Frogster's online gaming portfolio just got a bit bigger, though details are scarce as to the name and the nature of the company's newest acquisition. The German publishing giant, most famous for bringing Runes of Magic to the masses, announced that it has secured the rights to a new fantasy MMORPG from Shanda Games, a Chinese developer.
The unnamed title will reportedly distinguish itself by featuring a setting developed expressly for Western audiences, and Frogster plans to launch the game using a free-to-play business model some time in 2012. "This deal with Shanda Games adds yet another prominent MMORPG to our portfolio. By licensing the game for North America and Europe, we have taken another step in establishing Frogster as one of the leading MMO game publishers in the world," said Andreas Weidenhaupt, a Frogster executive board member.
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Posted: Nov 29th 2010 8:31PM alucard3000 said
Hmm could said mysterious game be Dragon Nest.
Posted: Nov 30th 2010 2:49PM alucard3000 said
@kgptzac yea I just couldnt think of any other game by them let alone one that would seem to garner any interest from the west hehe.
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Posted: Nov 29th 2010 9:17PM cinderb0y said
There is only 1 game in Shanda Games' portfolio which is developed using the Gamebryo Engine.
http://www.mmoculture.com/2010/11/frogster-to-publish-magic-world-online.html
And Dragon Nest will not be delayed till 2012, Nexon still has the rights for North America (unless there is an upcoming contract change).
http://www.mmoculture.com/2010/11/frogster-to-publish-magic-world-online.html
And Dragon Nest will not be delayed till 2012, Nexon still has the rights for North America (unless there is an upcoming contract change).







