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Conquer Online Official Newbie Guide Released!

New Servers Open on Dec. 16th

On Dec 16, 2010, the TQ team officially launched the latest expansion pack, the Returning Light, for their classic free to play Kungfu MMO, Conquer Online, in which the highly anticipated Monk was released as the sixth playable class! 2 brand new servers were opened at the same time, along with a string of celebration events, making the holiday season better than ever before for the CO community.

To celebrate the overwhelming success of the new expansion, and to pay special respects towards the dedicated players, CO has decided to name the servers after the newest champions of their grand inter-server PK competition, World Elite PK Tournament.

The new servers give all players, new and old alike, a perfect chance at a fresh start with the “Returning Light”. As soon as the new expansion & the new servers were available, hundreds of thousands of new characters tried to log into game at the same time, sparking spectacular scenes across the CO world.

To meet the growing demands of the new players, Conquer Online have released an official Newbie Guide, which provides some useful tips for beginners, including how to begin, fast level up tips and how to accumulate an in-game fortune in a short period of time.

The latest expansion, Returning Light, brings players a refreshing gameplay experience by introducing the new Monk class into the game. Players have shown such great interest and enthusiasm in the new content that everywhere in town is full of monks and saints!

You only need to look at the screenshots to see how hard they are working on honing their powerful new skills.

Want to live the spin kicking life of a Monk? Hurry up and join Conquer Online now!

Dragon Saga goes Live!

Marina Del Rey – October 28th , 2010

Gravity Interactive, a world renowned massively multiplayer online game publisher, is proud to announce Dragon Saga (formally Dragonica Online) will be going into commercial launch October 28th, 2010. Dragon Saga is a fast-paced fantasy-action MMO whose unique 3D side-scrolling perspective brings a new level of strategy to the genre. This will be the fourth title to be added to the WarpPortal.com growing list of free-to-play games.

“The Production Team and Barunson Interactive have been working very hard on Dragon Saga…” said Yoshinori Kitamura, Chief Executive Officer of Gravity Interactive, “…to bring users new gameplay and content previously unseen in the US version of the game. Our community is excited for the commercial launch of Dragon Saga and so are we; they are really going to enjoy how Dragon Saga has evolved. “

Dragon Saga players will find their characters just as they left them, and ready for battle. These players will also notice that many updates have been added since they last played, including many elements of the “Paris Strikes Back” update. Upon commercial service, updates will include Kundara Dungeon and Temple of Water, with Van Cliff Manor, level cap raise to 70, 4th classes, and more to come before the end of the year.

More Information about Dragon Saga and its WarpPortal.com:
http://www.playdragonsaga.com
http://www.warpportal.com

Trick-or-treat Taborea style

Runes of Magic celebrates Halloween with Pumpkin Festival event

BERLIN, 29/10/2010 – With Autumn casting its long shadow over the world of Taborea, Runes of Magic is preparing to celebrate all things ghastly and ghoulish with a newly expanded Pumpkin Festival event. On top of Runes of Magic Halloween favourites, this eerie event will offer up an XL haul of goodies, adding the Lil’ Pumpkins Trick-or-Treat and Pumpkin King games.

The Lil’ Pumpkins trick-or-treat offers visitors to Dalanis plenty of treats and more than enough tricks. This daily quest sends participants on a hunt to trap five pumpkin spirits scattered throughout the city before time runs out. These pumpkin pranksters are more than slippery and players might see their well-laid traps come up empty.

The Pumpkin King will also be holding court in Dalanis. In this event, his majesty will challenge players to a quiz that will force gamers to answers a series of questions by wearing their emoticons on their sleeve. Top treats are reserved for gamers who can obtain a perfect quiz score, but consolation prizes are available for those who get tricked.

This year’s event features the ghostly games of years past, including Kaz Madness, Monster Parade, Trick or Treat, and the Colored Ribbon Exchange.

For more information on the Pumpkin Festival event or Runes of Magic, visit the official website: www.runesofmagic.com.

Ntreev’s Golf Game, Pangya, Announces Halloween-themed Events

Players of the Online Game Stand to Win Goodies from In-game and Online Events

IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 20, 2010
Ntreev USA, Inc., developer and publisher of several popular free-to-play games, today announced Halloween-themed events for its casual online multiplayer game, Pangya. Starting Oct. 20, players will be able to participate in two costume events on the official forums, as well as an in-game hunt for treats that can be exchanged for special Halloween boxes full of goodies.

“Halloween unleashes the role-play gamer in all of us, and that is why it is our favorite holiday,” said Chris Lee, CEO of Ntreev USA. “The interactive Halloween events we are hosting for Pangya players will give us the chance to enjoy our fans’ creativity and give away some great prizes!”

Players can visit the official forums to participate in a Halloween Design Contest and a Halloween Costume Contest. For the Design Contest, players are encouraged to create both a top and bottom for a spooky Halloween costume using the Self Design feature. The second costume contest will give players the chance to show off a picture of the Halloween costume they plan to wear this year for prizes. To participate, players submit a picture of themselves in their costume while holding a piece of paper with their in-game name written on it. Both contests can be entered by submitting screenshots or pictures on the appropriate forum thread. Submissions can be made Oct. 20 up until Oct. 31.

To keep the pumpkin rolling, Ntreev is also hosting an in-game Halloween Hunt. Candy boxes have been hidden throughout the island and can be collected and returned to Cadie’s Cauldron for Halloween Boxes chock-full of special items. Ntreev will also be rewarding players with Skull and Pumpkin Comets for logging on to Pangya during the Halloween season. The Halloween Hunt and log-in events are Oct. 20 through Nov. 3.

For more information about Ntreev, please visit: www.ntreev.net.

ATLUS ONLINE TAKES F2P MMORPG FANS TO NEW FRONTIERS WITH MASSIVE 600-PLAYER WARZONES AND STRATEGIC REAL-TIME COMBAT INPANDORA SAGA, LAUNCHING Q1 2011

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20, 2010 - Atlus Online, a premiere destination for online entertainment, in collaboration with RossoIndex, is proud to reveal Pandora Saga™, a free-to-play MMORPG set in a fantasy world embroiled in a sweeping, player-driven war, coming to North America in early 2011. Pandora Saga boasts battles of breathtaking scope-up to 600 players may simultaneously engage in weekly realm-versus-realm combat to extend their nation’s influence. With an emphasis on fast-paced, strategy-laced real-time battles, Pandora Saga aims to set a new standard for free-to-play massively online roleplaying experiences.

“Our goal with Pandora Saga is nothing less than raising gamers’ expectations for what a free-to-play MMORPG can be,” stated Producer Justin Guthrie of Atlus Online. “Impressive scope and real-time combat involve and engage the player, bringing the back story and turmoil of the game world to life, while the various character and battle-related customization options give gamers a greater sense of ownership. Players must consider their angle of attack and properly manage siege weaponry found in many of the game world’s contested zones in order to achieve dominance.”

Pandora Saga is slated to bring its exciting real-time combat and vast PvP wars to Atlus Online’s interactive portal in early 2011, joining the steampunk MMORPG Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent™, one of the most engaging, community-driven options on the market. A closed beta for Pandora Saga is scheduled to begin in December.

Visit the official site (http://pandorasaga.atlusonline.com/) and register to receive updates about Pandora Saga and the upcoming betas!

About Pandora Saga
There exists a Great Empire with an ultimate weapon of terrible power. The people of this land, divided into three warring nations, have come to call this force “Pandora.” Each faction-the Kingdom of St. Pfelstein, Varik Confederation, and the Latugan Empire-seeks Pandora for themselves, for it is written that Pandora’s wielder will rule the world. So it is amidst this battle for supremacy, with an entire realm devouring itself from greed for power, that you awaken. Bereft of memory, you will choose a side and lend your strength to their defense lest the war for control of Pandora brings the walls of your nation crumbling down…

Key Features
War of tremendous scale-With an emphasis on PvP action and a variety of immense theatres of war upon which to wage battle, some of Pandora Saga’s greatest conflicts can host as many as 600 combatants.
Real-time, strategy-laced combat-Breaking from genre traditions, attacks occur in real-time based on user inputs. Bonuses based on player tactics, such as the direction from which an enemy is attacked, can be exercised by either combatant, making for exceptionally tense PvP encounters.
A world full of meaningful choices-Ally with one of three major nations, join a guild (or create your own), and explore a variety of deep customization options. Combat-related choices, such as managing defensive strong points across the game world’s many vast battlefields and one’s preference for how to enter battle (on horseback, for example), highlight Pandora Saga’s fast, action-packed battles.?

About Atlus Online
Atlus Online is the online interactive entertainment division of Atlus U.S.A., Inc., renowned for its proud tradition of publishing exceptional role-playing games with strong niche appeal. Atlus Online’s flagship title, Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent, a unique steampunk free-to-play MMORPG, complements the existing library of critically-acclaimed Atlus video games, including: Demon’s Souls, 3D Dot Game Heroes, Odin Sphere, the Trauma Center series, and the award-winning Shin Megami Tensei series. More information can be found at www.atlusonline.com.

GAMESCAMPUS’ MMORTS, SOUL MASTER, TO ENTER OPEN BETA AUGUST 12

Starting Tomorrow Players Can Enjoy The One-Of-A-Kind MMORTS With MMORPG-Style Character Control

Sunnyvale, Calif. (August 11, 2010) - Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), today announced that its genre-bending, free-to-play MMORTS, Soul Master will enter open beta tomorrow, Thursday, August 12. Developed by NPluto, Soul Master is an addictive new game that takes the innovation behind customizable “Hero” units in the RTS genre to a whole new level by allowing players to have complete MMORPG-style control over their characters. Players can set up an account and play the game by visiting http://Soul Master.GamesCampus.com

“While many MMO’s claim to blend genres into a new and unique gameplay experience, Soul Master actually delivers on that promise,” said Uyen Uyen Ton Nu, Head of Marketing for GamesCampus. “With easy to learn controls and well-balanced gameplay, Soul Master offers a truly unique
and incredibly addictive MMO experience.”

Soul Master features a unique combat system that allows players to create structures, progress through technology trees and produce and command units-all while developing a persistent character of their own. With resource-driven RTS combat, Soul Master allows players to create defensive towers, barricades, resource harvesting structures, and unit production facilities while progressing through simplified, traditional RTS tech-trees that let players focus on strategic, active gameplay in both Team and Free-for-All PvP. Players will find the game’s PVP highly competitive and a variety of strategies will be necessary for each player to utilize their own strengths in order to win. Players enter the game’s battle lobby and can join teams of up to
6 people and enter Team Vs. Team games or Free For All matches playing against either human opponents or AI controlled characters.

Soul Master includes rich item customization systems that enable players to acquire unique stat and skill bonuses both for their personalized avatars, as well as their RTS buildings, production capabilities, and controlled units. In addition to the robust PvP content, Soul Master features a wide range of PVE scenario modes such as defending objectives, escort missions, co-op challenges, boss raids, and AI RTS battles.

For more information on the game and to follow the latest updates, visit http://Soul Master.GamesCampus.com.

Legendary Champions Approaches Closed Beta with New Website Launch

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – August 4, 2010 – Aeria Games, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, today unveiled an all-new website for Legendary Champions, the latest free-to-play MMORPG to join the company’s catalogue. Visitors to the new site will be able to get an early look at Aeria’s latest title through videos and screenshots, and will also be able to sign up for the Closed Beta Test (CBT), scheduled to begin later this month. The new website is now online at http://legendarychampions.aeriagames.com.

Legendary Champions is a fantasy MMORPG which draws from many sources of culture to create a vast world filled with epic characters. The game challenges players to adventure through a vast fantasy world and compete in DotA-style and player-versus-player (PvP) battlegrounds, with the ability to transform into over 60 larger-than-life heroes, including Dracula, Beowulf, Mulan, King Arthur, and more.

For more information, screenshots and video, or to sign up for CB, visit http://legendarychampions.aeriagames.com.

Nexon launches official service for Dungeon Fighter Online in North America

Official North American launch of 2D, side-scrolling action game.

Gamers can now officially join the fight. Nexon America today announced the official North American service launch of Dungeon Fighter Online, the popular multiplayer online action-adventure beat-‘em up developed by Nexon’s Neople studio and played by over 200 million registered users worldwide.

Dungeon Fighter Online is a 2D, side-scrolling action game, in which players enjoy a trinity of brilliant game play options – brain-bashing PvE adventures, explosive PvP combat, and dynamic RPG excitement.

As with all Nexon America titles, Dungeon Fighter Online is free to download and play through its website.

“Dungeon Fighter Online is a free-to-play homage to everything we have always loved about gaming,” said Daniel Kim, Nexon America’s CEO. “This motherlode of a game with its classic graphics, arcade-style action and hardcore RPG leveling system sets the bar high for other free-to-play online games.”

The official launch offers new content, including a sixth character class—the Female Gunner—as well as new Awakened super skills, perilous challenges in Hell Mode, an expansion of the Guild system and a whole line-up of launch events.

The Female Gunner joins the Fighter, Male Gunner, Mage, Priest and Slayer as available character classes. And like the Male Gunner, the Female Gunner is a tech geek with loads of firepower. She also comes with several unique skills, including Spriggan, Gun Dance, FM-92 mk2 Lancer, Air Bomb Mech: Gale Force and Photon Bomb.

Players who advance to level 18 in Dungeon Fighter Online reap the benefits of Advancement subclasses, and those who continue on to reach Level 48 now have three more Awakening subclasses to strive for: Fighter’s Hellcat, Male Gunner’s Machinist and Slayer’s Soul Reaper. Each of these Awakenings feature powerful new skills to unleash on foes.

Only the most thrill-seeking of Dungeon Fighters should even attempt Hell Mode, an option available in select dungeons. These high risk adventures also offer high rewards with Epic Items, much more powerful than the typical weapons equipped by most dungeon fighters.

The newly expanded size and scope of the guilds will enhance Dungeon Fighter Online’s growing community. The maximum guild level has increased from Level 5 to Level 10, and the member cap for guilds has expanded from 50 to 300 Dungeon Fighters.

Players are also rewarded with four different events. The Clean Slate Event offers a Lethe’s Bell to every character who reached level 30 or higher before June 9th. Players who create a Female Gunner will be rewarded with a gift box of fun loot. The Opening Ceremonies Event asks players to lend a hand to NPCs throughout the land of Arad to get a special gift. And the New Awakening Event rewards players for creating a character that will advance to the newly released Awakenings mentioned above.

This is just the beginning for Dungeon Fighter Online, which, like other Nexon America games, will update on a regular basis with new content, new features and new events.

Players can download and play the game for free at http://dungeonfighter.nexon.net. Dungeon Fighters are currently uniting at Facebook, and players can see more of the action on YouTube.

WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES THE LORD OF THE RINGS ONLINETM TO ADOPT GLOBAL FREE-TO-PLAY MODEL

Turbine’s Award-Winning Online Game Will Be Free-to-Play Worldwide This Fall

Friday 4th June/… Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced today that Turbine, Inc. will unveil a major update this fall, making The Lord of the Rings OnlineTM (LOTRO) free-to-play for everyone. Extending its award-winning story, LOTRO delivers the ultimate adventure featuring a massive world with state-of-the-art graphics and gameplay, and a rich set of features that until now could only be found in premium subscription-based online games.

Launching this fall across North America and Europe, with Codemasters operating the game free-to-play in Europe, LOTRO will introduce Turbine’s innovative new pricing model that allows players to download the game and play for free, purchase expansions, quest packs, items, and account services a la carte from the new LOTRO Store, or join the VIP program to get unlimited access to all of the game’s content for one low price. Players interested in getting a sneak peek of the new LOTRO can sign up for a chance to participate in the Beta program which begins June 16, 2010 at http://www.lotro.com.

“Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment is bringing quality games based on The Lord of the Rings to multiple platforms, and the franchise’s expansive adventure story lends itself perfectly for LOTRO free-to-play, giving a wide range of players the opportunity to experience the game,” said Jeff Junge, Senior Vice President Online Games and Digital Games Platforms, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “We are focused on expanding our game franchises onto new digital platforms to maximize quality experiences for gamers worldwide and LOTRO’s new model is a great leading example of this.”

“Turbine’s Dungeons and Dragons Online®: Eberron UnlimitedTM was the world’s first truly premium free-to-play online game that ushered in a new era of choice for online gamers seeking quality entertainment,” said Jim Crowley, President and CEO of Turbine. “The popularity of DDO validated the extraordinary demand by gamers for quality entertainment they can experience at their own pace and within their budget. Extending free-to-play to LOTRO will offer another premium game to a broad spectrum of fans.”

“Having successfully taken two titles free-to-play in the past we are very pleased to be doing the same with The Lord of the Rings Online in Europe,” said David Solari, Vice President and General Manager of Codemasters Online. “It’s a fantastic, award-winning game with a wonderfully realized world and this step will only broaden its appeal and increase its player base.”

LOTRO will offer players unlimited choice!
Free means Free! – Players will download LOTRO by visiting www.lotro.com and join with millions of other adventurers as they explore the most complete and authentic recreation of Middle-earth ever created and participate in LOTRO’s award-winning epic story up to level 50 for free.
Visit the new LOTRO Store! — The LOTRO Store is loaded with thousands of convenience items as well as expansion packs, premium content, additional character slots, potions, character customization and more! The LOTRO Store is seamlessly integrated into the game and lets the player identify new and exciting ways to enhance and customize their experience using points which can be purchased in the store or earned through gameplay.
Be a LOTRO VIP! – Players who elect to become a LOTRO VIP will have unlimited access to all premium content, receive priority server access, 5 character slots, a shared bank slot, and a monthly allotment of points to spend in the new LOTRO Store.

The Lord of the Rings Online is the ultimate adventure. This award-winning massively multiplayer online role-playing game delivers an interactive experience brimming with life and filled with the familiar people, places and monsters from the most famous fantasy of all time. From the picturesque surroundings of the Shire to Moria, the most fearsome underground realm ever imagined, players will soon experience the world of Middle-earth for free! For more information, visit www.lotro.com.

Kru Interactive’s Robo Smasher Online Game Now Available for Free Download

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 28, 2010 - Kru Interactive announces the release of Robo Smasher (http://www.robosmasher.com), an online multiplayer game, now available for free download. Robo Smasher combines third-person shooter action with block-moving strategy. The game features a super-deformed cartoon theme suitable for players of all ages.

In Robo Smasher, players battle in matches of up to six people by controlling an avatar-piloted robot (mechro). The goal of each match is to knock out or smash the opponent. Players can knock out an opponent using their punch cannons or instantly smash them by strategically moving surrounding blocks. Four different match modes for players to choose from offers variety and makes game-play more interesting. There are many more ways to knockout and smash opponents; it is up to the player to decide the best strategy.

As players advance in level and earn game money (Qros), they can fully customize their avatars to their own style. They also can upgrade their mechros, making them more powerful in battle.

The full download is available at http://www.robosmasher.com/download.html. System requirements are:

• Windows XP / Vista / 7
• Pentium 4 1.5Ghz or Higher
• 512MB RAM
• 3D video card (DirectX 9.0c compatible)
• 300 MB hard disk space