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Bounty Bay Online — Around the World

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Circumnavigate the globe via Cape Horn

In ‘Beyond the Horizon’ Frogster is going to expand Bounty Bay Online with South America and six new cities

The largest ever expansion for Bounty Bay Online is set to launch in the fourth quarter of 2009 under the name of ‘Beyond the Horizon’. Right from first glance the add-on will integrate a significant geographical expansion of the historical explorer and sailor world. With South America, experienced players will receive a completely new continent as a destination for their voyages of exploration. Six new port cities ranging across the western coasts of South and North America serve as focus points for a vibrant trade with the new world.

For the first time ocean adventurers will have the opportunity to sail right around the whole world in ‘Beyond the Horizon’ using the Cape Horn route. Passing by the village-like ‘Magellan Supply Station’ on the tip of South America, players will be able to arrive at San Diego. Those who venture further up north will discover the Mayan capital of Salinas to be an important hub of the expansion. The tropical metropolis represents the showplace for a high level quest line which leads player groups past snakes, Maya guardians and other dangerous creatures in a jungle-draped Mayan instance with some valuable treasures. Following Salinas players reach the scenic Cruz in Middle America as well as San Francisco, the first glamorous and sophisticated city on America’s west coast – each city featuring its own trading port. In the far north players who aren’t too shy of the cold can discover the snowy Seward and its off-shore icebergs on the Alaskan coast.

Frogster is going to publish the expansion ‘Beyond the Horizon’ with its many new features in both German and English language versions. A little later French players of Bounty Bay Online  will also be able to check out the new content, such as five new character classes, the active pet system, new instances, new PvP arenas and tournaments, new ranking system and new mini-games. In keeping with its predecessors, ‘Beyond the Horizon’ will be available free of charge. Players can obtain regular information bulletins about the up-coming expansion at this micro-site:  http://bth.bountybayonline.com

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Runes of Magic — Demon Lord Sighted!!

Tuesday, September 1st, 2009

Demon Lord Sighted for the First Time in Runes of Magic

‘Varanas Nightmare’ Presents a Challenge for up to 150 Players

SAN FRANCISCO, September 1, 2009 – Frogster America, Inc. today announced that as part of the current content update ‘Naga’s Awakening’, players will get to meet the namesake of Runes of Magic’s first chapter, the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord haunts a nightmare version of the city of Varanas in a new open combat feature, ‘Varanas Nightmare’, in what the company calls a ‘Public Encounter’. Public encounters are instances where players do not need to be part of a party or guild to enter, however the content is difficult and grouping is recommended.

The high level scenario is made up of three phases in and around the ‘Varanas Nightmare’, which has afflicted the minds of the city’s inhabitants. Up to 150 players can simultaneously combat the terrible dream and fight to stop the Demon Lord. The first targets for player groups are dimensional portals which are spread around the burned out city. Twenty portals need to be closed before the task is completed and phase two begins. This is where players have to overcome three world bosses in succession. Should the adventurers achieve victory within three minutes, the third and final phase begins. If the players fail, then the scenario begins again from the first phase.

Well coordinated raids are required to defeat the third opponent since this character is actively supported by the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord doesn’t actually engage in combat himself, but he does heal his vassals making the challenge difficult and victory very satisfying. Killing his minions doesn’t only bestow reputation and honor on the hero for mastering the scenario, but as the toughest challenge in Runes of Magic to date, there is also outstanding loot for the victors.

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Runes of Magic – Naga’s Awakening

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

RUNES OF MAGIC PATCH 1.9 ‘NAGA’S AWAKENING’ HERALDS SECOND CHAPTER

- Comprehensive Update Marks the Start of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ -

SAN FRANICISCO – August 27, 2009 – Frogster America, Inc. today announced that the first content from the forthcoming second chapter of Runes of Magic is now live with patch 1.9. The Naga are back: After a thousand years of banishment, the snake-like beings have succeeded in passing through the magical wall which once kept them from human civilization. The new content update, ‘Naga’s Awakening,’ doesn’t just tell the story of the start of the Naga invasion, but also at the same time marks the beginning of Runes of Magic’s second chapter, ‘The Elven Prophecy’.

Players can explore the ‘Weeping Coast’ right away. In this swamp territory, adventurers will meet the Naga for the very first time. New quests tell the history of the region and ultimately lead to the bottom of the ocean. In the group dungeon ‘Heart of the Ocean,’ alongside fish people and other ocean dwellers, there lurks a powerful leader of the snake-like beings, ready to seize unwary players. With ‘Naga’s Awakening,’ Frogster has also raised the level cap to 52.

The content update also expands Runes of Magic with more open combat, and a Public Encounter. In ‘Varanas Nightmare,’ up to 150 players can step into nightmare world where the regional capital Varanas is in ruins and under siege by undead skeletons and nightmare beings. At the end of the three stage challenge for experienced player groups, there is an encounter with the Demon Lord himself – this is the first time that the eponymous fiendish lord of the first chapter makes an appearance.

Additional content from the second chapter, ‘The Elven Prophecy,’ including the new Elven classes and NPCs, will be published in the second phase of the launch on September 15th.

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Rumble Fighter — Shamans Join the Battle

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Shamans Join the Battle in Rumble Fighter

New Class Draws Upon Ancient Knowledge and Natural Energy
El Segundo, Calif.- Aug. 20, 2009 – Players in Rumble Fighter, the massively multiplayer brawler from OGPlanet, now have a new tool in their struggle against the Dark Guardians, the evil league of warriors bent on destroying the world.
The Shaman class, introduced today, is composed of mystical spiritualists who draw their energy from nature. Players who have fought the game’s first PvE boss, Typhoon, have already heard how the Shamans’ ancient magic sealed the great ice beast away for 500 years. Their powers make them a natural enemy to the Dark Guardians, including Typhoon himself, so Rumble Fighters who take up the ancient weapons of the Shamans will need to be ready for battle against the constant threat of this evil group.

In honor of the Shamans’ arrival, OGPlanet is offering traditional Shaman ceremonial Earth Guardian and Earth Guardian Angel costumes in the Astro Shop. Players who purchase the Shaman class will also receive the powerful Nagib’s Head ExoCore.

More information about the Shaman job class and Rumble Fighter can be found on the Rumble Fighter Web site at http://rf.ogplanet.com.

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Frogster — NEW AAA Title!

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

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Frogster secures new triple-A MMORPG Project from Runewaker at the GamesCom
Co-production deal for next generation online world signed in Cologne

At the GamesCom currently being hosted in Cologne, Frogster has been awarded the contract for the worldwide rights to a new MMORPG project of Runewaker, the developer of Runes of Magic. The planned online role-playing game of the next generation is aimed to set new standards in design, technology, features and sheer dimension. At the moment, the new title is in the middle of its conceptual phase. Developer and publisher schedule the launch of the new online game world for the end of 2013. Details of the joint project will be published by the partners at a later date.

After the big success of Runes of Magic, Runewaker has by now increased their team to over 100 staff. An extra 100 members of staff are to attend to the development of the new MMORPG project. Just as with Runes of Magic, developer and publisher are again planning a close collaboration regarding the production of the new online game world. Parallel to the development of the new MMORPG project, Runewaker will continue to work on regular expansions for Runes of Magic which has been able to win large recognition with over 1.6 million registered and over 300,000 active users already a few months after its official launch as well as with downright positive feedback from the press.

“Because of the very positive and successful collaboration in publishing, producing and game design for Runes of Magic, we have agreed upon an intensified cooperation for our new MMORPG project with Frogster already in this early stage. We can’t really reveal much about our new online role-playing world now, but it will surpass current game worlds in many aspects”, commented John and Tony Tang of Runewaker Entertainment on the signing of the contract.

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Runes of Magic — Chapter 2 Trailer Released

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

GamesCom News: Runes of Magic Official Chapter II Launch Trailer Released

- New Runes of Magic Video Premieres at Cologne Computer Game Show -

BERLIN – August 18, 2009 – This year’s GamesCom in Cologne provides the venue for the premiere of the official launch trailer for the second chapter of Runes of Magic. The video for ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ uses in-game graphics to tell the story of the Elves’ first appearance after living in exile for a very long time.

The threatened defeat of the Humans in battle with the Naga has the Elves entering the fray to aid their old allies against their own archenemies. Only together can the Taborean allies repel the threat which the snake-like beings rollout in the second chapter. Following the collapse of a powerful wall of banishment, the Naga have been freed from their exile and are now laying waste to the northern regions of the continent.

The trailer is now available on the official Runes of Magic website at: http://us.runesofmagic.com/us/videos,id30,chapter_ii_elven_prophecy.html

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Fiesta Online — New Server & Event

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Fiesta Online, a free mmorpg with over 2 million players, has an event beginning with the opening of their new server, “Legel.” The server and event open Monday, August 19, and the first 500 people who reach level 50 will be awarded with a unique, permanent item called the Coat of Arms that will continue to protect their character on the rest of their journey to level 105. Every player who enters this server for the first time will start at level one, giving everyone an equal chance. For full details, click here. And Good Luck!

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DONTBLYNK.COM — Offically Launched

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

YNK Interactive opens their new game portal

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. – Aug 14, 2009 – Online PC game publisher YNK Interactive today announced the launch of their new PC game portal, DONTBLYNK.com, which houses their popular MMORPG, Seal Online: Evolution and two new and upcoming games, Krazy Aces and K.O.S. – Secret Operations.  All games are free to play.

“DONTBLYNK.com is a new portal made especially for our players to experience our games the best way possible in one place,” said Nancy Schultz, Director of Development and Localization.  “With the portal, we are able to make our games more accessible throughout our global market by bringing them together, and sharing the game currencies amongst them all.”

DONTBLYNK.com is the new home for the previously-released Seal Online: Evolution.  The update also resulted in a brand new look for the website of the vibrant and colorful MMO game.  Seal Online: Evolution celebrates its new portal home with several events, including a Boosted EXP Event for the next 2 weeks and a Seal Super Sale, in which all items are discounted by 50% for a limited time.

DONTBLYNK.com is also featuring two soon-to-be-released games in its portal — Krazy Aces, a multiplayer online aerial combat racing game going into Closed Beta at the end of August and K.O.S. – Secret Operations, a multiplayer online first person shooter for PC, scheduled for Closed Beta in September.

For more details on DONTBLYNK.com and its featured free to play games, visit www.DONTBLYNK.com.

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Runes of Magic — Release Date Announced

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Release Date for Runes of Magic Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy Announced

- Second Chapter Available September 15th -

SAN FRANCISCO – August 13, 2009 – In the course of a multi-stage launch, Frogster will officially release the final content of Runes of Magic’s second chapter on September 15th, 2009. Leading up to that date, Frogster will deploy a large content update to the servers. On the 15th, a boxed version of ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’ will also be available in German, French and Spanish retail stores for €9,90 (RRP).

Included in the box are the game client on DVD and several exclusive collector’s items. Players will have access to a Manticore pet, to accompany them on their journeys, a printed manual and a poster-sized world map of Taborea. buyers will also have a time-limited mount at their disposal: a Thunder Wartiger.

To help players during their first steps in the game’s world, a starter kit worth more than 10 Euros is also included in the box. The experience potion, for example, will help players level faster for a period of time, a special carpet will enable them to decorate their in-game house, or they can use the materials included in the starter kit to improve their weapons and armor.

In August, Frogster will release the first set of features and content to the live servers and with the box, Frogster will finalize the multi-phase launch of Runes of Magic ‘Chapter II – The Elven Prophecy’.

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Rumble Fighter — Happy Anniversary!

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009

Rumble Fighter GMs Invader, Soul, Panda and Over9000
celebrate the game’s second anniversary together.

El Segundo, Calif. – Aug. 12, 2009 – Rumble Fighter, OGPlanet’s massively multiplayer online brawler, marks its second anniversary this month. In celebration, everyone who posts a “happy anniversary” message on the Rumble Fighter forums between now and Aug. 19 will receive an in-game T-shirt commemorating the special occasion.

For more information about this and other Rumble Fighter events, please visit the official Rumble Fighter Web site at http://rf.ogplanet.com.

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