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Nexon’s Nintendo?

So... Nexon has released a new game called PopTag. It's been in development for about a year now and it seems like Nintendo has something to say... (Well, not really, but this game does seem like Bomberman.) You know the retro ...
Nexon’s Nintendo?

Nexon’s New Threat…The Net

Nexon, are you ready? Due to the recent reports about GMS (Global Maplestory), using a new set of codes to launch their game via their website. Nexon might not have noticed... we use Window computers to play Maplestory, not Macs ...
Nexon’s New Threat…The Net

Mabinogi Europe!

Yes! The fun started yesterday, but now already over 1500 beta-keys were obtained by Mabinogi fans in whole Europe. Links: Learn more about Mabinogi here The official site can be found here Beta-key give-away is here Events: Beta-key give-away! All beta-keys gone!? Don't worry, we will give ...
Mabinogi Europe!

Is MapleStory Coming to the iPhone?

I received an e-mail yesterday with a link to a YouTube video showing what a potential MapleStory iPhone app would look like using Photoshop. I honestly thought it was the real thing when I first saw the video! The creator posted ...
Is MapleStory Coming to the iPhone?

The Upcoming BlockParty

Blockheads are the creepy guys running out of the NEXON logo. Nexon says they will be using them a lot in events such as the Blockhead Invasion! Here is Nexon's intro video in case you've forgotten since the last time you've ...
The Upcoming BlockParty

MapleStory Fail Blog

Maple-News.com is proud to announce the release of it's latest venture; the MapleStory Fail Blog. The MapleStory Fail Blog has been a work in progress for several months and we’re all very ecstatic to finally release it! Want to learn more? ...
MapleStory Fail Blog

Interview with Daniel “NXNeutral” Chin of Nexon America

Maple-News recently had the chance to interview Nexon America's community manager, Daniel "NXNeutral" Chin. Check it out below! 1. How did Nexon America begin and what exactly is Wizet's relationship to Nexon? What is Wizet's current status? Nexon America is Nexon ...
Interview with Daniel “NXNeutral” Chin of Nexon America

Exclusive Aran Information!

All translations from 'Google Translate' actual names may vary. The new breed of maple characters will be released in KMS this July 9th! Double Swing - Master Level:20 Final Take - Master Level:30 Final Take being used by a KMS Tester. Combo Smash - Master ...
Exclusive Aran Information!

HackShield: Love It Or Hate It?

The newest update in the war against hackers is the addition of a new ally, HackShield. HackShield is a hacking prevention program for online games developed by AhnLab, a Korean security company. Established in 1995, AhnLab is a powerful competitor ...
HackShield: Love It Or Hate It?

Paragraph 16 of NEXON’s Terms of Use – Fines for Hacking and Playing Private Servers

NEXON America recently added a new chapter to their terms of use, Chapter 16, Liquidated Damages. There are many key points highlighted in this chapter that affect everyone who plays their games. Below is the Chapter 16 "Liquidated Damages" directly ...
Paragraph 16 of NEXON’s Terms of Use – Fines for Hacking and Playing Private Servers

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Nexon’s New Threat…The Net

Posted by kotopros

Nexon, are you ready?
Due to the recent reports about GMS (Global Maplestory), using a new set of codes to launch their game via their website. Nexon might not have noticed… we use Window computers to play Maplestory, not Macs (Apple Computers)!
What do I mean?
Hypothetically speaking, launching Maplestory using their website launcher is like managing [...]

Nexon’s Nintendo?

Posted by kotopros

So… Nexon has released a new game called PopTag. It’s been in development for about a year now and it seems like Nintendo has something to say… (Well, not really, but this game does seem like Bomberman.)
You know the retro game back in the late 1990’s? Clueless? Well don’t worry I got a background: (Bomerman [...]

3rd Hero soon to arrive in KMS!

Posted by Subspace

As many of you know KMS has recently released some new information on the next new hero class soon to be release in KMS. There has been no official release of what the name of the new class will be, but for now its just be called “Dual Blade”. A few names have been rumored [...]

Twitter Background Design Contest

Posted by Savage

You’ve heard of Twitter, right? If you haven’t, you must have been living under a rock!
The Maple News Twitter page is looking pretty dull right now and we need your help to fix it up! Design us a MapleStory based Twitter background for Maple News and the best background image will be put on our [...]

iTCG Nexon’s excuse?

Posted by kotopros

Last year Nexon America had been delivering many-many new games features to Maplestory~PopTag. But one in particular is the release of iTCG Online…
Now iTCG Online is a game that is based on it’s “brother” game Maplestory. Most of the equips/items/monsters/etc, are from the game itself.
(Background: iTCG Online is a free Nexon game that only needs [...]

BannedStory Contacts Nexon America

Posted by Savage

Last February Ion, the creator of BannedStory, contacted Nexon America regarding the legality of BannedStory and MapleSim (now MapleSimulator.com). Here are the ticket logs of Ion’s conversation with Nexon America customer service representatives.
Thanks to David Kong for the tip. Click here to view the original post on MapleSim.

The following is a discussion held with the [...]

Nexon’s 9th Job?

Posted by kotopros

Maplestory has been a great MMORPG, and with great updates. Apparently, Nexon Korea is releasing another “legendary ” job. Just like Aran, and Evan, looks like we have a legendary thief.  This new job may feature thiefs that are capable with blades. Thief lovers watch out, cause looks like we have an upgraded bandit job. [...]

ALERT: January OdinMS Update!

Posted by Savage

On January 25th the OdinMS creators made the first update in almost a year on their website. Read it below.
Update (01/25/10): After a period of silence something is happening again. We received a bill of indictment from the public prosecutor. Therein we are accused of having illegally copied, distributed or broadcasted a work without the [...]

MapleGlobal To Release Web Client

Posted by Savage

It was recently announced that Nexon America will release a web client for the MapleGlobal game version. This change will not affect game play whatsoever but according to Nexon, will make things easier. See the official announcement below.
Dear Maplers,
MapleStory will soon be moving to a new method for starting the game client. Rather than launching [...]

KartRider won’t return…

Posted by RazorNion

… because a new game is taking their place!
It’s called PopTag, a new game made by NexonAmerica.
Basically, it’s kind of like the hit game BomberMan, but replace the characters with KartRider characters.
What do you think guys?
Will this game be successful or will it be sent down the river like KartRider? D:
Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuoF35091QU&feature=sub

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Nexon’s New Threat…The Net

Posted by kotopros
Feb-6-2010

ALERT: January OdinMS Update!

Posted by Savage
Feb-2-2010

Mabinogi Europe!

Posted by MrPudding
Nov-25-2009

Is MapleStory Coming to the iPhone?

Posted by Savage
Nov-5-2009

Blizzard Files Lawsuit Against Private Server

Posted by Savage
Oct-31-2009