Massively http://massively.joystiq.com Massively http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://massively.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Massively http://massively.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Atlantica Online entering the realm of the Three Kingdoms]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/atlantica-online-entering-the-realm-of-the-three-kingdoms/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/atlantica-online-entering-the-realm-of-the-three-kingdoms/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/19/atlantica-online-entering-the-realm-of-the-three-kingdoms/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

If you've never read Romance of the Three Kingdoms or studied a bit of Chinese history, you're missing out on a drama full of intrigue, cleverness, and sweeping battles. Fortunately for players of Atlantica Online, you don't need to know the history to enjoy the upcoming Three Kingdoms update. Slated for release on the 26th of April, the update will contain a variety of new quests and systems along with a new mercenary hero, Guan Yu.

The quests will center around the Battle of Red Cliffs, with players getting the chance to rub shoulders with well-known figures such as Cao Cao and Liu Bei. Players can also enjoy the new Expedition Team feature, which allows mercenaries to be dispatched for side objectives while the player focuses on the more pressing battles of the day. Check out some of the concept art in the gallery below, and if you're fond of Atlantica Online, make sure to check out the new update on the 26th.

Gallery: Atlantica Online

MassivelyAtlantica Online entering the realm of the Three Kingdoms originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticaatlantica-onlinef2pfree-to-playgalleriesgalleryhistoricalhistoryndoorsndoors-interactivenewsnexonnexon-usapatchesthree-kingdomsupcoming-patchesupdatesTue, 19 Apr 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rise and Shiny recap: Atlantica Online]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/10/rise-and-shiny-recap-atlantica-online/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/10/rise-and-shiny-recap-atlantica-online/http://massively.joystiq.com/2011/04/10/rise-and-shiny-recap-atlantica-online/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , ,

Is it possible to be simultaneously annoyed and enchanted by an MMORPG? I think it just might be, now that I've spent several days and hours with Atlantica Online, now published by Nexon. It might not make sense to a lot of you, but the overwhelming and possibly overly complicated UI and systems of gathering basic information ("where's the bank?") filled me with a sense of wonder and even awe. There was so much to learn and see -- or was it just that the poorly designed UI gave me way too much information in too many ways?

For example, if I wanted to locate the bank, I would open up an information window, go into a few more selections until I found the city and then the bank, then either try to find my way there or click on auto-walk to get there. Once there, I would have to join the bank then ask why the bank didn't allow me to store items in addition to money. Then I would find out that the only city with item storage is Rome, so then I'd need to open up the information book to find Rome, only to discover that I had no way of getting there until level 20.

So then I would need to find an NPC through the book, auto-path to him or her to sell the goods that were taking up way too much room in my inventory, then double-click on the quest so I could double-click and auto-path my way top the NPC who gave me the quest (since the quest's mobs were not linked in the book), then continue on with my quests that would result in my bags becoming full again. Phew.

Click past the cut and let me tell you all about it.

Continue reading Rise and Shiny recap: Atlantica Online

MassivelyRise and Shiny recap: Atlantica Online originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 10 Apr 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like a kid moving back into his parents' house, Atlantica Online is coming back home to Nexon. Nexon-owned NDoors both developed and operated the turn-based MMO, but Nexon has decided to take over the publishing and servicing duties directly as of March 22nd.

While Atlantica Online will continue to run as normal, this move does signify a few changes for the game. Nexon has promised that it will improve gameplay, make the servers run more efficiently, and ensure new content for the playerbase. Atlantica Online will also start using Nexon's NX Cash for in-game currency and will convert current Gcoins into NX Cash at the rate of 100:1,000. Atlantica Online has already removed the stamina system from the game, allowing gamers to play as long as they like without restrictions.

The transition between NDoors and Nexon will take the better part of a month to make sure that everything moves over smoothly. Until April 19th, players will be able to use their NDoors accounts to log into the game, after which it will be necessary to make the switch to a Nexon account. By moving early, players will get a grab bag of goodies for their diligence.

Atlantica Online has posted a rather extensive FAQ about this transition for all interested parties.

MassivelyNexon takes Atlantica Online under its wing originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nobody likes to be told how to play. Even if you have a good reason to try to limit player activities, players want to have the freedom to play an MMO however they want and whenever they want. It's a lesson that Atlantica Online has taken to heart with its latest mechanical change overhauling the Stamina system. Specifically, the overhaul consists of removing the system in its entirety as of today, allowing players unfettered access to the game's content.

Previously, the system was in place to prevent players from taking too many actions during a given period of time, which fatigued characters and locked down further progress. The removal allows players to continue playing for as long as they wish. Atlantica Online's players will no doubt be happy to hear that there's no clock in the background any longer, which is undeniably good unless you needed to be reminded to get up from the computer once in a while.

MassivelyAtlantica Online removes Stamina, allows unlimited play originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticaatlantica-onlinef2pfatiguefree-to-playlevelinglimitationsndoorsndoors-interactiveplay-limitationsremovalstaminastamina-systemsystem-removalWed, 23 Feb 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online rings in the holidays]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/atlantica-online-rings-in-the-holidays/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/atlantica-online-rings-in-the-holidays/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/12/10/atlantica-online-rings-in-the-holidays/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

Christmas has come to Atlantica Online, and with it, a host of changes that are certain to excite both new and veteran players. In the most recent updates, players are enjoying sweeping changes in the game's tactical battle system, the opening of Santa's Villa, and a new dungeon to explore. Small groups of three 125th-level-and-higher players can head into the Ancient Lava Valley area and pit their skills against a host of monsters called the Flame Guardians. The overhauled battle system has opened up more control of battles for players, as well as introducing a solo mode for the Trojan War missions. As if that wasn't enough, players also have the option of adding a stable, which allows them to showcase two mounts of their choosing at their homes for other players to ooh and aah over.

In addition to all of the above, Atlantica Online is also holding a 200% bonus experience weekend from December 24th to the 26th, perfect for getting your character caught up over the holidays. Those playing at other times won't be left out, however, as nDoors is running 150% bonus experience weekends in Atlantica Online leading up to the big Christmas event. To top it all off, players who log in Christmas day will be awarded gifts at certain times -- and the next day boasts a huge World PvP competition for those more interested in a festive holiday gankfest.

Pop over to the Atlantica Online site to check out the details of their most recent patch and the various ho-ho-holiday events!

MassivelyAtlantica Online rings in the holidays originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ndoors Interactive is getting ready to unleash a substantial December update for its turn-based Atlantica Online MMO. In a press release Friday, Ndoors let us know that we can expect a brand-new dungeon, new journeys and storylines, and a significant makeover for the game's Tactical Battle System before the end of the year.

The facelift includes a larger UI and tweaks to camera angles, message alerts, and indicators, all of which should enable players to more efficiently manage their gameplay. After you've gotten acclimated to the UI changes, the new Ancient Lava Valley dungeon will allow you to join with two buddies in order to take on the fearsome Flame Guardians. The dungeon is timed, so make sure you clear all the monsters quickly to claim your share of the new loot items.

Finally, Atlantica will be adding a solo mode to the Trojan War missions as well as new mount stable functionality to its player mansions. Check out all the details at the official website.

MassivelyAtlantica Online prepping big December patch originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ndoors Interactive recently introduced a new mercenary to Atlantica Online and, just in time for Halloween, the latest addition is a sultry vampire countess named Carmilla. Players can make use of Carmilla's tactical advantages as well as spells that can be used in multiple ways. These include Dark Harmony (a healing spell), Dusk Elegy (which deals AoE damage), and Vampiric Thirst (which deals damage and leeches health).

Ndoors has also updated the in-game store to feature an array of Carmilla-centric items including skill books, a coffin, a summoning rose, and a jewel box. Atlantica's newest mercenary is also noteworthy for being fan-created. Symban from the Macedon server was the winner of the Mercenary Madness Contest that resulted in Carmilla's design and inclusion in the live game.

MassivelyAtlantica Online unveils new vampire countess mercenary originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticaatlantica-onlinecarmillacontest-winnerf2pfree-to-playmercenariesmercenarymercenary-madnessndoorsndoors-interactivenew-mercenaryvampire-countessFri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online unveils Sheriff Christine]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/atlantica-online-unveils-sheriff-christine/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/atlantica-online-unveils-sheriff-christine/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/09/15/atlantica-online-unveils-sheriff-christine/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , ,

Atlantica Online has given us a rather appealing bit of information -- a new mercenary is moseying into town tomorrow. And true to form, she's promising to bring some interesting new wrinkles to the gameplay for anyone interested in laying down the law. Sheriff Christine is the latest addition to the game, offering players a variety of abilities to help control the flow of battle and interactions with the enemy party, using stuns and control-like abilities to turn the tide.

Among her arsenal of stuns and control abilities is her new Arrest ability, which freezes an enemy unit for two turns. She also brings area damage into play with her Revolver Rush skill, or single-target damage with her self-buffing skill Steady Stance. We've also been given a few exclusive screenshots of Christine in action, so check them out in our small gallery, and keep your eyes open for Christine's full launch in Atlantica Online tomorrow.

Gallery: Atlantica Online's Sherriff Christine

MassivelyAtlantica Online unveils Sheriff Christine originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>.aoeabilitiesarea-damagearea-of-effectatlanticaatlantica-onlinechristinecontroldamage-flavorsdamage-typesgalleriesgallerygame-updatesmercenariesmercenaryndoorsndoors-interactivenew-characterspatchespreviewpreview-gallerypreviewsscreenshotssheriff-christineskillsstunsupdatesWed, 15 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively takes its turn with Atlantica Online's new patch]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/massively-takes-turn-with-atlantica-onlines-new-patch/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/massively-takes-turn-with-atlantica-onlines-new-patch/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/08/16/massively-takes-turn-with-atlantica-onlines-new-patch/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , ,

As we waited on the conference call for the Atlantica Online developers to start our virtual press tour, a fellow journalist and I chatted about the possibilities of virtual tabletops. I told him about my desire for a real virtual tabletop game, one that would allow players to take turns setting up scenery, adding armies and destroying each other. Little did I know that I was about to see something that would make me feel the same satisfaction as a tabletop does, despite their being different in a few ways.

Atlantica Online's new patch will allow players to participate in the new Tactical Battle System -- essentially a turn-based strategy game of moving pairs of soldiers across a map, avoiding and setting traps, and defeating mighty enemies. During most of the interview, I found myself asking questions that were already covered, since I was just having too much fun playing the game to hear our hosts speak. Frankly, I wasn't embarrassed. After all, isn't becoming immersed in strategy the point of a game like Atlantica Online?

Read on and I'll tell you the details of what I found, including the scoop on the eagerly awaited housing system.

Continue reading Massively takes its turn with Atlantica Online's new patch

MassivelyMassively takes its turn with Atlantica Online's new patch originally appeared on Massively on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fans of Atlantica Online and WonderKing will be paying extra attention to those games in the coming weeks, thanks to a pair of summer contests that offer over $30,000 in cash and prizes. Details on the WonderKing contest are still in the works, but Atlantica Online fans can start competing now.

The "Play, Win, Drive" contest gives players the chance to win everything from G Coins to an Alienware gaming laptop to a brand-new Chevy Camaro. Players enter by using master keys, which can be obtained through several methods of gameplay.

The event lasts until August 31st or until the final milestone (the Camaro) has been reached, whichever comes first. Check out all the details on the Atlantica Online site, and good luck!

MassivelyNDoors summer events offer players over $30,000 in prizes originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantica-onlinecontestf2pfree-to-playndoorsplay-win-drivewonderkingWed, 30 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Nexon acquires controlling interest in GameHi]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/nexon-acquires-controlling-interest-in-gamehi/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/nexon-acquires-controlling-interest-in-gamehi/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/05/28/nexon-acquires-controlling-interest-in-gamehi/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Earlier this month, Nexon acquired NDOORS Interactive, but apparently that's just the beginning of their acquisition spree. The company behind popular free-to-play titles MapleStory and Mabinogi has just acquired GameHi, makers of Dekaron among others. The deal reportedly took place for 73.2 billion won (nearly 60 million dollars in US currency), which looks to be higher than GameHi's overall revenue for 2009 (which was reported at 41.5 billion won). No word yet on how this will affect any services for GameHi's games.

Considering the recent NDOORS acquisition, Nexon seems to be taking advantage of their dominant share to buy out several smaller free-to-play developers in both the Korean and American marketplace. All signs point to their acquisitions focusing on developers, which raises the question of whether Nexon is aiming in the direction of overarching companies such as NCsoft, with several owned studios working with the central company. It's food for thought, although the promise of the quick-approaching Vindictus certainly dissuades any notions that Nexon's own developers are sitting idle.

MassivelyNexon acquires controlling interest in GameHi originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 28 May 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atlantica Online's latest developer diary brings welcome news to players: details of the latest major patch. NDOORS have made changes and adjustments to both the PvE and PvP sides of the game, so no matter where your gameplay preference lies, you're sure to find something new that interests you.

Many of the changes are small on the surface but will bring some important conveniences to fans. PvP players, for example, don't need to worry about finishing a competition with a full inventory. They'll now receive any items that don't fit in their inventory by mail. PvE players will find some updates to old quests as well as one completely new one.

We've included the full Atlantica Online developer diary entry after the jump, so follow along for all the details.

Continue reading Latest Atlantica Online dev diary details new patch

MassivelyLatest Atlantica Online dev diary details new patch originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 19 May 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NDoors has something new for fans of WonderKing: a brand new PvP system. The existing system has undergone a complete overhaul, and the WonderKing team is anxious for their players to check it out.

Some of the revamped features include an in-depth user interface that will show your opponent's statistics, varying maps, a dedicated PvP arena, the ability to set hotkeys for your favorite skills, and brand new mechanics to encourage strategy and quick thinking. Want to check it out? The new PvP system launched yesterday, so all of the new features are up and running for players.

What's more, NDoors is making it even more exciting by offering some great real-world participants. An iPad, iPod Touches, NDoors game cards, and many other items are all up for grabs. A PvP guide can be found on the WonderKing site, as can all the details on the contest.

MassivelyWonderKing unveils new PvP system originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>f2pfree-to-playndoorsndoors-interactivepvpwonderkingFri, 30 Apr 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online bringing housing and new mercenary]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/atlantica-online-bringing-housing-and-new-mercenary/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/atlantica-online-bringing-housing-and-new-mercenary/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/21/atlantica-online-bringing-housing-and-new-mercenary/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

NDoors is bringing a couple of exciting updates to Atlantica Online, thanks in large part to the game's fans. Last month players had the opportunity to create a new mercenary for the game through the Mercenary Madness contest, and they've announced a winner.

Symban from the Macedon server is the player bringing you the newest mercenary, Vampire Countess Camilla: "She floats through the air, draining life from other players to sustain her existence. Camilla looks every bit the part of a Vampire Countess, with jet black hair contrasted against her snow-white skin and blood-stained lips." We'll find out more about Countess Camilla as her release date moves closer.

A new mercenary isn't the only thing players are looking forward to, though, because housing is on the way to Atlantica Online. Housing, complete with the ability to hire mercenaries to help out around the house, will come to Korean servers this Thursday. International servers will have to wait a bit longer, but they'll be able to enjoy housing later this year.

Keep an eye on Massively for more news on these upcoming additions!

MassivelyAtlantica Online bringing housing and new mercenary originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantica-onlinef2pfree-to-playhousingmercenariesmercenary-madnessndoorsWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online adds cherry trees, XP boosts]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/11/atlantica-online-adds-cherry-trees-xp-boosts/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/11/atlantica-online-adds-cherry-trees-xp-boosts/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/11/atlantica-online-adds-cherry-trees-xp-boosts/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

It's time for another weekly update on Ndoors Interactive's Atlantica Online. The free-to-play fantasy MMORPG is celebrating Japan's Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom) festival by making the craftable trees available to players for a limited time.

From April 20 to May 18, town owners can craft cherry trees, place them in their towns, and provide a beautiful view for residents and visitors alike. The trees will bear fruit which players can pick once per day by obtaining 100% will and paying 200,000 gold. Half of the gold payment will go directly to the sponsoring town's guild fund. Cherry tree fruit will also give players a 10% XP boost for two hours upon consumption, and the bonus stacks with other XP boosts such as the Blessing License.

The cherry trees can only be guild-crafted and require a building craft skill of level 5 or better. You'll need to gather a cherry leaf, stem, and root, then spend 10,000,000 Workload to place the tree in your town.

MassivelyAtlantica Online adds cherry trees, XP boosts originally appeared on Massively on Sun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantica-onlinecherry-blossomcherry-treecraftingf2pfree-to-playlimited-time-eventndoorsndoors-interactivesakura-matsurixp-boostSun, 11 Apr 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Get experienced with Massively's new WonderKing giveaway [Updated]]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/get-experienced-with-massivelys-new-wonderking-giveaway/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/get-experienced-with-massivelys-new-wonderking-giveaway/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/04/09/get-experienced-with-massivelys-new-wonderking-giveaway/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Those generous people at NDOORS are at it once again with a brand new giveaway in their 2D MMO WonderKing. This time, the Level-Up Set Giveaway presents new players with the opportunity to grab one of 1,000 keys we've been given for our readers. These keys grant seven days of in-game EXP Tickets (+20% EXP) and Drop Tickets (+30% drop rate). Limit one key code per person.

How can you grab one for yourself? Simply head over to our giveaway page, claim a code at the bottom of the page and follow the directions there. You'll need to be a new WonderKing player with an active account, which can easily be remedied by visiting their main site and signing up.

[Update: We contacted NDOORS after comments left on this post and they've now informed us that these codes are only for new players.]

MassivelyGet experienced with Massively's new WonderKing giveaway [Updated] originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 09 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2dgiveawaylevel-upndoorsndoors-interactivewonderkingxpFri, 09 Apr 2010 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica adds Empress Himiko, teleportation]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/atlantica-adds-empress-himiko-teleportation/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/atlantica-adds-empress-himiko-teleportation/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/atlantica-adds-empress-himiko-teleportation/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Free-to-play fantasy MMORPG maker Ndoors has just announced a new patch for Atlantica Online. The update brings a wide range of new features including a new Mercenary (Himiko), new Mercenary-only fashion accessories, and the ability to trade in unwanted mounts, decor, and clothing in exchange for AT Points.

Ndoors has also added the Decoration Book, in addition to the pre-existing Mount and Clothing Books, which will allow players to store their decorations as well as earn further Collection Points. Also, players can now earn new magic skill books by trading their elements to the Jules de Goncourt NPC.

Equipment repair has also been streamlined in the new update via changes to the Atlas Ore system. Atlas Ore fragments are now all that is necessary to repair equipment, and they can now be obtained by dismantling full Ores. Finally, the folks at Ndoors have given players a map save location, enabling teleports anywhere on the map.

Check out the patch notes for full details.

MassivelyAtlantica adds Empress Himiko, teleportation originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>at-pointsatlanticaatlantica-onlineatlas-oregame-updatehimikojules-de-goncourtmercenaryndoorspatchWed, 31 Mar 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[WonderKing hosting Spring Break events]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/wonderking-hosting-spring-break-events/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/wonderking-hosting-spring-break-events/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/30/wonderking-hosting-spring-break-events/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Sure, while some people's real life Spring Breaks have since passed, that doesn't mean you can't celebrate elsewhere. At least, that's the stance Ndoors Interactive's WonderKing is taking, as the game is holding several in-game Spring Break events now through April 7th.

If you're a WonderKing player, the big three events to check out are an Easter Day party, the chance to win fashion items and a big Spring Break-style party. Granted, we expect any of you going in will probably just party most of the time. At least, that's what we'd do...

Check out the full, official list of events after the break.

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MassivelyWonderKing hosting Spring Break events originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eastereaster-eventeventsf2pfree-to-playin-game-eventin-game-eventsndoorsndoors-interactivespring-breakwonderkingwonderking-onlineTue, 30 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online adds voice chat functionality]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/atlantica-online-adds-voice-chat-functionality/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/atlantica-online-adds-voice-chat-functionality/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/25/atlantica-online-adds-voice-chat-functionality/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Vivox has brought voice communication to yet another MMORPG with today's news that Ndoors Interactive's Atlantica Online now offers the feature to its players. Interestingly, the voice-over-IP service has been made available through the game's official website, as opposed to within the game itself. While there's nothing stopping players from accessing voice chat while in-game, it's still an odd choice.

The only thing that really matters is whether or not it works, and given Vivox's fairly extensive experience via games like EVE Online, EverQuest II and Global Agenda there shouldn't be any unacceptable issues for Atlantica Online players. The feature should be available to players now, so long as you're logged into your account when trying to access voice chat.

MassivelyAtlantica Online adds voice chat functionality originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atlantica Online fans will be happy to see some new content in the form of "Empress Recruitment", a brand new quest that offers up a new Class B mercenary at the end.

Empress Himiko is a valuable ally in battle, offering blessings for friends and curses to enemies as well as a damage buff to bow-wielding players. Empress' Blessing will protect allies from all magic cast by an opponent, and its counterpart Empress' Curse prevents enemies from using any magic for a certain period of time. Players using a bow will find that they do more damage to ranged enemies in PvP.

The Atlantica Online team is looking forward to seeing how players take to this new addition to the game: "Empress Himiko is a formidable recruit for any Atlantica Online player looking to dominate," said Peter Kang, CEO, Ndoors Interactive. "We are excited to introduce her to the community and wait with bated breath to see the havoc she will wreak on her enemies with her powerful magic."

To recruit Empress Himiko, visit Sumi in the Haunted Tatami Room to begin the quest.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantica-onlineempress-himikof2pfree-to-playmercenaryndoorsWed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica's Mercenary Madness contest]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/atlanticas-mercenary-madness-contest/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/atlanticas-mercenary-madness-contest/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/03/16/atlanticas-mercenary-madness-contest/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

Ndoors Interactive has taken the wraps off their Mercenary Madness contest, which invites players to submit designs for a new Atlantica Online character. The contest winner will not only nab the thrill of seeing their design brought to life inside the strategic turn-based MMORPG, but also a nifty chunk of real world loot including artwork of their design autographed by Atlantica developers and as yet unnamed game merchandise.

"Our community has always played an important part in shaping Atlantica Online," said Ndoors CEO Peter Kang. "We want to further their involvement with the game and show our appreciation for their feedback by literally letting them become part of the design process."

Players have until March 22, 2010 to submit designs, which should include the following:

  • Type of mercenary (existing classes only)
  • Name of each mercenary upgrade (Initial Name, level 20, 50, and 80 Upgrade Names, and Hero Name)
  • Back story of mercenary character
  • Description of mercenary's appearance (images are encouraged)
  • Mercenary skill names and descriptions
All entries should be submitted to event at ndoorsinc dot com. Full event rules can be found here and you can download a submission template here.

MassivelyAtlantica's Mercenary Madness contest originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's that time of the year, and love is filling the air. Cupid's arrow hit Atlantica Online big time with the introduction of the Love Struck event, taking place Tuesday, Feb. 9 through Tuesday, Feb. 23.

During the event, players can roam through Atlantica Online and purchase Cacao Beans from Wandering Merchants. These Cacao Beans, in addition to a few other ingredients, can in turn be crafted into sumptuous Valentine's Chocolate. Possible options and ingredients can be found in the Crafting Skill menu, under Food. Also, a player's food crafting rank must be at a level 1 or higher. Want to know more? Keep reading for specific info on available event items.

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MassivelyLove Struck in Atlantica Online originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlantica-onlinedev-diarylove-struckndoorsndoors-interactivevalentines-day-2010Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively's WonderKing Online launch day roundup]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/massivelys-wonderking-online-launch-day-roundup/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/massivelys-wonderking-online-launch-day-roundup/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/28/massivelys-wonderking-online-launch-day-roundup/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

It's launch day for WonderKing Online and Massively, as usual, has you covered. But wait! What is WonderKing, you ask?

WonderKing is NDOORS Interactive's newest free-to-play title, joining the ranks of Atlantica Online and Luminary: Rise of the GoonZu. WonderKing plays very much in the vein of MapleStory, offering a two-dimensional, action and platforming based experience rather than the traditional 3-D MMO targeting combat.

However, unlike MapleStory, WonderKing goes a bit further with its MMO aspects in the form of crafting and cooking systems, an upcoming player housing system, and the upcoming ability to become a king by taking over a castle and defeating other players.

We've been keeping up with WonderKing for you guys, so here's a roundup of our coverage on this new free-to-play title. Read, learn, and find out if WonderKing is right for you!

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MassivelyMassively's WonderKing Online launch day roundup originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2-df2pfree-to-playlaunchlaunch-dayndoorsndoors-interactiveplatformerroundupwonderkingonlineThu, 28 Jan 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online unleashes content update]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/atlantica-online-unleashes-content-update/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/atlantica-online-unleashes-content-update/http://massively.joystiq.com/2010/01/21/atlantica-online-unleashes-content-update/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Atlantica Online has rolled out another content update to the game, giving every player what they've longed for: the chance to beat the stuffing out of an impressive number of crab people. That's really what everyone wants out of a game, so we should all just go home and kill crab people. Of course, there were a couple other elements improved or expanded in the game's update, but who cares about little things like new skills and improved competition ranks when faced with a dynamic new cluster of enemies?

Leaving aside the awesomeness of getting to beat up homarids in Atlantica Online, the update is quite substantial, with a lengthy set of patch notes available on the official site. Players can enjoy augmented health points to extend the length of engagements, as well as the aforementioned new skills and competition ranks. The game has also streamlined its system of Mana Stones, combining and simplifying the Repair, Enhance, and Enchant stones to make life easier for players.

If all that's still not appealing enough to you, the fishing system has been improved, which might wind up bringing you back to crab people yet again. Take a look at the full notes to see all the additions and updates with this latest patch.

MassivelyAtlantica Online unleashes content update originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you enjoy side-scrolling free-to-play MMOs that you and your kids can play together, then you'll be glad to hear this piece of news. Ndoors Interactive, the company that brought Atlantica Online to this side of the pond has opened up the doors on their newest MMO offering, WonderKing. Set in myriad worlds thanks to dimensional travel, this new game pits players against hordes of demons who seem to inhabit everything from particularly pernicious jackalopes and jello to testy tiki monsters.

Returning players from WonderKing's closed beta who come back and play in open beta will be treated to a special secret gift. (Could be meat, could be cake!) If you haven't tried out WonderKing, don't worry -- they have something for you too. Between now and January 10th at 6PM Pacific, all players who log in will be given an adorable Black Panda pet as a way to help them test out their shiny new pet system. So, if you've been looking for a way to while away the winter hours with the family, or perhaps you're simply passionate about panda pets, head on over to the WonderKing site and take advantage of their shiny new open beta.

Gallery: WonderKing general gallery

MassivelyWonderKing goes open beta, offers panda pet originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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On the list of all-time classic burns, "we don't want your money" is pretty far up there, especially when it's a charity saying it. Atlantica Online has been burned pretty badly. We reported recently on the company offering an in-game grab bag in the game's item mall that would result in donating an unstated amount to Child's Play. Unfortunately, due to negative feedback, Child's Play has requested that they be withdrawn from this charity drive.

Why would players complain about donating to charity? Some facts have surfaced, chief among them the official statement that the donations would be 5% of gross revenue. For a $40 purchase, only two dollars actually wind up going to charity, which feels a bit duplicitous when one of the main selling points is a charitable donation.

Atlantica Online's official announcement is almost petulant -- it boils down to the company stating that they wanted to just do something nice before complaining players ruined it for everyone. Although the announcement goes on to state that they will look for an alternative recipient of the donation, for the time being none is listed. It's sad news all around, even in light of the popular charity's record donations this year.

MassivelyChild's Play pulls out of Atlantica Online charity drive because of negative player feedback originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atlanticaatlantica-onlinecharitycharity-declinedcharity-donationchilds-playndoorsThu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Atlantica Online dev diary: Visiting Santa's Villa]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/atlantica-online-dev-diary-visiting-santas-villa/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/atlantica-online-dev-diary-visiting-santas-villa/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/12/19/atlantica-online-dev-diary-visiting-santas-villa/#commentsFiled under: , , , , ,

It's time for this newest installment of NDoors Interactive's bi-weekly developer journal for Atlantica Online here at Massively. We've covered so much already, but now we're treated to some detailed info on their winter holiday event. Here's what they had to say:

This Christmas season we are proud to bring back Santa's Villa to our players. During this holiday season, players who are over level 20 and have been playing for at least an hour will receive Mistletoe. This item, when exchanged for a Santa Villa Ticket, will give players access to all the treasures that lay inside.

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MassivelyAtlantica Online dev diary: Visiting Santa's Villa originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for this newest installment of NDoors Interactive's bi-weekly developer journal here at Massively. We've covered so much already, but now we're excited to see some news of a shiny new class, called the Druid Mercenary, and the Grand Canyon Dungeon. Here's what they had to say:

Atlantica Online is proud to present our newest addition to our growing list of mercenaries, the Druid. In our next patch, players who have reached level 100 will be able to begin the recruitment quest for this axe wielding mercenary.

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MassivelyA sneak peek at Atlantica Online's new class and dungeon originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for a fiesta in WonderKing Online! "Yippie, arriba, arriba!" as our friend Speedy Gonzalez would say.

The fiesta is being thrown in celebration of the game entering into the fourth and final phase of closed beta, and players can take part in the celebration in a few pretty easy ways. Monday nights from here until the end of the phase are going to be double experience nights, which is absolutely perfect if you want to get to level 30 and qualify for a special gift that will be given to your character at launch.

If you feel more creative, WonderKing is also offering a few contests involving Facebook, MySpace, and YouTube. YouTube users can create WonderKing videos to try to win a special ring, MySpace users can comment on screenshots posted each day to win a special beanie or earmuff item, and Facebook users can write a paragraph about snow to attempt to win a Santa's Gift Bag wearable item.

Or, lastly, you can always go the safe route and submit bugs, as there's even a contest for that! Five users each day who submit bugs will win three Gigantes' Blessing items from the GMs. So, WonderKing players, it's time to get cracking! Fiesta away!

MassivelyWonderKing Online enters into the final phase of closed beta originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's time for this newest installment of NDoors Interactive's biweekly developer journal here at Massively. We've already covered the Stimulus Package event and the game's one-year anniversary, so now we turn to the upcoming Thanksgiving event. Here's what they had to say:

Thanksgiving time in Atlantica Online has never been so festive, as we are introducing two new in-game event items this year. Players will be introduced to an NPC who will offer them a special Thanksgiving quest. The rewards for fulfilling that quest are new additions to your formation, as well as a new clothing item for your avatar.

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MassivelyAtlantica Online dev journal: Thanksgiving festivities originally appeared on Massively on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Atlantica Online just celebrated its first year in the US, but the free-to-play game apparently had another trick up its sleeve -- namely, allowing players interested in the game a chance to get in and start playing even faster. After all, it can be obnoxious to download a client and wait for it to patch through updates when you just want to dive in and get to playing. Ndoors Interactive has just launched the game's lite client, a way for a smaller initial download to let you start playing the game as fast as possible.

The new client's trick is to only frontload the first twenty levels of play while downloading the rest via background processes. This allows new players to log in and start playing their character faster, but it can cause issues for existing players who might be at a higher level (and the press release specifically suggests avoiding the lite client if that's the case). For everyone who hasn't started the game, it's an interesting way to make the startup more accessible and significantly faster. Consider taking a look over the weekend, and possibly getting in on some of the one year celebration goodies Atlantica Online has to offer.

MassivelyAtlantica Online speeds up download with new Lite client originally appeared on Massively on Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The good folks at NDoors Interactive have begun a new bi-weekly Atlantica Online developer article here at Massively where they'll showcase the latest and greatest news they'd like to feature to the Massively readers. This week, it's all about a new event where the prize is a snazzy set of in-game wings as teased in the header image, and shown in its entirety with another exclusive image after the jump. Here's what they have to say about the event, the wings and their game:

NDoors Interactive Inc. currently has an exciting opportunity for players to join the highly acclaimed MMO, Atlantica Online with their newly launched Stimulus Package Event. Atlantica Online delivers an RPG style battle system and a lush world that incorporates characters that players might find familiar, such as, Caesar, Charlie Chaplin, Beowulf, and many more. However, instead of controlling just one character, players have the opportunity to lead a party of nine unique mercenaries into battle, such as, the inventor, Da Vinci; the pirate, Anne Bonny; the minstrel, Paganini; the Spartan, Leonidas; and many more!

The Stimulus Package Event is an opportunity for players to try out the game and have a chance to win 500 Gcoins by simply referring friends while exploring the world of Atlantica. As a special prize, the individual who has the most referred invites will receive a special item, the Blessed Argos' Wings. The next top five players with the most qualified referred invites will each receive normal Argos' Wings.

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MassivelyAtlantica Online dev journal: The Stimulus Package Event originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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When Atlantica Online adds a new update, you know it's going to be a unique tie in to the history of the world. This update is no different, as Atlantica adds a brand new, reality bending dungeon to their mix -- Vincent Van Gogh's Gallery.

Van Gogh's paintings have been collected by his friends, and have been put on display together in a local church. But, when the paintings start to react with one another and open doors into other dimensions based on Van Gogh's work, it's up to the players to find out what's going on and what drove Van Gogh to madness before his death.

Other aspects of this expansion include the addition of the Minstrel Paganini (the woman shown above), a brand new music wielding class based on the 17th century violinist Niccolo Paganini. The level cap is also being increased from 120 to 130, which also means that a few of your mercenaries will bet getting upgrades as well!

All in all, this looks to be a trippy addition to an otherwise solid free-to-play title. We applaud the use of Van Gogh's paintings as the new dungeon because, quite frankly, it's a pretty unique concept. Enjoy your decent into madness, Atlantica players! Don't cut off your own ear!

MassivelyAtlantica Online opens Van Gogh's Gallery, adds the Minstrel Paganini to their mercenaries originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you didn't get a chance to grab a key from our first giveaway for WonderKing's Closed Beta Test 1, now's your chance to grab one for the second phase. We have 1,000 keys to give away this time, with no commenting or waiting required!

To claim your code, we're doing things a bit differently than last time. Simply head on over to our giveaway page and grab a key from the button at the bottom of the page. From there, you'll need to redeem your key on their beta site and download the game. Good luck!

MassivelyWonderKing Closed Beta 2 key giveaway originally appeared on Massively on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>beta-key-giveawayclosed-betagiveawayndoorstestingwonderkingFri, 14 Aug 2009 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Massively catches up with the Atlantica Online team]]>http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/massively-catches-up-with-the-atlantica-online-team/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/massively-catches-up-with-the-atlantica-online-team/http://massively.joystiq.com/2009/08/13/massively-catches-up-with-the-atlantica-online-team/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,


Atlantica Online is truly a unique F2P game that has enjoyed a fair bit of success since its launch late last year. We showcased the game in February of this year and figured it was about time to see how the game is doing six months later. In fact, we often get emails from readers asking for more Atlantica Online coverage, so the interest is certainly there from your end. Now knee-deep in a pretty remarkable competition, the NDOORS devs also explain a bit about how this contest has fared and how close they are to awarding that new car to a lucky winner.

So follow along after the jump to read the brief interview and be sure to check out our complete coverage of the game for more information.

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Last week, the folks at NDOORS were kind enough to give us a bit of an introductory tour through their newest 2D side-scrolling MMO entitled WonderKing, currently in the closed beta stage. You may remember a recent interview we had with the WonderKing devs, as well as a closed beta key giveaway last month. Our coverage now continues through a series of screenshots we took during the tour, complete with captions that explain major features of the game.

So if you're not in the beta, or are just curious about this game, follow along through our visual tour of WonderKing to find out more.

Gallery: WonderKing

Choose a serverChoose a classFrancis TownGetting aroundBustling city

MassivelyMassively's hands-on with WonderKing originally appeared on Massively on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Users of ijji.com will be happy to know that as of today their ijji accounts can now be used in tandem with Atlantica Online, letting them jump into the game without any new signups or or registration processes. Any current ijji.com member can simply jump on over to Ndoors and grab the game's client and sign in with their ijji.com account, no strings attached.

Well, there are strings attached, actually. Good strings. This opening also marks the start of the "A New Recruit" event, which awards new players with bonus mercenaries in their party when starting out and item bonuses for every new mercenary they get.

While we realize that this may not be a story of earth shattering importance, it is interesting to note that the publisher, Ndoors, is letting another website enter the game's servers without actually creating a brand new version of the game. This isn't a group of stand alone servers, meaning ijji.com users will be entering into the already vibrant North American Atlantica community. Not a bad way to add more people to your servers, if you ask us.

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It's Friday, and you know what that means! Well, lately it's meant that we at Massively are giving something away, and today is no exception. Today's key code giveaway will get you into the WonderKing closed beta, and we have a metric ton of these things to give away, courtesy of the fine folks at NDOORS. Of course you remember WonderKing from our recent interview with the game's developers, but now you'll have your chance to actually play the game.

To claim your code, simply leave a comment on this post telling us why you'd like to get into the closed beta. From there you'll get an email with the key code and instructions on how to redeem the code (so make sure your registered email is correct!). All comment entries must be in by Monday, June 29th, 2009 at 9am EST when eligibility will close. Only one prize per person. Good luck!

[Update: We've just been told that the WonderKing closed beta will begin on July 16th, not the 9th as previously announced.]

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NDOORS Interactive has issued a press release announcing the launch of a "Mega-Event" for Atlantica Online, offering a variety of prizes, not the least of which is a car -- the Scion tC 2010. Apart from being a Mega-Event, the contest also has a specific name: "Unlock Your Way to Atlantica". Players get a key for each hour spent in-game, and the keys are then used at this webpage to unlock in-game items and chances to be in the raffle for real-world prizes. These include:

o. 1 - Grand Prize: 2010 Scion tC sports coupe
o. 5 - Alienware 750i*
o. 5 - BFG Tech GeForce GTX 295
o. 5 - Playstation 3 80GB
o. 5 - XBOX 360 Pro
o. 5 - Acer H233H bmid 23" LCD Monitor
o. 5 - Nintendo DSi Systems

Reading the fine print reveals a few other caveats to winning any of these. Players must be at least level 20 in order to win the out-of-game prizes, and level 50 to win the car. Turning in a key will also provide a 200% experience boost, which should help those trying to hit the minimum level requirements for their swag. Once 2,000,000 keys have been entered the contest will be over and someone will drive away in a Scion (contestants from overseas will have to accept cash instead. It looks like the other prizes are still fair game for international players).

MassivelyWin a new car playing Atlantica Online originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fans of NDOORS Interactive's Luminary: Rise of GoonZu may be happy to hear that today the free-to-play MMO has introduced a new wedding system to the game. This system will allow a happy couple to get hitched in-game complete with ceremony, proper wedding attire and an announcement throughout the game.

Since Luminary is more of a political MMO, players can either marry for love or for political alliances. Married couples can earn Affection Points, which can reap additional benefits to status effects in game. Plus, on your wedding anniversary (12 days game-time), the new lovebirds will receive a special gift. Check out the complete press release after the jump.

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MassivelyLuminary introduces new wedding system originally appeared on Massively on Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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