Dragon Saga goes into Open Testing

Marina Del Rey - Gravity Interactive, a world renowned massively multiplayer online game publisher, is proud to announce Dragon Saga (formally Dragonica Online) will be going into its first open testing phase from October 14, 2010 through October 18, 2010, with a second testing phase to begin later in the month. This will be the fourth title to be added to the WarpPortal.com growing list of free-to-play games.

"We are very excited to be bringing Dragon Saga back…" said Yoshinori Kitamura, Chief Executive Officer of Gravity Interactive, "…and welcoming new members to our WarpPortal community. Because Dragon Saga has been previously launched in North America, the bar has been set pretty high. We are striving to provide the best possible game experience for all Dragon Saga players, new and old. "

Many former Dragonica players (now Dragon Saga players) will be able to access their characters from the beginning of the second phase of testing. These players will also notice that many updates have been added since they last played, including many elements of the "Paris Strikes Back" update, which will include a raised level cap to 70, 4th classes and more…

More Information about Dragon Saga and its WarpPortal.com:

http://www.playdragonsaga.com

http://www.warpportal.com

About Dragon Saga
Dragon Saga, formally known as Dragonica Online, is rated 'E10+' for everyone over the age of 10 and is filled with a rich storyline, beautiful lands, challenging boss battles, and comical skill moves. It redefines traditional arcade-style fun for all types of MMO players! Dragon Saga's combat is fast and intense so players need to master the unique attacks, combo chains and advanced skills of their class to stay on top. Multiple gameplay modes provide countless scenarios for combat and exploration, as players face off against massive bosses, explore mysterious dungeons or engage in PvP and Guild–on-Guild free-for-alls. Cash Shop items and a diverse pet system help players customize their experience, while social elements such as Player Matching make group play easier than ever.

About Gravity Interactive, Inc.
Headquartered in Marina Del Rey, CA, Gravity Interactive, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Korean based Gravity Co., Ltd. (GRVY) Gravity is a leading global developer and publisher of a wide variety of online games including both casual and hardcore MMO's and online games. The company's most successful title, Ragnarok Online, has about 50 million registered users worldwide with over 3 million in the US, ranking the title amongst the most popular online games played throughout the world.

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BioWare Rewards Eager Fans with Free Upgrade to the Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition

EDMONTON, Alberta, Canada - Leading video game developer BioWare™, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today the Dragon Age™ II BioWare Signature Edition. This limited edition of the highly anticipated action RPG will be available at no extra cost for gamers who pre-order Dragon Age II before January 11, 2011. Featuring over $20 of additional content, the Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition includes the full version of Dragon Age II, along with a download code for an additional playable character and new missions, the Dragon Age II digital soundtrack, an exclusive in-game digital armory featuring a variety of weapons and other digital items. The Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition will only be available for pre-order and online purchase on or before January 11, 2011.*

"Over the past 15 years, we've been privileged to have the support of a passionate community of fans, who continue to grow in number with every game we release," said Dr. Ray Muzyka, Senior Vice President of Electronic Arts and co-founder and Group General Manager of BioWare. "The BioWare Signature Edition of Dragon Age II is a chance for us to reward loyal fans who pre-order the game by providing them with additional high-quality content for free."

Dragon Age II is the sequel to the 2009's "RPG of the Year", featuring faster-paced action, striking new art direction and a gripping storytelling approach that allows gamers to experience the rise to power with the game's key character, Hawke. A refugee who survives the destruction of his homeland, Hawke becomes the Champion of Kirkwall but the lore surrounding his rise to power is shrouded in myth and rumor. These mysteries are the driving force behind the all-new Dragon Age II story, which spans nearly 10 years in the Dragon Age universe. Players will experience how the legend unfolds by gathering the deadliest of allies, making tough moral choices, amassing fame and fortune and sealing their place in history.

Dragon Age II will be available on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and PC in North America on March 8, 2011 and in Europe on March 11, 2011. For more information on Dragon Age II, please visit www.DragonAge.com, follow the game at twitter.com/dragonage and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/DragonAgeOrigins.

* After January 11, 2011 the Dragon Age II BioWare Signature Edition will no longer be available for purchase or pre-order.

About BioWare
BioWare develops high quality console, PC and online role-playing games, focused on rich stories, unforgettable characters and vast worlds to discover. Since 1995, BioWare has created some of the world's most critically acclaimed titles, including Baldur's Gate, Neverwinter Nights, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, Jade Empire, Mass Effect and Dragon Age. BioWare operates in Edmonton (Alberta, Canada), Montreal (Quebec), Austin (Texas), Fairfax (Virginia) and Galway (Ireland). Currently announced projects at BioWare include the development of ongoing downloadable content for Mass Effect 2, one of the highest rated video games of all time, Dragon Age 2, the highly anticipated sequel to 2009's "RPG of the Year" Dragon Age: Origins, and the story-driven massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic™. In 2008, BioWare was acquired by Electronic Arts, a leading global interactive entertainment publisher. For more information on BioWare, visit www.bioware.com, or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/biofeed. To join the millions of fans already registered on our community, go to http://social.bioware.com.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTS, EA, EA Mobile and POGO. In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

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Enter the Dragon: Lunia Celebrates Second Anniversary with New Character

Behold the mighty power of the dragon in Lunia. The popular anime-influenced massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) celebrates its second anniversary with the introduction of the user-created spearman, Gaon. The second character designed by Lunia's massive worldwide community of players, Gaon wields the Power of Chaos as players travel and explore the fascinating Lunia world. Players guide Gaon, once a mighty dragon who fell into a deep slumber, in human form as he seeks to regain his lost power and return to his true shape.

In honor of the occasion, ijji is announcing Lunia's Second Anniversary Celebration, which commences Thursday, Oct. 14 with the Gaon update. The Second Anniversary Celebration offers loyal Lunians the opportunity to earn bonus experience points and free items. Players can also take part in The Spearman's Mission, a three-part objective in honor of Gaon's introduction to the Rodesia Continent.

For more details about Lunia's Second Anniversary Celebration and Gaon, the Spearman, visit http://lunia.ijji.com or like Lunia on Facebook by visiting http://www.facebook.com/ijjilunia.

If you have any questions about the news, please feel free to contact me. We'd be happy to set you up to interview a member of the Lunia production team for further details on where Lunia is after two years and where the team plans to take it in the future.

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