Nexon. The name probably conjures up brightly-colored free-to-play MMOs like their hits Maplestory, Mabinogi, or perhaps Dungeon Fighter Online to many people. But for those of you who missed our coverage of the Vindictus reveal at GDC 2010, then it's time to change your thinking. While the story is set as a prequel to Mabinogi, this game shares very little else with its cousin -- as the shiny new site that Nexon has just opened evinces.
Vindictus, described by Nexon America's Vice President, Min Kim, as "kind of like 300, except with sexy girls kicking the crap out of stuff as well. So, it's better than 300," is chock full of dark visuals, daring fights, and adventure. To better show off what players can expect in this upcoming f2p title, they've also released an updated video featuring some pretty freaking awesome-looking fights and locations, if we do say so ourselves.
What does this type of brutal, bloody MMO signal for Nexon's future? If we had to guess, it would probably involve even more people checking out their games than before. Check out the updated Vindictus trailer behind the break, or go have a look at the cool new site, and see if you don't agree.
Reader Comments (11)
Posted: Apr 28th 2010 8:13PM Zantom said
Cool.
When do I get to try it?
When do I get to try it?
Posted: Apr 28th 2010 8:28PM oxlar said
I don't understand. Is this an MMO or a single player/co op rpg? I went to the site and it talks about preset characters. It sounds more less of a mmo and more like a single player game.
Posted: Apr 28th 2010 8:46PM (Unverified) said
Looks like Rakion...
Posted: Apr 28th 2010 8:51PM ZoneOuT said
looks like it has potential I like the fast paced combat need to see more
Posted: Apr 28th 2010 11:18PM (Unverified) said
They lost me at "except with sexy girls kicking the crap out of stuff as well."
I think I'll pass.
I think I'll pass.
Posted: Apr 29th 2010 12:33AM MewmewGrrl said
"kind of like 300, except with sexy girls kicking the crap out of stuff as well. So, it's better than 300"
Ah, the wonderful sexist world of gaming. It's almost as if they try to keep girls out of it. "Sexy" this and "sexy" that.
How would you guys like it if you had to hear about "This guy's washboard sexy abs, sweat gently glistening off the hair on his buff manly chest." Would it make you feel welcome and would you be happy to hear that kind of stuff non stop about MMOs? Well the "sexy" girl stuff gets old FAST too. I swear half of these guys just don't want girls to invade "their" hobby and purposely say and do things to keep us away. Including insulting us constantly "Girls don't play games, oh no wait, I mean "pretty" girls don't play! Haha!" *rolls eyes*.
I'm sad that I've been playing online games since I was 9 years old, and it's STILL so very sexist all these years later...
Ah, the wonderful sexist world of gaming. It's almost as if they try to keep girls out of it. "Sexy" this and "sexy" that.
How would you guys like it if you had to hear about "This guy's washboard sexy abs, sweat gently glistening off the hair on his buff manly chest." Would it make you feel welcome and would you be happy to hear that kind of stuff non stop about MMOs? Well the "sexy" girl stuff gets old FAST too. I swear half of these guys just don't want girls to invade "their" hobby and purposely say and do things to keep us away. Including insulting us constantly "Girls don't play games, oh no wait, I mean "pretty" girls don't play! Haha!" *rolls eyes*.
I'm sad that I've been playing online games since I was 9 years old, and it's STILL so very sexist all these years later...
Posted: Apr 29th 2010 3:47AM (Unverified) said
It looks like a lot of fun, really, but my main question is this: How do they go about explaining this macabre, violent, grim game as a prequel to something that's so happy and pastel-colored?
Posted: Apr 29th 2010 10:27AM NyttyN said
OH MY GOD GOBLINS CRAP FIRE
Posted: May 20th 2010 8:30PM (Unverified) said
Dont bother playing this ive been playing nexon for 2 years spent good money over the years. Recently i got a ban and it stated one reason then logged a support ticket because i didnt hack and the email back stated another they cant get their story straight, by the way took 2 months of response. Now as it stands the in game cash will expire before the band expires. So if you like getting banned while real hackers run rampant sign up for any nexon game and you'll get treated to much of the same








