OGPlanet Rings in 2008 with Contests, New Items
El Segundo, Calif.- Jan. 10, 2008- OGPlanet, an innovative provider of multiplayer online games, today announced two events and a number of new in-game items for Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter, two of its popular massively-multiplayer online games.
Beginning Jan. 12, Albatross18 players will compete for prizes in the Birdie Marathon 500. For one week, OGPlanet will keep track of the numbers of birdies hit in the golf role-playing game. At the end of the Birdie Marathon 500, players will be rewarded with in-game items according to the number of birdies they've hit. Prizes will include Mulligan Roses (redeemable for a free second chance if a swing doesn't go well in a tournament), Power Boosts (used to increase distance by 10 yards for one swing), and Pang Mastery potions.
The Play Hard Get More event in Rumble Fighter will reward players who play a total of more than seven hours between Jan. 10 and Jan. 16 with a +200 Turtle Shell, which will protect them from rear attacks for 200 hits. Prizes will be awarded on Jan. 17.
New items abound this month in both Albatross18 and Rumble Fighter. Albatross18 players will have access to SWAT-like Tactical Gear for Max, cozy Knit Sweaters for Arin, and a Crimson Ring that increases distance by 4 yards. In Rumble Fighter, new in-game items this month include a Martial Arts ExoCore, Silver Earrings, Rocker and Corset Tops, Hardvard Schoolgirl Skirts and Bigger Afro, a huge new hairstyle.
About Albatross18
Albatross18 incorporates fantasy role-playing game elements to bring an entirely new spin to the timeless game of golf. This massively multiplayer online game is set in the magical kingdom of Pangya, and features colorful costumes, unique clubs, memorable characters and a multitude of special shots and courses.
About Rumble Fighter
One of the most unique fighting games around, Rumble Fighter allows up to 8 players to battle it out online in simultaneous melee action. Featuring an advanced combo attack skill system with multitudes of real fighting styles to choose from, Rumble Fighter allows players to build the fighter they've always wanted to be.
About OGPlanet
Based in El Segundo, California, OGPlanet focuses on bringing popular multiplayer PC games to U.S. gamers. Built on an innovative business model, our games allow anyone to play for free, but offer the opportunity to enhance their experience by purchasing game pieces, clothing, and accessories. These "Virtual Economy Games" have already attracted tens of millions of players in Asia and are building a large audience in the U.S. Co-founded by Jack Liu, Chief Creative Officer, and Sangchul Park, President, the company is funded by a team of experienced gaming and digital media executives. For more information, visit www.ogplanet.com.
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