One of the compelling features of most MMORPGs is the ability to play as a variety of character or job classes - the more classes to play around with, the better. In Maple Story, Nexon America has upped the ante with a fourth job class and, on top of that, other goodies for more enjoyable Maple Story play.

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If playing MapleStory Europe is your thing, then you will be happy to know that Nexon will be updating the game beginning this January 17 and in February by adding a new map and job upgrades respectively.

The said map was based from the real-life city of Singapore while the job upgrades count as the third-tier for the game. Several other skills were added as well. To know the full details, click the "read more" link below.

The popular 2D MMORPG, NEXON's MapleStory, enters winter season with an updated Cash Shop and addition of a new map. "My Boyfriend" and "My Girlfriend" effect items are sure to make MapleStory Europe players feel more warm, while the Mushroom Shrine Map is open for all brave adventurers to explore.

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If you think people wouldn't be saying "Remember, remember the fifth of November" for at least a year, then think again. Nexon has just announced that the European version of its 2D side-scrolling MMORPG MapleStory will be celebrating Guy Fawkes' Day starting this November 15 until November 29.

Aside from that, Nexon also said that MapleStory's cash shop will be selling special Fawkes-inspired masks and accessory that sets off mini firework displays among others. Refer to the "read more" link below for the rest of the details.

    

If you think MMORPGs these days are too complicated or if you think all they have to offer are pretty graphics, then Nexon is proud to give gamers the highly acclaimed 2D, side-scrolling MMORPG Maple Story. Originally released in Korea, the latest version set in Europe is training the relatively young community by giving out helpful tips across a series of articles.

Dean D. Cho, Development Manager of Maple Story Europe at Nexon, talks about the wide array of weapons, equipment and other playthings gamers can bring along their adventures. The MMORPG draws its popularity from the simplicity of the gameplay and easy-to-use item synthesis system of collecting in-game items to create bigger and better equipment for your character.

Just because Maple Story is free to play, it doesn't mean that players are limited to the items available from NPC shops and stores. The Maple Story Europe Cash Store makes available pre-made items for a price. Players can also avail premium services which can help enhance the level of gameplay, such as enhanced storage and item inventory space.

Either way, it's your choice whether you want to pay to play or stick to the default pointy stick that you get with your starting character. If you're looking for a change of pace, then go ahead and try partying up with other cute characters in an online excursion. You can check out the continuation of this ongoing series of Maple Story articles in the days to come.

Video game developer Nexon Europe has launched its first Maple Star contest today for MMORPG MapleStory. It is actually Halloween-themed event and has players scrambling to create the most eye-catching avatar.

The winner taking home the grand prize of 70,000 Maple Points (the in-game currency). Take note that only players with an active MapleStory Europe account and a level 10 or higher character can take part in the contest.

During the course of the festivity, other gamers can vote for the avatar of  their choice through the official website of the game. At the end of the competition, the player who earns most votes will walk away with the grand prize.

Hopefully, Nexon decides to run the same competition in the U.S. Considering that MapleStory has already garnered a following of over three million users in the said market, many of the players will undoubtedly appreciate the chance to take part in this event.

Nexon is sending out word that they're prepping a special Halloween promo for MapleStory Europe. The story for the promo begins with Jonas Prendergast, a famed MapleStory toymaker who, following the death of his daughter Sophilia, locked himself away in the family mansion, never to be seen again.

Come this Halloween, strange noises have been heard at the Prendergast mansion, which hints that the old Prendergast might still be alive. It is up to you, the players, to enter the mansion and unravel the mystery behind Prendergasts' disappearance, and the secrets behind his daughter's death.

Expect plenty of new quests to be added to the MMORPG as part of this event, as well as the appearance of several new items over at MapleStory Europe's Cash shop:

• Dracula Cape
• The Maple-Stein hat
• Safety Charm: Allows players to keep their experience, even after death
• The Junior Reaper pet: A baby version of the Grim Reaper who'll faithfully follow their owners while playing their mini guitar.
  

MapleStory Europe's Halloween event is scheduled to take place from October 18 to November 8. We've also picked several screenshots of the Prendergast mansion to help any would-be adventurers prepare for this quest. Enjoy!

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Just about every MMORPG has an economic system which keeps players busy trying to make game money to purchase items in the marketplace or from other players that will aid them in surviving the hostile world. A good currency system balance can make or break games, and MapleStory has a good plan on how to keep things stable.

There are two types of currencies in MapleStory. the first is the Mesos, or regular cash which can be found within the game, and then there's the NEXOS cash which can be acquired by paying real money. Both of these currencies have special uses, so listen up.

Mesos is used to purchase regular equip-able items and consumables such as health items that will replenish your life. It can be acquired from slain monsters, by selling items, or by completing quests. In short, this is the reward for hard grinds that you'll do either alone or with a party.

If you want to look different and get the netter gear that the game has to offer, NEXOS Cash is the way to go. There's a special way and place where you can get the NEXOS-only gear, and you must replenish your account to do so. The game offers very safe transaction methods, so don't worry about a thing if you wish to go for this loot.

Hairstyles, plastic surgery, special equip-able items, and more can be mixed and matched for maximum customization. What's more, you can sell this stuff to other players for good sums of Mesos if you need some. Either way, it all works out.

MapleStory will release more information that will give you a headstart on the game's basics. Keep it right here because we'll fill you in once new facts hit.

 

To celebrate this year's summer season, Nexon America Inc. is launching summertime events and introducing new game features for its hit MMOG, Maple Story. The new summer in-game events will be good for the next three months.

The Amoria Party Quest is an event exclusive to the 13,314 in-game married couples, which is chockfull of new challenges and items spanning across about eight stages. It also features Geist Balrog, a boss exclusive to the Amoria Challenge.

The Mushroom Temple area is also implemented, a new town themed on Japanese culture. Along with this new patch are entirely new areas, secrets, as well as Japanese-themed enemies.

To make things more exciting, Nexon is doubling the item drop rate for Maple Story's Summer Drop event. Monsters will also drop various tubes and surfboards (in theme for summer) that can be used as weapons. This event will be implemented every Thursday and Saturday for two hours. For Fridays, a Monster Cookout event will be held, where players can take out summoned low-level monsters in random locations.

Bringing more fun and excitement into the game are Game Masters who will host one-hour events every Wednesday and Friday. Players will be pitted with other players in the quest to win an event trophy as well as a rare scroll that gives random items.

There's more. Monsters will also drop patriotic hats to commemorate Independence Day, and to finally cap off the summertime and Independence Day theme, the new barbecue quest, Cody's BBQ, will let players trade maple meat, BBQ sauce as well as charcoal for an Independence Day flag and other items.

Not to be outdone, the Maple Story website also has its own event: The "GM Blog Event" invites players to comment in the GM Blog, where random 20 players can receive 10,000 Maple Points. Cash Shops Sales will also be implemented during the month to give Maple Story fans special discounts as well as special packages and 1000 NX throughout the summer.

   

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Nexon America Inc., the U.S. division of Asian online game company Nexon Group, has proudly announced that MapleStory is now two years old. As part of the celebration, a host of in-game festivities will be held this month.

There's the "Massive Maple Item and Weapon Hunt", an all-out hunt for monsters carrying unique Maple Items and Weapons, the "Birthday Present Blow-out", where cake and candle monsters designed exclusively for this event carrying birthday presents for users based on their level, and "Cody’s Quest", where users who complete the birthday themed quests can get a rare game item.

In addition to the aforementioned events, special GameMaster events will take place in MapleStory each day during the week of May 9 to May 16. Players will also get double the experience points and drops from May 11 to May 31. Original player content will also be in the spotlight thanks to events like "Fan-tastic Art!", the Design a Weapon Contest, and "It's A-A-A-L-L-I-V-E-E".