1up.com Coverage of GDC 2010 (Nexon NA)

[CXeNoRuN]

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3178315

The whole story can be found at the above link.

Some interesting tidbits include that Mabinogi Heroes has been renamed as Vindictus and is set to launch this fall, while Dragon's Nest is coming early next year.

[Mcgillacutty]

Interesting. I wonder why they went with the name change? Dragon's Nest would come out next year, I wish we got it this year =/ Good find though

[Meet2]

perhaps to stop the confusing between mabinogi and mabinogi heroes.

[BLUEmorning]

I guess they wanted the game to sound more "actiony"? Even though they're compeltely different games, doesn't the Mabinogi Heroes still have references to Mabi?

[taikee]

They might be worried of those who might compare the two and conclude that the second is crappier than the first - might be a smart move to advertise as a different game instead.

[cinderboy]

The new name sounds more mature, Mabinogi Heroes ain't really meant for the kiddies in the first place. Trying to keep the younger crowd in Mabinogi I guess.

[Harmful Insect]

a good idea but Vindictus is a crappy name... how about... erm.. Smorticus

[BLUEmorning]

They might be worried of those who might compare the two and conclude that the second is crappier than the first - might be a smart move to advertise as a different game instead.

Oh yea that is true. I've read so many times on the Nexon forums about people complaining saying that Mabinogi Heroes sucks because it's nothing like Mabinogi-orly? Hopefully people will stop comparing the graphics as well because it's not "kawaiidesuanimu^_^" like Mabinogi