Dragonica: e-Games' newest online game

MANILA, Philippines - IP e-Game Ventures Inc., (e-Games), online game subsidiary of IPVG Corp. and publisher of the leading MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) titles RAN Online and CABAL Online, is proud to announce its newest online adventure game, Dragonica.

Dragonica is more than just another MMOG. With RPG elements and an eight-way, side-scrolling system in full 3D, the gameplay is fun, intuitive and won’t be a hindrance even for first-time MMOG players.

For advanced players, Dragonica also has a combo system wherein you can chain your attacks along with special skills to deliver added damage against your opponents. No matter which level you are in, Dragonica has something to keep you playing.

Dragonica has the following features:

• Eight-way side-scrolling arcade-style system;

• Playable with either a computer keyboard or dedicated game pad;

• A total of 28 playable character classes;

• Easy-to-use game interface;

• Anime-style avatars and humorous skill animations;

• Upgradeable player housing system;

• Exciting instanced dungeons with epic boss monsters;

• Easy-to-enable PvP system which can hold up to 12 participants;

• Cute pets which can be mounted and used in battle; and

• Fast-paced and action-oriented PvE and PvP battles.

Gil Edeza, COO of e-Games, expressed his excitement over the launch of Dragonica in the Philippines.

“Dragonica has the potential for bringing all kinds of gamers together in one game. Dragonica’s easy-to-use interface and gameplay system will appeal to casual gamers and first-time MMOG players, while the game’s RPG elements, combo system and PvP battles will be attractive to veteran players,” Edeza said.

Dragonica is being played by hundreds of thousands of players from Korea, China, Taiwan, Russia, the United States, Europe and Southeast Asia.

Nominated as the “most anticipated game” by Gamespot Korea after the GStar 2007 convention, Dragonica is still gathering rave reviews from all over the world for its innovations in online gaming.

Dragonica was developed by Barunson Interactive of Korea.

Luie Lee, CEO of Barunson Interactive, said, “We are pleased to be partnering with IAHGames in Southeast Asia. With their expertise and experience, combined with IP e-Games’ local market knowledge, we are confident that Dragonica will be a big hit in the Philippines.”

Heidi Mendita-Garayblas, vice president of e-Games, said Dragonica’s widespread appeal is rooted in its uniqueness.

“Dragonica, though side-scrolling, is the first to use 3D graphics to enable more freedom of movement. With its humor and use of pop-culture references, it’s easy to have fun while playing this game,” she said.

Road to Domination 4 will be the venue for Dragonica’s official launch in the Philippines.

Aside from Dragonica’s launch, Road to Domination 4 will feature live tournaments and other gaming activities in preparation for e-Games’ fourth anniversary and gaming event Domination 4.