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Gamescampus takes over North American service for 9Dragons starting September 20th

Players Can Opt In To Bring Their Existing Accounts To GamesCampus.com Now Through September 15th

Leading online game publisher, GamesCampus.com (www.GamesCampus.com), announced today that it will take over the North American service for the free-to-play martial arts MMO, 9Dragons, currently serviced by Gamersfirst. GamesCampus will honor the transfer of all accounts in good standing and all official items earned or purchased in the game will be transferred if players opt-in between before September 15th. GamesCampus’ service will launch on September 20th.

Players can choose to opt in on the Gamersfirst.com 9Dragons site at www.gamersfirst.com/9dragons then either create a new GamesCampus account or use their current account to verify their 9Dragons account information at http://9dragons.gamescampus.com

The launch of 9Dragons North American service on GamesCampus.com-beginning September 20th — will feature the kick off of an all-new region, Tibet. This new region will include additional quests and content for each faction, numerous weapons and an Occupation War. In addition, GamesCampus will also re-open fan favorite PvP system, Storm vs. Storm.

“We are looking forward to welcoming faithful North American players to Games Campus and experiencing the difference our community offers,” said Uyen Uyen Ton Nu, head of Marketing for GamesCampus. “9Dragons is a thrilling, action-packed MMO and the new Tibet region and all its exciting content is a great addition to the game and is the first of many updates and new content we plan to offer.”

All players with a 9Dragons account on GamersFirst.com must opt-in between now and September 15th to transfer their current account over to GamesCampus.com. After September 15th, players will have to start an all-new account at www.GamesCampus.com. Players can learn more by visiting GamersFirst.com or GamesCampus.com.

About 9Dragons
In the era of the Ming dynasty, players begin their kung fu fighter adventure as a simple vagabond in the ancient China of the Ming dynasty. During the course of the game, you can join one of six different clans, based on different historical kung fu schools, which offer special fighting techniques. Along with the white clans Shaolin, Wu Tang, and the League of Beggars, who are all loyal to the emperor, there are also the black clans the Brotherhood of Thieves, Sacred Flower, and Heavenly Demons. Along with PvE content such as quests, world bosses, or various dungeons, players can also test themselves against others in PvP duels, on battlefields, or in fortress battles which are held between various guilds.

The “Twisted” Fairy Tale-inspired MMORPG

Gamania Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. announced today that it is bringing a brand new Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG) to players across the world. Dream Drops is based on well-known European fairy tales, and Gamania has today released the first story-line video, as well as primary backdrops and settings. The video describes how players travel through the real world, and step into another world filled with fairy tales. However, the plots of our familiar childhood stories have been twisted and players may find that the enemies they need to fight were once sweet storybook characters, now changed into things beyond their imagination.

Following its award-winning games, Lucent Heart and Divina, Dream Drops has adapted stories, scenes and characters from fairy tales well-known and loved by children and grown-ups alike. In the world of Dream Drops, Snow White is still pretty and cute on the outside, but she is not sweet-natured on the inside; the Queen of Hearts is not necessarily cruel and arrogant, and Pinocchio is no longer timid and is gradually growing more powerful. The personalities of these fairy tale characters are completely different from their stereotypes, not just being delightful in appearance, but possessing elements that will shock and surprise players.

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In this video, the first of three to be announced, the heroine Sophie is introduced as a sentimental Dream Painter. Unwilling to become a royal artisan painter, she escapes from the palace with a magical paint brush and embarks on a journey in search of happiness. For Dream Painters, happiness can be found by painting beautiful scenery, but for reasons unknown, the world is in chaos and falling apart. Sophie remembers Alice’s travels through time and space to a place called After Dreams, which might be the only way for Sophie to restore both her happiness and her once peaceful world! To follow in Alice’s footsteps, Sophie has to prove herself by overcoming various challenges.

After Dreams is a parallel world inhabited by characters from our famous fairy tales, including elves, dwarfs, princes, princesses and witches. In this world, time is a precious resource. People who can control time and travel to different places are called Sleepwalkers. They can freely travel to various story settings and embark on different adventures. However, to escape the real world and enter the new time and space, one must first pass through the deepest and darkest of dreams.

In After Dreams, a seemingly endearing and pleasant world, danger is always lurking nearby. As a skilled Dream Painter, Sophie has to travel through different fairy tales, using her skills to transform her paintings into attacking powers. For example, produced elements are taken or “split” from the paintings: fire in red paint on the canvas is changed into actual flames that can scare off and burn enemies.

But Sophie knows that she cannot find the answer by herself. She must find a companion who is not only adventurous but also brave enough to help her take down the monsters that they will come across along the way and solve all the twisted mysteries to save the world.

The Popular MMORPG Gives Players A Preview of Upcoming Patch Content

Joymax, a developer and publisher of interactive entertainment for the global market, today announced the opening of their Silkroad Online Public Test Servers, which are used to beta test upcoming patches and future content for their widely popular MMORPG. Travelers on the Silk Road have a short window in which to apply for the coveted tester spots before they’re all filled.

“Players have repeatedly told us how much they love our public test servers, and they’re an invaluable asset to us,” said Nam-chul Kim, CEO of Joymax. “The feedback we gain from allowing a sneak peek into the upcoming content patches allows us to tailor our releases to a truly global audience, and we’re incredibly proud of that.”

Between now and June 28th, Silkroad Standard Time, players at Level 110 or higher can apply to become a tester on the Silkroad main site at http://www.joymax.com/silkroad/. Once the application period has been closed, a lucky 1,000 participants will be randomly selected and those few chosen will be able to log in after July 5th to the exclusive private test server with the upcoming patch already applied, including the Legend 8 content. Users who participate in the beta will receive 10 SP scrolls as a way of thanking them for their contributions. The list of accepted players will be available June 30th.

The widely popular MMORPG puts players deep into a historical fantasy experience, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade route. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. To celebrate the official launch of Legend VII: Rise of the Thief-Hunter for Silkroad Online, various web events to be announced soon will be prepared for players.

About Silkroad Online
Silkroad Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game that puts the player deep into historical fantasy, joining the Chinese and European civilizations along the Silk Road trade route. Traveling across Jangan, from China to Constantinople, players can make their fortunes as merchants, prey on the rich as thieves, or be protection-for-hire as hunters. The most recent expansion, Legend V Plus: Battle Arena provides players with a new PvP arena battle system where they can duel adversaries for Arena coins and Experience as they compete for ultimate domination!

For more information about Joymax visit http://www.joymax.com

In GodsWar Online (http://gw.igg.com), titles are more than a sign of your accomplishments; they’re also a way to improve your character’s stats. With a rich variety of titles to choose from, players have a chance to visibly boast of their prowess while adding to it. After earning a title, simply activate it and your achievement will be plain to see as it floats above your head instantly boosts your stats. To learn more about the many types of titles available, check out the following categories, then log in and try some out for yourself to discover the benefits of your bragging rights.

Advancement Titles
To win such a title, players must meet certain level and power requirements. For example, when a Mage has reached Level 40 and increased spell power to 220, they can choose the Star Ray title. Advancement title requirements vary from class to class.

Quest Titles
These titles are earned by completing specific quests available to players who have advanced to the prerequisite level. For example, the “Hero’s Trial 1” quest is only available to level 70+ players and awards the Hero’s Path title upon completion. Most of these quests are difficult for characters near the minimum required level, so completing them early can earn you a great deal of respect.

Stat Titles
Some titles unlock once you’ve met some stat requirements. One good way to quickly augment stats is by equipping better gear, so improving your equipment can turn out to be doubly valuable. One example is the Lion’s Blood title, earned when a player’s maximum health reaches 20,000.

Event and Instance Titles
While these can only be obtained by participating in events and exploring instanced zones, you’ll also need to perform well to earn such titles. Scoring high enough will require a team that works well together, so these titles can be a challenge to unlock. Others are simply about beating incredible odds. For instance, the proud Greek Polymath title is only awarded for finishing in first place during a Quiz Contest that is open to all players on a server.

Marriage Titles
Only characters who get married in the game are awarded these titles. These unique, personalized titles mark you as somebody’s husband, somebody’s love, and so on. While ceremonies are nice, to earn the best titles in this category, you and your partner will need to overcome some serious challenges.

Visit the official GodsWar Online site at http://gw.igg.com for additional details about the wide range of titles available. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn more about IGG’s growing family of games.

IGG is bringing the fan-favorite Sacred Wars event back to their popular Tales of Pirates II (http://top2.igg.com) MMORPG. The feud between players split into Navy and Pirate factions promises intense action as both sides attempt to destroy the opposition’s Hero Statue. Prestigious titles and awesome rewards hang in the balance, but before you jump at your chance to join in the fight, check out the rules below so you’ll be ready when the battle begins.

After entering the Sacred War region, players can attack other players from a hostile faction at will. Players can also do quests, gather resources or defeat BOSS monsters to improve their abilities.

Event Eligibility
Players must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the Sacred Wars.
· You must have 1 Token of Life & Death.
· You must be in a guild.
· You must be at least Level 45. There are two level ranges for Sacred Wars battles: Level 45-64 and Level 65 and up.
· Each faction is limited to 45 participants at most.

Entering the Region
The portal for players Level 65 and above is at Magical Ocean (979, 3608). The one for Level 45-64 players is at Deep Blue (1450, 613). Only eligible players may enter the Sacred Wars region through the portals. Players from each faction will be teleported to the vicinity of their side’s Hero Statue. Additional restrictions:
· The region will be open for 3 hours, but the entrance is only open for 10 minutes.
· The region will be closed for 1 hour after it has been open for 3 hours. The opening times for Sacred Wars are (in 24-hour format) 7:30, 11:30, 15:30, 19:30, 23:30 and 3:30. The opening times for Mini Sacred Wars are 7:00, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00, 23:00 and 3:00.
· Players are not allowed to carry the following items when they enter the region: Crystal Ore, Hard Tortoise Shell, Tortoise Shell Fragment, Repair Wood, Moon Tail Eel, Diving Clam, Squirting Fish or Fish Bone.

Objectives
The battle ends once one of the faction statues is destroyed. If neither statue is destroyed within 3 hours, neither side will earn the rewards.

Death and Penalties
If a player’s character is killed during the battle, they will be revived immediately in their faction’s base. The player will drop 1 Blood Covenant and a Token of Life & Death as penalties the first time they die. The second time they will drop 1 Snuff (Navy player) or 1 Eye Patch (Pirate player).

Rewards
Awesome rewards and titles can be redeemed by using the items found during the Sacred Wars. Whether you choose the noble Navy or the plucky Pirates, you can win both glory and gear, so rally your friends and get ready for PvP mayhem in Tales of Pirates II!

About Tales of Pirates II
Tales of Pirates II is a new adventure game set in the age of the Vikings. It’s a time of great discoveries and also great brutality. Roam the vast oceans of northern Europe and engage in intense battles, using technological superiority and magical powers to determine who will claim mastery over the seas.

Visit http://top2.igg.com to see Tales of Pirates II screenshots, learn about game features, and get in on forum discussions. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn more about IGG’s growing family of games.

Fastest Growth in North America with Over 15 Million Monster Owners

Two years ago, London-based startup Mind Candy launched Moshi Monsters (www.moshimonsters.com), with the goal of giving 6-12 year old kids a fun, social and safe online experience. Today, Moshi Monsters is one of the fastest growing kids entertainment brands in the world with 50 million registered users worldwide, including over 15 million in North America.

Moshi Monsters is a new form of children’s entertainment. The website forms the heart of the experience, which combines adoptable pet monsters, safe social networking, games, stories, missions and educational puzzles. The site has become hugely successful over the last year growing at the rate of one new sign up every second, with the fastest growth being seen across North America.

Following its online popularity the brand has made a successful transition into the offline world with the launch of best-selling toys, books, video games, trading cards and a Moshi magazine within the UK and Australia. Spin Master is onboard as U.S. toy partner and Moshi Monsters toys will launch in North America this summer via an exclusive partnership with a major retail partner – to be announced imminently. Books from Scholastic and trading cards from Topps are on shelf in the U.S. currently and many other categories including the magazine and video games will roll out in the coming months.

Hot on the heels of its retail success, Mind Candy is also now working on music, live tours, a revolutionary TV platform and a Moshi film.

From near bankruptcy in late 2008, Mind Candy is on course to generate over $100 million in gross retail sales across all Moshi Monsters related product during 2011.

“North America is a huge growth area for us right now,” said Michael Acton Smith, CEO and creator of Moshi Monsters.

He continued, “We’re delighted to hit 50 million registered users and have even more ambitious plans ahead. Our vision is to build the largest entertainment brand in the world for this new digital generation of kids.”

For those who don’t know … what is Moshi Monsters?
Players choose from one of six virtual pet monsters – Furi, Poppet, Diavlo, Zommer, Luvli and Katsuma – that they can create, name and nurture. Once their pet has been customized, players can navigate their way around Monstro City, taking the daily puzzle challenge to earn ‘Rox’ (virtual currency), playing games, solving Super Moshi Missions, personalizing their room, showing off their artwork, reading stories and communicating with friends in a safe environment. Now kids can enjoy Moshi Monsters in a variety of forms whether it be online, via books, a magazine or playing with their favorite toy.

Two Weeks of World War II History Begins Tomorrow with First-Person Shooter

Joymax, a leading online game developer and publisher, is pleased to bring Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead to a global audience tomorrow, Tuesday, June 7th. To sign up for the closed beta and learn more about the game, players can visit http://www.joymax.com/karma/

“Players must quickly learn to balance what they bring into a fight in order to stay competitive in KARMA Online,” said Joymax CEO, Nam-chul Kim. “What is more important: more weapons, bigger but fewer weapons, protective armor, projectiles, or hand-to-hand weapons? Each map will require careful thought and preparation, or players will just be zombie bait!”

The closed beta will run from June 7th until June 21st, so players will have two full weeks to enjoy blasting both their opposing faction’s players as well as hordes of zombies waiting to prey on the weakest member of either the Axis or Allied teams. Players can use this time to experiment with different skill builds and weapons before deciding on a final set for open beta and beyond!

Joymax will also run contests during the coming weeks, taking place between Closed and Open Beta. The first is a screen shot contest where players will be challenged to collect four dead bodies and snap a shot! Players enjoying the riveting zombie mode can enter a screen shot of four or more dead bodies that they have killed in one image. Entries and full contest details can be found on the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD

Developed in conjunction with Dragonfly, and published by Joymax, KARMA Online: Prisoners of the Dead is the newest installment in the KARMA Online series, the top online first-person shooter series in Korea. Players go back in time to World War II, where they must choose to side with the Axis or Allied powers and join the fight for global victory – with a zombie twist. In this virtual and historical simulation, players will be up against enemy troops as well as hundreds of the walking dead from the remains of the catastrophic battle.

To become a fan of Karma Online: Prisoners of the Dead, players can visit http://www.facebook.com/#!/KarmaPOD or http://twitter.com/karmapod and http://www.youtube.com/user/KarmaPOD

For many years, the Angels Online fantasy MMORPG has offered players fun and excitement in a 2D anime-style package bursting with dazzling effects and cool features. As new players join the fun, the Angels Online community continues to grow. With the release of the recent Primordial Paradise Expansion, a host of new content has players excited about new challenges.

The expansion added seven new maps featuring untamed wildernesses and amazing adventures. Players will come face-to-face with the toughest of wild beasts. Each map has its own theme and layout.

Journey down the winding roads of the Dragon Graveyard to discover your first destination: the Lost Cove.

Lost Cove
The Lost Cove is littered with the bones of wild beasts, humans and all manner of strange creatures. Some of these stacks of remains are as tall as an elephant. In the damp, murky corners of the cove, some strange-colored herbs grow wild. It is a long and terrifying tunnel of darkness, so gear up and find the fastest route through this moldy place to the next destination: Boulder Village.

Boulder Village
Compared to the dark and dank Lost Cove, Boulder Village is a breathtaking sight. Here you will find brightly-colored flowers, steep, vine-covered stone walls and a seemingly peaceful brook that meanders off into the distance. This place has been touched by human hands and leads you to the home of one of the local native tribes living in the region.

Hoca Village
Hoca Village is where many natives call home. Exposed to the harsh elements from birth, they have developed defenses against the dangers of their surroundings and have impressive constitutions. In Hoca Village, the houses are constructed from stone and wood gathered from the nearby mountains, almost entirely crafted by hand. Though their lives may seem tough, even the youngest children enjoy a happy and carefree lifestyle, far from the bustle of modern towns.

Rex Point
Next to Hoca Village lies Rex Point, the natives’ training ground. Much like a school or an academy, here they learn skills passed down from one generation to the next, such as hunting, fishing, fighting and animal taming. There is no competition to prove who is best and therefore no stress or pressure. Everyone believes teamwork and cooperation are the way to get things done. Their transportation system is primitive, using animals to carry food and game to the storage centers located at the main village centers.

Raven Riverpoint
Raven Riverpoint is the natives’ breadbasket. The area is stocked with rich resources and dark, fertile soil, making it the perfect paradise for gatherers seeking to collect high-quality materials. The village’s production industry relies heavily on the materials gathered from this area to feed their livelihoods, making it a crucial resource for all their people.

Hunter’s Ridge
The hilly region of Hunter’s Ridge lies opposite Hoca Village. It is the natives’ most important hunting area, a vital location that provides valuable skins and meat needed to clothe and feed the people of the village.

Shilly Desert (Instance: Dino Arena)
Beyond the boundaries of Hoca Village lies the deadly Shilly Desert. Deep in the desert is the Dino Arena. This is where the fiercest native warriors live, training night and day to master their skills. A number of violent incidents and close brushes with these fierce warriors have prompted the leader of the Hoca Village to cordon off the area to protect the lives of the villagers. The Dino Arena is a worthy challenge for any angel looking to test their prowess against the very best.

Battle Stances and Spells
The Primordial Paradise expansion is not just about new locations, equipment and quests. It also added a series of new skills that will help players overcome the many new and deadly experiences that await them. These ancient skills are the true legacy of warriors who fought during ages lost to history. Passed down to the battle-tested natives, these skills encompass many different styles of combat.

These skills grant incredible powers of destruction. For the power-hungry, they are a dream come true. Unlike modern combat methods, these ancient skills focus on disarming and securing opponents. These raw forms of ancient martial skills and magic spells are still extremely effective on the battlefield.

Check out the official site at http://ao.igg.com to stay up-to-date with everything that’s going on in Angels Online. Visit http://www.igg.com to learn more about IGG’s growing family of games.

What’s a pirate’s life without a treasure map and some digging on that X-spot? This week Tale of Pirates (http://top2.igg.com) officials have cast the spotlight on the all-time favorite feature Treasure Digging system, showing how a pirate’s life goes beyond cutting down barnacled monsters in Tales of Pirates II.

If you reach Level 41, you can approach Treasure Hunter Leya in Argent City and spend 2,000 G to purchase a Killing Token. Inscribed on the token will be the last known coordinates of robbers who made off with precious treasures from the city. Hunt down these scurvy dogs and recover a map to their hidden loot. These bounty quests can be done several times a day. By nabbing these infamous hoodlums, you will improve their chances of uncovering the whereabouts of the rarest treasures.

Getting your hands on a map is simply the beginning. Using the coordinates on the map, you will embark on a grand journey across the waves and the continents in search of these hidden riches. What might be concealed under the layers of sand and dust? You will need to dig to find out. Wondrous rewards await those who make the effort, including gold, copious amounts of EXP, Death Set Parts which will yield the ultimate Death Set Armor, and items from the item mall which could only be bought with real-life cash.

Of course, with robbers being a mischievous bunch, fake maps floating around are aplenty. If lady luck shines upon them, however, players may chance upon a portal to the mystical Fortune Room. The place is protected by ferocious guardians, and only the bravest buccaneers can defeat them and lay claim to the trove of amazing treasure of the secret room. Fancy your very own Baby Black Dragon? Want a powerful purple weapon? Or… the most epic weapon with incredible attack prowess, the legendary Evil Sword? All these and more will be the booty waiting in the Fortune Room for pirates with the most luck and pluck!

Treasure Digging is but one of many exciting features found in TOP II. Join the game now and immerse yourself in the exhilarating thrills and spills of a pirate’s life!

Now Live, The Update Features New Weapons, A new “Tombstone” Map And A Whole Lot More

G4Box Inc., a North American publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment media announced today it has launched its latest monthly content update for its online military shooter, Cross Fire. The new patch is Western themed and offers an all-new elimination mode map, new in-game messenger system, new weapons and character items and new Cross Fire ribbons. Players can experience all the fun at http://crossfire.z8games.com/

The new patch includes the following features:
.New Elimination Map – Tombstone
In dry, deserted desert town players must fight to be the last team standing in this dusty elimination map. Players can pick up weapons at the start of the game and fight until ultimately one team is left standing in the dust.

.New Weapons – Rose Axe
This axe variant is more than just a thorn in your enemy’s side! New weapons include: Rose Combat Axe (Knife) (ZP Rose Crate), Rose Grenade (ZP Rose Crate), FR-F2 (Sniper) (ZP FR-F2 Crate); Blue Smoke (GP)

.New Items – Operation Set
Available only to players of higher levels, these new items give players extra experience and a sleek new look. Operation Set items include Helmet A-Type, Protection Goggles, Radio Backpack and Compact Radio.

.New In-Game Messenger System
Players can send a limited number of messages to communicate with their friends and clan-mates to organize matches and correspond.

“This fun western-themed patch features a massive amount of cool new content from weapons to maps, items and more,” said Jason Yang, CEO of G4Box Inc. “Cross Fire players are already burning up the forums talking about all the fun new content.”

Cross Fire is a free online military first-person shooter for Windows PCs. Players assume the role of either a Black List or Global Risk operative and compete in various modes of play including Team Death Match, the Mutant infested Mutation Mode, attack and defend Escape Mode, and the exclusive stealth-action Ghost Mode. Cross Fire includes a military ranking system, in-game friends lists, an integrated clan system, deep character customization options and social media integration via the Cross Fire website. Cross Fire is part of the Z8Games platform of free-to-play games.

Cross Fire is free-to-download-and-play. Visit the Cross Fire homepage at: http://crossfire.z8games.com

For more information about G4BOX visit www.g4box.com. For more information about the Z8Games lineup of games please visit www.z8games.com.