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A new season of Mabinogi has begun, and you know what that means - new items, new quests, new additions and new events. Generation 3 Season 1 (G3S1) kicked off August 21, 2008, and brought with it a slew of new material to enhance Nexon’s free-to-play massive multiplayer online (MMO) game. Two new Masters events, G3 Mainstream Masters and Battle Masters were also announced.

The changes to Mabinogi make the game more appealing with both cosmetic and gameplay additions. Eight new premium character eye and mouth choices were added, more skill shortcut keys were added and new pets are available for purchase in the premium shop. The pet system and pet’s AI have been updated, battle skills no longer have level caps and characters can get married. Of course there are also new story quests, for those who wish to pay for service…

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In order to celebrate the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Nexon has added a new pet to Mabinogi - the panda. Rather than just making the panda pet the only way to commemorate the occasion, Nexon is also holding two panda and Olympic related events in the game from August 7-28, 2008. Both events require players to use the premium cash shop to participate.

The first event requires you to purchase the limited edition panda pet for 7,900 NX/$7.90. After you buy him and see him in game, you’ll see he’ll be carrying a special panda gachapon item. This item contains either panda paws or a panda ear headband for your Mabinogi character to wear.

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The free-to-play massive multiplayer online rpg Mabinogi is going to experience a major update tomorrow (July 30, 2008). Season 4 of Generation 2 (G2S4) is going to begin, and with it will come new additions to the game and a new contest. Most of the new additions, however, seem to be premium shop items, so go pick a Nexon Game Card while you’re out today.

Mabinogi G2S4 is synonymous with three things - spirit weapons, pets and Peaca. A new dungeon will be added into the game, Peaca, and it is supposedly the most challenging one yet. There will also be seven new pets added to the premium shop, among them three new kinds of dogs, a white spider, a cow, a sheep and a pig. Players will also be able to create spirit weapons in the game.

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Summer has come to Mabinogi, and that means Nexon has made more stuff is available in game and in the premium shops. There are a few new challenges, new pets and new character cards all available to celebrate the summer season.

The summer style items are only available briefly, so you may want to check those out first. Until July 9, 2008, Summer Character Cards and a Nao Summer Dress will be available for purchase. The Nao Summer Dress is available from the in-game item shop and allows player to buy a new outfit for Nao, that can be given to her if you’re a subscriber who gets to visit her on your character’s birthday. The 9,500 NX ($9.50) Summer Character Card is available in the premium shop and allows players to create or rebirth a character with a special summer outfit. The Summer Character Card also provides 43 different male hair options, 45 female hair options, 24 different eye options and 20 different mouth options.

Click through for information on the new pets and other additions…

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Nexon has opened up Mabinogi to more regions. As of June 20, 2008, people from Australia and New Zealand can now register and play the casual, life-sim MMORPG. Previously, Mabinogi was released in North America on March 27, 2008, after being available in Korea since June 2004 and both Japan and China since early 2005.

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Oh Nexon, you’re determined to make me pay for Mabinogi. The new, Generation 2 Season 2 update includes pets. Like most massive multiplayer online games, the pets are a premium item, and a pet card must be purchased from the Mabinogi Premium Shop if you want one in the game.

So far only five animals are available. There’s the yellow jindo dog (2,900NX/$2.90), the orange pixie cat (2,900NX/$2.90), the brown fox (4,200NX/$4.20), the gray wolf (4,900NX/$4.90) and the dark Russian Blue cat (5,500NX/$5.50). Each animal comes with its own skills and can enhance a players’ skills. After you’ve purchased an Animal Character Card and created a pet, you can either have it accompany your character or play as the pet in the game.

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This game moves faster than I can keep up. I didn’t even get to finish the Generation 1 story for Mabinogi, and already Generation 2’s begun. Of course I was trying to beat Gen 1 in the span of the two week free trials of Mabinogi services Nexon was offering in April, so it shouldn’t be too shocking. Generation 2: Paladin brings with it new storyline quests, the paladin skills, the city of Emain Macha, new dungeons, new enemies, new weapons and new magic spells. Nexon is also holding four contests to say farewell to Generation 1 and hello to Generation 2.

Click through for contest details…

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Moving day has been delayed again, as Sony has announced that Playstation Home is still not ready. Perhaps there are bugs (cockroaches? termites?) that still need to be eliminated, or maybe Sony executives think users will appreciate it more if they have to wait for it. This isn’t even a case where there is some good news to to go with the bad news. Its more like, bad news with a side dish of more bad news and a glass of mediocrity.

So first the bad news - the closed beta for Home is being extended. Things aren’t ready just yet, so just sit tight and trust that Sony knows what its doing. This also means that the open beta start date has been pushed back to Fall 2008. A specific date isn’t given, probably so Sony can release Home sometime in early November. Then there’s the mediocre news - news so blase that it probably isn’t even worth mentioning - some additional PS3 users who registered for the beta will be allowed into the closed beta. Sony doesn’t say how many people will be allowed in, just that some will be allowed in.

If you’re desperate for some kind of virtual life and social gaming, let’s look over your options PS3 users. I’m sure that there is something we can find for you to play for free that will somewhat simulate the Home experience. Don’t worry, only free programs will be suggested. After spending $400 on a console, you probably don’t want to go spending any more on nonessential games.

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Free massively multiplayer online (MMO) games are abundant these days, but the free part is often deceptive. Yes, the games can be played and enjoyed without breaking out a credit card but many feature a premium shop filled with exclusive little goodies.

In some cases cash, shop purchases will allow players to customize their character or items (weapons, pets, etc.) bought from the shop can make adventuring a little easier. In the case of Mabinogi, for example, certain shop purchases even allow players to participate in special quests and storylines…

So I decided to take a look through the premium cash shops in some of Aeria, Nexon and Ntreev’s games and determine just how much fun $10 can buy in some of Aeria, Nexon and Ntreev’s free MMOs.

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Two new contests are coming to the world of Mabinogi. Nexon has announced that a fishing contest and an amazing race will be taking place in Tir Chonaill, the village where all Mabinogi players begin their fantasy lives. The fishing contest starts today (April 12, 2008) and runs every weekend until April 27, 2008. The amazing races will be held on weekdays from April 14-April 25, 2008. Both events happen multiple times each day they are being held. 

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