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Frequent M&A Change Market Shares in South Korea's Online Game Industry

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 07:59:47 2012

Large-scale game makers' frequent merger and acquisition activities are changing the market shares in South Korea's online game industry. After four well-known acquisitions, Nexon has reinforced its leadership in South Korea's online game industry, leaving other competitors far behind.

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Forgster's Bounty Bay Online Turns Five

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 06:49:48 2012

Bounty Bay Online was launched on the 22nd of February 2007 and has been sailing toward success ever since.

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Ubisoft's New MMOFPS ShootMania Storm Open Beta Scheduled for March

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 06:07:08 2012

In conjunction with the online competitive multiplayer, ShootMania Storm will also feature extensive map editing capabilities, allowing players to customise, design and share their creations across the community, using the soon to be released, upgraded ManiaPlanet 2.0 gaming system.

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Maple Story New Pet - Demon Pets in GMS

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 05:22:01 2012

A new pet called Demon Pet joins the maple world from Feb 22. They're demonic, they're hewn from darkness, and they're infernally adorable. Become the master of fear, the controller of death, and the overlord of jealousy with three ornery demons from the underworld: Metus, Mors, and Invidia!

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SWTOR Patch 1.1.4 - The Fix Fest?

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 03:16:48 2012

Hey peeps, today bioware released a new patch (1.1.4) after they finish all their weekly server maintenance chores... This new patch is probably going to be named "tar Wars: Fix-Fest - Episode 1... Why?

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Lvl40 RARE Powders/Crystals

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 11:06:39 2012

PLEASE RUN THE DUNGEONS IN MASTER LEVEL AND NOT ABYSS

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New MMOs in January 2012 Round up!

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 05:33:30 2012

Cold as the weather, it seems that the whole MMORPG market is still in its long winter’ sleep and the temperature of MMORPG fell to freezing point in January. Did the bad weather bring down your gaming passion? Perhaps, it is just the calmness before a storm?

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World of Warcraft Isn't that Bad, Study Says It Improves Elder's Cognitive Functions

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 01:20:26 2012

The study divided participants aged from 60 - 77 into two groups: one played WOW at home for approximately 14 hours for two weeks and the other one didn't.

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WoW: Dragon Soul Difficulty Change

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 09:20:39 2012

During the scheduled server maintenance on the week of February 28, the “Power of the Aspects” spell will grow more powerful, reducing the health and damage dealt of all enemies in the Dragon Soul raid by 10%.

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A Look At SWTOR

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 00:50:16 2012

Watch this new video to catch up on how the game's doing and to hear from the players themselves on what makes the game such an incredible experience.

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SWTOR-Themed Gaming Peripherals by Razer

news@mmosite.com — Thu Feb 23 00:08:18 2012

Razer announced its line of SWTOR-themed gaming peripherals including headset, keyboard, mouse and mousemat. Let's have a look at the features of them.

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F2P 3D Vibrant Fantasy MMO Divina CBT Sign-up Live!

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 23:37:25 2012

Gamania Digital Entertainment announced today that it has begun Closed Beta (CB) registration for its upcoming free-to-play, 3D MMORPG, Divina. Scheduled for commercial release in late 2012, the Closed Beta is expected to begin during the second quarter of this year.

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C9 - Death from Afar - Guide to the Ranger Class

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 23:15:52 2012

Hey everyone, today I will going over the ranger class, one of the three advanced class options you can choose after you reached level 20 in C9.

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Vindictus (EU) - Introducing Karok

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 22:59:41 2012

Woe unto the doubters, and a pox upon those who disbelieve in the beneficence of the Goddess! We have prayed for a miracle and lo, he is come -- a giant from the south! Introducing, the legendary warrior, Karok coming soon to Vindictus on February 29th, 2012!

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Dragon Nest Bishop Nest Normal Mode Guide

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 07:30:05 2012

Boss' attack pattern 1) Summon a mini black hole that sucks player in, explodes shortly afterwards. - Just keep running will do. 2) 4 pillars around the Shaman turn black, a huge black magic circle appear on ground. - Stay outside of the circle and you wont take any damage. * Damage ignores invulnerable skills such as Avatar, Triangle Shot....

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Lucent Heart: The 2nd Major Expansion 'Stadia' with Teaser Site

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 22:25:53 2012

Gamania Digital Entertainment today announced Lucent Heart's second major expansion, Stadia, coming March 20th. Bringing a significant amount of content, players can expect new areas and bosses, the first Tarot Battle Pets, the unique Mount Race system, and more. Gamania has released a preview trailer for the expansion and additional details will be revealed.

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Guild Wars 2 Closed Beta Sign-up Starts

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 22:18:37 2012

Guild Wars 2 has launched press beta this month and received praise from major media, and the upcoming closed beta events are open to invited players only.

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Lucent Heart - Stadia Expansion 6.0 Coming on March 20th

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 22:06:33 2012

Gamania announced today Lucent Heart's second major expansion, Stadia, coming March 20th. Bringing a significant amount of content, players can expect new areas and bosses, the first Tarot Battle Pets, the unique Mount Race system, and more.

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DN KR 23rd Feb Update: Bow Master Skill Changes

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 20:35:06 2012

Most of the update contents are minor. However, the skill changes for bow master are worth mentioning: the following skills can be cancelled by tumbling during casting.

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Age of Wushu - Tests in Seven Cities

news@mmosite.com — Wed Feb 22 19:30:43 2012

Age of Wushu's team has released a video featuring the history of the game's development, and also some footage from a recent tour developers participated in. The game was shown of in seven cities to players and developers talked about what's coming next for Age of Wushu.

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