RO DS coming to the US! + Details!

XSEED Games have been working closely with GungHo in order to try to get the license for RO for sometime now, and it seems like after today's Press Conference, it's been officially confirmed that it WILL begin being translated and ported for US households. Winter of 2009 it's aimed to be released.

If your not aware of Ragnarok going to the Nintendo DS, this is chance to get all the details. I've provided you with some info down below.

Specs:
Unit- Nintendo DS
Rating- E (for everyone)
3 Save slots
Maps - No 360 rotation of the Maps unlike in (PC) Ragnarok, flat 2d-3D look alike BGs.
Music - Semi-Remixed versions of (PC) RO.
Sound FX - Ported Sound FXs from (PC) RO along with some new ones that do apply.
Cut Scenes - There are parts for the story line you'll see the sprites and events act on its own.
Opening - There is a quick mini CG opening of just the main characters clip arts moving across the screen.

Game Modes:
Story
Wifi ( you and your friends (1-3 players) will battle through a 50 floor random dungeon called Mirage Tower collecting items and Exp, restrictions do apply there and certain conditions must be made to proceed to the next floor. )Game play methods:
3 Save slots
Walking - Taping or holding down Touch screen
Maps - No 360 rotation of the Maps unlike in (PC) Ragnarok, flat 2d-3D look alike BGs.
Battling (Skill enabling) - Different strokes with the stylus or tapping the hot key
EX:


Classes: (Each class can be Male Female)

• Novice
• Swordsman - Knight
• Magician - Wizard
• Acolyte - Priest
• Archer - Hunter
• Thief - Assassin
• Merchant - Blacksmith
• Taekwon Kid - Star Gladiator (Taekwon Master)
• Death Knight
• Shaman

Systems:

Party (You will be given up to 2 NPCs who will be tagging along with you in your Quest, durning Wifi runs you'll be in a party of 3 as well.)
Guild (You can set up a guild among yourself and parties in the Game, and also among your friends you connect with via Wifi.)
Equips (Just like in RO you can equip headgears and different items, your NPCs can be equipped with items too.)
Cards (Just like in RO you can equip cards to your Equips and also to your NPCs equips too.)
Stats (Just like in RO you'll be able to control the stats of your character)
Skills (Just like in RO you'll have a skill tree to work through as you level)

Hope you guys enjoy!

Here is a link to my older post about RO DS in it's development stages:
RO DS (Test #2)
RO DS (Test #1)

Anubis Helm - Exclusive Look!

Hey Guys!

This is one of my favorite works as of yet, It's known as the Anubis Helm and you guys are getting a Sneak Peak at something WAY BEFORE it's even released! Thats right, this the 1st time in my blog I'm actually displaying something before it's released commercially, or even announced!

Infact, the design MAY vary depending on when it's finally approved result seeing how Gravity likes to be picky, so I might have to tweek it up, but this is what I've sent as of last night. So I hope you guys enjoy! This headgear IS FULLY ANIMATED with Glowing Eyes and Moving Hair!!! Once again this will be exclusively on pRO servers 1st, before it's global debut!

I'll give you guys an update when the time comes when it's Officially released along with the full stats!

-Official release of the design may vary to changes-

If your interested in this new headgear I’ve developed please take your time and look for it yourself at the official Philippines Ragnarok Online Server…Enjoy!

My unreleased map

Well, I'm glad I was able to keep one of my favorite maps I created for test servers (Sakray), but I never had the heart to release it without a reason. Finally, I do have a reason for this map, and it's a pretty good one! However, I doubt you guys will know what it is, unless this project uses it. Here's a You-Tube video that I recently uploaded, but keep in mind it's very old, but good. Enjoy!

1st Offical Free-2-Play Server !

Hi ya,

It’s great you decided to visit again and we hope you continue to…

Well, I would like to announce that the first plan to this operation, which was originally to open a Philippines-licensed Free-2-Play server, has become a reality because of our great partners at Level-Up, Inc! Though this idea had been discussed a little more than a year ago, a lot of red-tape had to be pushed through from Gravity Corp. before it could happen. Along with this, they have also opened the Item Mall, which was another discussed topic in the same meeting.
It seems everything is going well for the project at this point.
If you want to see the server, you can at:
http://ragnarok.levelupgames.ph/valkyrie/index.html

In a few days, I’ll release more information on upcoming events, progress, and new installments in our project for RO.

See you again!