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GAServerStatus: Servers **UP**. Some customers having intermittent login issues 2b resolved soon. Read more about Ver 1.3 at: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

GAServerStatus: Servers **UP**. Read more about Version 1.3 at: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

GAServerStatus: Servers **DOWN** unexpectedly. Back up in 5 minutes.

HiRezStudios: Reactions to Sandstorm Phase I from @LoreHound: Wow, Just Wow http://tinyurl.com/Lorehound

GAServerStatus: Servers **UP** and running VERSION 1.3. Read the patch notes at: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

GAServerStatus: Servers **DOWN** for upgrade to VERSION 1.3. Expected uptime: 6PM US Eastern, 22:00 GMT. More: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

Tags: 1.3, live, patch, sandstorm

It's official: the Sandstorm Phase I patch is hitting the live servers tomorrow, June 3rd. The patch includes a revamped AvA system, new weapons, newly opened stores in Dome City, new PvE modes and maps, new PvP maps, the ability to re-make your character's looks, and many other new improvements.

The full patch notes are available here - check them out to see exactly what will be changing.

HiRezStudios: The wait is nearly over! Global Agenda Sandstorm Phase I (Version 1.3) launches tomorrow, June 3. More: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

GAServerStatus: Servers **UP**. There will be extended downtime on THURS, JUNE 3 for the deployment of Version 1.3. More: http://tinyurl.com/gasandstorm

 

The wait is over! Version 1.3 of Global Agenda (Sandstorm Phase I) launches tomorrow, Thurs., June 3.

MAJOR HIGHLIGHTS

Version 1.3 contains:

• Over 30 New Weapons, including a Combat Jetpack (shoot while flying), new melee devices for each class and many more…
• A whole new loot, token, weapon and armor system adding thousands of unique device/stat combinations and improving the rewards for play.
• New Dome City Stores, including Weapon shops for each class, Cybercuts for hair customization and Genolab for facial reconstruction.
• Fully revamped Agency-vs-Agency gameplay, now with a single world map.
• More ways to experience Special Ops PvE, including a new Solo PvE mode, the ability to join matches with a teams from 2 to 4 players, and a new Ultra-Max Security level.
• New PvP maps
• New 10v10 Arena PvP, which allows pre-made teams of up to 10 players to compete.
• and much more.

All players are encouraged to read the FULL PATCH NOTES prior to play, as there are many important changes and conversion notes.

SERVER DOWNTIME

Please note that the the Global Agenda Servers are expected to be down on THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 2010 from ~6:00 AM- 6:00 PM US Eastern (10:00 to 22:00 GMT) while the patch is deployed. Click here for launch details.

SPECIAL PRE-SUBSCRIBER BONUS

• For Sandstorm Phase I, players will be able to experience the full content of the game without a subscription. However, players that pre-enter their subscription information on the Global Agenda website will receive a special PRE-SUBSCRIBER bonus of 20 Mercenary Tokens and 4 Conquest Tokens daily, whether or not they login that day. 
• Subscriptions will NOT be charged until Sandstorm Phase II is introduced. Subscriptions may be canceled at any time.
• Please note that PAYPAL is expected to be added as a subscription payment option by the end of day on Friday, June 4.  A couple account management issues impacting the ability for some European customers to pre-subscribe are being investigated and should also be fixed by end of day on Friday, June 4. To pre-subscribe visit http://www.globalagendagame.com/subscribe

NEW EPIC WEAPONS

Eight new weapons have been added to the game for each class, including a Combat Jetpack, which allows you to use your weapons while flying, and new melee devices for each class.

In addition, weapons now carry a quality level and are acquired in different ways, by purchasing from a vendor in Dome city using Mercenary or Conquest tokens, or as loot from PvE or PvP missions.

Learn more in our latest Developer Video blog.

 

 

REVAMPED AvA: NOW WITH A SINGLE WORLD MAP

There is now a single AvA zone for the entire game world, open 23 hours a day. AvA seasons will now be a fixed number of days and at the end of the season, the Zone will be reset.

These are just a few of many huge changes in the AvA system. New seasons, new maps and no more taxes! Read the full patch notes for all the details.

 

 

 

 

MORE WAYS TO EXPERIENCE SPECIAL OPS PvE

Players may now join Special Ops PvE missions solo or in teams of less than 4 players.

In addition, an ULTRA MAX Security level has been added to the game, giving anincreased challenge and great loot for experienced teams.

The bot behavior within the Special Ops missions has also improved considerably, as well as a number of other general improvements to PvE.

 

MUCH MORE….

Read the full patch notes for the complete list of changes in Sandstorm Phase I.

LATER SANDSTORM PHASES

Sandstorm is the codename for a major set of new functionality to be added to Global Agenda over the Summer of 2010. More information on later phases of Sandstorm will be released soon.

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HiRezStudios: "Welcome to the Enrichment Center" http://youtu.be/AgioJMD6kIw awesome machinima music video using Global Agenda V.O.

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Tags: dev blog, epic, melee, video

The folks at Hi-Rez Studios have put together another dev blog - this time in video form, to talk about upcoming things in Global Agenda including epic melee weapons, endgame devices, and more. With contributions from Todd Harris, Mick Larkins, Daniel Lilleberg, and many other members of the team, there's plenty of perspective on the cool new things in GA's future.

Sandstorm is the codename for a major set of new functionality to be added to Global Agenda over the Summer of 2010. The first phase is in Public Testing now and will go live in early June. Phase I contains:

• A new system for acquiring weapons and armor through loot and tokens. 
• Over 30 new weapons (most for Levels 30+).
• New shops in Dome City, including CyberCuts, Facial Customization, and Weapon shops for each class.
• Ultra-Max Security PvE missions. 
• Ability to play Special Ops PvE solo or in groups of less than 4.
• Revamped Agency-vs-Agency format, now with a single world map.
• New PvP and AvA maps.
• Improved social features, including player inspection, new chat channels and more.
• DirectX 10 Support.
• And a lot more…

The Video Dev Blog below gives an overview of some of the new Epic weapons in Sandstorm Phase I, including the Combat Jetpack (shoot while flying!), and new melee devices for each class.

Like what you see? Buy the game on Steam before May 31st to receive 25% off, or download the free trial today.

Learn more about Sandstorm.

Plus, don’t miss GamesRadar’s overview of the upcoming Sandstorm patch:

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HiRezStudios: That's right! Global Agenda is only $29.99 on Steam right now http://bit.ly/8LL7HW

The first phase of Global Agenda’s major new Sandstorm patch arrives shortly. Get prepared by buying the game on Steam for 25% off (that’s $29.99/₤18.74/€22.49).

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HiRezStudios: @SeraBrennan calls Global Agenda's Sandstorm update "The Big Patch of Awesome." @Massively gives details http://bit.ly/9DU5RA

HiRezStudios: Congrats to the Nexus Alliance for winning Sovereign Zone. Read more about it on fan site globalagendablog.com: http://tinyurl.com/2de3qex