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Shaiya Unveils Biggest Content Update Yet

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – Aug. 26, 2010 – Aeria Games, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment, released a major update for Shaiya, the company’s free-to-play fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). Hundreds of new quests, monsters and items now appear in Shaiya. Players need more power than ever to face these new challenges. To accommodate these needs, the update increases the level cap to 70, for the first time in Shaiya’s history. Arriving in a free update entitled “Relic of Mystra,” the new content for Shaiya represents the most sweeping changes to the game since its launch nearly three years ago.

Shaiya is a critically acclaimed free-to-play MMORPG set in a strange and distant fantasy world. Players must take sides in an age-old blood feud between two warring factions: the Union of Fury and the Alliance of Light. With today’s update, the world is now larger than ever before, including: Entirely new areas with new enemies to defeat, exciting quests and new loot to discover. Players test their might against these challenges while utilizing over 150 new character skills and climbing towards the increased level cap of 70.

The unexplored dangers of Canos Ilium and Regnum await players with hundreds of new monsters and challenges, including battles against elemental demi-gods of ice and fire. Players also face new challenges against one another, with a new map added to the game made specifically for Shaiya’s fast-paced Realm vs. Realm combat.

For more details about Shaiya and to sign up for a free game account, please visit http://shaiya.aeriagames.com.

About Aeria Games & Entertainment

Aeria Games, a leading destination for online entertainment, provides an unrivaled MMO gaming experience to a growing community of more than 13 million members. The online gaming portal offers a broad selection of fun, high-quality games, including Fantasy MMORPGs, FPS, Casual MMOs and Facebook games. Aeria Games is committed to its position as the world’s premier publisher and portal, with high-quality, innovative content and outstanding customer service.

Based in Silicon Valley, Calif., Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 2006 and has offices in the United States, Japan, Germany and Brazil. More information about Aeria Games can be found at www.aeriagames.com.

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Alliance of Valiant Arms Gets New Map and Multiplayer Mode

A big update just hit Alliance of Valiant Arms (A.V.A), including an all-new map and multiplayer game mode. Players looking to jump straight into the fast-paced deathmatch action in A.V.A can now quickly get their fill in the new [AI] Annihilation mode without having to wait for a full team in the online shooter. Players can start matches with as little as one person on each side of the conflict, as computer-controlled bots will fill in the open spots on each team to create a full match. AI combatants can spawn with weapons not currently available in A.V.A’s in-game store, allowing players to pick up new weapons from downed opponents.

The twitch-based fast action-multiplayer online first person shooter (MOFPS) from ijji.com also introduces Pyramid, a challenging map where the opposing factions navigate narrow corridors as they battle for control.

To enlist in the clash, visit http://ava.ijji.com. For exciting A.V.A action on the go, check out the A.V.A Gun app for iPhone via iTunes App Store, search term: “ijji AVA.”

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Play As or Fight Against Nazis in KARMA: Operation Barbarossa

Second Closed Beta Test Invites Players to Choose Between Good and Evil in Alternate History Where Nazis Remain in Control of Europe

Players can dive back into the war-torn theatre of Europe as KARMA: Operation Barbarossa returns for its second closed beta test (CBT2). Set in an alternate history where World War II never ended and the villainous Nazi army controls most of Europe, ijji.com’s latest multiplayer online first person shooter (MOFPS) lets players choose between the heroic Allies or as members of the criminal Nazi Army. Soldiers then battle it out online as they aim down the sites of period-specific weapons in bunkers and battlefields across the continent.

In KARMA: Operation Barbarossa, tenacious gameplay and thrilling missions will transport gamers to a time when battles relied on soldiers’ gut instincts and raw skills to attain glory on the battlefield without the aid of modern technology. Fast action combat ensues in war-torn European settings, from trenches and open battlefields to the shadows of huge castles. Featuring a powerful perk system that allows characters to unlock skills including the ability to call in a recon plane or deploy canine units. Players choose a side and go head-to-head with Nazis to restore peace or enter the battle to maintain a tyrannical grip on the continent.

Players interested in getting an early glimpse at the action can enlist at http://karma.ijji.com or connect with other fans on Facebook.

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Aeria Games Responds to Latin Free to Play Market, Opens Brazil Office

Dedicated support and production for Latin American gamers moving to Sao Paulo branch.

SAO PAULO and SANTA CLARA, CALIF. – Aug. 5, 2010 – Aeria Games & Entertainment, a leading global publisher of interactive entertainment, is making inroads in Latin America by opening the door of its office in Sao Paulo, Brazil. As Aeria’s fourth branch worldwide, the Sao Paulo Office will be responsible for meeting the demands of the bourgeoning Latin American free-to-play gaming market. It will take on a role supporting existing Aeria games, producing and localizing new games and expanding marketing duties on behalf of Aeria’s customers in Brazil and throughout Latin America.

“Aeria’s dedication to gamers in emerging markets has become a top priority for our company,” said Paulo Fernandes, COO for Aeria Games in Latin America. “In the last six months alone, we’ve seen the release of Spanish-language versions of some of our most popular titles, and Portuguese-language versions have started and will continue to launch. Latin American gamers have become an essential part of the Aeria Games community, and we want to make sure they’re getting the best experience possible.”

Punctuating this expansion is Aeria’s recent release of the Portuguese version of the popular massively multi-player online (MMO) game Shaiya and the upcoming Portuguese version of the MMO Grand Fantasia. These titles kick off Aeria’s initiative of hiring Brazilian gamers to provide localization and product support for Latin America, which is just the start of Aeria’s Portuguese lineup.

“Aeria Games strives to be the world’s premier destination for online entertainment,” said J.T. Nguyen, COO of Aeria Games Worldwide. “Expanding is a goal that’s not obtainable without the backing of a great community and support. Latin America is an important growth market for us; we knew that having an office in Brazil that stays true to the cultural background and language standards of gamers there would be the greatest benefit to our community we could offer.”

Over the coming months, Aeria Games will expand payment methods for microtransactions in Brazil, offering secure options for Latin American players.

For more information, and to explore Aeria’s free-to-play catalogue, gamers can visit http://www.aeriagames.com.

About Aeria Games & Entertainment

Aeria Games is one of the fastest growing publishers of free-to-play online games, providing an unrivaled MMO gaming experience to a growing community of more than 13 million members. With a broad selection of games, including Fantasy MMORPGs, FPS games, Casual MMOs, and Facebook and browser games, Aeria Games is committed to becoming the world’s premier online gaming destination, with high-quality, innovative content and outstanding customer service.

Based in Silicon Valley, California, Aeria Games & Entertainment, Inc. was founded in 2006 and has offices in the United States, Tokyo, and Germany. More information about Aeria Games can be found at www.aeriagames.com.

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New Gaming Audio Web Site Helps Gamers Enhance Their Experience

GamingAudio.com is a new website dedicated to improving game audio. Featuring sections on tips, trends reviews and more, the website is a resource where gamers and audio enthusiasts can find information, practical tips and advice on improving the audio performance of their favorite games. Powered by NOX Audio, GamingAudio.com is dedicated to helping gamers and audio enthusiasts new and old achieve superior audio quality.

· What: Gaming Audio is a resource for gamers looking for tips to improve their gaming audio experience. Gaming Audio is dedicated to offering practical advice for optimizing gaming audio and reviews games specifically for their sound quality.

· Where: www.gamingaudio.com

· Why: “Because Sound Matters” – GamingAudio.com

GamingAudio.com is also on Facebook. Join today for exclusive “fan only” content and enter contests to win games, gear and a lot more. And, tell your friends, because once we reach 5000 fans, one lucky fan chosen at random will win a limited edition NOX Specialist!

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Shadows Fall on Soul of the Ultimate Nation (S.U.N)

New content for MMORPG includes new “Shadow” character and 180 new quests

Players wield cursed magic and wreak havoc with a new character, Shadow, in the latest update to Soul of the Ultimate Nation (S.U.N). Along with this new ominous character comes a treasure trove of updates, including a new village and new area in Helron’s Castle, as well as 180 new quests, which are now available to play in the fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game from ijji.com.

Shadow combines the traits of a dark sorcerer and an assassin to create a foreboding and powerful new character. Using daggers and whipshards for main weapons, Shadow deals additional damage with the use of dark and cursed magic. Players who master Shadow can ignite soul control, which enables them to command ferocious monsters into their army of minions. Other new features introduced by the update include:

• New Quests – Players that are level 100 or higher now have access to 180 new quests, offering dozens of hours of gameplay
• New Area in Helron’s Castle – Experienced players can now explore new areas called Neville’s Swamp and Bronze Moon City. Also, players now have access to the Area conquest for Helron’s Castle
• New Village – The 4th village in S.U.N acts as the new community hub for highly-experienced players, giving the most dedicated fans a place to interact with each other

Soul of the Ultimate Nation is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG set in a world ravaged by corruption and war. The Immortal Emperor governed the Brakion continent with a dark and secret knowledge in his possession – the existence of Ether. Converting the valuable Ether into dark energy and using it to conquer the entire continent with his terrifying, demonic armies, the Immortal Emperor impoverished the land causing the ruling classes to turn to alliances with neighboring nations to continue its supremacy. Stemming from oblique dealings and intimate secrets among the royal families, two opposing dynasties blossomed. Enveloped in graphically stunning settings and intricate story lines, dotted with harrowing surprises lurking behind dark shadows, players will relish in the ever-expanding fantasy world that is Soul of the Ultimate Nation.

To join the battle against the Immortal Emperor, visit http://sun.ijji.com/. Meet other warriors by joining in the cause at Facebook.

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Howl at the Moon with Wolf Boy, ijji.com’s First iPhone Game

IRVINE, Calif. – July 19, 2010 – Get ready to howl at the moon as ijji.com, the leading online gaming portal, releases Wolf Boy, its first full-featured iPhone game. Players can currently download Wolf Boy for a limited-time promotional price of only .99 cents via the Apple iTunes App Store. With no lunar eclipse in sight, iPhone gamers should prepare to embrace their wild sides.

Wolf Boy is a fast-action side-scrolling adventure game complete with a unique, colorful art style. As protagonist Toto, players must dispatch enemies with special moves to gain enough power to transform into a nearly unstoppable werewolf for a limited bout of lupine fury. As the game progresses, players will find special Item Cubes that give Toto new weapons and allow players to attack monsters from a distance or even become invisible. By dispatching enemies and collecting coins, players earn points that they can cash in to upgrade Toto and meet the challenges of increasingly powerful enemies and bosses. iPhone gamers can also connect Wolf Boy to their Facebook account to show off their high score to their friends and brag about the highest level they reach.

Wolf Boy is a classic 2-D side-scrolling adventure with a modern touch thanks to the iPhone’s beautiful display, touch screen and motion-sensing capabilities,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “We’re expanding our reach to the iPhone’s huge audiences without sacrificing our reputation for providing exciting experiences to hardcore gamers.”

ijji.com has also released Wolf Boy Lite for iPhone, a free game that lets players experience the first three action-packed levels of Wolf Boy before they decide to buy the full game.

Are you ready to unleash your inner-beast? To become a Fan of Wolf Boy on Facebook please visit http://www.facebook.com/ijjiwolfboy. To download the game, visit the iTunes App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wolf-boy/id378991374?mt=8.

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ijji.com Celebrates Fourth Birthday, Gives Away Over 50,000 G Coin During Summer Event

IRVINE, Calif. – July 9, 2010 – America’s Independence isn’t the only occasion gamers are celebrating this month. July 2010 marks the fourth anniversary of ijji.com, the popular online gaming portal that features unique and exciting online game titles such as Alliance of Valiant Arms (A.V.A), Lunia and Soldier Front. To celebrate the special occasion, ijji.com is hosting a number of scorching hot Summer Events where players can win more than 50,000 G Coin, ijji.com’s virtual currency, which can be used to purchase items in all of ijji.com’s games. Evidently, the fireworks are not over yet.

Through July 31, 2010, ijji.com is hosting a Hyper-Achievers Event, which is available for A.V.A, Lunia, and Soldier Front players who are taking advantage of ijji.com’s Facebook Connect feature. The top 20 ijji.com Feed earners from each game who post their in-game achievements on Facebook each week will each receive 50 G Coin, meaning 60 players will win per week. Also, every Wednesday in July at 3:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. PST there will be a Lightning Round Event in which players can earn up to 10,000 G Coin. ijji gamers who purchase items during the event will receive additional in-game currency equal to the amount of G Coin spent. In addition, all participants who publish at least one ijji.com Feed on Facebook or purchase G Coin with an ijji pre-paid card during the event will be automatically entered for a chance to win a premium real-world prize sponsored by GoCash, including:

• ASUS MS238H 23 inch LED Monitor
• Razer Mamba 5600 DPI Wireless Gaming Laser Mouse
• Razer Lycosa Programmable Backlit Gaming Key Board
• Razer Vespula Dual –Sided Gaming Mouse Mat
• $50 Amazon.com Gift Cards

“ijji.com enjoys a massive community of more than 11 million unique registered gamers playing across our vast portfolio of hardcore games, and we’re using our fourth anniversary celebration to thank them for their loyalty,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “We are constantly looking for ways to reward our community through tournaments for massive cash prizes and frequent in-game promotions.”

For more information about ijji.com’s Summer Events please visit: http://www.event.ijji.com/summer/home.nhn

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ijji.com’s Soldier Front Raises the Stakes with New Armory Event

Popular FPS Puts Price on Players’ Heads with Random Item Bonuses and Introduces Horrifying New Multiplayer Map

IRVINE, Calif. – July 1, 2010 – With itchy trigger fingers and blazing guns, battle-savvy players now have the chance to receive rare in-game weapons by participating in Soldier Front’s Armory Event. The latest update to ijji.com’s popular modern military multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS) introduces new Weapon Boxes that randomly drop from dead foes, giving players more incentive than ever to join the fray. The heightened bounty on players’ heads will test even the most combat-hardened warrior’s will to survive.

Kicking off today, the Armory Event will last until July 21, 2010 and is available in any game mode. The update tasks players with taking out the enemy in order to receive a randomly dropped Weapon Box, which gives them the chance to acquire one of eleven highly sought after in-game items, including the event exclusive Gold M4A1, a luxury gun with a special gold coating that improves durability making it a valuable status symbol among Soldier Front players. Armory Boxes may also contain a variety of weapon bonuses that players will be able to use for three days and lucky players may even find upgraded weapons that their character will be able to use permanently.

“Soldier Front is one of the most intense and visceral shooters out there and the Armory Event provides even more motivation for players to get online and battle it out,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “The chance of discovering rare and powerful new items ensures that no one is safe in Soldier Front.”

To add to the thrills, ijji.com is also introducing the Horror Plasma map – a nightmarish take on the fan favorite Plasma map for use in Soldier Front’s Horror Mode.

Soldier Front is ijji.com’s action-packed answer to the modern warfare FPS. Players take on the likeness of various Special Forces unit leaders, such as SAS, Seal, Delta Force, among others, and implement distinctive task force strategies found in today’s modern combat. For more information about the Armory Event, head to http://forums.ijji.com/showthread.php?t=913433. To visit the Official Soldier Front website, visit http://sfront.ijji.com/.

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Play Atlantica Online or WonderKing; Win a Car or Cash in the Ndoors Summer Mega-Event

Ndoors is Giving Away More Than $30,000 in Cash and Prizes to Players of its Popular Massively Multi-player Online Games

Los Angeles – June 29, 2010 – The gauntlet has been thrown: Ndoors Interactive is hosting not one, but two mega-events this summer. Players of Atlantica Online, the strategic turn based massively multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG) and WonderKing, Ndoors’ highly successful 2D side scrolling MMORPG, can compete to win more than $30,000 in cash and prizes. Atlantica Online players can enter to win a brand new Chevrolet Camaro and other great prizes in the “Play, Win, Drive!” event, taking place from now until August 31, 2010. Fans of WonderKing can also win cash and various prizes in the “Summer Extravaganza” event.

“Last year’s Mega Event was a huge success, and we wanted to repeat that with even bigger giveaways for our fans this year,” said Peter Kang, CEO, Ndoors. “These Summer Events serve as a ‘thank you’ to our community as it continues to enthusiastically support Atlantica Online, WonderKing, and Ndoors Interactive. We are looking forward to watching gamers compete for prizes and we can’t wait to award one lucky player with a brand-new car.”

The Atlantica Online “Play, Win, Drive!” event allows players the opportunity to vie for a brand new Chevrolet Camaro as well as a number of real-world prizes, including:

• Razer Keyboard and Mouse
• Bose Computer Speaker System
• AlienWare M15x Laptop

Atlantica Online combines innovative combat with profound character and party development, where players can assemble a clan of mercenaries to assist them in their adventures, as well as city and country management. Players take on the physically and mentally demanding quests to destroy the Oriharukon, a powerful energy source from the lost civilization of Atlantis. This dangerous element survived the demise of the “Lost City,” and its rampant spread is quickly endangering humanity. The epic journey takes players to some of the most historic and exotic locations around the globe, where they will come face-to-face with vicious monsters ripped from history and lore.

For more information or to explore Atlantica Online, please visit: http://www.playatlantica.com/AO. Details of the “Play, Win, Drive!” event can be found at: http://atlantica.ndoorsgames.com/center/event/2010_mega/2010mega.asp.

Beginning July 7, Ndoors Interactive will also be giving away up to $10,000 worth of items, including bonus experience for all players, in-game rewards, G coins, gift cards, and much more in WonderKing. Fans can obtain special tokens during the event in order to purchase in-games items or to enter milestone event raffles. Players can also enter a raffle more than once for each milestone in order to increase their chances of winning.

WonderKing is a vibrant, colorful game that boasts delightfully animated graphics and a compelling story for players of all ages to enjoy. WonderKing is highlighted by a captivating story of heroism set in a unique fantasy world, where players ultimately battle a sinister dark force, called the Sinistry of Demons. It is prophesied that only the WonderKing can save the world from darkness by defeating the evil Baalon, King of Demons, who has plunged the world into unrelenting turmoil. Like all Ndoors games, WonderKing is completely free-to-play.

For more information or to join the battle for the fate of the WonderKing world, please visit http://www.playwonderking.com/wk. Further details of WonderKing’s Summer Extravaganza will be available soon.

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