Yearly Archives: 2009

Dragon Oath Pre-Closed Beta Server

Death Valley Server: Dragon Oath embraces ancient Chinese culture and immerses our users in a mystical realm whose roots lay around the world. While ChangYou.com takes great pleasure in bringing this experience to N. American users we at ChangYou.com (US) also want to embrace the market here and adapt to your habits.
A minor way we would like to show ChangYou.com (US)’s willingness to embrace the N. American user is by our server names.  We had decided to use N. American landmark and we chose to focus exclusively on United States landmarks, but even limiting ourselves geographically we were faced with many great choices.
In the end we chose United State National Parks.  The first of which will be Death Valley, A superlative desert of streaming sand dunes, snow-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and 3 million acres of wilderness.
Through these server names we hope to not only spur your eagerness to learn about China , but also take interest in visiting our own National treasures… and hey, it doesn’t hurt  gamers to go out and get a little sunlight.

Sokator 442

Sokator 442 is a brand new FREE online multiplayer browser game where you and your team of alien footballers get to battle against teams from all over the planet. Join our community of intergalactic football mangers, ‘bling’ yourself up with some crazy clothes, kit out your team with some amazing equipment and then battle to be the Leader of the Leagues!
 
The game includes:  Unique ‘comic book’ match highlights, 14 different species of alien footballers, tradable virtual action cards and thousands of other players to battle against.

Silkroad Online Interview: Revelations On Legend 4

Silkroad Online Interview for Onrpg
Questions by Rick Charbs, Onrpg writer
Answered by Robert Alvarez, Community Manager / Joymax USA

I have had the opportunity to interview Robert Alvarez, community manager of Joymax USA and evidently, part of the Silkroad Online staff. Working hard at ridding the game of its current nuisances, Robert proves to us that they are on the right track: “Who knows what the future will hold, we would definitely like to get a handle on the nuisances that plague the servers before creating more areas for them to collect in.” With such a positive mindset, the future of Silkroad Online may prove to be a very appealing one! Happy Gaming!


Onrpg: Congratulations on your release of the Legend 4 update! Now, higher leveled players have more goals to reach and quests to complete. How does it feel to have released such an influential update in the game?

We’re all really excited, largely because our players finally get to experience all the cool content we’ve been working on over the last several months.


Onrpg: How has your player base reacted to this newest legend 4 update? Did you get any positive feedback? How about negative feedback?

The Silkroad community has responded quite positively to the new content. A number of players have already reached the new level cap, and the Qin-Shi Tomb tends to be a busy place no matter what time of day you log on. Our community is very vocal and forthcoming about telling us what they like and what they don’t like about the game, and we’ve received lots of positive feedback about the latest update. When it comes to player concerns, we’re continually dedicated to addressing valid player concerns as best we can.

New Silkroad Armor


Onrpg: Could you briefly give us a historical/legend background to the tomb of Qin-Shi Emperor?

There is a legend that tells of a great love between a traveler and the ancient white viper Beak Yung. Going against the Heavenly Mandate, Beak Yung hid her true self and took human form in an attempt to experience the love unknown to her kind. Unfortunately, she was discovered and banished to Chunbong Tower.

Eventually, war came to the lands of Silkroad and the tower was destroyed, breaking the seal that bound Beak Yung. She wandered the land in search of a home, stumbling upon the Qin Shi Tomb hidden in the mountains east of Jangan. Feeling safe and at peace, Beak Yung settled in her new residence and began to retrain her spirit and body.

This would not last, as warriors drawn to the tomb by tales of powerful artifacts and riches beyond imagination began to embark on foolish quests to slay her and claim the treasure as their own. Motivated by heartache and the pain caused by mankind, she has now vowed to slaughter all who dare to disturb her.


Onrpg: What are the perks of defeating the boss of the dungeon?

Defeating Beak Yung is not an easy task, so simply winning the fight against her is something to be proud of! In more tangible terms, Beak Yung drops some of the most powerful items in the game, including the newly-added 10th-degree weapons and armor sets.


Onrpg: What is your favorite aspect of the Qin Shi dungeon?

There are plenty of things to love about the dungeon, but our favorite aspect has to be the monster design. From the first time you fight a headless statue to your first encounter with a floating, creepy Tomb Bowman, every new enemy you face is sure to be memorable.


Onrpg: Could you please give us some insight on unique monsters (emphasizing on those found in the tomb)?

Some of the monsters in the tomb are more powerful versions of creatures seen elsewhere on the Silk Road, but there are a number of deadly creatures unique to the dungeon. Tomb Bowmen are enormous, floating demons that wield bows as tall as two men. Snake men and women are half-viper, half-human monstrosities whose physical attacks are almost as devastating as their magical abilities. Tomb bugs are electrically-charged insects that attack in groups and have a powerful lightening-based area attack which can pack a wallop. These are just a few examples of the tough opposition you’ll face as you delve into the depths of the Qin-Shi Tomb.

Silkroad Beasts


Onrpg: What is the Magic Pop system all about? What are some of the rewards players can obtain from it?

Magic POP is a game of chance which was implemented as a way for players who use the Item Mall to get powerful and valuable items without the perils of combat, provided they’re willing to take a few out-of-pocket risks! The items available include everything from Devil’s Spirits and outfits to extremely rare 9th and 10th degree weapons and equips.


Onrpg: What are some of the newly released skills players can use along with this new update?

For Chinese Hesukal users, one of the most notable skills to mention is the Chain Spear Phoenix which devastates the enemy with six deadly and graceful strikes like the wings of a Phoenix. 

On the European side, high level Warlock users can obtain the Ravage Courage skill which will penetrate the heart and soul of an opponent, decreasing their will and defensive power  and making them extremely vulnerable to magical and physical attacks.


Onrpg: Are you holding any special activities or events in regard to this new update?

We recently held a community-focused contest related to the launch of Magic Pop. Our community members took screenshots of themselves using Magic Pop and entered them for a chance to win cool prizes like new iPods. We’re always running fun events for our audience, and we have many more planned for the coming months.


Onrpg: For players who are new to Silkroad, what might you say to try and convince them to start playing the game?

While there are many MMO games out there right now, Silkroad Online‘s Triangular Conflict system is something entirely unique. We’d definitely recommend that new players try their hand at being a merchant, thief, or hunter in order to experience the best player vs. player interactions that Silkroad has to offer.


Onrpg: Do you intend on trying to tackle the connection difficulty most players of the game are experiencing?

The Silkroad Online MMO gaming community has grown rapidly over the last few years, and we’re currently taking steps to ensure that all our players are able to enjoy Silkroad Online to its fullest.


Onrpg: What is your stance concerning the botting outbreak in Silkroad Online?

We do not support the use of bots in any form, and we continually search for and remove them from our game. We are aware of the issue at hand and are working on tools and solutions to rid the world of Silkroad of bots entirely but it is not something that is proving to be an easy task.


Onrpg: How do you go about to rid the game world of this rather large inconvenience (botting, gold farming.. etc)? Does the community help you in doing so?

We are continually working on fixing these issues, and weekly bans are conducted that rid the servers of thousands of bots at a time. We encourage everyone to contact us on the community forums and share any questions or feedback they may have about their experience.


Onrpg: Are you planning on releasing content as substantial as this on the European side of the game?

We don’t have any specific plans along those lines right now, but that’s definitely an idea we’ve given some thought. Who knows what the future will hold, we would definitely like to get a handle on the nuisances that plague the servers before creating more areas for them to collect in.


Onrpg: Lastly, when do you next expect Silkroad will be undergoing another large update such as this one?

We haven’t announced any definite plans for another update, but when we do have plans we’ll be sure to share them both you and our community!

Age of Conan Review: Fanservice to the Extreme!

By Vincent Haoson (Vincenthaoson), Onrpg writer

Conan the Barbarian has been a long surviving character in our history, it has become a cartoon hero, a movie star even an action figure, now with the help of Funcom, creators of the critically-acclaimed MMO, Anarchy Online, Conan’s world of Hyboria has evolved into an MMO.

To Hyboria or bust

Your story in Age of Conan starts with your ship crashing into an unknown island. You and your slave master are the only two remaining of the boat you are aboard on and from here you are then slowly swept into this dark and chaotic world. Character creation in Age of Conan is very detailed and intricate. Besides the usual choose of hair styles, skin and whatnot you can further customize your character by going into the details of the looks. You can change

Character Customization in Age of Conan

Besides being able to customize how your character looks, you are obliged to decide what culture your character belongs to. In Hyboria there are three major cultures which are namely the Aquilorian, the Cimmerian and the Stygian. Each culture has its own story that intertwines with the whole Age of Conan storyline.

The game has a unique class system where you get to choose from four general job class types which are namely the Soldier, Priest, Rogue and Mage. From there you can then choose from one of the three available options for your character.

There are limitations in the job class selection in Age of Conan, there are cultures where certain job classes are not enabled. One example would be that Cimmerian’s can’t become a mage of any of the three because the Cimmerian’s do not like magic.

Combat System and Skills

The combat system is one of the things that set Age of Conan apart from the rest of the big wig P2P MMOs out in the market today. The game uses a different approach in combat by making you decide where to attack. You initially get to choose from three general directions to where you can attack and as you progress through the game.

Also, Age of Conan utilizes in its combat system combos. As you successfully do a series of attacks your character then gets to execute a brutal fatality move that kills your enemy instantly. However, you have to be nimble with your fingers here or you won’t be able to execute the finisher.

Skill allocation in Age of Conan meanwhile is different compared to other MMOs, you are given attribute points per level to allocate on certain skills and abilities your character has. However, unlike in other MMOs where it’s via stat points, here your ability has a maximum amount to put into and as you put more attribute points your character becomes more proficient in that said skill or ability. One example is adding more points to your running or climbing ability makes you a faster runner or climber.

Features

Age of Conan has a lot of features that makes the game top notch. Besides the combat system, the game also lets you create a city of your own. However only guilds can create a city of their own, as long as your guild is earning well and that your members are active your city will flourish.

Tradeskills are also part of the game. Tradeskills in Age of Conan enables players to earn gold besides the usual PvE. Mounts are also found in the game and you can even attack while mounted on them.

When it comes to Pvp in Age of Conan, the siege system would be the feature you would probably enjoy. In the battle siege system, your guild can participate in taking over or defending cities.

Conclusion

Age of Conan Hyborian Adventures is one of those games which makes you feel like that you are swept into a someplace that is out of this world. With the game’s rich history, which is taken from one of the longest surviving characters in a fantasy story, it wouldn’t be a surprise that you’d feel that “this is no longer Oz anymore”.

The game sets the tone of the dark world of Hyboria wonderfully and there is no doubt that this is may be what Robert E. Howard’s world would have looked like if you consider it outside of what he has written.

Detail in Age of Conan

However, with such an extravagant display of a lush and dark world comes with a price as a game. In an industry where your game needs to not only look good but deliver as well, it seems that Age of Conan fails to deliver as an MMO in stability.

Age of Conan burden’s your desktop with its heavy graphics that sometimes it freezes the game. At first thought it may be really not that problematic but you haven’t experienced fighting with 3 enemies then your game freezes for about ten seconds, insta-death and of irritation don’t you agree?

Next problem would be is that the game takes too long to load especially if you just started out. I practically took a nap first before I finally got to create my character, that’s after the third time I tried creating a character without forcing the game to close, thinking that the game crashed on me.

Still, with the initial frustrations the game gave me I can really say that the game did some things right. The character creation is superb. You can really be picky on how your character looks like right to the tiniest detail.

The job class too is something that brings that comfy feeling of something new to the genre, there is no “super culture” in Age of Conan that has can become every job class that is available, though I really cannot remove the idea that maybe this is brought by the history of the game rather than the game itself.

The combat system on the other hand is the game’s strength and weakness. How so? Well I must say that Funcom did a swell job with the in-game combat system because it really makes you feel like you are a swashbuckling hero or villain, however, looking at the game in the long run it becomes tedious and cumbersome. As soon as the novelty of the combat system disappears, you are going to start wishing that they should not have included that into the game.

Overall, Age of Conan is a game that has a lot of things done right, however, the game has a lot of things wrong too, the thing is, most of the things wrong in Age of Conan are the things that make a game a great MMO. The game’s fanservice may not be enough to cover the problems the game has.

Pros:
– The combat system is a refreshing change from the point and click gameplay
– The environment is beautifully done and really completes the AOC feel
– Unique skill allocation system is a change from the usual skill system found on MMOs

Cons:
– The combat system becomes tedious in the long run.
– The game freezes at the most inconvenient time
– Long loading periods.

Emo Game Character Countdown

By Kei Beneza (Dividelife), Onrpg writer

For every RPG and every anime, there will always be that not-so-talkative emo kid. It does annoy the heck out of some people but sells quite well when it comes to their girl fans. Besides, who can ever resist the not-so-talkative brat?

Leon Kennedy (Resident Evil 2)Specimen number 10: Leon Kennedy
Status: EMO
Class: ActionLaserDodgingEMO

After seeing him in Resident Evil 2, who wouldn’t be surprised by Leon’s awesome transformation? Our Leonardo Di Caprio zombie killer has finally turned over to the dark side. Unable to blame anyone else for the loss of his beloved Ada Wong (who was still alive after all), Leon has undergone some drastic changes in terms of attitude and fashion sense. If you’d recall his peppy voice which was rather similar to the singing voice of Coheed and Cambria, you’d agree that Leon has become quite an emo kid. From an extrovert police boy to a secret laser-dodging emo kid, Leon is more than ready to offer his flesh to mindless zombies to feel more pain. Another amazing feature would be Leon’s Emo hair, which is a trademark for more emo dudes. Give him an eye liner and he’s all set. Go Leon! Go! Slash yourse— I mean, those zombies!

 

Ken Masters (Street Fighter)Specimen number 9: Ken Masters
Status: EMO
Class: DrivenEmoWarrior

One good reason to be Emo would be to live under someone else’s shadow. Yes, our red gi’d karate man has been dwelling on the fact that he can’t beat our Japanese traveler Ryu. Due to this awkward bitterness, Ken Masters gave Ryu his red hair-tie (now being worn by Ryu, complimenting his glove colors) and claims that it was the power of his piece of cloth that made Ryu the warrior that he is. Ken Master’s power level is NOT over 9000. This heartbreaking news forced him to beat up his brother in law “Guile”. His Significant other “Eliza” was hurt and almost dumped him, but Ken’s “You can’t accept me for who I am” line managed to turn the tides. Ken is an emo kid with a purpose… hence his award winning move, the “SURE YOU CAN!”. Ken wasn’t so happy about Guile being the hero of the American Street Fighter film since they were both Americans and all. Luckily he was given the chance to beat Sagat in the film, which was then criticized by SF fans all over the world.  According to Ryu, Ken’s weak power level is only enough to beat the likes of T.Hawk (who is no longer in Street fighter 4 due to him being weaker than everyone). Ken then laughed at Ryu’s face after they met up with Liu Kang (from Mortal Kombat) who told them “At least I was the hero of my Movie!”
 

Kaelthas Sunstrider (World of Warcraft)Specimen number 8: Kael’thas Sunstrider
Status: EMO in hiding
Class: MagicWieldingRaidBossEmo

After being rejected by the lovely Jaina Proudmoore, Kael’thas walked the path to destruction and personal turmoil. After gathering the other Emo Highelves, they had a slashing ceremony and called themselves the “BloodElves”. After countless slashing and numerous suicide attempts, Prince Kael’thas Sunstrider joined the mighty demo Illidan who was also Emo about certain things but had more power otherwise. With the undying feeling of rejection etched firmly into his dying heart, Kael’thas has sworn to kill the one who dumped the love of his life (yes, Arthas dumped proudmoore) hoping to make Jaina fall for with him (somehow). Since most people are still yearning for Black Temple Items, it is most certain that Illidan must die in every raid. Kael’thas, who is currently Illidan’s most loyal Emo kid then posted a video on youtube to address the situation at hand. 

“Leave Illidan alone!!!”

Chun Li (Street Fighter)Specimen number 7: Chun-Li
Status: EMO
Class: SexyEmoChickWhoKnowsKungFooey

Chun-Li has been hunting down Vega ever since he killed her father (errr… parents… I don’t know). Since Vega was the master of changing identities (He keeps switching from Vega to M. Bison), Chun-Li joined Interpol in order to track him down. Other sources say that Chun-Li is currently focused on clearing her name after some rumors led people into thinking that she is a reporter. Chun-Li hates her life right now and is on the verge of suicide, thanks to the Kristin Kreuk movie. We managed to get in touch with Chun-Li but were unable to get further information on her status. All we know is that she’s currently pirating the Chun-Li movie since “IT SUCKED” badly. Chun-Li is also keeping touch with Capcom since she wasn’t quite fond of Ryu or Ken getting to kill Bison/Vega in the end. After they dumped her proposal for a better storyline, Chun-Li started eating like hell and eventually attained those oversized legs.

Bison to Chun-Li: “To you, the day Bison razed your village was the worst day of your life. To me, it was Tuesday.”

Luigi (Super Mario)Specimen number 6: Luigi
Status: EMO
Class: JumpingGreenRipoffChickenEmo

Poor Luigi… always the second player… always watching Mario save the princess… never getting to rescue the princess even though the second player was the one who did. Luigi hasn’t complained one bit since he appeared on the series. Luigi is not only Emo, but a coward as well. Since Mario was starting to feel sorry for his virgin brother, the playboy plumber decided to flee the scene, resulting to the new game Mario is missing. Luigi wasn’t too happy with this concept since (once again) his name wasn’t featured in the title despite his important role in the game. It then became clear to him that people won’t love him the way they did his brother. Luigi was originally as fat as his brother (if you remember Super Mario 1 for the NES); however, his depression led to anorexic results, forcing him to lose weight in a short amount of time.

 

Sylvanas Windrunner (World of Warcraft)Specimen number 5: Sylvanas Windrunner
Status: DEAD but still EMO
Class: DeadElvenRangerEmo

Probably the hottest dead girl to ever hit the gaming world, Sylvanas is without a doubt EMO. After losing the ability to reproduce, Sylvanas lost all hope on having a family of her own. At an early stage, Sylvanas was always the hottest among the Windrunner sisters. Being the head cheerleader of the High elf brigade back in HighElfSchool, Sylvanas was used to attracting boys everywhere. After the incident that turned her into a banshee, Sylvanas lost all hope and eventually started a group known as the Forsaken (how emo is that?). With her new BFF (bestfriendforever) Varimathras, Sylvanas managed to create a home for other emo peeps (Undercity).

Note: Yep… she’s definitely the best person to talk to when you’re depressed <_<

“What joy is there in this curse?”

Illidan Stormrage (World of Warcraft)Specimen number 4: Illidan Stormrage
Status: EMO in hiding
Class: DemonicEmoLonerElf

Illidan was a night elf with a promising future. Aside from being the brother of the powerful Malfurion Stormrage, Illidan was blessed with “amber eyes”. This means that Illidan has a great destiny to pursue, until he decided to ruin it all by turning Emo. Illidan was the first Emo game character to publish a book. After having the love of his life stolen by his brother Malfurion, Illidan was forced to write a book called “Perpetrated by my Brother” which is probably one of the most EMO titles to go around. After gaining demonic powers from the deceiver, Illidan went forth to pursue his destiny (or so he believes) by challenging Darth—-err— Arthas to a duel for the Frozen Throne. Yeah he lost, which is why he is currently weeping inside the black temple while talking to his imaginary friend (the skull). It is rather evident that Illidan is a big Shakespeare fan due to his depressing works and of course the trademark skull. Now an outdated boss in Wrath of the Lich King, Illidan is desperate for a slav—-friend. You could say that he is NOT PREPARED.

Squall Leonheart (Final Fantasy VIII)Specimen number 3: Squall Leonhart
Status: Totally EMO
Class: SourgrapingEmoKid

Squall is quite a character. He’s got the lovely Quistis wanting every piece of him and what does he do? Squall is pretty much the silent type who makes retarded remarks such as “Whatever…” or “Fine…”. Rinoa tried to get a few smiles out but the guy is just as solid as a rock. Squall is on the verge of self discovery, dumping a lot of women regardless of how hot they were. One good thing about this emo kid is his ability to dance. You’d probably think that he’s practically useless due to his emo nature but don’t judge him quickly, the guy’s a good dancer. Squall Leonhart carries the emo trademark known as the ANIMEFACESCAR, which normally belongs to a lot of emo characters in both the anime and gaming world.

 

 

Cloud Strife (Final Fantasy VII)Specimen number 2: Cloud Strife
Status: EEEMOOO
Class: GirlfriendStealingEmoKidWhoRespectsJrockInBattle

You know him! You’ve seen him! You’ve heard of him! YEP! It’s CLOUD! Cloud is more or less the most stereotypical Emo kid in the anime industry. Not only did he wish he was someone else, He actually became someone else (if you remember, he was telling everyone about Zack’s story as though it was him who did it). Cloud is a very lucky Emo kid who eventually takes the heart of the lovely big-breasted Tifa Lockhart. Unfortunately for her, Cloud is only interested in stealing his bestfriend’s girlfriend (whom by the way didn’t take the bait). Cloud does nothing but blame himself but makes up for it by kicking arse with his kickarse sword (which really doesn’t belong to him in the first place). Cloud also has a motorcycle that works well with his Emoness, thus making his fangirls scream in despair for they will never have someone as emo as Cloud.

 

 

AND NOW…. FOR OUR NUMBER 1 EMO KID!

Raiden (MGS 4)Specimen number 1: Raiden (Jack)
Status: EMO as Ever
Class: EMO-KING

Raiden was a sissy boy back then in Metal Gear 2. I was kinda hoping that he’d somehow be different in MGS 4 but… I guess it’s impossible. Don’t get me wrong though, Raiden did become more EMO in MGS 4 (so I guess he really did change). If Cloud and Squall rejected their suitors due to their emoness, Raiden actually dumped his OWN WIFE just so he could protect Solid Snake (cuz he was too weak back then uhuhuhuhuhu). Raiden is a sad man who went through countless Otakunese training in order to wield a sword like Himura Kenshin. Jack is a sad man who lives in despair, telling the world he doesn’t care but actually does. After hearing about Rose (his ex-wife) being married to Colonel Campbell, our Emo friend grew more angsty even though it was his fault for leaving Rose in the first place. After hearing about everything being a big hoax, Raiden reconciles with Rose and went on with life.

“I just don’t fear death” -Raiden

CTRacer Closed Beta

You think you know how to drive?!
We are challenging everyone!
You think you’re good enough?
Race with us and get a chance to win CASH prizes!
 
Close Beta – 1st Phase (July 17 ~ July 20)
 
Driving School
 
Players may do whatever you guys want!
GMs will be playing together with you guys and will start the same way you guys did!
Just make sure to sharpen up your driving skills and prepare for the 2nd Phase!
 
Close Beta – 2nd Phase (July 21 ~ July 23)
 
Race with the Game Masters!
 
After 4 days of toning up your driving skills, it’s now time to show what you got!
Solo or team racing? Bring it on!
Beat the GMs and possibly win any of the following prizes!
 
* Gift Cash Certificates
* In-game gold
* CTR Game Cash

Sword of the New World 2nd Anniversary

Sword of the New World is an action-packed tactical fantasy MMORPG set in a world of colonial exploration inspired by Europe’s exploration of America. Delve into a visually stunning world, join or create a clan and claim colonies, and choose a side in a political struggle. Players can even have the ability to become the representative of one of the political parties that are constantly vying for power. Sword of the New World offers exploration and discovery in a world of political conflict and danger.
“After 2 Years, it’s great to see Sword of the New World is still one of the best Free2Play MMORPGs on the market.” States Jon-Enée Merriex, Producer, GamersFirst.
“We are looking forward to bringing more content and some exciting changes to Sword of the New World in the near future.”
The new content update contains new areas to explore and more:
Reboldoeux Scarlet Underground: The entrance to the Reboldeaux sewers, the Scarlet Underground can be accessed through the Queen’s Gate of Reboldeaux. Players should tread with caution, as while there may be great rewards awaiting the Pioneers brave enough to enter, there is also danger. Though… there may be a greater danger that lurks in the depths.
Bahamar Ancient Area: The latest Premium Dungeon, Bahamar’s Ancient Area contains some of fiercest monsters in Granado Espada and introduces Series 2 of our Cinderella Equipment sets! So grab your Ancient Area Passes and adventure into Bahamar Base Camp!
New Raid Instance: The Secret Tower:
After paying large quantities of money to explore local regions, The Republic of Auch discovered a new temple in the wilds of Granado Espada. The Republic of Auch is now looking for brave adventurers willing to explore the newly found Secret Tower. This is a difficult encounter that requires team work.
New UPC: Claire: The adopted daughter of Claude, Claire may look small but she sure packs a punch! With the ability to carry 2 handed weapons with ONE HAND and her innate proficiency with the cannon, Clare is one powerful new Unique Player Character. Claire’s tough nature and free spirit makes her the perfect addition to any Pioneering Family. Remember though, Claude won’t even let her THINK of adventuring with someone he doesn’t trust. It’d be best to gain Claude’s trust before trying to recruit Claire.
Also in celebration of the 2nd Anniversary GamersFirst is thrilled to announce Sword of the New World Wings Giveaway! Now through the end of the month GamersFirst will be awarding all players who have supported us with FREE WINGS! From Angel Wings, to Lucifer Wings and more!
All players who have connected from January 1st through July 9th will receive: Three (3) White Angel Wings (15 Days).
All players who have made a purchase from January 1st through July 9th will receive: Three (3) Devil Wings (15 Days).
All players who log in from July 10th – July 13th will receive: Three (3) Black Angel Wings (15 Days).
All players who make a purchase in the month on July will receive: ONE (1) Diabolic Horn (30 Days).

Combat Arms 1st Anniversary

Nexon America is proud to celebrate the first anniversary of its multiplayer online first-person shooter title, Combat Arms, this month. Nexon America has welcomed over two million registered users into Combat Arms and uncovered some other remarkable fun facts about what’s happened since the game launched last July.
* Over 3.2 billion soldiers have been killed in action.
* Over 517 million of those casualties were caused by headshots
* 27 million Nutshots have been inflicted since April Fool’s Day 2009.
* Over one million games played per day since launching last July.
* Over 154 million terrorists have been eliminated since Fireteam Mode was released at the end of May 2009.
* Over 35 million flags have been captured.
* Over four million bombs have been planted of which three million have exploded.
* Over 180,000 clans have been created.
* Soldiers have earned over 25 billion EXP.  If one player had this much experience, he or she would have earned the game’s top rank, General of the Army, over 3000 times.
* Soldiers have earned 66 billion GP, which is enough to buy every weapon and piece of gear from the shop to last many lifetimes.
Combat Arms delivered a load of new content during its first year. The game has added 10 new maps, four new game modes, over a dozen new characters, over 100 weapons and gear. There have been over 30 special items as well, including clan emblems, customized reticles, bonus passes and default weapon changes. The game has also added a gifting system, new voice audio, an improved melee system and several user interface and playability enhancements. And of course, Combat Arms added the popular and unique game feature, Nutshot. 
Nexon America is celebrating this anniversary with several different events. Players will enjoy bonus play during the July weekends, offering the opportunity to receive bonus EXP and GP. There is also a photo contest with the chance to win limited-edition Nutshot T-shirts and GP.