PRESS RELEASES
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WEBZEN Inc. announces European and North/South American release of Archlord II
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18 March 2014, (Dublin, Ireland) - WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of online games, announces the upcoming European and North/South American release of the highly anticipated PvP MMORPG, Archlord II. The game will be available in French, German and English language versions in 2014.
Archlord II is a medieval fantasy-based MMORPG, featuring vibrant in-game graphics and a mesmerizing soundtrack performed by Cris Velasco, the multi-award winning composer for more than 40 video games. This free-to-play title brings MMO fans across Europe and both Americas into a fantasy world shattered by the endless conflict between two opposing factions. Soon, players will be able to enjoy enormous Player vs Player battles, fighting to claim the ultimate prize and to become the Archlord – the world’s supreme ruler.
Running on the Gamebryo Engine, Archlord II will feature numerous great looking and unique battlegrounds designed for massive battles, holding up to 400 players. A classless character system will allow players to create unique and personalized gameplay styles.
Following an early beta launch in Korea, the game is currently undergoing design revision to adapt it to players’ feedback. In order to deliver the best gaming experience to MMO fans, the European and North/South American versions of the game will be released with this updated content.
For more information please contact us and visit the official website at http://archlord2.com. You can also follow the producer’s twitter account at: https://twitter.com/fabienarchlord2. The official Archlord II game trailer can be found on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVPxiy08yWQ
- 2014.03.19
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CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL Unveils New Advanced Class - NIGHTSTALKER
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March 6, 2014 (Dublin, Ireland) – WEBZEN, a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, unleashes the NIGHTSTALKER; a brand new advanced class for the dungeon-based MMORPG, CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL (C9). Wielding powerful summoning and absorbing attacks, this newest advanced class for the WITCHBLADE is now available to all players.
NIGHTSTALKER is a mid-range class that can perform powerful summoning and absorbing attacks. She possesses SUMMON and ABSORB skills, which allow her to summon powerful servants to fight for her during battle and absorb the servants to enhance herself to deal massive damage.
Whenever the NIGHTSTALKER absorbs a servant, players will be able to temporarily gain a powerful and unique skill that each servant has. Her primary weapon is a Chain Blade, which is a two-handed weapon.
To celebrate the long-awaited arrival of the NIGHTSTALKER, CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL has just launched an item giveaway for all adventurers to enjoy. From now through March 26, 2014 (Global Server Time), users can visit any of C9’s media partners to obtain a special item key. Players can redeem this code for free in-game rewards, including 10 Resurrection Scrolls, 5 Extreme Training Potions (100%) (1 Hour), Town Travel Level 1 (3 days) and School look gear set (7 Days).
Additionally, for the same period anyone who levels their NIGHTSTALKER character up to level 50 or more will be given special prizes. Full details of prize will be found on the C9 official website later.
Check out the video for the NIGHTSTALKER: http://youtu.be/1P83WphMDug
ABOUT NIGHTSTALKER
Before the Genesis War, Manoa was an earthly paradise. The gods and their worshippers built huge temples and all lived in harmony. The Genesis War changed all that. Akene fell into a deep sleep and the gods who followed her vanished forever. Manoa became a desert and home to the Witchblades. The magic left behind by the gods drew them in and they began to develop their powers from it. The Dabel Priests called them witches and, not long after, began to hunt them down. Those who escaped the Dabel Priests gathered in Manoa, and soon the Witchblades were a force to be reckoned with. One group of Witchblades was particularly affected by the power of darkness granted to Arad, the black dragon. Dark powers so close to purity captivated the young girls, and their anger for the Dabel Priests began to grow. In the end, they focused their fury on summoning the fallen god Magnetic Gravito, exiled into the Netherworld by Akene, and redirected his want for revenge towards the Dabel Priests, laying the groundwork for a new reign of terror. One Dabel priest began to call these Witchblades, who could summon servants from the Nether, Nightstalkers.
ABOUT CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL
CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL (C9) takes players to the fantasy world of Glenheim, in which they fight against evil forces and gigantic monsters. Utilizing extremely powerful melee, ranged and magical skills, players will fight swarms of evil, demonic forces using FPS style controls in a huge, dungeon-based 3D world. More information on C9 can be found at http://c9.webzen.com/ and on the gPotato portals (http://c9.gPotato.com and http://c9.gpotato.eu).
- 2014.03.10
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CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL to Release New Advanced Class – NIGHTSTALKER
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February 26, 2014(Dublin, Ireland)– WEBZEN, a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, releases the NIGHTSTALKER, a brand new class for the dungeon-based MMORPG, CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL (C9).
WEBZEN will open the official teaser site for the NIGHTSTALKER, a new advanced class for the WITCHBLADE . The page can be found at http://c9.webzen.com/
Starting Wednesday, March 5, 2014 (Global Server Time), C9 actionists will be able to access the NIGHTSTALKER, the newest advanced class for the WITCHBLADE. WEBZEN will be teaming up with its media partners to give away FREE in-game rewards to celebrate the release of the Nightstalker.
The NIGHTSTALKER is a mid-range class that can perform powerful summoning and absorbing attacks. She possesses SUMMON and ABSORB skills, which allow her to summon powerful servants to fight for her during battle and absorb the servants to enhance herself to deal massive damage.
Whenever a NIGHTSTALKER absorbs a servant, players will be able to temporarily gain a powerful and unique skill from each servant. Her primary weapon is a Chain Blade, which is a two-handed weapon.
Official Nightstalker Class teaser: http://youtu.be/SdYJZ4i7SSE
ABOUT NIGHTSTALKER
Before the Genesis War, Manoa was an earthly paradise. The gods and their worshippers built huge temples and all lived in harmony. The Genesis War changed all that. Akene fell into a deep sleep and the gods who followed her vanished forever.
Manoa became a desert and home to the Witchblades. The magic left behind by the gods drew them in and they began to develop their powers from it. The Dabel Priests called them witches and, not long after, began to hunt them down. Those who escaped the Dabel Priests gathered in Manoa, and soon the Witchblades were a force to be reckoned with. One group of Witchblades was particularly affected by the power of darkness granted to Arad, the black dragon.
Dark powers so close to purity captivated the young girls, and their anger at the Dabel Priests began to grow. In the end, they focused their fury on summoning the fallen god Magnetic Gravito, exiled into the Netherworld by Akene, and redirected his desire for revenge towards the Dabel Priests, laying the groundwork for a new reign of terror. One Dabel priest began to call these Witchblades, who could summon servants from the Nether, Nightstalkers.
ABOUT CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL
CONTINENT OF THE NINTH SEAL (C9) takes players to the fantasy world of Glenheim, in which they fight against evil forces and gigantic monsters. Utilizing extremely powerful melee, ranged and magical skills, players will fight swarms of evil, demonic forces using FPS style controls in a huge, dungeon-based 3D world. Information on C9 can be found at http://c9.webzen.com/ and on the gPotato portals ( http://c9.gPotato.com and http://c9.gpotato.eu).
- 2014.03.03
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MU ONLINE Reveals Season 8 Part 3 Update
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February 20, 2014 (Dublin, Ireland) – WEBZEN, a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, revealed Season 8 Part 3 for the full 3D MMORPG, MU ONLINE.
WEBZEN will unleash the MUNE system, the main feature of the Season 8 Part3 Update, on February 19, 2014 (Global Server Time). The MUNE system will allow players to acquire a new pet and have it level-up together with your own character. Unlike the existing pets, MUNE pets are equipped in a special MUNE-only equipment slot.
Since each MUNE has a certain skill, life, grade and level, players can enhance a MUNE’s ability to increase their character’s power through its level-up and evolution.
To celebrate the release of the Season 8 Part 3 update, WEBZEN will begin the following in-game events:
What: Eggs of Monster
When: Feb 19 2014 ~ Mar 5 2014
Details: Gamers will be hunting event monsters to acquire eggs which contain special items. The three types of event monsters, such as Moon Rabbit, Punch of Blessing and Fire Flame Ghost, will appear periodically in certain hunting grounds. When you throw the egg from the event stash to the ground, the egg will be cracked open. Finally, you will receive a MUNE or one of the reward items.
What: Evolving MUNE
When: Feb 19 2014 ~ Mar 5 2014
Details: Once your MUNE reaches the max level, you can evolve the MUNE and get special rewards. Special rewards will be randomly given to players who evolve their MUNE. Especially, 10 winners who evolve a premium MUNE will receive Blessing of Light that gives a player an additional 200% EXP applied for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, WEBZEN has just launched an item giveaway for both returning players who haven’t logged in to MU Online since January 29, 2014 (Global Server Time) and new players who create a new account. From now through March 5, 2014 (Global Server Time), users can visit any of MU Online’s media partners to obtain a special item key. Players can redeem this code for free in-game rewards worth 130USD, including Gold Channel Ticket (15 Days), Seal of Wealth (15 Days), Seal of Healing (15 Days), Excellent Scroll Package (15 Days), AG Boost Aura (15 Days), SD Boost Aura (15 Days), Rage Fighter Card [1], Summoner Card [1] and more rewards.
Additional details on the update and events will be available on the MU ONLINE game page: http://muonline.webzen.com/
- 2014.02.21
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WEBZEN established its subsidiary, WEBZEN&PLAY in Korea
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February 10, 2014 (Seoul, Korea) – WEBZEN Inc., a global leader in next-generation free-to-play games, established its subsidiary, WEBZEN&PLAY Inc. to enhance development capability and strengthen expertise.
WEBZEN consolidated its game studios and affiliates as a single developer except for WEBZEN Mobile Inc..WEBZEN completed the legal steps necessary for the establishment of WEBZEN&PLAY on February 4, 2014, and now holds 100 percent of the company shares.
In Gyu Lee was elected WEBZEN&PLAY's CEO, and he has been responsible for the game development at NHN Inc. and WEBZEN for 10 years.
Along with the establishment, WEBZEN is expected to increase the efficiency of operating game development organization and the costs, and to enhance individual creativity and expertise through the specialized personnel management for game developer.
As Innovation and fun are core values of corporate management, WEBZEN&Play will improve treatment for the talented developers to create the good content as a professional game developer.
"We aimed at improving the overall development capability for our online /mobile games which is WEBZEN’s core business,” said Tae Young Kim, CEO of WEBZEN. “We are confident that we will gain a momentum of entrepreneurial growth by achieving management innovation and strengthening of capability in both game development and publishing business.”
WEBZEN is currently working on the upcoming release of the MMORPG ARCHLORD 2, MU 2 and the mobile game MU THE GENESIS, as well as other games under development for the global market.
- 2014.02.21
