ijji.com’s Popular Action Adventure Massively Multiplayer Role-Playing Game Presents New Art Style, Map and Community System Features in Latest Update

Lunia just received a major visual face lift. The exciting action arcade MMORPG enhanced its already-stunning art style with a new graphics augmentation in the game’s most recent update. On top of its new look, Lunia offers gamers a new map and a new community system, making it easier than ever to connect with friends in the game. The graphics boost offers Lunia players a totally revamped look for the game that shifts from the traditional top-down look to a cel-shaded, over-the-shoulder third-person perspective. Fans of Lunia’s classic look can turn this option off and play the game with the traditional art style if they prefer.

Other updates include:

• New Map - Forest of Water: This new map presents plenty of new challenges even for the mightiest of Lunians. Forest of Water, the first underwater level in Lunia, challenges players to navigate through delicate air bubbles to stay alive while battling deadly water monsters.

• Improved Community System: New “Quick Join” and “View Existing Party” options make it easier than ever to swiftly connect with friends and fellow Lunians.

• Friend Invitation System: Players can click a button in the game to generate a link they can post to their Facebook or Twitter account to invite new friends to join Lunia.

To celebrate, ijji.com is offering fans the opportunity to use the Friend Invitation System to rack up huge amounts of points that can be redeemed for in-game prizes. Lunia fans can use the Friend Invitation System to generate a link and earn a point for every friend who uses their link to join Lunia. Players will also receive a point every time that friend levels up.

Lunia fans eager to take on the next challenges in the gorgeous new environment can sign up, download and play Lunia for free at ijji.com.

ijji.com Stays True to Community Commitment as a Lunia Fan Designs Latest Update to the Fantasy MMORPG

IRVINE, CALIF. – June 24, 2010 – The future is here in the form of an adorable genius that has conquered time itself. Designed by a member of Lunia’s massive world-wide community of players, Arta the Engineer is the first character introduced in ijji.com’s popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) Lunia that boasts the ability to craft and invent her own weapons. Using her bright, cheerful personality and futuristic intellect, Arta will grant players unlimited possibilities as they explore the fascinating Kingdom of Lunia.

With the introduction of the crafty Arta, Lunia adds a charming and cute character whose curiosity can sometimes get the better of her. She is a brilliant engineer from the future who thinks nothing is impossible. Despite warnings from her peers, Arta’s curiosity got the best of her as she used her newly invented time machine to travel back in time, placing her in the ancient setting of Lunia.

“Arta’s curiosity and inventiveness appeals deeply to Lunia’s passionate and creative fan-base – in fact, she was designed by a player in a contest for Lunia’s massive community,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which host ijji.com. “Our intent is to constantly give players new, evolving content that allows for ever-changing and exciting experiences. At the end of the day we want to make sure our fans are constantly on the edge of their seats.”

One of the most colorful and endearing MMORPG’s available, Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters in fantasy settings. The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics. Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.

Lunia-tics can check out Arta, the Engineer, and other colorful characters at http://lunia.ijji.com/.

IRVINE, CALIF. – June 7, 2010 – ijji.com launched its brand new Facebook Connect integration platform – allowing ijji gamers and Facebook users to connect, socialize and share in-game achievements. The Facebook Connect option is now available for both the 10 million-strong hardcore gaming portal’s current and future members to utilize.

Now the ijji.com community can connect with friends and gaming rivals alike, across multiple platforms, keeping gamers’ Facebook friends in the loop and up-to-date on which enemy they are annihilating and what achievements they just earned. ijji.com members can now login using their Facebook accounts, making signing into the games easier than ever, and allowing gamers to send invitations, see which Facebook friends are also ijji gamers and keep track of user’s rewards, achievements and character status.

“Times are changing, and our community is too – avidly using social media technologies to help bring their gaming experience to another level,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “We are growing with them. As we have always promised our players, ijji.com will continue to evolve with the industry whether it is gaming or social media – our community deserves only the best.”

ijji.com users who sign up and use Facebook Connect between now and June 25, 2010 will earn fantastic in-game prizes from some of the hottest titles in ijji.com’s portfolio of hardcore games.

• Just for using Facebook Connect for the first time, users will receive three in-game items – one each for Soldier Front, Lunia and Alliance of Valiant Arms (A.V.A).
• Players who allow Facebook Connect to publish to their Facebook page will earn even more in-game items for the first and fifth achievement or Facebook feed post that they earn.
• Players who get the most achievements and allow Facebook Connect to post to their Facebook feed will earn G Coin, redeemable for in-game items across all games on ijji.com. The top two achievers will receive 500 G Coin, the next 3 top achievers will earn 350 G Coin and the next 5 top achievers will earn 100 G Coin.

For more information on ijji.com and its many titles, please visit http://www.ijji.com/ or for more information on ijji’s Facebook Connect, please visit http://event.ijji.com/facebook/openingEvent.nhn.

IRVINE, CALIF. –May 7, 2010 –ijji.com updated Lunia, its popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), with all new content today, including Episode 7, the next chapter in the ever-expanding story of Lunia’s fantasy world. In addition to the 10 brand new stages in Episode 7, the update also includes a brand new level for raid stages, a new set of equipment and the addition of helpful non-player characters in each stage to guide players through the story.

To celebrate the release of Episode 7, ijji.com is inviting players to participate in the in-game Double the LOVE event to earn extra experience points and special in-game prizes. Players will be able to take advantage of the Double the LOVE event from May 6 through June 23, 2010. For more information on the event, fans can visit insert http://lunia.ijji.com/event/doublelove.nhn.

“Episode 7 will reveal to Lunia’s huge community new developments to a ever-evolving story,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “We’re so happy to bring fans this new chapter of Lunia and entertain them with tales as they level up faster with the Double the LOVE event.”

Episode 7 continues the tale of Lunia with players venturing to the land of Rodesia in search of a way to revive Eir, the fabled Princess of Lunia. Available to the seasoned warriors who are deemed up to the lofty challenge, players at experience level 60 or higher will be inducted into the new chapter to explore for themselves.

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings. The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics. Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.

Lunia-tics hungry for the next challenge can check out these recent updates to the game at http://lunia.ijji.com.

IRVINE, CALIF. – March 29, 2010 – Don’t be fooled by her heart-melting smile. Dark Eir, the Princess of Darkness, a new character in ijji.com’s popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG) Lunia, will bring an element of sinister mystery and evil to the game’s once naïve land.  ijji.com gamers and MMORPG fans alike will now be able to take on the cute and charming world of Lunia with a powerful princess that has a major mean streak.

With the introduction of the new princess, Lunia adds a deceivingly cute and colorful character – with a menacing pedigree. Dark Eir was created by Yama, the mythical ancient God that oversees death and darkness.  Yama combined his own powers with the soul of the Eir to create the immoral Dark Eir. Her secret, but deadly continuous combo attacks stop even the most challenging enemy once and for all with a special final strike that harnesses the power of all evil.

“Lunia continues to be a favorite among free-to-play gamers and enjoys a fervent following, in part because of ijji’s rich array of characters, such as Dark Eir,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com.  “We strive to provide constant and exciting updates that true online gamers can appreciate.  Above all else, we like to keep gamers on their toes and looking forward to what’s next.”

Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings.  The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics.  Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale. 

Lunia-tics can check out the new Princess of Darkness at http://lunia.ijji.com.

IRVINE, CALIF. – Feb.16, 2010 – It’s not a myth – the fact is ijji.com is launching never-before-seen content in the popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia. For avid players and curious gamers, ijji.com presents “Myth 4,” an expansive update that includes vicious bosses with nothing to lose, a stress-free market system, fresh new character abilities, mind-blowing weapon upgrades and occult dangers lurking behind every corner.

“Lunia is a wildly popular online game, as it appeals to the RPG community and anime fans alike,” said Calvin Yang, vice president of marketing, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com.  “This exciting new upgrade will satiate both groups, and maybe more across the online gaming spectrum as well, bringing an entirely new dynamic to this game with intense challenges, bountiful rewards and improved logistics.  Existing players have new reasons to dive into Lunia, and new players to take a second look.”

Lunia’s long-awaited upgrade offers gamers a vibrant and stimulating alternative to other MMORPGs on the market. In addition to increasing in-game rewards, the Myth 4 upgrade includes:

• A wider array in classes, additional characteristics and sizes of bosses and monsters, and challenging close-attack characters — further aiding fast-paced gameplay
• Surprises lurking in dark corners as hidden bosses emerge to seek the complete annihilation of player’s bright-eyed, yet feisty characters
• Hidden black holes that engulf unsuspecting player, stripping them of their mana — a blow difficult to overcome
• An improved and simplified market system where players can avoid the hassle and stress often associated with stocking up on supplies and novelty items in Town Square
• The addition of new, upgraded weaponry for characters to bash and slash adversaries like never before 

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings.  The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics.  Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.   

Lunia-tics can check out these recent updates to the game at http://lunia.ijji.com.

About ijji.com

ijji.com (www.ijji.com) is the leading portal for hardcore online gaming.  Owned and operated by Irvine, Calif.-based NHN USA, Inc., ijji.com launched in 2006 and now boasts more than 9 million unique registered gamers.  The portal hosts a diverse suite of hardcore, fast action free-to-play online games, each with an optional micro-transaction model. 

ijji.com’s extensive portfolio includes the renowned online games Lunia, GUNZ The Duel®,SOLDIER FRONT™,DRIFT CITY™, the massively multi-player first-person shooter (MMOFPS),Alliance of Valiant Arms, and the fantasy MMORPG, Soul of the Ultimate Nation. The portal will soon be home to highly-anticipated multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS) titles, such as, the Unreal Engine 3-powered game, Huxley: The Dystopia, and the World War II-inspired thriller, KARMA: Operation Barbarossa.

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IRVINE, Calif. – Dec. 23, 2009 – While cute may rule on ijji.com’s popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia, the addition of its latest rambunctious character, Ralph, may add some grit to the charm. In celebration of the holidays, Lunia bestows a raucous character, Ralph the Fighter, onto its players. Fans of the game, and ijji.com gamers generally, can now play Lunia as this extremely speedy, powerful and ferocious character and leave their enemies in critical condition while saving the lives of the innocent.

“Lunia enjoys an astounding following for a reason - it is fast, fun, bright and always evolving – and we intend on keeping it that way,” said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “To keep our community and the fans of all our games, including Lunia, intrigued, we strive to incorporate fresh new characters and updates that satisfy gamers’ latest cravings. Keeping our eyes on trends and community boards alike, we cater to our members’ needs in a timely fashion.”

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings. The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics. Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.

With the introduction of Ralph the Fighter, Lunia adds a new colorful character with a dark history. Ralph spent his childhood in the dark, cold corner of an alley, abandoned by his family, with no one to rely on but himself. He honed his fighting skills on streets filled with despair, avenging crimes against the innocent. Now at age 20, Ralph uses a fast and strong combat style as he continues to wage war in the name of the needy. Unlike many video game heroes, Ralph doesn’t cower behind a weapon to defeat his foes. Employing powerful timed punches and swift, menacing kicks, the feisty fighter stops his adversaries dead in their tracks.

For those ready to bring the New Year in with a new game and a new character, additional information about Lunia can be found at http://lunia.ijji.com.

About ijji.com

ijji.com (www.ijji.com) is the leading portal for hardcore online gaming.  Owned and operated by Irvine, Calif.-based NHN USA, Inc., ijji.com launched in 2006 and now boasts more than 9 million unique registered gamers.  The portal hosts a diverse suite of hardcore, fast action free-to-play online games, each with an optional micro-transaction model.

ijji.com’s extensive portfolio includes the renowned online games Lunia, GUNZ The Duel®, SOLDIER FRONT™, DRIFT CITY™, the massively multi-player first-person shooter (MMOFPS), Alliance of Valiant Arms, and the fantasy MMORPG, Soul of the Ultimate Nation. The portal will soon be home to highly-anticipated multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS) titles, such as, the Unreal Engine 3-powered game, Huxley: The Dystopia, and the World War II-inspired thriller, KARMA: Operation Barbarossa.

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IRVINE, Calif. – Oct. 13, 2009 – Jekyll and Hyde don’t have anything on the new, highly-anticipated character joining NHN USA’s popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia. In celebration of its one-year anniversary, Lunia announces the commemorative character, Asuka the double wielder, in addition to bestowing daily experience point (EXP) boosts on players. ijji.com gamers and fans alike pined impatiently for the long awaited addition the cold-hearted swordswoman to emerge – and now she is here to reign the forests of Lunia.

“Lunia is a favorite among online free-to-play MMOs, and nothing makes us happier than keeping that enthusiasm alive,” said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “In honor of this fun and fast online game’s anniversary, we brought the fans a couple presents, including lots of exp boosts and one of the most adored, yet malicious characters - Asuka.”

New Character: Asuka

This devious, scarlet woman, Asuka, hides behind her sweet and unassuming girlish charms – with two huge blades, which will immediately put to rest any assumption that she’s one to be messed with. In full school-girl outfit, this fierce and stunning character will school any monsters in a duel – while maintaining poise and emanating beauty. As one of the most anticipated characters yet to be brought to Lunia, Asuka is set to stun ijji.com’s community – slashing and slicing her way into the hearts of Lunia players and ijji.com members alike.

EXP Boost

Each day players log in to Lunia, between now and Sunday, Nov. 8, they automatically receive a random item that provides an ample EXP points boost. That’s just ijji.com’s way of saying, “thank you for honoring Lunia’s one-year anniversary with us.” Persistent players will even be able to acquire up to an astounding 500 percent EXP point increase. In a continuous strive to maintain happiness within the ijji.com community, Lunia gives back in a big way.

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of mystical characters and fantasy settings. The game possesses a unique anime-influence – with cell shading, in the style of Japanese Manga comics. Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through winding storyline of this mystical tale.

Additional information about Lunia is available at http://lunia.ijji.com.

About ijji.com

ijji.com (www.ijji.com) is the leading portal for hardcore online gaming. Owned and operated by Irvine, Calif.-based NHN USA, Inc., ijji.com launched in 2006 and now boasts more than 9 million unique registered gamers. The portal hosts a diverse suite of hardcore, fast action free-to-play online games, each with an optional micro-transaction model.

ijji.com’s extensive portfolio includes the renowned online games Lunia, GUNZ The Duel®, SOLDIER FRONT™ and DRIFT CITY™. The portal will soon include the highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 3-powered games Huxley: The Dystopia, a massively multi-player first-person shooter (MMOFPS), and Alliance of Valiant Arms, a multi-player online first-person shooter (MOFPS); in addition to the World War II-era MOFPS KARMA: Operation Barbarossa and the fantasy MMORPG Soul of the Ultimate Nation.

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IRVINE, Calif. – July 13, 2009 – NHN USA’s popular anime-influenced massively multi-player online role-playing game (MMORPG), Lunia, presents an entertaining new upgrade for players, now available on the premier ijji.com hardcore gaming portal. The current Lunia reveal features a melodic character, Kali, an intrepid demon who masquerades as a human, enchanting the unknowing with her song, to hide her true identity.

The assertive and unabashed demon Kali hides behind her youthful human-like façade protecting her secret identity from others. The wiles of her elusive identity are only overshadowed by her magical melodic power. She possesses the unique attack ability to emit destructive sound waves caused by her sweet sounding song. This scheming demon can use her power of music to transform back to her true demon self at will, restore and rejuvenate fellow party member’s mana or manipulate and confuse the enemy.

“Lunia’s mischievous character Kali is a perfect fit for the game and will quickly win her way into the hearts of fans,” said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA, which hosts ijji.com. “Our dedication to our faithful supporters and potential newcomers is renowned and evidenced by our tireless commitment to bringing significant and regular updates to all our games. See for yourself, and meet the new tuneful villainess.”

The story of Lunia revolves around an intricate plot of various episodes and regularly added content is continually adding fresh facets to the storyline. The game possesses a unique anime-influence, with cell shaded animation in the style of Japanese Manga comics. Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes, making their way through the mystical tale. Players must often accomplish specific missions in order to advance to the next level.

Additional information about Lunia is available at http://lunia.ijji.com.

Six Million-Strong ijji.com Game Portal to Host Renowned MMORPG

IRVINE, Calif. – Oct. 14, 2008 – NHN USA, a leading free-to-play online interactive entertainment publisher, today announced that they have acquired the rights to Lunia, a unique, anime-influenced action massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG).  Lunia is now available to play on NHN USA’s renowned gaming portal ijji.com.

Lunia differs from most MMORPGs available today with an extremely detailed combo system of action controls for movement and attacks that users control via their keyboard, rather than being restrained by the non-adaptable “click/command” style. In addition, users can create custom movements and attack skills to personalize their controls.  The game has highly advanced player vs. player elements, enabling users to compete against each other to become the best PvP player in both ongoing rankings and periodic tournaments.  Users can also join forces with friends and fellow players to attack monsters and raid bosses in force.

“Lunia has an extremely strong community of dedicated gamers and we are thrilled to have them join ijji.com’s existing six million users,” said Philip Yun, CEO, NHN USA.  “The game’s unique action controls enable players to conduct intense gaming sessions, and help set the game apart from some of the more traditional MMORPG’s that require players to endure hours-long marathon sessions.  Online gamers everywhere are sure to love Lunia’s thrilling mix of customizable attack moves and anime-based story elements.”

Developed by leading Korean digital media company Allm Co.,Ltd., Lunia revolves around a detailed plot and storyline comprising various episodes, meaning new content is always appearing.  The game has a very unique anime-influenced feel, with cell shaded animation in the style of Japanese Manga comics.  Players battle monsters and each other over the course of multiple, increasingly difficult episodes of the overall plot.  They often have to accomplish specific missions in order to advance to the next level.

Originally launched by CDC Games, current Lunia players are invited to migrate their characters over to ijji.com from now until January 2009.  All items, skills and levels will transfer over during this period.  Previous qualifying in-game cash purchases will also be converted to NHN’s G Coins, ijji.com’s in-game currency.  In addition, current and future players can acquire in-game wealth by creating a shop and selling goods to other players.

Additional Lunia information and sign-up details are available at http://lunia.ijji.com.

About NHN USA

Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., NHN USA, Inc. (www.nhnusainc.com) is the North American subsidiary of Korea’s leading Internet company NHN (KOSDAQ: 035420).  Founded in 2006, NHN USA has quickly emerged as a premier online entertainment publisher. The company’s game portal ijji.com (www.ijji.com), which boasts more than six million unique registered gamers, hosts a diverse suite of free-to-play online games each with an optional micro-currency model that enables players to enhance their gaming experiences by purchasing in-game items.  ijji.com’s extensive game portfolio includes GUNZ The Duel®, SOLDIER FRONT™, GUNBOUND® Revolution, DRIFT CITY™, LUMINARY Rise of the GoonZu™ and MINING BOY™, and will soon include the highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 3-based massively multiplayer online first-person shooting (MMOFPS) game Huxley.

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