PRESS RELEASES
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Arctic Combat Battlegrounds Expand to South America
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February 13, 2013 - WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced the open of the South America server for the multiplayer online tactical FPS game, ‘ARCTIC COMBAT’ also adding new contents with the update.
On February 13th, Arctic Combat servers have been added for South American players, providing better service and an enjoyable environment for the eager players in this region. The new recruits in South America join the game, timed with new gaming environmental upgrades such as multi-lingual support, including Spanish and Portuguese represented. South American players will be able to pre-download the game client at the AC website before the server opens.
Along with the open of the South American server, the latest content update will include a new weapon and new map for Arctic Combat Veterans. The TAR-21, an assault rifle built specifically for urban combat, has been added to the game’s arsenal of weapons. The new “High Way” map offers another venue for action-packed Team Deathmatch competition for loyal Arctic Combat soldiers. Alongside these additions, the skill-based gameplay has been further refined, with a weapons and game balance adjustments, update to the kill streak system, as well as an improved in-game sound system.
Meanwhile for this week’s Valentine’s Day, special Valentine editions weapons will be available for purchase, leaving enemies to learn that pink rifles and heart-decorated grenades are just as deadly. Further details on these items and other Valentine’s Day events will be available on the Arctic Combat website.
Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, “The long awaited South America server has finally opened providing localized service through player feedback.” Also he said, “We hope all players, now including the South American Veterans, will enjoy the new updated contents and more that will continuously come.”
More information on the modern military FPS game ‘ARCTIC COMBAT’ can be found on the official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArcticCombat) and website (ac.webzen.com).
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February 22 2013
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Arctic Combat New Content and Microsoft Partnership Revealed
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January 24, 2013 - WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced and updated new contents for the multiplayer online tactical FPS game, ‘ARCTIC COMBAT’ also revealing details on their partnership with Microsoft.
On January 24th, Arctic Combat has revealed the newly added contents; the QBZ-95 assault rifle, favored by the Chinese military; the compact but powerful personal defense weapon, the P90; and the always effective Kriss SV Bengal Tiger. A new “Snow” camouflage paint for weapons is also included with this new content. Along with this latest artillery, the worldwide battleground widens with the introduction of the new ‘Syria’ map, a desert-themed taking players to the Far East.
Additionally, in the coming weeks, Arctic Combat Veterans can enlist in a series of new events and promotions. Opportunities for players include an ‘800 Minute’ event, rewarding Veterans who have engaged in play for over 800 minutes during the event timeframe with an as of yet unrevealed SMG weapon. Also on the horizon, for a period of one week, all players can receive +100% EXP points during this limited time event. Further details on these and other events will be available on the Arctic Combat website (ac.webzen.com).
Players of Arctic Combat experience the competitive play and intense FPS combat without connection errors and lags, as WEBZEN has partnered with Microsoft and their cloud-computing platform, Azure, to create a special platform for online gaming. With this collaboration, for the first time in gaming, a unique hybrid version of Window Azure has been developed, in order to bring stability and a fast, smooth infrastructure to players around the world, reducing lag to a virtually unnoticeable level. Offering speed over 2.5 times faster than a private server, Windows Azure assures players that the tension of the battlefield will not be interrupted with technical issues, and that as the Arctic Combat army grows, the service will continue to be just as seamless, smooth and fast.
Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, “With the new year now in full swing, we’re bringing some great new updates to Arctic Combat.” Also he said, “Microsoft is providing their cloud computing platform to support the service of Arctic Combat across North America and Europe, which we feel is a great asset to both the game and the community.”
More information on the modern military FPS game ‘ARCTIC COMBAT’ can be found on the official Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ArcticCombat) and website (ac.webzen.com).
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January 25 2013
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C9 Opens a New SEA Server,‘Acharon’
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WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, announced that the Continent of the Ninth Seal is launching a new ‘SEA’ server ‘Acharon’ to cope with the phenomenal demand from players.
On January 23th, C9’s new game server ‘Acharon’ will be open to provide an easy access and a stabilized network environment for players around Asia, except for China, Japan, and Thailand where are currently covered by local service providers.
To celebrate the launch of the new server, C9 will be holding various events to welcome both transferred and new players. All players who join the ‘Acharon’ server will be supported with free cash-shop items and an extra bonus EXP boost. Also, character migration service will transfer all the existing Asian region players from the current server.
Furthermore, C9 is offering variety of exclusive guild promotions for the ‘SEA’ server including level up bonus and an extra guild point event which will encourage players to organize new guilds for the upcoming massive guild war content.
Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, “We are delighted to provide a better gaming environment for the C9 players around the globe which will ensure more intense PvP experience.” He also said, “We will continuously make an effort to improve the performance of the games for our players all around the world.”
To download the game and for more information about the Action RPG ‘C9’ and its activities, please visit the official C9 website (c9.webzen.com) and the official Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/C9Webzen).
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January 18 2013
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The World of Chantra Grows with the Server Consolidation
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WEBZEN.Inc (WWW.WEBZEN.COM) the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, has announced that there will be a consolidation of Gracia and Zian servers for Medieval MMORPG Archlord.
On January 30th, Archlord’s server consolidation will take place as the result of enduring effort to provide enhanced gaming experience according to players’ constant feedback. Through this combination, further intense battles from players will revitalize the most competitive siege warfare and the final battle to be the absolute ruler of the Chantra.
All characters from Gracia server that have accessed the game after July 1st, 2012 will be transferred to the combined server without any further transfer requests. Regardless of merging, relevant server’s accounts will be able to enjoy both characters from each server. Players are encouraged to check their eligibility of character transfer prior to the consolidation.
To prepare for the fierce battles before the merge, warriors from Gracia and Zian will be supported with free cash items. After the consolidation, the first Archlord and the guild members will be rewarded special unique items. Also, all servers will be provided with various events to celebrate the combination of both servers.
Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, "We have decided to merge servers to fulfill user’s enduring requests on consolidation.” He also said, “We are anticipating that the further massive battles from this server consolidation will provide enjoyment for players.”
More information about the MMORPG ‘Archlord’ can be found at the official website (archlord.webzen.com).
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January 10 2013
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WEBZEN.com celebrates Christmas Holiday
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To celebrate Christmas season, WEBZEN Inc. (WWW.WEBZEN.COM), the Next Generation of Free-to-Play Online Games, has prepared various holiday events.
WEBZEN.com has teamed up with partners to give out Special Bonus W-Coins to celebrate Christmas. Users who purchase from Game Sultan, Cherry Credits, E-Prepag and Moneybookers will be provided up to 20% extra bonus from December 20th till December 27th.
Arctic Combat
Tactical FPS ‘Arctic Combat’, which has recently launched via WEBZEN.com, will provide special Christmas edition firearms into the heated battle-field. These unique firearms will be offered to the veterans randomly after each match. Also, the arctic territory will be boosted with extra 50% EXP and 20% game points on Christmas day.
Continent of the Ninth Seal
Unrivaled Action RPG ‘C9’ has introduced a new event monster ‘Santa Girl’ which will randomly appear in the dungeon, and drop random gift boxes to the players. Also, during the holiday season, limited Christmas edition gear packages will go on sale with a discounted price.
MU Online
The pioneer of 3D MMORPG ‘MU online’ has revealed Santa Village where players can receive Free Christmas gifts and extra 200% EXP bonus. To enter the Santa Village, players will need special tickets, which can be obtained from hunting the Christmas monsters. Also, top 10 rankers of Christmas Ranking event will be rewarded with exquisite items that are worth challenging.
Archlord
Medieval MMORPG ‘Archlord’ is providing Christmas themed rewards to the players who collect stolen ‘Santa Bell’ from the greedy monsters around the world of Chantra. Additionally, four different boost events will support players during the holiday season.
Jihun Lee, Head of Global Publishing, said, “To show appreciation to our users’ enduring support, we have prepared various holiday events.” He also said, “We wish that our users will be able to experience the Christmas excitement in our game titles.”
More detailed information about the events and games of Webzen.com can be found at the official website (WWW.WEBZEN.COM).
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December 26 2012
