Blade&Soul at Tencent media conference

Posted on 03/25/2012 by admin

Blade&Soul decorated the final stage of Tencent media conference on the 22nd of March. Ncsoft announced the test schedule for China.

Jae-Hyun Bae, The Producer of Blade&Soul, said “Personally I really want to make the game success in China. The circumstances and the conditions is better, so I believe the game could be successful this time.” He challenged Chinese market with Lineage and Aion, but both games didn’t succeed as much as he expected.

He has been managing the team for abroad separated from the rest of teams. The abroad team is not small in scale at all as well. As a result, Blade&Soul will have CBT in China during August.

He added “China is different in scale. They don’t separate CBT and OBT. The test for August will be more like FGT(Focused Group Test) with a few thousand users.”

He had two interviews at the event. The one for Korean media and the other for Chinese media. Each country’s media was busy to ask the services of the other country. However, He said “Users in China and korea are not different much. There might be the differences among generations, but no differences on nationality.”

He thinks the differences on preferable contents among countries are not about cultures and graphics, but more about the system itself. For example, Korean users are not much interested in Achievement System, but North American users take care about it a bit and Chinese users are mad at it.

Martial Arts are originated from China. Do Chinese gamers think the game as a challenge to Chinese tradition because the theme of Blade&Soul is based on Martial Arts in Korea? He does not think so. He believes that the martial arts in Blade&Soul are just other kinds of Martial arts to Chinese users’ point of view.

He also thinks that there are almost no differences between Korea and China from the technical point of view. He said “Pixar exists in China. Most visual arts staffs in Hollywood are Chinese. Therefore, most merits that Korean online games have are diminishing. Korea started the business a few years ahead of China and the gap between them is getting closer.”

At the end of the interview, he said “I just want to present the game as quickly as possible.

 

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Combat Arms announces 5M Characters

Posted on 03/23/2012 by admin

A new Milestone: 5,000,000
As we move into the bright and cheerful season of Spring, the Nexon Europe staff and every single Combat Arms Player have a reason to jump with joy! Nexon is proudly able to announce 5,000,000 Characters “on Service” in the well-known and appreciated European version of Combat Arms. The fast paced FPS Game with the outstanding Weapon Arsenal can prove its great success with a growth rate of 1,000,000 new Characters within the last six months.
Mr. SungJin Kim, CEO of Nexon Europe, states: “To reach an audience of this size is always something special. We’d like to thank our vital Community once more for their steady growth, support and the welcome of new Users and promise a lot more Content to come within the continuing service of Combat Arms.”

The Reinforcements have arrived
To celebrate the new Achievement and provide the most possible enjoyment to our Community, the Nexon Team decided to extend the outstanding Arsenal of Combat Arms. New weapons like the “Golden Gun” will be available from today, alongside new customizations for the “Gewehr 43” and new within the known “MYST”-Supply –Cases filled with all new epic weapons.
Also the “5-Shot” Event is back. Aside from the Glory and Honor our Soldiers normally carry back home after an outrageous battle, they will be now able to collect “5-Shot” cards, each filled with 25 fields of win! This very special version of the “Bingo” concept provides all players several chances to obtain special event clothing and weapons. Still, you have to work for your chance to fire a bullet to the lucky cards. To obtain a bullet – worth a hit on the event card – Players have to fulfill daily Quests, called Jobs within Combat Arms.

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GUILDS TO SHINE IN DIGIMON MASTERS

Posted on 03/23/2012 by admin

Joymax, leading online game developer and publisher, announced today a new contest for Guilds, alongside returner rewards for their online massive multiplayer title, Digimon Masters. A fantastic universe where our world and the Digital World are closer than anyone would have imagined is about to change in ways never expected!  Digimon Masterscontinues the story and heightened sense of urgency found in the Digimon anime.  Both new and returning tamers will be lavished with extravagant gifts in the coming weeks. In addition, there are special events to get free evolutors. Players who want to join in on the fun can sign up athttp://www.joymax.com/dmo/Property_Front.aspx?WorkUrl=http://dmocp.joymax.com/Teaser/20120306_BigUpdate/Intro.aspx

Guilds are an important part of every MMORPG: they create a bond between players that allow them to overcome challenges and forge relationships that move beyond the scope of just the game.  The new Celebration of Guilds event rewards those who have been together from the start and encourages the formation of new guilds with start-up rewards, such as honorable top guild avatar (outfit).  Tamers can watch the official Digimon Masters Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/digimonmasters for winner’s announcements throughout the Celebration!

Joymax is also extending a hand and invitation for Tamers who have leftDigimon Masters to return! To celebrate their return a number of new events have been launched to cheerfully welcome back everyone who had departed.  New players are also being welcomed with open arms with a special EXP event and the brand new Speed boost event where every tamer runs faster and fights wiser.

New items are also available to tamers large and small, including a new line of Portable items: Portable Scanner, Portable Return, Portable Package, and Portable Archives can now be purchased from the DigiShop and used whenever needed, including in the four new zones and with the three new Digimons: Guilmon, Candlemon, Kuzuhamon.

Digimon are well known all over the globe as part of the famous Japanese TV animation series.  Digimon Masters is the first ever 3D online game based on the Digimon universe with more than 1,000 characters featured from seasons 1 through 5 of the series. Not only is it faithful to the art design,Digimon Masters closely follows the original story that will satisfy both loyal fans of the series as well as the average gamer. The game seamlessly combines pet training simulation with role-playing elements to deliver a one of a kind gaming experience. Featuring real-time combat, Gamers will be thrilled with the challenges brought forth by real-time combat which requires quick thinking and good reflexes. Players can also become one of 8 Royal Knights. Royal Knights are Digimon who are in charge of each area in the Digital World. Leaders of a guild that conquers one of these areas can become a Royal Knight who has the right to impose taxes along with other perks and obligations.

To get the latest information and regular contests for amazing prizes, players are encouraged to follow the official Facebook page athttp://www.facebook.com/digimonmasters Players can also check out more details at http://twitter.com/dmojoymax/

 

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Aeria Games Announces Extension of Licensing Agreement for Shaiya

Posted on 03/16/2012 by admin

Aeria Games, a leading destination for free-to-play online multiplayer games, announced it has reached an agreement with Nexon Korea Corporation to extend Aeria’s license for the popular fantasy MMORPG Shaiya.

Aeria will continue to support and operate Shaiya in its current territories, including all aspects of customer service, events, and promotions for years to come. The agreement assures Shaiya players that there will be no interruption in the quality or range of services provided by Aeria Games in support of the game.

“We are delighted that Shaiya will stay with Aeria Games in coming years,” said Lan Hoang, Chief Executive Officer, Aeria Games. “We look forward to a long-term partnership with Nexon through which we will sustain and build the Shaiya franchise, and continue to deliver an exceptional free-to-play MMORPG experience for the dedicated Shaiya community.  Over time, we look forward to deepening the relationship with Nexon with more market-leading free-to-play titles.”

Published by Aeria Games, Shaiya is free to download on the PC and free-to-play. Gamers can learn more and play Shaiya by visitinghttp://shaiya.aeriagames.com.

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OBT for Combat MMORPG Seven Souls Online

Posted on 03/16/2012 by admin

Following a successful closed beta,NEOWIZ GAMES invites all players to participate in the open beta forSeven Souls Online, a combat-rich massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in the fantasy world of Akkadia. In addition to raising the player level cap to 40, the open beta also introduces an entirely new in-game zone called Dragonscale Valley, and introduces open-world player versus player (PVP) combat. Gamers can now register to play during the open beta testing period athttp://www.sevensoulsonline.com/.

In Seven Souls Online, fans unleash their inner demon in a fantasy world that combines ancient East and West, as well as elements of science-fiction. Players can choose from three character classes, the magic-enhanced Manatech Rebel, the savage Imperial Guard and the cunning Exiled Avenger, then fight their way through vast armies of enemies to defeat the mana-hungry Elysians.

“During closed beta we received great feedback from our testers and worked closely with the developer to ensure that in-game changes were made promptly,” said John Nam, COO of NEOWIZ GAMES, Inc. “As we move into the next phase with open beta and the introduction of PVP, we’ll continue to consider every player suggestion to make sure the game reflects what the community wants.”

Open beta also will feature events such as:

  • The Best of the Best Contest – With the brand new level cap, NEOWIZ GAMES is rewarding the first ten players to reach level 40 with their choice of heroic weapon. But the journey won’t be easy, as open-world PVP kicks in at level 31.
  • The Famous Character Creation Competition – One of the unsung heroes of Seven Souls Online is the robust character creator. To highlight this feature, NEOWIZ GAMES will give away the “afro+sunglasses” vanity item to the 10 players that submit the best screenshots of recognizable, “famous” characters, and the ZEN guard costume to the entry with the most votes.

In Seven Souls Online, open-world PVP begins at level 31 for all players. Since there are no factions in the game, parties, guilds and alliances will play an important role in become the strongest player in the world of Akkadia. Gamers will also be able to tackle the new four-level inferno dungeon in the brand new area specific for open beta, Netherworld.

For full info on these contests and other GM events during open beta, fans can “Like” the game on Facebook athttp://www.facebook.com/officialsevensouls for additional information and updates. Register for free to be an open beta tester on the Seven Souls Online website, http://www.sevensoulsonline.com/.

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Join the MapleStory Monster Park

Posted on 03/16/2012 by admin

With Spring just around the corner, today marks the launch of a series of MapleStory special seasonal events, a PvP-based revamp and a brand new Dungeon System called Monster Park.

Monster Park… tickets, please
Welcome to the brand new colourful world of Monster Park, offering a veritable feast of predators and environments to explore and fight.  The hunt is on as entry to the park is only guaranteed by finding one of the special tickets located all around MapleWorld.  Once found, the entry ticket can be redeemed by visiting one of the Help locations based throughout the in-game cities.  On entering the park the fun really begins, and there are various instances starting from Level 13, which will guide the player and their group to various stages until they reach the unique Boss at the end of each mission.  Throughout their journey, players will be able to collect coins which they can exchange for epic equipment.

Skill Revamp for PvP… let the battle commence
Expanding the MMO experience, MapleStory recently launched a PvP mode inviting the player to enjoy intense fights against other gamers, played out in a special arena and separated depending on level range.  The new PvP function has become very popular and from today, Nexon is revamping the Skills section for each class.  This includes completely new Skills along with the removal and adjustment of previously available character features. Anyone logging in to MapleStory within the next seven days to change their current Skill builds will receive a free Skill reset.

Spring Events… Happy Maple Day and more!
Alongside Monster Park and the PvP revamp, Nexon is also launching three major events for this season. The first of which is the Spring Picnic Event that will provide a chance to dress up in brand new character costumes to parade around MapleWorld.  Secondly there is the Tourist Event, where players will be rewarded with Stats-Bonuses and an Event-Title.  Last but not least, all Maplers will receive EXP-Buffs on all Saturdays within the Happy Maple Day event.  Let the party season begin!

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Spotlights the Human Race for Lime Odyssey

Posted on 03/16/2012 by admin

Aeria Games, a leading global publisher of free-to-play online games, today revealed new screenshots and the opening cinematic for the Human race, one of the three playable races in Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta, its highly-anticipated 3D massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).   Lime Odyssey is currently in production and will be published in North America by Aeria Games in 2012.

The Humans in Lime Odyssey begin their journey in Blue Coral, a thriving land abundant with vibrant plants and sea life.  While home to many welcoming animals, the forest and beach are inhabited by some that are hostile to the humans.  Venturing too far to the north will lead players into Baron Northpallor’s Manor, a less than hospitable mansion. Diving into the depths of the Beren Sea, players will discover a plentiful bounty of treasure and fearsome creatures guarding it.

Before Lime entered the world once again, Humans made their living on the open sea. Their lives were not easy, nor were the seas kind, but humanity struggled on. Five hundred years ago, a broken and battered ship was forced to make harbor in a land filled with coral. The proud ship Green Leaf ran aground and sunk below the waves, and the humans that emerged fared little better than their vessel. Thin and weak from lack of food, they carried their children onto the shore and determined that this land should now be their home.

Within the forest, the surviving crew of the Green Leaf built a thriving community based around the coral of the area. They named their town Blue Coral, and many of the world’s greatest craftsmen came from this small coastal area. Young humans still cannot escape the adventurous spirit of their ancestors, and many have left home to seek out the Goddess’ Lime.

The vast continent of Orta is home to a diverse collection of races and tribes. Players can choose from a variety of customization options to design their ideal character – create a bold young Human thief, a battle-hardened Turga, or a diminutive Muris – the choice is theirs! Each race begins their quest in a unique starting location.

Lime Odyssey: The Chronicles of Orta will be free to download and free to play. Interested players can learn more about Lime Odyssey and sign up to participate in the upcoming closed beta test at:http://limeodyssey.aeriagames.com.

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GAMEVIL releases Cheese Please in App Store

Posted on 03/16/2012 by admin

Leading mobile games publisher and developer GAMEVIL® announced the release of their new puzzle game, Cheese Please, to the App Store. The title is developed by Spanish developer, Noobware, and published through the Partner fund by GAMEVIL. The Partner Fund is the $10 million development fund which allows GAMEVIL to expand their grasp in the international mobile market by publishing a wide variety of titles from all over the world.

In Cheese Please, players guide a little blue mouse named Lola through brain tickling mazes in her search for cheese. The objective of the game is to collect all the cheese slices in each stage before the player runs out of steps or meets their doom sentenced by the various traps set up to impede one’s progress.

Cheese Please targets a wide audience as the levels range from simple and entertaining, to mind boggling and challenging. The game currently consists of 60 levels varying in difficulty according to theme. Each theme is comprised of 15 levels that revolve around clever pop culture puns such as “The Goudafather” and “School of Roquefort.” Additional levels and themes will be updated periodically. Lola must strategically evade electric switches, moving walls and other dangerous traps to collect cheese slices in each level. Progress in the game requires careful step-by-step strategy as well as an awareness of one’s surroundings.

Presented in vibrant retina display graphics and a mysterious soundtrack, users will experience a puzzle-maze app that is interactive and entertaining.

“Through the GAMEVIL Partner Fund, we are able to publish titles like Cheese Please that are fun and engaging,” stated Kyu Lee, VP and Head of GAMEVIL USA, Inc. “We believe this game will be another asset to the various titles we have on the market today.”

“We believe Cheese Please is an innovative and entertaining game that will keep people of all ages hooked for hours.” said David Carrizales, CEO of Noobware SL. “Teaming up with an established publisher such as GAMEVIL will help us reach a wider audience and generate a strong impact on our first release.”

Cheese Please is now available for $0.99 from the App Store for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad or at http://itunes.apple.com/app/cheese-please/id503953631?mt=8

For more information, please visit http://www.gamevil.com

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Aika Releases Final Chapter in Its Epic II Saga Hestia

Posted on 03/13/2012 by admin

March 8th, 2012 Today marks the beginnings of righteous conquest as Aika releases the finale to its Epic II saga: Hestia.  Two new level 80 raids await the best Aitan warriors seeking to take back a now corrupted land, full of formidable monsters and equally powerful items.

Combatants will prepare for the challenges ahead in the city of Drago, Hestia’s primary outpost built within the coiled body of a sleeping dragon.  There squads of players will set out on missions to reclaim the holy cities of Aquados and Tyriantor, now tainted by the Zereca in their ever expanding quest to breed corruption.  Those top level Aitan ready to face these new obstacles will encounter level 80 beasts and the most vicious bosses yet.

Once serving as an ancient water system for the Aitan cities in the Hestia region, the Aquados catacombs are now home to the water dragon Reagor and the denizens he corrupted.  Twenty-four Aitan must band together to destroy 6 new bosses and their minions in order to prevent their imminent invasion on Drago.  If they succeed treasures such as level 80 armor sets can be recovered.

More valuable however is Tyriantor, holy crypt for fallen warriors of old.  The undead dragon Dariadra serves as master of this keep, reanimating once holy soldiers into servants for his evil plans.  Aitan will have to form groups of 12 in their mission to purify these once sacred grounds and recover the lost artifacts and light tokens that await them.

Learn more about these new updates and several exciting events to come on the official Aika website at http://aika.gpotato.com/!

 

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Spring Break event for FreeStyle Basketball

Posted on 03/13/2012 by admin

GameKiss is ready for March Madness with our insane #17 jerseys!

“Our players are primed for FreeStyle insanity during March Madness with our crazy new #17 jerseys. Gamers are so excited they’ve even changed their character name! And we tagged up our Legend jerseys, so players can wear the graffiti on the courts!”, says GM Roberto.

During Spring Break purchase just amount of attribute bonuses needed with our new pricing options. Join PayPal Madness during the month of March and receive 10% extra GKash, our in-game currency. Plus we’re offering 4 different kinds of jumbo tattoo packs to help you save time and money. Each tattoo pack has 100 tattoos, but these are for a limited time only, so don’t miss out on the chance to level up fast!

Tip: check out our event page during St. Patrick’s Day, where we will celebrate with a parade of events!

Anyone can enjoy playing FreeStyle Street Basketball for free! For further details of our events, visit http://www.GameKiss.com.

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