FreeMMOGamer.com and Nanovor have teamed up to give our users a key which will grant you a package of in-game items for Nanovor. To get your key you just need to click on "Click here to get your key!" below.

Nanovor is a futuristic game where players use tiny nanoscopic silicon monsters alled Nanovor that live inside computers to battle one another. Players start with several low tier nanovors, and must take part in battles to earn badges and new bots. Combat is turn-based with each character having its own set of skills and attacks. Players can collect, evolve and trade over 100 Nanovor. Join Lucas and his friends as they fight swarms of Nanovor against each other. Find more about Nanovor here.

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FreeMMOGamer.com and gPotato are pleased to present our users with a invite to the Aika Online Closed Beta. To get your key you just need to click on the link bellow.

Aika is a truly monumental game from Gala-Net, publishers of Flyff and Rappelz, and JoyImpact, developer of Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent (published by Atlus Online in the US). Designed to re-imagine the "massively" in MMORPG, Aika presents three major PvP modes which run the gamut from small skirmishes to 1000 vs. 1000 warfare. This comprehensive PvP system is unique among current MMORPGs for its gigantic scope, and it is this element - along with a fantastically detailed world and sweeping storyline - which has earned the game many enthusiastic reviews for its quality of play. Aika won the Best of Show: Prime Minister Award, Player's Choice: Best Online Game, and Best Game Design & Scenario at the 2009 Korean Game Awards, organized by the Korea Game Industry Agency (KoGIA) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

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As a turn-based MMORPG Zodiac Online’s Final Closed-beta phase is coming to a successful end, and its Open-beta test will be launched very soon on Feb. 10th.

Zodiac Online is a free to play (F2P) game suitable for all people at any age. The game is full of Chinese cultural elements, especially the 12 Zodiac Signs. Players play as zodiac envoys sent by the Jade Emperor, the Lord of the Heaven to the human world to help humans fight against invading demons. The game has colorful and cute graphics, which have attracted a lot of girl players.

Unlike the battles in other real-time games, players in Zodiac don’t need to decide what to do in battles in a hurry, so even those who don’t have any experience on playing games can handle this game easily. It’s truly a game to relax and enjoy rather than rush to complete!

The game’s most attractive features are its Pet Taming and Evolution System, Growing Weapon System, Zodiac System, Fate System, Fairy System and the Video Chat Function (webcam required). In the coming Open-beta, the upper limit on characters’ level will be raised from 60 to 70. And another big feature – the Character Marriage System will be released. So surely players will have a nice Valentine’s Day with their in-game love.

Gamepot (USA), Inc, the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., will soon unleash one of the most anticipated free-to-play online games on North American gamers: Fantasy Earth Zero (FEZ). This massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) from Square Enix Co., Ltd., the creators of Final Fantasy® and Dragon Quest®, two of the world’s most well-respected video game franchises in history, will make its way to North America for the first time with its launch early this year. Combining the respected pedigree of Square Enix with the Gamepot (USA) promise of high-quality free-to-play games, FEZ aims to be one of the top online entertainment experiences of 2010, providing fans of Square Enix – and of all MMOROPGs in general – a chance to step into a world fueled by exhilarating combat, absolutely free of charge.

Fantasy Earth Zero boasts a vast game world that puts epic warfare directly in the hands of the players, emphasizing bristling battle systems, loyalty to friends and defending the player’s country against all threats. FEZ combines fast-paced action and RPG elements in a player vs. player vs. environment (PvPvE) world.

“Imagine a world of perpetual warfare, legions of unique classes, and a Hyper-Active Battle System ---Think the best scenes in Gladiator or Braveheart, with the action ratcheted up to 20,” said Thomas Lee, senior director of business and marketing, Gamepot (USA), Inc. “It’s quite unlike any MMORPG available – our 50 vs. 50 PvP system is pure, pulse-pounding excitement. And now, for the first time ever, North American players can step into a world from the creators of so many high-quality RPGs, completely for free.”

In Fantasy Earth Zero, an era of peace ironically brings about war, which causes trivial disputes of the past to evolve into full-blown battles, throwing the world of Melpharia into chaos. Kingdoms are created and destroyed over the years while their inhabitants fight for control of powerful crystals spread throughout the land. These crystals are the origins of everything in the world and their power can be used for transformations, healing, and more, making them invaluable.

Fantasy Earth Zero features three distinct classes to choose from, five unique kingdoms vying for a player’s allegiance, immersive quests, a stunning soundtrack by Hitoshi Sakimoto (Final Fantasy Tactics, Final Fantasy 12), the pulse-pounding excitement of 50 vs. 50 PvP and a nearly endless array of character customization options, making it one of the most robust and anticipated free-to-play MMO games of 2010.



For more information on Fantasy Earth Zero, or to sign up for a chance to get into the beta, please visit: http://fez.gamepotusa.com/

The storming of the last haven of the Demon Lord has begun! Today, Runes of Magic’s new raid dungeon – the ‘Demon Stronghold’ – opens its gates. This is part of content patch '2.1.6 – Fall of the Demon Lord’, which Frogster will deploy across the servers on Wednesday.

Together with the new raid instance, the online role-playing game is also being expanded with an additional Public Encounter: ‘Bloodbath Valley’. This combat area for large groups, located in the Aotulia Volcano, is divided into four stages – the challenge for adventurers in this high-level area is to master them all. The goal in ‘Bloodbath Valley’ is to stem the threat of the Naga who are receiving support from a powerful guardian. But players aren't going to be facing the waves of Naga warriors on their own: Flaming demons and special Elven Commandos will battle side by side with the allied adventurers.

On a more peaceful note, the ‘Flower Festival’, the Taborean version of Valentine’s Day, is also beginning. Within this in-game event, amorous adventurers can plant roses or get themselves titles or costumes – including a birthday suit. There’s also a new mini-game to bring a little variety to heroes' everyday routines: There’s a packed treasure chamber waiting for players who enter a dungeon labyrinth and single-handedly can use their skills to tackle opponents and solve some tricky tasks.

Patch ‘2.1.6 – Fall of the Demon Lord’ also implements another epic quest series in Runes of Magic. This leads players, among other places, to the ‘Great Barrier’ which once kept the sinister Naga in exile. New elite skills, improvements in the hand crafting system, as well as balancing are also part of the update.

The official website has more detailed information: www.runesofmagic.com/us/demonlord-patch.html.

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Dragon Oath, the Free-to-Play Martial Arts Fantasy MMORPG, launches a major expansion titled Age of Destiny February 2. With it, players will experience exciting new areas that lead you across frozen tundra’s, mysterious new pets, and even into the underworld itself. The expansion opens up a whole new world of possibilities for players. It expands on the already successful 24 hour event systems with even more detailed content that will leave players feeling riveted and completely engrossed into this ancient Chinese world. Do you have what it takes to be the master of your own path? Now is your chance to prove it. Now… is the Age of Destiny.

For more information on Dragon Oath check out the official website or make sure to see our very own Dragon Oath game space!

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Dragon Oath keeps on growing, and Age of Destiny is being dubbed as one of the most anticipated expansions of 2010. Naturally, we wanted to know why it is being called so. Find out what we discovered.

FreeMMOGamer: Could you introduce yourself to our readers?

Hi, I am Martin Tan, General Manager of ChangYou.com (US) Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of ChangYou.com Ltd., China’s leading online game developer and operator.

FreeMMOGamer: You’re calling Age of Destiny the most anticipated expansion of 2010. What makes it so special?

We have over 75 million players worldwide, but that number alone doesn’t do the game or its expansion justice. The fact is our gamers are among the most dedicated in the world, and they love the universe in which they play. We first released this expansion in Asia and it soon became a hit. The number of concurrent players jumped from 300,000 to 500,000. So we think definitely we need to bring this most sucessful expansion we had in Asia to the U.S. market to give U.S. players an even more exciting and joyful gameplay experience. What sets our game apart are the various social systems and ways in which our players interact with each other and build online communities and friendships. The expansion, Age of Destiny, is only going to add more social features to an already expansive list that includes Marriage, Kin/Family, Master and Apprentice, Guilds, and much more. In addition, players are rewarded for cooperative play, and some of these rewards are quite impressive, such as a new Mountable Dragon named Bladewind, available for dedicated Masters and their Disciples.

FreeMMOGamer: This expansion was named after a player’s suggestion. Did you get many suggestions and felt great involvment from the community?

We had an overwhelming number of responses from very enthusiastic players. It was just another example of how dedicated our player base is. In the end, we sorted through the hundreds of submissions and chose the name that best fit the idea of the expansion, which will introduce content that will allow players to further fulfill their desired in-game destinies. We always value our community most and that is the key element that sets our game from other MMOs. I understand players here get the impression that online games from Asia are usually about endless and pointless grinding. But Dragon Oath is certainly an exception. We emphasize players’ interaction more than anything else. We do everything to make players feel that they are playing with each other, but not with computer only, like we have an in-depth social networking platform, in which you can get married, build guild and master/apprantice relationship. Besides, our unique and diverse pet system would also allow you to make friends with other pet owners and even became in-laws if your pets create a bond.

FreeMMOGamer: The new Dragon Mount “Bladewind” seems impressive. How hard will it be to get and train it? Tell us all about the Bladewind.

For people who have watched the movie Avatar and dreamed of owning a flying mount, here is your chance to make dream come true: in Dragon Oath: Age of Destiny, our dragon mount Bladewind looks the same as the one in Avatar and is even more powerful. And also as it is true in the movie, only the stoutest and bravest warriors are qualified to tame one!

The dragon mount “Bladewind” is certainly one of the biggest (literally!) additions in the expansion. The Legendary Dragon is an enormous and extraordinary mount with razor sharp claws and a massive wingspan that produces dust storms in its wake while increasing the player’s speed by 70%. Players who obtain this creature will certainly get other players attention while flying across the map, and can even take a companion along for the ride! It will drastically help players to level because of its incredible movement speed and the ability for it to carry two people. Another great thing about the dragon mount is that you don’t need to buy it! It’s available to players through Lucky Bingo and Master/Apprentice relationship points. The mighty Bladewind can be captured in only two ways…pure luck or pure determination. In order to catch this elusive beast, you must seek out these rare items: the Claws of Bladewind, the Wings of Bladewind, and the Teeth of Bladewind. This is no simple task. You will need your friends and unparalleled effort to do so. Or...you could be extraordinarily lucky, and Cissy Lau of Lou Yang may let you claim it from her game, Lucky Bingo.

FreeMMOGamer: Can you give us a description of the new areas, and which one is your favorite?

The new areas in the expansion are flat-out amazing. Just to give you a couple of examples: Yan Tomb is a dark, evil dungeon that is 9 levels deep. Each level is protected by an army of minions and a sub boss. On the bottom level of the Tomb resides old King Yan, the demonic defender of the instance. Armed with his flaming sword, he destroys all who attempt to infiltrate the core of his tomb. If you somehow manage to defeat him, you’ll receive King Yan’s Pearls, which can be traded for very rare and powerful armor pieces. Swallow’s Dock is an event in the game that truly makes player’s feel like they’re part of a movie. Players get to trek through multiple stages of a large scale attack on the Song Dynasty. The presentation of the event is out of this world. The Ice Space zone is a place where players can come to gain experience in a calm environment. If you’ve ever felt like building up experience without having to go out and kill things, this is the place for you. You don’t need to log out to gain your experience either; you can stay online and hang out with other players in the zone.

FreeMMOGamer: Of the new features, which one do you recon is making players more excited about?

The new quests in the expansion, I think. They will benefit players greatly by giving them a more in-depth look into the Dragon Oath story. All of the quests are incredibly rewarding in terms of weapons and armor sets and extremely important to the player’s progression. The quests themselves all lead towards tons of weapons or pieces of armor, so nothing is pointless in this expansion. Everything is catered towards helping the players get fully-equipped with new items.

FreeMMOGamer: With Age of Destiny, do you feel like you’ve included everything you wanted in an expansion to Dragon Oath?

This expansion is huge! Several new and grand areas, new pets, new quests, new weapons, new events, new mounts, an upgraded social networking platform… I am sure every player will be captivated. Of course, we always strive to boost players’ satisfaction as much as we can. Age of Destiny is our first major expansion this year. We will launch another major expansion in August and will keep doing numerous in-game events for each festival through the year. The first to expect after our major expansion is the Valentine’s Day Events. Keep your eyes peeled for these great new features.

For more information of Dragon Oath: Age of Destiny, check out the expansion’s mini site: http://do.us.changyou.com/expansion/index.shtml

Uforia, Inc., an online game publisher specializing in massively multiplayer online games, today announced that they will publish Camon Hero, a unique Trading Card MMORPG this spring. Camon Hero offers card summoning and card creation systems, crafting, item dismantling, never-ending quests, unique PVP battles and much more.

"We are excited about Camon Hero because it is such a unique addition to the Uforia portfolio," said JK Kim, CEO of Uforia. "While there are many choices in the MMORPG category today, it is rare to find a game that can offer players a chance to experience a trading card game and MMORPG all in one."

Camon Hero will provide players with a gameplay experience like no other MMORPG available today. In Camon Hero, players will journey through the land of Aria in order to save its citizens from the forces of darkness. During the adventure players will come across mystical cards that grant them the ability to summon creatures and people to assist them in battle so they will not be alone on their dangerous quest.

Camon Hero is based on the ever-popular Trading Card Game genre and players familiar with that style of gameplay will find terminology and gameplay similarities in Camon Hero. But this time the monsters are real and the action is in real-time!

Camon Hero has no fixed classes so gamers can customize their character's stats so they can wield both magic and melee weapons or be a purist and focus solely on magic. Like a good trading card game, Camon Hero gives the player the option to customize and create their own gameplay style! The knowledge and power to perform skills is also bound to cards so that the possibilities in combat become endless.
Deciding what cards to include in their summon hand and managing their Stack Cooldown Times will help them maintain control of the field.

Camon Hero features both PvE field combat and instanced mission based combat! Giant Bosses will test the skills of players, their friends and their decks! And what would a TGC MMORPG be without numerous PvP modes so players can test their deck against other Camon Heroes!



The game's website can be found at: http://camonhero.uforia.com.

Dragonica Insider Episode 20- Here´s To The New Year



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Join Jason, Joey, and Danelie as they explore a world of possibilities and adventure in the realm of Dragonica. They discuss everything from the back story to the finer details of this amazing free MMORPG. Dragonica, a free to play MMO that hopefully all kinds of people will enjoy.

The Dragonica Insider Podcast officially supports the FreeMMOGamer.com

Dragon Oath the free-to-play martial arts fantasy MMORPG, releases its major expansion of the year, titled Age of Destiny, on Tuesday. The expansion client is ready for downloading. Players can log on to the Zion server to experience the wonded of the expansion starting 12 p.m. PST, Feb.2.

This new age in Dragon Oath adds a plethora of new content including new mounts, new weapons, new areas, new pet, new quests and skills, entirely free-to-play.

New Mount:
The Dragon Mount “Bladewind” is a gigantic and extraordinary mount with glowing yellow eyes, razor sharp teeth, and claws that can rip anything to shreds. The Bladewind also has a massive wingspan strong enough to create a mini dust storm in its path and increase speed by 70%, and its immense size allows the owner the leisure to invite an extra companion along for an adventure.

New Weapons:
Melting Falchion; Traceless Sword; Winds in Stone Fan; Blue Silver Circle
They are extremely powerful and contain many special attributes.

New Areas:
Yan Tomb – Dark and full of treasures
Swallow’s Dock – Leap from boat to boat to win a large scale battle meant only for highly skilled players
Ice Space – Rest and recuperate while earning experience just for being there!

New Pets:
Fire Rat; Pegasus
There is only one reason for their existence – help you level up!

New Quests:
Bloody Soldiers; Heroic Quests… Numerous quests to keep your hands full!
Kung Fu Cowboy Pack: A special prize package of in-game items that value at $77.7 and vary for different levels to optimize your gameplay!

For more information of Dragon Oath: Age of Destiny, check out the expansion’s mini site: http://do.us.changyou.com/expansion/index.shtml

FreeMMOGamer.com and gPotato are pleased to present our users with a invite to the Allods Online Europe Closed Beta. The Astral Ships are now available with a massively reduced build time for this phase of testing, and double EXP to help new players and those who participated in previous phases of testing

Allods Online is free full blown MMORPG set in a fantasy space opera universe with player-built and player-controlled space battleships, creating a new dimension of co-operative game play. Join one of the 2 factions at war in the deep storyline by choosing from one of the 28 classes available. Customise your character and pet via the rich creation system and level up by completing over 1500 quests at launch and confronting over 300 unique creatures. Explore and fight your way in dungeons, castles and temples as a raid or as a group. Allods Online features Faction vs. Faction, Players vs. Environment, and Ship vs. Ship mechanisms. Be ready to explore the Astral space on board of your own ship, and if piracy sounds like the life for you, Have at it!

For more information on Allods Online check out the official website or make sure to see our very own Allods Online game space!
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Soul of the Ultimate Nation (S.U.N)" serviced by WEBZEN Inc. (NASDAQ: WZEN) released update plans for the year 2010.

WEBZEN released its quarterly update plans for the year of 2010 on its official website, which included "Shadow", a new character class, new quests and field maps.

The new class "Shadow" update is scheduled within the first half of the year along with playing field updates. "Shadow" is a runaway from the imperial army "Imperial Herald" with combined characteristics of "assassin" and "sorcerer." Main weapons are daggers and whip swords, and dark and curse skills are available to give additional damage to the opponents.

Shadow is a specialized faction for gamers that prefer a single play—it has been successfully implemented and is the most beloved character among solo players in Asia

As for an integral component of S.U.N, the character transformation system and mounts will be added; and character level-up limits will also be increased proving continuous string of game updates.

WEBZEN also plans to launch multi-language service. The languages include German, Spanish, Portuguese, and English. The S.U.N official website is already available in French and German.

ChangKeun Kim, the CEO of WEBZEN, said "The accounted updates have been influenced based on the feedbacks and comments by our users. This year, we plan to apply our aggregated knowledge which we"ve accumulated since the commencing S.U.N in South Korea, into the game."

And other note, this month WEBZEN will donate the proceeds from the in-game items sold during the 2009 Christmas Season to UNICEF. The fundraising promotion was the users" idea, which makes even more meaningful for WEBZEN. The donated fund will be used to help children all over the world.

More details on Global Soul of the Ultimate Nation are available at www.webzen.com.

IGG's new title Altis Gates, a game full of magic and mystery, will officially begin its Closed Beta at 8:00pm EST (GMT-5) on February 2nd, 2010.

Unlike the short 3 day Alpha Test, the Closed Beta will last for 10 whole days of hack and slash fun! Players can obtain their Closed Beta activation key by taking part in one of the special events or by visiting one of IGG's many media partners. However, unlike the AT, all information and characters from the Closed Beta will deleted to prepare for the Open Beta.

This Closed Beta is a light version in which all the different races will adopt the Human form. Borgs and Elves will take on their original appearances in the upcoming Open Beta.

The Altis Gates team has also revamped the game client login interface so players can enjoy better graphics and easier to use functions. In addition, the game realm will be renamed Ocean, and the server name will be changed from the mundane AG debut to the more mysterious Atlantic. Also, if you were one of the lucky players to have picked up Platinum during the AT contest, you'll now have the chance to use it in the newly released AG Item Mall.

Altis Gates’ creative GMs have planned a whole series of exciting events, such as the GM Escort Mission, Hide and Seek to ensure that this CB will be a blast for everyone! Stay tuned to the official site at http://ag.igg.com for more information.

From Dec. 14 to Jan. 5, Wizard101 players players were able to purchase an in-game riding mount, the “Meowmodon”, for approximately $15, with the proceeds being split between Austin Children’s Shelter and Child’s Play. The amount? An impressive $126,000!

FreeMMOGamer: How did you come up with the idea for the charity fundraising?

At KingsIsle, we listen to and interact with our community not only to develop the best possible products, but also to join together to help charities such as Child’s Play and Austin Children’s Shelter.

FreeMMOGamer: What does it mean to KingsIsle to raise $126,000 in three weeks?

Raising $126,000 in three weeks truly showed us the magnitude and generosity of Wizard101 players. We were honored to be the avenue through which our players donated to these two deserving charities.

FreeMMOGamer: Were you expecting this kind of response from players?

We were confident that we would be able to give meaningful donations to both Child’s Play and to Austin Children’s Shelter, but we were overwhelmed by the level of response from our players and fans when we learned that both of these charities would receive $63,000.

FreeMMOGamer: Was the Meowmodon the most popular mount during the period?

I cannot give specifics on item popularity from the holiday period, but I will reiterate how thrilled we were at KingsIsle to see such a generous amount of money donated to these two great charities.

FreeMMOGamer: Looking at the success of this initiative, are you already thinking about doing another one?

We are always looking for ways to be involved with our community. We recently donated products for a charity auction benefiting the relief efforts in Haiti. KingsIsle will continue to look for ways to make a difference.

FreeMMOGamer: Do you think other developers will follow on your example?

Though many developers have held in-game fundraisers in the past, we encourage all developers to do so. The key to success is raising funds for a charity that is meaningful for both the developer as well as the players.

FreeMMOGamer.com and IGG are pleased to present our users with a invite to the Altis Gates Closed Beta. To get your key you just need to click on the link bellow.

Altis Gates is a turn-based 2.5D fantasy MMORPG. The game is being developed by a talented team led by the leading developer of a game that once reached 2 million concurrent users in China. The Altis Gates dev team has introduced groundbreaking diversification to the game, making it the only current game to allow players to shift shape at their whim.
Altis Gates is set in an ancient world of European stories and legends. The stories are set in the land of Altis, a world that takes design cues from European classical architecture, with a modern twist. Within the world of Altis live 3 races divided among 14 classes for players to choose from.

For more information about Altis Gates, please check out the official site

Today FreeMMOGamer.com and GameHi.com, a global online-game portal, and invite you to a real FPS, Sudden Attack! Every Thursday from January 28 for 1 month, players will receive opportunities to receive three of the most popular weapons. To meet your world and strengthen yourself, you just need to send us an e-mail to sudden@giveawaygamer.com with your ID and character name.

Sudden Attack is a modern first-person shooting game. Now the most played first person shooter in Korea with more than 100 consecutive weeks on top of the game charts. The game is notable for high quality graphics, stable game service, ample resources, and quick character and community system. Its broad appeal comes from a combination of elements including fast and fun casual game play.

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Today, FreeMMOGamer.com and GameHi.com, a global online-game portal, invite you to the extreme fantasy world of Dekaron. Every Thursday from January 28 for one month, players will receive opportunities to get in-game items for your characters starting a new journey. To meet your new life and strengthen yourself, you just need to send an e-mail to dekaron@giveawaygamer.com with your ID, character name and server name.

Dekaron is a fusion-fantasy 3D MMORPG set in a middle Ages scenario. Its realistic environment and explosive adventure make this extraordinary game much like watching a fast-paced action movie. You must journey into this magical world with hundreds of other adventurers and explore perilous dungeons and fantastical cities in the world of Trieste.

For more information on Dekaron, check out the official website or make sure to see our very own Dekaron game space.

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Gamepot (USA), Inc., the U.S. publishing division of Japanese gaming behemoth Gamepot, Inc., is excited to announce the release of EPISODE I, the first major content expansion for its anime-inspired, uniquely fun MMO, Bright Shadow.

Bright Shadow: Episode I, features all-new content, including quests, monsters and items. The expansion also brings new skills to all the classes. Players will certainly need these skills, as the new continent beckons with never-before-seen challenges.

“Our new expansion gives experienced players a chance to expand their suite of skills, and provides the perfect point to enter the world of Bright Shadow for new players,” said Thomas Lee, Senior Director of Business Development. “This is the first of many steps we’re taking to fulfill the promise of Bright Shadow—we’ve got a ton planned, and are dedicated to providing stellar service for our players.”

Beginning February 9th, 2010, players can look forward to:

New Class Specialization Options!
Magicians can transform into Exorcists; Machinists can pistol-whip their way to Gunslingers; Fighters can unleash their inner Demon Slayers…and much more!

New Items!
Bright Shadow Episode I offers even more items to a robust character customization system. Over 500 outfits, hairstyles, weapons and more are available for players to mix and match as they wish.

New Continent
Brand new day, Brand new Umbra. Awakening monsters will show no mercy! Travel to seven new locations and four frightful dungeons to battle these all-new foes!

And this is just the tip of the iceberg--for weekly updates on Bright shadow Episode I, please visit: http://brightshadow.gamepotusa.com/sa_page/index.html.

Kevin has been one of the 36 lucky players who have been chosen by the ChangYou team to enter Dragon Oath’s upcoming expansion Age of Destiny before the official launch, earlier than anyone else. He brings us this in-depth preview. Check out what he thinks of Age of Destiny!

I played the new Dragon Oath expansion and it seems pretty chill. They really added a lot of content this time around which was surprising, I was constantly busy with all of the new quests and events going on. The best things about the new expansion, in my opinion are the Artifact Weapons. It feels awesome to have an immensely powerful weapon that looks cool at the same time. It’s also nice that they added multiple ways to get those weapons, so that it doesn’t boil down to a dogpile of people trying to do the same quests.

The Yan Tomb instance is really challenging, but really rewarding at the same time. It’s like 9 levels deep with tons and TONS of enemies to mow through on your way to the final boss. In addition to those enemies, there’s a mini boss on each stage that blocks you from getting to the next level. Fighting King Yan himself is a grueling task that really requires you to be on your toes the entire fight. Not to mention the fact that your group has to be well equipped to deal with such a powerful boss. All in all, it was one of the best dungeons that I’ve ever played through in ANY game.

I spent a little time in that Ice Space zone and I think it’s a really cool idea that should be implemented into more games. It’s just a mellow zone where you can go to collect experience. Sometimes players want to get their consistent experience, but relax a bit at the same time. This was made for those people (myself included) and I definitely approve. The amount of money that you have to pay to get in is pretty fair too (I think it’s like 3 Gold), so you don’t really get robbed of your funds too badly.

I’ve always been a bit fan of PVP, so I decided to do the Arena Chest event one day and it turned out to be a lot of fun. All I had to do was group up with a few people and then we hopped right into the PVP zone. Once inside, I was shocked at how quickly I was thrown into an all out fight for my life. Tons of people were fighting it out for the huge treasure chest in the Arena and it eventually became a scramble to see who could stand next to the chest and defend it the longest. Honestly, doing that event was a breath of fresh air for a PVP enthusiast such as myself. Far too often, people are put in PVP situations where they’re expected to just mindlessly fight it out over nothing. It’s cool to finally see an objective that isn’t just “kill those guys”.

The coolest quest that I took part in was the Swallow’s Dock series. When I hopped into this quest I felt like I was taking part in an epic movie battle. Hopping from boat to boat in a race to protect a high ranking military soldier, scrambling to intercept bandits while fortifying defense structures, fighting off warlords with devastating magic attacks, this quest has it ALL. Even though the quest itself is challenging to complete, you never stop having fun, which is what makes it awesome in my opinion.

Overall, this new Dragon Oath content is gonna make a lot of players very happy. I think that these new editions are definitely something that will keep the veteran players engaged and bring in a lot of new players at the same time. It’s been quite awhile since I’ve spent a long time on a F2P MMO, but I’m having such a good time with Dragon oath that I really don’t even notice how quickly time is flying by. I encourage everyone to try this stuff out, it’s definitely worth it.

NEXON Europe the publisher behind popular online games MapleStory and Combat Arms, today announces the launch of their latest release for a brand new MMORPG, Mabinogi.

Following its successful debut in North America, European players can now look forward to experiencing a brand new fantasy life for themselves. This free-to-play game based on Celtic and Welsh mythology embraces key MMO features and offers a robust, universe where people can experience all facets of fantasy life from fighting to farming. Along with content updates and exclusive events this enchanting game lets you experience another world as you embark on your journey through a magical land.

After completion of the recent closed beta test, fans and newbies alike can now enjoy the latest storyline edition to the game. The Generation 2: Paladin update brings new episodes, quests and unique Paladin skills. By becoming a Paladin, players can boost their character attributes once a day for a certain time period. Core Mabinogi fans and new players should keep an eye out for this content, as this is an update not to be missed!

To celebrate the open beta launch and content updates Mabinogi Europe is also announcing a number of exciting in-game events, allowing players to immerse themselves in this new found land. Starting from today users can look out for the Pet Adoption event, where exclusive virtual pets will be offered as rewards to players that complete a request from the NPC Duncan at Tirchonail. Following this an Attendance Reward event and screen shot contest will be launched and users can expect to receive prizes for their participation on both.

If that wasn’t enough to tempt you in then perhaps this is, as In February Mabinogi will also be setting the mood for love with a celebration of Valentine’s Day. Romance is definitely on the cards this month as players will be able to receive chocolates from NPC’s and also share these with one another. As well as this heartfelt gesture, players will also be invited to join the Boss-mob video competition where users can get involved by uploading videos of their character in a bid to win a prize.

And finally, players can maintain their character without reset or wipeout right through the open beta and continuing through the official launch – coming soon.

Mabinogi just got busy, so come and try out the fun along with your European friends! To find out more about the game and to take part in the events visit http://mabinogi.nexoneu.com/