2007-06-16
Lineage II South-East Asia Closed Beta Test Contest
All the contests are now over. The winners are:
YOUr Lineage L2-SEA CBT giveaway contest Winners;
gameshogun.ws Blognet L2-SEA CBT giveaway Winners.
gameshogun.ws Blognet is giving away 25 L2-SEA CBT Invites! Just answer 5 simple questions and you will get a chance to win one of the 25 invites we will give away to the top 25 entries with the most correct answers!!
The L2-SEA CBT invites was provided by AsianMedia, the only NCsoft authorized publisher of Lineage II�AE; in South-East Asia.
Just download this Word 2007 or Word 2003 document for the questions. Answer as many correct answers as you can then send the file back to blognet@gameshogun.ws. Deadline of entries is on Friday, July 8, 2007. Submitting five times will get you disqualified, do not spam us with your entries because ONLY your FIRST submission will be considered.
Note: These files were compressed using 7-zip. These can be extracted using 7-zip, WinRAR, or any extraction application that supports 7-zip (or .7z).
Additional information: 7-zip is a freeware product that does the compression job better and more effectively than its shareware predecessors like WinRAR. It has become the compression format of choice in the gaming community, resulting to its shareware counterparts to support extraction of the .7z compression format. You should test it yourself and see with your own eyes, then make that switch!! Get 7-zip here.
Also posted on: The Gaming Realm (NOTE: YOUr Lineage is part of the gameshogun.ws Blognetwork, all entries from these blogs are counted together, you do not need to submit twice).
2007-06-09
Anticipation heats up for Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne
A new saga unfolds as 'Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne' arrives in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines simultaneously with the rest of the world. The much anticipated Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG), created by Korean gaming giant NCsoft and distributed in the South-East Asian region by Asian Media Development Group (AsianMedia) has a plethora of new features designed to appeal to the franchise’s millions of fans as well as those entering the world of Lineage II™ for the first time.
The first saga of Lineage II, called 'The Chaotic Chronicle' recently came to its conclusion with the end of its last chronicle, 'Oath of Blood'. Currently, Lineage II fans are whetting their appetite for the game with 'Interlude,' a transitional expansion between the old set of chronicles (The Chaotic Chronicle) and the new saga (The Chaotic Throne). The medieval fantasy MMORPG has drawn millions of loyal fans attracted to Lineage II’s combination of fantasy combat and the unique social/political/economic power struggles developed through the community and by the in-game actions of individual gamers.
Gamers may play alone or as part of a group to fight monsters and complete quests for new skills, experience points, and items. Lineage II also features siege warfare; but to make sure PvP stays under control, the design includes a Karma system that provides negative consequences for killing other players when they do not fight back.
Lineage II features greatly improved third-person 3D graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games.
Making sense of The Chaotic Throne
Lead Game Designer of Lineage II, Jae-Hyuk Han, in an interview for MMORPG.com, reveals that 'The Chaotic Throne' will not merely be a continuation of the previous chronicles but a bold new gaming experience for both new and old fans of Lineage II. 'In the previous Chronicles, we focused on general MMORPG content such as PvE, PvP, Castle Sieges, etc. Starting with Interlude, we are considering larger scale content based on the foundation that we have made so far,' he says. Chronicles are large-scale updates to Lineage II done every half year which gamers may download for free in the form of a patch. Each chronicle also adds a great deal of new content to the game, including new skills, quests, areas and items.
The first saga of Lineage II, called 'The Chaotic Chronicle' recently came to its conclusion with the end of its last chronicle, 'Oath of Blood'. Currently, Lineage II fans are whetting their appetite for the game with 'Interlude,' a transitional expansion between the old set of chronicles (The Chaotic Chronicle) and the new saga (The Chaotic Throne). The medieval fantasy MMORPG has drawn millions of loyal fans attracted to Lineage II’s combination of fantasy combat and the unique social/political/economic power struggles developed through the community and by the in-game actions of individual gamers.
Gamers may play alone or as part of a group to fight monsters and complete quests for new skills, experience points, and items. Lineage II also features siege warfare; but to make sure PvP stays under control, the design includes a Karma system that provides negative consequences for killing other players when they do not fight back.
Lineage II features greatly improved third-person 3D graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games.
Making sense of The Chaotic Throne
Lead Game Designer of Lineage II, Jae-Hyuk Han, in an interview for MMORPG.com, reveals that 'The Chaotic Throne' will not merely be a continuation of the previous chronicles but a bold new gaming experience for both new and old fans of Lineage II. 'In the previous Chronicles, we focused on general MMORPG content such as PvE, PvP, Castle Sieges, etc. Starting with Interlude, we are considering larger scale content based on the foundation that we have made so far,' he says. Chronicles are large-scale updates to Lineage II done every half year which gamers may download for free in the form of a patch. Each chronicle also adds a great deal of new content to the game, including new skills, quests, areas and items.
2007-05-16
Understanding local gamers key to AsianMedia's success
ASIAN Media Development Group’s (AsianMedia) move towards online games is welcome news for the Filipino gaming community which is hungry for quality online games. AsianMedia’s partnership with Korean gaming giant, NCsoft to distribute Lineage II in Southeast Asia opens doors for Filipino gamers to experience bigger and better games at their own terms.
As AsianMedia Chief Operating Officer, Ronald Allan Aquino comments, “Our extensive market research into local gaming behavior confirms that Pinoy gamers are ready, willing and eager to experience a higher caliber of gaming content.”
Lineage II, the medieval fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) has drawn millions of loyal fans worldwide to its combination of fantasy combat. Its unique social/ political/economic power struggles developed through the community and by the in-game actions of individual gamers are anticipated to appeal especially to Filipinos.
“Lineage II is an excellent game to spearhead our efforts towards continuously providing cutting-edge online games,” says Aquino. “Each new chronicle in Lineage II is truly massive in scope and offers new twists that will keep gamers immersed in the game.”
Marketing to a Philippine Gaming Community
In a move to make the game accessible to more Filipino gamers, access to Lineage II’s Philippine servers will be available on a prepaid card system which will allow gamers to determine the amount of time they play Lineage II.
“For now, we’re focusing on the Pay-to-Play (P2P) business model as opposed to the Free-to-Play (F2P) model because P2P games tend to attract more gamers who are prepared to commit to the game and thereby develop a sense of loyalty to the brand,” says Aquino.
Although most online gaming in the Philippines is concentrated within Metro Manila, AsianMedia will market Lineage II throughout the Philippines by tapping its existing distribution network for popular PC games like Counterstrike and GuildWars among internet gaming cafes spread throughout the country.
“Lineage II has a unique community building component and it would not be farfetched to imagine competition among clans from different provinces as well as different countries like Malaysia and Singapore who will also be playing Lineage II from the same server,” he continues.
“In terms of content, we also believe that Philippine gamers are willing to pay for superior quality game content, something which Lineage II is already known for throughout the world,” adds Aquino.
With regular updates or expansions to the game, unceasing game content development, and frequent in-game promotional events to keep gamers on their collective toes, Lineage II is particularly suited for gamers who demand value for their money.
Lineage II also features greatly improved third-person 3D graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games.
“It is without a doubt, the most breathtakingly stunning and immersive Triple-A fantasy MMORPG in the market,” adds Aquino.
AsianMedia’s research into Philippine online gaming behavior revealed that a growing segment of the gaming community is in their early to mid-20s and more likely to play online games that feature realistic characters. They also expressed a desire for games with spectacular graphics and more challenging content: qualities which Lineage II delivers in spades.
“Although we’re keeping our options open towards other types of online games in the future, we’re confident that Philippine gamers will come to the world of Lineage II, decide to stay and experience the game of their life,” concludes Aquino.
Here are two articles published on the Philippine Star last May 14, and the Philippine Chronicles last May 11, 2007.
As AsianMedia Chief Operating Officer, Ronald Allan Aquino comments, “Our extensive market research into local gaming behavior confirms that Pinoy gamers are ready, willing and eager to experience a higher caliber of gaming content.”
Lineage II, the medieval fantasy MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game) has drawn millions of loyal fans worldwide to its combination of fantasy combat. Its unique social/ political/economic power struggles developed through the community and by the in-game actions of individual gamers are anticipated to appeal especially to Filipinos.
“Lineage II is an excellent game to spearhead our efforts towards continuously providing cutting-edge online games,” says Aquino. “Each new chronicle in Lineage II is truly massive in scope and offers new twists that will keep gamers immersed in the game.”
Marketing to a Philippine Gaming Community
In a move to make the game accessible to more Filipino gamers, access to Lineage II’s Philippine servers will be available on a prepaid card system which will allow gamers to determine the amount of time they play Lineage II.
“For now, we’re focusing on the Pay-to-Play (P2P) business model as opposed to the Free-to-Play (F2P) model because P2P games tend to attract more gamers who are prepared to commit to the game and thereby develop a sense of loyalty to the brand,” says Aquino.
Although most online gaming in the Philippines is concentrated within Metro Manila, AsianMedia will market Lineage II throughout the Philippines by tapping its existing distribution network for popular PC games like Counterstrike and GuildWars among internet gaming cafes spread throughout the country.
“Lineage II has a unique community building component and it would not be farfetched to imagine competition among clans from different provinces as well as different countries like Malaysia and Singapore who will also be playing Lineage II from the same server,” he continues.
“In terms of content, we also believe that Philippine gamers are willing to pay for superior quality game content, something which Lineage II is already known for throughout the world,” adds Aquino.
With regular updates or expansions to the game, unceasing game content development, and frequent in-game promotional events to keep gamers on their collective toes, Lineage II is particularly suited for gamers who demand value for their money.
Lineage II also features greatly improved third-person 3D graphics thanks to the Unreal Engine developed by Epic Games.
“It is without a doubt, the most breathtakingly stunning and immersive Triple-A fantasy MMORPG in the market,” adds Aquino.
AsianMedia’s research into Philippine online gaming behavior revealed that a growing segment of the gaming community is in their early to mid-20s and more likely to play online games that feature realistic characters. They also expressed a desire for games with spectacular graphics and more challenging content: qualities which Lineage II delivers in spades.
“Although we’re keeping our options open towards other types of online games in the future, we’re confident that Philippine gamers will come to the world of Lineage II, decide to stay and experience the game of their life,” concludes Aquino.
Here are two articles published on the Philippine Star last May 14, and the Philippine Chronicles last May 11, 2007.
2007-05-15
Lineage II South-East Asia Featured on Channel News Asia
Channel News Asia featured the much-awaited MMORPG in South-East Asia (and the Oceania region) - Lineage II by NCsoft.
This is shown on air last May 9, 2007.
This is shown on air last May 9, 2007.
HP Powers AsianMedia's Online Gaming Infrastructure for Lineage II
Singapore, May 10, 2007 -- HP has been selected as the technology provider of choice by Asian Media Development Group (AsianMedia), the Philippines’ largest PC games distributor. HP will be providing AsianMedia with an online gaming infrastructure solution consisting of ProLiant and BladeSystem servers, StorageWorks data and network storage solutions, networking products, and services.
Recently, AsianMedia signed a US$5.5 million deal with South Korea-based gaming giant NCsoft Corp. to distribute the triple-A "Play-to-Play" (P2P) online game Lineage II in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Continue reading here...
Recently, AsianMedia signed a US$5.5 million deal with South Korea-based gaming giant NCsoft Corp. to distribute the triple-A "Play-to-Play" (P2P) online game Lineage II in the Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Continue reading here...
Korean gaming giant to host latest online game in Southeast Asia
SINGAPORE : In what's seen as a boost for online gaming in Southeast Asia, Korean gaming giant NCsoft Corporation will be hosting, for the first time, its latest "Multiplayer Online Game" in the Philippines.
The company has sealed a US$5.5 million deal with games distributor Asian Media Development Group.
This will likely pave the way for more major games developers to choose this region to host their online games.
Lineage 2, The Chaotic Throne is an AAA game. That means it's a major production, similar to Hollywood blockbusters like Lord of the Rings and Spiderman. So it's no surprise the Lineage franchise has a subscriber base of 14 million gamers worldwide.
And so its really coming in the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. It is about time because there are countless gamers, both L2 and non-L2 fans who are waiting for this game for years!! Many wonders why NCsoft only recently decided to give us South-East Asians our own server.
This also sealed the South-East Asian region on the online gaming market map, for many years we all but felt ignored by these giant online game developers. In fact, not just us but the Australians and New Zealand gamers as well, in some popular guild sites like the Holy Order of the Light, Australians have told their friends and guild allies that they will migrate to Lineage II - South-East Asia once it is out.
I guess this is a strong message to NCsoft, extend L2-SEA to the Autralians and New Zealand gamers! I know how they feel, it is so very hard to play on a server with a timezone that is on the other side of the world, L2-SEA is their best choice, and not only that, the Australians and New Zealand gamers will feel at home together with the South-East Asians.
So NCsoft? Do consider this seriously.
Read the rest of Channel News Asia's report about Lineage II - South-East Asia by clicking here.
Or watch this video courtesy of CNA: L2-SEA Interview.
The company has sealed a US$5.5 million deal with games distributor Asian Media Development Group.
This will likely pave the way for more major games developers to choose this region to host their online games.
Lineage 2, The Chaotic Throne is an AAA game. That means it's a major production, similar to Hollywood blockbusters like Lord of the Rings and Spiderman. So it's no surprise the Lineage franchise has a subscriber base of 14 million gamers worldwide.
And so its really coming in the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. It is about time because there are countless gamers, both L2 and non-L2 fans who are waiting for this game for years!! Many wonders why NCsoft only recently decided to give us South-East Asians our own server.
This also sealed the South-East Asian region on the online gaming market map, for many years we all but felt ignored by these giant online game developers. In fact, not just us but the Australians and New Zealand gamers as well, in some popular guild sites like the Holy Order of the Light, Australians have told their friends and guild allies that they will migrate to Lineage II - South-East Asia once it is out.
I guess this is a strong message to NCsoft, extend L2-SEA to the Autralians and New Zealand gamers! I know how they feel, it is so very hard to play on a server with a timezone that is on the other side of the world, L2-SEA is their best choice, and not only that, the Australians and New Zealand gamers will feel at home together with the South-East Asians.
So NCsoft? Do consider this seriously.
Read the rest of Channel News Asia's report about Lineage II - South-East Asia by clicking here.
Or watch this video courtesy of CNA: L2-SEA Interview.
2007-05-07
Lineage II South-East Asia Beta Next Month
According to the TMCnet report dated May 2007, the Beta of Lineage II-SEA will start next month, meaning June 2007, and the commercial launch a month later, or July 2007.
Interesting points:
Lineage II 
Lineage II-SEA 
South-East Asia 
NCsoft 
AsianMedia 
Games 
Singapore 
Malaysia 
Philippines 
Asia
Read the full article by clicking here.
Interesting points:
Lineage II Lineage II-SEA South-East Asia NCsoft AsianMedia Games Singapore Malaysia Philippines Asia- Lineage II franchise in the Asia-Pacific region represents 45% of the world market
- Nation Competitions will be added (editor note: "in-game" nations, more probably)
- Inter-server Competitions
- New Content will allow all scales of clans to have a role to prevent the exclusive possession of castles by the few elite gigantic clans
- Pre-Paid will be available in hourly, daily, weekly or monthly denominations
- Lineage II-SEA will eventually host 10 servers, compared to 8 in the US/EU region, where the number of players has reached two million subscribers
- NCsoft estimates from the Malaysian market for Lineage II, has an annual potential of U$20 million
Read the full article by clicking here.
2007-04-29
AsianMedia Looking for Distributors
A news from TMCnet entitled Wanted: Firms game enough to distribute Lineage II here says that AsianMedia is looking for distributors in Malaysia for the South-East Asian server of the ever-popular Lineage II by NCsoft.
To summarize other key points made:
Lineage II Lineage II-SEA South-East Asia NCsoft AsianMedia Games Singapore Malaysia Philippines Asia
Read the full story by clicking here.
To summarize other key points made:
Lineage II Lineage II-SEA South-East Asia NCsoft AsianMedia Games Singapore Malaysia Philippines Asia- AsianMedia is expected to pump another few million US Dollars into gaming servers dedicated for the three countries (Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore)
- The game is expected to be commercially launched in July
- It will be simultaneously launch in the three countries
- South-East Asian gaming industry has some 12 million online gamers so far, and it is expected to go up to 20 million
- Malaysian online gaming market is still small compared with that of other countries (my note: neighboring countries?)
- Malaysian gaming industry is worth not more than U$20 million (RM68.4 million)
- South-Korean gaming industry is worth at least U$10 million (RM3.42 million) a month
- The cost of playing Lineage II-SEA will be lower than U$15 / month
- Lineage II-SEA will be based on a pre-paid card business model
Read the full story by clicking here.
2007-04-27
More about Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne - "1st Throne: The Kamael"
We all are hungry for more 1st Throne: The Kamael information, here are a few videos for you..
Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne
"1st Throne: The Kamael"
1st Throne: The Kamael - Background Quest
* Translation by GameSoH. I re-worded the translation on a meaning-per-meaning basis.
Introduction of the Kamael race
The Making of 'The Kamael'
An interesting translation from GameSoH:
Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne
"1st Throne: The Kamael"
1st Throne: The Kamael - Background Quest
About 2000 years ago...
An ancient race called Kamael were separated from the land from which they came and was never to return. They tried to survived until the Awakening, when rumours of new lands, new continents were discovered. Since then, the race of Kamael initiated a series of communication with the rest of the world.
The head of the Kamael met with the representatives of the other races. They saw the military training of the Kamael and was convinced that this race will help put an end to the chaos in this world. One of the guests was particularly impressed with the great sword of one of the Kamael warriors and saw its power as like a magma erupting out of a volcano.
Another said that the female Kamael who was using a bow gun to hunt, caught his attention. He continued that perhaps they were the hidden ancient warriors of the old or maybe the ones seeking to escape a constrained fate, but what is certain is that they too were destined to, just as us, to make the future for ourselves.
Though we do not know what follows this appearance or discovery of the Kamael race, humanity must delay no longer the preparation to be ready for them even if it means following them toward hope and anticipation and even toward apprehension about the future.
* Translation by GameSoH. I re-worded the translation on a meaning-per-meaning basis.
Introduction of the Kamael race
The Making of 'The Kamael'
An interesting translation from GameSoH:
Now.. ive finished translating what the girl was saying and the makers.. and its very interesting...
I will write it all in full, but to summarise Kamael and other races will get to 'transform' into monsters at high levels..
There are also other things but long to explain
Lineage II: The Chaotic Throne - "Interlude"
Want to know more about Interlude? Itching to play in the upcoming Lineage II South-East Asia server? Or maybe you are still patching to Interlude? Here are a couple of videos that will surely help you before you login to the new expansion to Lineage II.
Features of Interlude
New 1-vs-1 and Party-vs-Party Duel System
The New Island - Primeval Isle
Interlude Weapons and Items
New Summons and Spells
The New Weapon Augmentation System
Features of Interlude
New 1-vs-1 and Party-vs-Party Duel System
The New Island - Primeval Isle
Interlude Weapons and Items
New Summons and Spells
The New Weapon Augmentation System
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)