We would like to report the termination today of multiple accounts held by players involved in the usage of third-party tools or cheats, or engaged in RMT (Real Money Trading) activities.

Based on the results of our investigation, over 4000 PlayOnline accounts were terminated while over 1000 accounts were temporarily suspended.

Details of the violations are as follows:

- Usage of tools that allow enhanced character movement.
Approx. 750 cases

- Usage of tools that circumvent game mechanics with respect to the timing of ability use, etc. in certain areas or at points where Notorious Monsters appear.
Approx. 1900 cases

-Using cheats to automatically repeat a particular action.
Approx. 650 cases

- Accounts from people that were previously confirmed to have RMT connections, or that have violated the user agreements but re-subscribed to PlayOnline.
Approx. 1450 cases

- RMT-related activity
Approx. 250 cases

The termination of these accounts has led to the removal of approximately 50 billion gil from circulation.

In addition to our actions against third-party tools and RMT-related offenses, we have implemented measures to counteract the recent occurrence of automated fishing. Our vigilant GMs, along with programming changes made by the development team, will continue to uphold the policy of fair play within the world of FINAL FANTASY XI.

We would like to remind players that as well as adversely affecting game balance, the use of third-party tools or cheats can also have consequences that are not immediately obvious, such as introducing damaging viruses, and comprising the security of private account details. Usage of third-party tools will not be tolerated within FINAL FANTASY XI, and we will continue to severely penalize any players found to be in violation of the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

As we continue to ensure a fun and balanced environment for FINAL FANTASY XI, we hope that our players enjoy the game as it was intended and take care to avoid involvement in activities that violate the PlayOnline Member Agreement.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.

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According to Assistant Professor Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim, “I see gaming as a new and broadened platform for learning, and by making it interesting to students, it will help motivate them to learn new skills.”

But what game will be introduced by this curriculum? After a focus group discussion between teachers, principals, students, councellors and academics they have selected Granado Espada.

The Director of Education Initiatives at Infocomm Asia Holdings, Mr. Thomas Chong, which is leading the initiative, defended that it’s not a typical “slash-and-kill” game, rather it can help the player/student to develop critical thinking and decision making.

“This is not an educational game dressed up as an MMOG (massively-multi-player online game). Rather, we want to ask students whether, say, a war can be won without fighting, but instead by signing a treaty? We want them to see the merits of discussion, strategising, and coming up with alternative ideas,” he said.

Singapore is the first country in the world to use Granado Espada as a Learning tool.

Source: Learning by joystick By Lee U-Wen, TODAY

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Iztik Ben Bassat, the vice president of development, revealed that Blizzard will develop another online game. He said, the project will be revealed years from now but definitely not more than a decade. The only hint he gave the British film magazine empire is that it will be [I Quote] “something innovative and new that really brings entertainment to another level.”

Did I mention there will be a World of Warcraft movie too? No details yet but he did say that Blizzard is “pushing” for it.

Hoping for your support on this matter. Just Visit the Game! Website every now and then.

In 2001, K2 Network was founded on the belief that the community experience of Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) will become one of the most significant forms of online entertainment in the 21st Century.

K2 Network has since distinguished itself by aggregating highly addictive, engaging properties from 3rd party developers and publishers worldwide to serve gamers in the Western Hemisphere.

By leveraging the company’s knowledge and expertise in publishing, operation, infrastructure, and services, K2 Network is poised to become the leading service provider of the largest and the most active online communities in the global online games market.

To fulfill this mission, we must meet the discerning needs of our community:

Free2Play™
Quality Customer Service (24/7, Multi-Lingual Support)
Creative Pricing & Flexible Payment Options
Tighter Control on Hacks and Cheats
World Class Hosting and Connection Speed
Incorporation of User Driven Contents
Exciting New Events & Frequent Updates
Ability to Purchase Performance Enhancing In-Game Items

At K2 Network, we believe that the key of a successful MMOG is its community.

With keeping gamers first in mind, we are committed to delivering the best online community experience ever on the Internet.”

The Schedule is as follows:

January 15 – 19 (5000 Digital Keys)
Server time: 2pm – 9pm
Test Objectives: Bug and Stability Test

January 22 – 26 (8000 Digital Keys)
Server time: 24 Hours
Test objectives: Ranking, PVP Test, item distribution
Special feature: All characters will be level 70 complete with items and premium items for testing.

January 29 – February 2 (All participants)
General Overall testing

Key distribution sites:

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http://www.betawatcher.com

http://www.mmosite.com

http://www.gamershell.com

http://www.qjnet.com

http://www.evilavatar.com

http://www.warcry.com

http://onrpg.com

http://www.tentonhammer.com

http://stratics.com

http://www.mmogamez.com

http://fateplayer.com

What is Perfect World?

Perfect World is a great fantastic 3D online game presented by Beijing Perfect World Co., Ltd. It cost the company over 30 million RMB and was accomplish within three years. Starting from a Chinese traditional myth that Pangu (Chinese ancestor) built sky, land and human, the game creates a particularly historical space and brings players into an age-old, mysterious and undiscovered world with epic background and grandiose story contents.

　 　Developed on the base of Perfect World’s patented Element 3D engine, Perfect World presents our players a real 3D space with its 3D seamless huge map. Perfect World brought players the concept of 3D online game with the theme creating world for the first time. Players will experience great fun of team work and creating world. All these functions are able to enhance the interaction between game and players and bring them novel and infinite fun.

Screenshots and Videos to follow soon.