Sho Online: Endless Valley of Greed Expansion

Fabulous features and new contents coming this November.

Seoul, Korea – November 7, 2008 – Lizard Interactive announced today the release of the much awaited second expansion for their popular free to play action fantasy MMORPG, Sho Online. Details of the second expansion, Endless Valley of Greed, are posted on the official game website in the Developer’s Diary section. This new expansion will open up many new and interesting possibilities for the steadily growing loyal fans of Sho Online.

In the Endless Valley of Greed expansion, a new pet called the Iron Horse will be introduced. This new pet will be the fastest in Sho Online and is mountable. It has the power to heal itself and its owner, is able to absorb a large amount of damage from attacks and make surprise attacks on enemies and monsters.

To get an Iron Horse as a pet, players would have to complete a series of quests to defeat the evil Elder who is holding the Iron Horse captive. Beware, since there are many furious and powerful monsters guarding the Endless Valley of Greed, where the Elder resides, hindering anyone from entering the area.

A new search engine will be added to the game in the coming expansion to help players search for information about the game while playing online. To find an NPC’s location in order to finish a quest, type in the NPC’s name and click the search button to instantly access information on the NPC’s exact location.

New items included in the new expansion are Legend items. These are rare and powerful items that can be only be obtained by collecting and combining certain materials according to the specific formula for that item. Information on how to collect materials and make a Legend item will soon to be posted on the Sho Online homepage.

For more information, visit www.shoonline.neofun.com.

New Season 2 of Cronous Begins

With the introduction of Master System, Season 2 of Cronous unfolds.

Seoul, Korea – November 7, 2008 – Lizard Interactive has announced the launch of the long awaited Cronous: Season 2 expansion in November. Season 2: Rise of the Masters will start with Episode 1: The Ruins of Manitas on November 12 followed by Episode 2: The Immersion on November 26.

Episode 1: The Ruins of Manitas will feature a new hunting ground for middle level characters with many new and exotic monsters. Many of these monsters will drop new accessory items that can be combined with other materials to make valuable objects. One of the many new accessory items is the Blue Sky Necklace, which has the power to boost basic stats or skills by up to 30%.

Episode 2: The Immersion will introduce a new system called the Master System. In this system, the highest level characters may now be reincarnated as Masters. The reincarnated Masters can learn new and powerful skills and also use exclusive items, weapons and armor that are exclusive for Masters.

To celebrate this long awaited update, there will be a new grand event called Lucky 5×5x5. This event will offer players to hunt monster that give 5 times more item drops, 5 times more EXP, and 5 times more drops of the special Event Dice item. Roll the dice and it will randomly turn into an item that can be used by all classes. This event will be held from November 12-26 and provides a rare one time opportunity to level up quickly and if you are lucky gather valuable treasures.

For further information on the globally played MMORPG Cronous, please visit the website www.cronous.neofun.com.

PHENOMIC REVEALS OPEN BETA DETAILS FOR BATTLEFORGE

Gamers Worldwide Get Ready for the BattleForge Open Beta on November 7th

Redwood City, CA. – October 31, 2008 – Phenomic™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) studio, today announced that the Open Beta for BattleForge™ will begin on November 7th. In the open beta, fans from all over the world will be able to start collecting their favorite cards and experience magically-charged battles online. Players can register for the open beta at www.battleforgecardhunt.com. In North America, players are guaranteed access into the beta by pre-ordering BattleForge from participating retail partners.*

Developed in Ingelheim, Germany, BattleForge is an epic real-time strategy (RTS) fantasy game that combines the elegance of RTS gameplay with the collectability of trading cards in an online environment where friends can play together. BattleForge pioneers strategy gaming with its online multiplayer design and robust community. Players can get in the game by purchasing the title at retail in early 2009 and then take their game online to play with the larger BattleForge community.

”After three years in development, we are very excited to open the game to a mass audience and see how people play. It’s going to be a great process watching players experience the revolutionary concept of creating their own armies and teaming up on a massive scale in RTS,” said Volker Wertich, Creative Director.

In BattleForge, players use virtual trading cards to build the perfect army and lay waste to their foes. The cards are the tools of war each representing a unit, building or spell that is conjured directly onto the RTS battlefield. They enable you to customise and combine factions, and play with a unique army of your own design. With no base building and production queues BattleForge players are instantly immersed into fast-paced RTS action.

BattleForge features single-player and cooperative scenarios as well as Player vs. Player ranked duels. Co-op battles are played in teams of two or four, or players can hurl themselves into epic 12 player battles for the greatest rewards. Players must work cooperatively to fulfill the mission and be victorious.

Featuring action-packed co-op and PvP, the ability to build your own army, and robust community features like auction hall, direct trade and in-game mail, BattleForge offers unique RTS gameplay that is easy to learn, but hard to master.

Developed at Phenomic, BattleForge will ship in Early 2009 for the PC. This product is not yet rated by PEGI or ESRB. For more information about the BattleForge open beta, visit www.BattleForge.com.

*Requires online connectivity.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS™, EA™, EA SPORTS Freestyle™ and POGO™. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO and BattleForge are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

PUMPKINS, TRICKS AND TREATS-CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN WITH GAMESCAMPUS

Each Gamescampus Game Offers Fun Halloween-themed Events and Prizes

San Jose, Calif.–October 23, 2008-San Jose-based online game publisher, GamesCampus (www.gamescampus.com, run by OnNet USA), announced today a slew of Halloween-themed events for its online games. Shot Online, Asda Story and Manga Fighter are all celebrating the holiday with in-game events and special prizes. Each of the games can be found at www.gamescampus.com

The team behind MMO Golf Simulation Shot Online has tricks and treats up its sleeve. Now through October 31st players of Shot Online are invited to go to the main square in the game where they will find treats-but players beware-they are also mixed with some tricks. In addition, Shot Online players will also get three different sets of autumn clothes for each character and can get special Halloween clubs and golf balls that are tradable and useable at any level.
From now through October 27th players of Asda Story will need to venture out into the colorful, bright and cheerful world in the fantasy MMORPG and experience the festivities in Alpen!

To kick off the Halloween festivities in Asda Story, players can take part in the October Attendance Event where 100 random winners will win a gold exchange ticket for collecting 5 tickets in game. In addition, those who collect 10 tickets will be put in a drawing to win $3,000 in CampusCash and 5 lucky winners who go all the way and collect all the tickets will have a chance to win $10,000 Campus Cash. Following the Attendance Event, Starting October 28th the Asda Story team will host additional Halloween contests and special events and reveal some new game content! For more information, visit www.asdastory.gamescampus.com.

In Manga Fighter, Gamescampus’ Online TPS (Third Person Shooter) game set in a 3D Manga-style world players are in luck because they are celebrating the holiday with a special giveaway. From now through October 31st, players will be awarded in-game items randomly by GM’s through events and contests. In addition, any player who plays Manga Fighter will have Double XP and Don giveaways now through Halloween.

For more information about GamesCampus and its products visit www.gamescampus.com.

Aeria Games Offers $1,000 in Prizes During Halloween Week

Santa Clara, Calif. - Oct. 24, 2008 - The last week of October has been taking over by ghouls and goblins at Aeria Games. What’s frightening is the amount of Aeria titles offering goodies for playing during the last week of October.

Prizes include Aeria Points, gaming keyboards, mice, mouse pads and in-game items - up to $1000 in valuable items to giveaway.

Players shouldn’t be afraid to participate in any of the following events, but be aware of what they may receive:

Last Chaos: For the month of October, players can win a chance at three G-11 Gaming Keyboards for just playing. Players will be selected randomly to receive the keyboards and other in-game prizes.

For more information, visit http://lastchaos.aeriagames.com/node/2373.

Shaiya: On the lighter side of things, Shaiya will bring some fury with five different in-game masks players can obtain through monster drops.

For more information, visit http://shaiya.aeriagames.com/node/777.

Twelve Sky: Look out for Twelve Sky Gamemasters to be roaming around handing our treats for players who use transformation scrolls to change into various monsters.

Dream of Mirror Online: The dream land has been bit by the giant trick bug. Players that log on during the week of Halloween can find various NPC’s that will either “trick” or “treat” you.

For more information, visit http://domo.aeriagames.com/node/1591.

Cronous: From Oct. 27 to Nov. 3, players have the chance to craft materials into a pumpkin head, pumpkin robe or party dress, but in order to do so must find and fight the Halloween monster.

For more information, visit http://cronous.aeriagames.com/node/61.

Pi Story: The world of Pi Story has become a dark gloomy scene with various monster NPC’s. Players can obtain special prizes from events all week as well as from the monster NPC’s.

Dreamlords: The Feast of Ghouls will last during the 7 days until Halloween. During the event, players battle the Pumpkin King to earn a “Batty Familiar” that gives Dreamlord life-leeching abilities. Also, there will be a few surprise Halloween costume items in the Altar of Cynos.

Richman Online: The top 100 players (with the highest amount of exp) will receive 500 AP each from Oct. 27 to Nov. 2.

About Aeria Games:
Aeria Games is the dynamic gaming community where players of all backgrounds and interests can connect, share, and enjoy an unparalleled variety of Massive Multiplayer Online (MMO) games from all over the world.

Our vision is to provide the best Community Gaming Experience and Service to each and every one of our players and best of all, every game is FREE to Play! Start playing our games today by registering for your Aeria Games account at http://www.aeriagames.com.

Founded in 2006, Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, California.

Ntreev USA Announces Halloween Events for Trickster Online Revolution and Grand Chase

Players to be Haunted by Spooky Items and Ghoulish Monsters

IRVINE, Calif. - Oct. 20, 2008

Ntreev USA, Inc. today announced Halloween-themed events for online games Trickster Online Revolution and Grand Chase. Just in time for the spooky holiday, these events will include trick-or-treating, creepy monsters, and, of course, plenty of pumpkins!

From October 23rd to November 6th, special characters in Trickster Online Revolution will ask players the age-old question: “trick or treat?” Choosing “treat” will send players on a unique quest for Halloween candy, while the riskier “trick” option will result in either lots of candy or a disappointing dud treat. The Halloween candy can then be traded for a number of Halloween items, like Jack-o’-lanterns and special weapons. Ntreev will also be releasing a creepy new Halloween pet, Corvid, who has the ability to summon a raven or even become a raven himself!

From October 21st to November 4th, players who log on to Grand Chase will receive a special mission where they can earn a pumpkin helm. In dungeons, players will encounter a Halloween-themed monster that drops pearls when defeated. They may also be visited by a flying witch who drops a pumpkin-shaped item packed with Halloween-themed weapons, Champion Mode Tickets, gems, crystals and Halloween candy. Also, when players type in “trick or treat” into the chat, they will receive a 100% increase in their experience and game points, so be sure to log in and join the spooky festivities!

About Trickster Online Revolution
Trickster Online Revolution is a free-to-play, full-featured MMORPG that appeals to the casual gamer. It follows a group of adventurers trying to solve the mystery set forth by eccentric billionaire Don Cavalier and thus earn his immense fortune. The environment features bright, anime-styled 2D graphics and a vast, epic landscape. Players can completely choose how they want to play the game, from simply exploring the environment and interacting with friends to fighting monsters and other players in an attempt to reach an impressive level 400. The game also features unique and exciting mini-games which allow players to gain special items and experience without battling enemies. With no limit to the number of users, players can interact with people from all over the world while chasing the Cavalier fortune! For more information, please visit the Trickster Online Revolution website: http://trickster.ntreev.net/.

About Grand Chase
Grand Chase is an online action brawler set in a medieval fantasy world. It follows the story of a few brave young knights who join a group of nobles known as the “Grand Chase” to defeat an evil usurper to the thrown, a villainess known as Kaze’aze. Grand Chase combines traditional side-scrolling dungeon crawling with intense, skill-based player vs. player (PvP) matches. For more information, please visit the Grand Chase website: http://grandchase.ntreev.net/.

BOO! Halloween comes to Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice!

Virtual ghosts, goblins and plenty of surprises await in Outspark’s Virtual Playground!

October 22, 2008 Celebrate Halloween with Outspark! Join other brave adventurers in the hit Outspark games Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice for some exciting and scary Halloween fun! Between October 22 and 31, gamers can customize their virtual characters with special holiday-themed items, join fellow players in unique in-game events run by Outspark Game Masters and celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year! Visit www.outspark.com now to create a free account, get in the game and join the fun.

The fun happens in Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice. Eight brand new holiday items are now available in the Fiesta Store including a variety of frightening masks. Dress up like a witch, ghost, pumpkin, nurse or feisty Kebing! New accessories are available too – pick up a mini ghost pet, skeleton or witch hat. Beginning October 23, Secret of the Solstice players can purchase any of five brand new Halloween-themed items from the Solstice Store including Wolf, Devil, Hockey, Skull and Clown masks.

The party starts today and lasts until Halloween! In addition to spooky new premium in-game items, Fiesta and Secret of the Solstice players can join Outspark Game Masters in a variety of exciting in-game events during the next week. Here are the highlights:

Fiesta
October 22 – November 4: Costume Contest. Combine different items from the game store to create your own signature spooky look! All items from the most popular costume will get a permanent place in the game store.
October 27 and 28: Ghoul Buster Event. Who ya gonna call? Battle dangerous ghosts and ghouls and become a Ghoul Buster!
October 29 and 30: Night of the Barely Living Dead. Zombies and other undead beasts are on the loose! Join your fellow players and help rid Isya of these foul creatures!
October 31: Halloween in Isya! Come join the first annual “Monster Mash” event, which features amazing Halloween mini-games including Bobbing for Flowers, Best Dance Groups and a Ghost Hunt!

Secret of the Solstice
Oct. 27: Weekly Most Valuable Player Contest with a special theme – Halloween in Xen!
Oct. 28: Ghost Ship. Battle skeletons on a haunted Pirate Ship!
Oct. 30: Halloween Awakening. Intelligence reports indicate that evil Game Masters Alastor and Mariane plan to lay siege to several of Xen’s largest cities. Watch out for monster attacks!
Oct. 31: Halloween in Xen! GMs will spawn pinatas that give candy and will host a Costume Contest in the major cities. Everyone wearing a costume will get special bonus items and GMs will challenge costumed players to a friendly battle in the Arena!

About Outspark
Outspark is an entertainment services company that publishes and operates engaging online multiplayer games. Featuring a portfolio of immersive free-to-play games and related content, the company is building an online destination where members come for the games and stay for the community.
For more information on Fiesta, Secret of the Solstice and other Outspark games, please visit www.outspark.com.

MapleStory Patch Notes – October 2008

MapleStory Client ver. 0.61 is here! The spooky Halloween season is upon us! New Town, New PQ, New Monsters, New items, New Cash Shop items and more!

NEW AREA

Singapore!
Come visit Singapore! Enjoy the latest addition to the Maple World with breathtaking backgrounds, beautiful skylines and…ghost ships! Take a stroll around the city and battle new monsters, collect new weapons, and even do a new party quest! Pack your bags and get on the next flight from Kerning City!

NEW IN-GAME EVENTS

Saga of the Mansion Master!
The shadowy aura of Halloween has once again descended upon Phantom Forest! Visit the Haunted House and embark on a brand new adventure with 2 of your friends! Make a Jack-O-Lantern, collect pumpkin pieces, and get a stylish hat!

Mini Dungeon Event!
Enter a realm of your own and battle monsters for exciting items - Check Nexon.net for details!

Gachapon Box Event!
To celebrate Halloween, monsters and bosses will drop special silver and gold chests with Gachapon items in them!

NEW WEBSITE EVENTS

Costume Cosplay!
Our annual Halloween costume contest is back! Get your best gear and pose for the camera! 5 lucky Maplers will receive MapleStory-themed plushies, t-shirts and towels!

Frightfest Video!
Create your own Halloween-themed in-game video for 20,000 Maplepoints to spend as you like!

Check Nexon.net for more info!

NEW MAPS

• CBD (Central Business District)
• Central Way 1
• Central Way 2
• Central Way 3
• Changi Airport
• Kerning Airport
• On the way to CBD
• Surburban Area 1
• Surburban Area 2
• Boat Quay Town
• Mysterious Path 1
• Mysterious Path 2
• Mysterious Path 3
• Ghost ship 1
• Ghost Ship 2
• Ghost Ship 3
• Ghost Ship 4
• Ghost Ship 5
• Ghost Ship 6
• Ghost ship 7
• The Engine Room
• The Peaceful Ship

NEW QUESTS
• Clear the Rubbish
• Stop’em!
• Stop the Speeder!
• Technical Assignment
• Angie’s Beloved Costume 1
• Angie’s Beloved Costume 2
• Angie’s Beloved Costume 3
• Ghost Elimination 1
• Ghost Elimination 2
• Ghost Elimination 3
• Ghost Elimination the Final
• Wedding Photos 1
• Wedding Photos 2
• Wedding Photos 3
• Celebrating Independence Day 1
• Celebrating Independence Day 2
• Celebrating Independence Day 3
• Captin SG enter(time)
• Captin SG count
• The Lost Essence
• Return of Capt. Latanica

NEW MONSTERS
• Stopnow
• Freezer
• Biner
• Nospeed
• Tippo Red
• Tippo Blue
• Batoo
• Trucker
• Octobunny
• Pac Pinky
• Slimy
• Selkie Jr.
• Mr. Anchor
• Capt. Latanica
NEW NPCS
• Xinga
• Kerny
• Chan
• Hui Ting
• Wendy
• Candy
• Noel
• Kelvin
• Xan
• Alwyn
• Adrian
• Johnson
• Ralph the wanderer
• Dave & Iris
• Angie
• Bob
• Airu
• Eunice
• Eric
• Jimmy
• Shalon
• Sureen
• Irene
• Mr. Hwang

NEW ITEMS
• Singapore Flag (Beginner)
• Malaysia Flag (Beginner)
• Singapore Flag (One Handed Sword)
• Malaysia Flag (One Handed Sword)
• Singapore Flag (One Handed Axe)
• Malaysia Flag (One Handed Axe)
• Singapore Flag (One Handed Mace)
• Malaysia Flag (One Handed Mace)
• Ticket to Singapore (From Kerning City)
• Ticket to Singapore (From Orbis)
…and much more!
< CASH SHOP >
- Halloween Costume Sales: Get great items at low prices! –
• Gothic Package
• Witch Package
• Racer Package
• Chef Package
• Black Cat Package
• White Cat Package
…and those are just a few!
- All Gachapons have been updated with new items, including new Halloween-themed Chairs! Check Nexon.net for details! -
- New Hairstyles and faces added for Singapore! -
New items:
• Tengu Mask
• Tear Drop Face Tattoo
• Stirge Throwing Star
• Jail Bird Pet Costume for Monkey
• Whiteout Contacts
• Cracked Glasses
…and much more!
It’s going to be an exciting Halloween! Happy Mapling!
- The MapleStory Staff -

Cut eyeholes in your sheets and go Trick or Treating in DOMO

Ghouls, Ghosts and copious amounts of candy are on offer in the latest update to Dream of Mirror Online (DOMO) as Halloween gets underway in Gametribe.com’s premier Free-to-Play game.

Take part in a brand new Halloween Trick or Treat Quest, pick up a Special Halloween Goodiebag or just enjoy 20% off in the games Item store for a whole week as the spooky season rolls into Eversun. Also don’t miss out on the brand new Goodiebags now on offer in the shop that come with some great permanent costumes.

Amongst the items on offer are Pumpkins costumes for the boys and Witches outfits for the girls (both come complete with Broom) so try your luck now as these special items are included only in the limited time Halloween Goodie Bags. Permanent Playboy Bunny costumes are included in the Regular Goodie Bags along with Leotards for the guys.

The new update will be available to players after the weekly Wednesday maintenance window.

DOMO is a Free-to-Play social MMORPG based on ancient Chinese mythology. Join with thousands of other gamers in an amazing anime-inspired world where you can socialize, form friendships, craft and master a variety of jobs, all within the underlying quest of trying to solve the riddles of the ancient myth of the Kunlun Mirror.

To download and play DOMO visit the game’s official website through www.gametribe.com.

About Gametribe.com
Gametribe.com is the premier destination for Free-to-Play online games and currently operates 4 games across Europe including the action packed Dekaron, premier online football game Kicks Online, anime inspired DOMO and frantic RPG Infinity Online. For more information, please visit www.gametribe.com.

About Game Media Networks
Game Media Networks is responsible for the strategic development, production and commercialization of digital game content for television, internet and mobile platforms through the use of cutting edge communication technologies such as Online and Mobile Gaming, e-commerce, d-commerce and IP-TV. For more information, please visit the company website www.digital-bros.net.

Gaia Online Golden Ticket Holders Gearing Up for Exclusive Early Entry into zOMG! Open Beta

Gradual Gaian Rollout Gives Community Members Play-Dates for Casual MMO

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 22, 2008 Gaia Online, the world’s most active online community, today announced its development team is making final preparations for the zOMG! Open Beta and will begin rolling out game access to Gaia community members on October 27th. 8,500 lucky Golden Ticket holders will be the first entrants, scoring exclusive early playtime in the casual MMO before the first wave of Gaians flood the game’s gates. zOMG! was created in response to requests from the Gaia community, and their feedback has been the principal driving element in every step of the game’s development. Fervent members participated in focus groups and closed beta testing sessions, and even held a contest to choose the game’s name. Now, the community is getting an opportunity to explore the zOMG! Open Beta before anyone else.

“We know users are anxious to get in and play, and we’re firing on all cylinders to ensure our servers can meet the incredible demand,” said David Georgeson, Senior Producer of zOMG! at Gaia Online. “We’re squeezing Gaians in as quickly as possible, but are 100% dedicated to delivering on our vision of a beautiful, immersive and entertaining casual MMO for players of all persuasions.”

Gaia has utilized Golden Tickets throughout the game’s development to increase community involvement and select participants for the zOMG! Beta program. Enthusiastic Gaians took part in booth promotions at NY Comic Con and Anime Expo during the Closed Beta, and purchased zOMG! Rumble Boxes in the virtual goods marketplace for a shot at Golden Tickets for the upcoming Open Beta. These dedicated virtual world denizens are thirsty for a taste of the action, and clamoring for the prestigious prize of first in-game access.

“We received over 120,000 applications for the Closed Beta from our virtual world community, but obviously couldn’t let them all in,” said Craig Sherman, CEO of Gaia Online. “Members complete hundreds of thousands of micro-transactions per day in the marketplace, and we think the Golden Tickets are a great way to choose which loyal users win this very cool opportunity.”

As Gaians begin lining up at the entry gates of zOMG!, the development team is busy making sure zOMG! can accommodate the rush of eager avatars. Everyone can’t possibly fit through the door at once, so seniority will pay off big-time for Gaians when zOMG! begins rolling out its Open Beta next week. After Golden Ticket holders, virtual world community members with the longest active accounts (4+ years on Gaia) get the first spot in line. The complete rollout schedule will be announced shortly, and general public access will be established once the Gaia community is safely in-game. zOMG! will likely be out of Beta later this year and will continue to grow and evolve over time, as members offer feedback and continue to shape their world.

About zOMG!
Explore the epic adventure within the Gaia Online MMO,zOMG!. Discover interesting and beautiful worlds, engage in combat with monsters, interact and play with friends, and more in this casual online massively multiplayer game. Designed for the PC as a free to play game with no download requirements, the MMO is accessible and easy to navigate for everyone. More than a game, zOMG! incorporates elements of social networking and entertainment for community members. Featuring streaming music, a unique storyline and characters, and engaging gameplay, zOMG! is an open environment for people of all ages to play games, meet friends, and explore. Visit www.zomg.com for more information.

About Gaia Online
Founded in 2003, Gaia Online is the leading teen hangout on the web. More than seven million visitors come to Gaia every month to make friends, play games, watch movies in Gaia Cinemas, Gaia’s virtual theaters, and participate in the world’s most active online community. Gaia provides a fun, social environment that inspires individuality and creativity. With everything from art contests to discussion forums on poetry, politics, celebrities and more, to fully customizable profiles, digital characters and cars, Gaia is a place where teens can create their own space and express their individual style. For more information, visit www.gaiaonline.com.

K2 Network Launches GamersFirst 2.0
New Look, New Features, and a Mini-Movie
Irvine, Ca. – Oct.15, 2008 – GamersFirst (www.gamersfirst.com), a service of K2 Network and one of today’s most popular free-to-play online game destinations, introduces the new and improved GamersFirst.com.

Along with the rebranding of the GamersFirst.com website new features have been added such as: simplified registration (compatible with OpenID), improved navigation, an expanded marketplace for purchasing game premiums and special items, up-to-the minute gamer news feeds, new gamer profile pages, and expanded payment options including retail gamer cards. The new site is currently available in English and Turkish with additional languages coming soon.

“The new GamersFirst gives our gamers more of what they want.” says Patrick Ford, Vice President of Marketing at GamersFirst. “We’ve made it easier to get started with our games and to shop the marketplace. We look forward to adding even more to our platform in the coming months.”

In addition to the redesign and new features at GamersFirst there is a new 3-1/2 minute mini-movie titled “Everybody Games” which can be found at http://www.gamersfirst.com/everybodygames . This new featured short was created by, and stars, some of the GamersFirst staff from production and marketing to customer service. The video highlights the world of connected gamers across the globe in their natural, and sometimes humorous, gaming environments.

About K2 Network and GamersFirst
K2 Network publishes and services highly engaging online games and cultivates dynamic player communities. The company puts GamersFirstTM by giving them free access to compelling titles, offering creative pricing models and updating games based on player feedback. GamersFirst serves over 23 million gamers in more than 160 countries, and currently offers War Rock, Knight Online, Global MU Online, Red Stone, and Sword of the New World. Read more about the company at http://www.k2network.net and find all of their games at http://www.GamersFirst.com.

Dungeon Party – Wild New Images

Check out the upcoming free-to-play MMO from Focus Home Interactive and Cyanide Studios

Cyanide Studios and Focus Home Interactive are pleased to offer several new images of “Dungeon Party” to announce the upcoming release of this free team-based MMO.

Plunge into a wild heroic-fantasy universe and play against each other in teams of heroes through dungeons filled with deadly traps and monsters while trying to collect the treasures they hold.

Visit the web site
http://www.dungeon-party.com

In “Dungeon Party,” you create and customize your character with different costumes and objects. A merry-making sorcerer, a thief straight out of a night club, or a gothic hangman…all styles are possible! Each player can equip his character with different objects and weapons before the battle against the opposing teams start.

Evolve your character during matches while carefully choosing your spells and skills from a large selection in order to help your team retrieve each dungeon’s treasures.

Group together in guilds to help each other and use the level editor to create your own dungeons and share them with your friends in the “Dungeon Party” community.

Offering a simple but efficient style of RPG gameplay, intense battles and endless action in a humorous cartoon setting, “Dungeon Party” has all it takes to offer endless hours of fun in the craziest dungeons ever seen in a video game!

“Dungeon Party” will be available for free for PC in the first quarter of 2009.

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Nexon America Announces the Commercial Launch of its First-Person Shooter Combat Arms

New Female and Male Mercenaries Unveiled with the Grand Opening of “The Black Market”

September 30, 2008 – LOS ANGELES – Nexon America Inc. announces the commercial launch of its free-to-play, online, multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) thriller Combat Arms slated for October 1st. With the addition of the highly anticipated “Black Market,” the new in-game cash item shop, gamers now have access to new female and male mercenaries, customized items and “fresh start” options to help fulfill missions. Combat Arms is available free for download at http://combatarms.nexon.net. Gamers can also experience Combat Arms at the E for All consumer show on Oct. 3-5 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Combat Arms incorporates character options and built-in clan and Web 2.0 community features into its fast-paced game play. Now, with the commercial launch and the game’s Black Market, players have even more ways to personalize the game and further distinguish their look on the battlefield. New mercenaries, Mei, the first female character, and Deckland, can be hired for 30 days as an added character. Each comes with an allotment of 50,000 Gear Points for players to create their mercenary’s own gear loadout. Players can also opt to use the same weapons for their mercenary as their base character. The game also introduces a revamped melee system with several new melee weapons, such as the Ninjato and the Machete. Gamers will have the option to purchase these new weapons with Nexon Cash. New aesthetic gear such as the FG-1 Fire Mask, Boonie Hat and the Tactical Backpack, will also now be available for purchase.

“Combat Arms had a great beta run, with players of all levels loving the fast-action FPS game play and in-game community features for ranking and challenging other players,” said Min Kim, vice president of marketing for Nexon America. “With this launch, gamers now have access to additional play options that help the player stand out without compromising the fairness of play.”

Players and clans can now also use Nexon Cash to purchase name changes and statistic resets through the Black Market. The reset function allows players who have improved within the game a chance to deliver a more accurate representation of their current skill level without having to restart an account and lose their hard earned rank. Additionally, Clans can further distinguish their squad by creating their own Clan Emblem, which will be permanently displayed to all other players both in-game and on the official Web site.

These are the first items for purchase in the Black Market, but players can expect additional variety in the future. To date, Combat Arms has expanded its free content to feature more than 40 weapons, eight maps, four game modes, and robust character and weapon customization features, and will continue to enhance and upgrade both its free and paid offerings with bi-monthly content updates.

Interested gamers can sign up for free at http://combatarms.nexon.net. Media should contact Nexon Public Relations for any additional information.

About Nexon America Inc.
Nexon America Inc. is the North American publishing arm of Nexon Group, a pioneer of interactive entertainment software and the world’s leader in massively multiplayer online games. Based in Los Angeles, Nexon America was founded in 2005 to bring the best of online entertainment to the North American audience. The company’s growing library of titles includes the world famous franchise MapleStory, the online multiplayer dance game, Audition, the new fantasy life of Mabinogi and the fast-paced, first-person shooter Combat Arms. The foundation of all Nexon America titles is the Item Selling business model, in which users access the full game for free and can later opt to pay for game enhancements.

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