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
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Posted by Snorii on Saturday, April 05 @ 19:56:04 EDT (108 reads)
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| Frostfell returns to Norrath! |
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 Frostfell returns to Norrath!
Twas' the day before Frostfell and all through the servers,
all adventurers are stirring, creating a fervor!
Decorations are hung 'round the cities with care
even garments added for adventurers to wear.
Wardrobes had been added to all starting cities,
for tradeskilling players to whip up new pretties.
To enter that zone opens such possibility,
to create food stuffs, house items and other utility!
Even Neriak has seen some festive addition,
their dark hearts though, have changed that tradition.
Queen Christanos has deemed the holiday just,
that Frostfell be observed, no matter the disgust.
In Overlord's Freeport, the trimmings have returned,
And for fun the snowmen are close to be burned!
A creature of candy is crawling from court,
with four huge candy-legs to seek adventurers for sport!
In Qeynos the holiday has returned once again
with many wreathed doors and candy cane lanes!
The claymore has even seen festive dressing,
since Queen Antonia has given full blessing!
The city of Gorowyn has seen an inclusion,
of Frostfell decorations causing quite a confusion.
The Sarnak aren't used to such frivolous attire,
being serious-minded with military desire.
Frostfell is coming. For that, there's no doubt.
No starting city on Norrath shall go without!
But it's not here forever, enjoy while it's here
Frostfell will be 'round until the end of this year.
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Posted by Snorii on Tuesday, March 11 @ 10:09:32 EDT (105 reads)
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 Feast of Winter Veil
Type: Holiday Event
Date: December - January
Location: Most Major Cities
 he later seasons of Azeroth are marked as a time of change in many cultures. The Dwarves and the Tauren especially look to a legend of the coming Winter Veil - the blanketing of the land in snow, thus heralding a time of renewal - as a time for celebration.
The term "Winter Veil" is said to stem from a supernatural being referred in many cultures to as Greatfather Winter. As he would walk the land late in the seasons, winter itself would be his billowing cloak. In his wake was the blanketing of the land in snow, and thus it is said that Greatfather Winter would cast his wintry veil over the land. Though parts of Azeroth may lie in snow, it gives the land time for rebirth and renewal.
The idea of feasting during this time of year is one that traces its origins to the legend itself. As Greatfather Winter walked Azeroth, it is said he would provide a bounty for those who welcomed his presence. As such, the idea of feasting during the winter veil would bring together communities as they shared whatever they had. Typically, a single day of merriment and feasting welcomed the change, all in anticipation of the land's renewal.
Other cultures have begun to recognize the Feast of Winter Veil as a time of great celebration, though not in the same traditions as the legend bases it in. Customs, often unrelated to anything other than a chance for celebration and gift exchange, have made their way into modern observation of the season. Even the image of Greatfather Winter is sometimes used, but more as a harbringer of commercial exploit rather than as a supernatural titan.
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Posted by Snorii on Wednesday, February 27 @ 12:37:19 EST (113 reads)
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 Winter Has Arrived
Once again, Winter is blowing in across the bay to Paragon City, and settling on the Rogue Isles like an icy blanket. This year new challenges and new rewards make it an exciting time for Heroes and Villains!
By simply logging in and visiting Paragon City or the Rogue Isles between December 17th, 2007 and January 6th, 2008*, your character will receive the Gifted badge and of course the Fuzzy Earmuffs costume piece. Youll also receive the Holiday Spirit Temporary Power, which grants 48 hours of 25% Debt Protection, as well as the Holiday Cheer Temporary Power target another player and use Holiday Cheer on them. It will reward them with a random, Mystery Gift possibly a Temporary Power, a sack full of Influence or Infamy, or maybe even a very recognizable hat.
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Posted by Snorii on Wednesday, February 27 @ 12:22:24 EST (133 reads)
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Book 11: Defenders of Eriador launched on Oct 24, 2007.
Book 11 features skill updates to two classes (Minstrel and Lore-master), challenging new raid content, new high-level world content, enhancements to monster play, and most exciting of all, player-owned housing! The epic adventure continues in Book 11: Defenders of Eriador.
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Posted by Snorii on Thursday, December 13 @ 10:04:05 EST (183 reads)
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| Issue 11: A Stitch in Time |
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Issue 11: A Stitch in Time reveals that all that is and was is not as it should be! The mysterious Ouroboros organization, a group of beings from the ends of time, enlists the aid of Heroes and Villains to rewrite the past. Heroes and Villains are able to travel through time using the new Ouroboros System, which opens the gates to both new and existing content for players. Issue 11 also unleashes two brand new power sets: Dual Blades and Willpower, giving Heroes and Villains a slew of new power options. Additionally, Dual Blades offers Weapon Customization taking the City of Character Creator to the next level! And the Inventions system is enhanced with new Very Rare Purple invention sets.
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Posted by Snorii on Thursday, December 13 @ 09:47:00 EST (164 reads)
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As autumn arrives and the climate starts to cool, many of the superpowered denizens and ordinary citizens remember that Halloween is coming, a time of festivity and celebration. While the famous Heroes are no strangers to wearing fantastic costumes, this year the emphasis is on costumes of an entirely different sort: the various types of citizens, law enforcement organizations and villain groups that many heroes are intimately familiar with.
For example, one may be able to dress up as a Coralax Minion, a Paragon Protector or even a Vahzilok Eidolon. Heroes can collect these Classical Costumes (and wear them) for Trick or Treating throughout the city. New badges will be available for those who collect the most Classical Costumes. Not to be outdone by the Heroes of Paragon City, Villains of the Rogue Isles may take part in the festivities as well, where Trick or Treating and Classical Costume collection has been virtually mandated by Lord Recluse.
The fun begins today, October 22nd, and continues through Sunday, November 4th, 2007 at 11:59pm EST.
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Posted by Snorii on Tuesday, October 23 @ 13:07:45 EDT (227 reads)
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Issue 10: Invasion!
The skies over
Paragon City are filled with dark grey thunderheads. It is the same in
the Rogue Isles, Europe, and across the globe. Small ships dart through
the heavy weather
and there are so very many of them.
The Rikti have returned.
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Posted by Snorii on Wednesday, August 01 @ 17:14:06 EDT (404 reads)
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| Shores of Evendim: The First Update to The Lord of the Rings Online |
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The first free update to Lord of the Rings Online is now live.
Shores of Evendim: The First Update to The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ˘
The greatest fantasy of all time continues to expand!
Beginning in June, heroes can adventure to the Shores of Evendim, the first of many free updates to The Lord of the Rings Onlineâ˘.
About 100 miles north of the Shire, in northern Eriador, lies Evendim, a vast region dominated by the Lake Nenuial; the âLake of the Twilight'. On the southern shore, the ancient abandoned city of AnnĂşminas -the former capital of the kingdom of Arnor  is well known amongst the Free Peoples. For according to the Legends, amidst its ruins lay a great wealth and powerful artifacts now threatened by evil creatures and the nefarious forces lurking in Angmar.
As the Fellowship prepares to leave Rivendell, Aragorn must re-forge Narsil, the Sword of Elendil. Gandalf has asked for help in Aragorn's search of the ancient lands of Evendim for an ancient jewel that once belonged in the sword's hilt. This powerful relic must be recovered before the Dark Lord Sauron finds it.
Players are challenged to secure the valuables of the abandoned city, defy Angmar's encroaching grip on AnnĂşminas and aid Aragorn in his quest to re-forge Narsil.
Key Features:
- Discover the lands of Evendim
- Explore over 60 new Quests
- Raid in the Battle for Helegrod
- Fight against 9 new monsters
- Upgraded music system adds new instruments and lets you share your music with others
- Equip collectible Armor Sets
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Posted by Snorii on Thursday, June 14 @ 09:59:45 EDT (472 reads)
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Issue 9: Breakthrough is Live!
The latest free content update for City of HeroesÂŽ and City of VillainsÂŽ is live and available now! Issue 9: Breakthrough, the ninth free expansion since the launch of City of Heroes, brings the âCity ofâ franchise to new heights with the introduction of the Invention system and auction houses. Players can engage in a whole new realm of activities including collecting, crafting, buying and selling.
Using the highly anticipated Invention system, players acquire and collect âlootâ in the form of Salvage and Invention Recipes. These are used together to invent uber-enhancements, costume pieces, and more. This creates a world of new activities, rewards and character evolution!
 
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Posted by Snorii on Wednesday, May 02 @ 11:54:02 EDT (509 reads)
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