[News] World of Kungfu - Invasion System and more!

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Red alert 3 is released! Are you excited about the invasions? In World of Kungfu, invasion system is also online now! Here are the details:

The Free-to-Play Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) from VestGame Entertainment is getting a major upgrade that includes new quests, skills, mounts, and several new systems that dramatically enhance gameplay.

[Shanghai, China, November 4th, 2008] VestGame Entertainment has announced a major upgrade to World of Kung Fu, the popular 3D MMO set in ancient China. The latest upgrade will see the addition of several major new systems, as well as new quests for higher level players, new mounts, and skill enhancements for all weapon classes.

The most significant new system in this upgrade is the Invasion System. Players will now be able to battle foreign enemies in one of two new event based scenarios. The first involves an invasion by hostile forces from outside the Middle Kingdom, and the other involves country-to-country battles that take place within. Both scenarios allow players the chance to gain reputation and other benefits such as game gold and items from the item mall.

Another system making its debut is the Transform System. This allows players to collect “transform cards” which enable them to transform into marvelous creatures and exciting special characters, such as the Monkey King. Players who undergo transformation get special new attacks and abilities while in the transformed state.

New mounts available to players include the Zhu Que (Giant Phoenix) and the ferocious fire lion known as Nian. Additional quests have been developed for levels 40-80 to enhance the enjoyment of more experienced players. Also, the weapons skills of all weapon classes have been improved and balanced. Nunchakus have been added to provide players with a quick attribute bonus.

A great many other, less visible gameplay elements have been tweaked and enhanced such as the item drop rate for slain monsters and changes to the tutor/apprentice system. The impetus for these changes was, as always, the World of Kung Fu team’s desire to provide the best possible gameplay experience for the large and growing worldwide community of World of Kung Fu players.

World of Kung Fu is an MMORPG based in a 3D virtual world for the PC. Rooted in traditional Chinese culture, the game takes place in a mythical land founded on the ancient Kung Fu moral values of justice and heroism. For more information about the English version of World of Kung Fu including tutorials, forums, screenshots, videos, and downloads, please visit the official World of Kung Fu website at http://www.worldofkungfu.com.

[News] World of Kung Fu Extends Popular “Summer of Love” Event Until September 7th

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Popular “Summer of Love” in-game marriage event will be extended to September 7th, with winners and prizes to be awarded on September 14th.

[Shanghai, Sep 4th, 2008] –World of Kung Fu, the free-to-play 3D martial arts MMORPG from VestGame Entertainment, is extending its popular “Summer of Love” in-game event due to player demand. This event allows groups of players get married amid a plethora fantastic decorations, balloons, flower bouquets, fireworks, and other mall items given out for free by the generous GMs. Wedding pictures of the new couples will be posted on the World of Kung Fu Website, with winners to be chosen by the community of World of Kung Fu Players.

One Grand Prize will be awarded on each server to the couple with the best photo. In addition to having their picture up on the World of Kung Fu website, the winning couple will receive 2 Xian Wu mounts and 2 Wish Rings. All entrants will receive a prize for their participation, such as the legendary Sky Pearl, a rare item useful for refining equipment.

Marriages in World of Kung Fu are performed by the GMs after players get their marriage license from the Matchmaker NPC located in the cities of Liuhe, and Bizhou. In addition to a lifetime of marital bliss, married couples also get a 20% experience bonus (upgradable to 50%) on actions performed together. In future upgrades to the game, there will actually be a child rearing system that will allow children to inherit attributes from their parents! Stay tuned for more info on that when it becomes available. More information about this and other upcoming events can be found on the World of Kung Fu website.

About VestGame Entertainment Inc.

VestGame Entertainment is the North American publisher of "World of Kung Fu", a fully 3D massively multiplayer online game distinguished by its unique gameplay, beautiful graphics, and exotic storyline. VGE has offices in Shanghai and New Haven in the United States. More about the company can be found at http://www.vestgame.com

For much more information about the North American version of "World of Kung Fu" including tutorials, forums, screenshots and downloads, please visit the official World of Kung Fu website at http://www.worldofkungfu.com.

World of Kungfu, Official Launch!

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The Free-to-Play Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) from VestGame Entertainment opens up new cities to explore, with new quests, monsters, and numerous improvements to gameplay. New version represents the final test of the Open Beta prior to its official release.

[Shanghai, China, July 22, 2008] Starting today, World of Kung Fu players will be able to explore a dramatically enhanced and expanded virtual world. The popular 3D martial arts game is based on the arts and mythology of ancient China. The new version is the last in a series of upgrades leading to the official launch of the game on August 1st. A new server has been added to handle the increase in traffic.

The most noticeable new feature is the addition of 8 new maps including the new country of Qinchuan, its capital city Jingchuan, a huge, accurate replica of the Forbidden City (populated by dragons), a Dragon Maze, a large Hot Spring area, Qigong Temple, and more. The new maps expand the game’s playable area by about 25%.

Many quests have been added, as well as a new treasure hunting system. The new “Divine” weapons class has been activated. Ferocious enemies like the Tang Serpent and the Mojia Warriors will make their appearance. In addition, the level cap has been raised to allow players to achieve level 80.

“The new features and additions to gameplay as well as numerous ‘under the hood’ technical enhancements really add polish to World of Kung Fu, and that is being reflected in the numbers of new registered users we see signing up every day”, says David Clarke, the game’s Producer.

A great deal of play balancing combined with technical enhancements such as improved integration with Windows Vista and other versions of the Windows operating system will make it easier for new players to get involved with the game. The addition of a new server will also make the game more accessible to many people. 

More detailed information about the many new features mentioned above can be found on the official World of Kung Fu website: http://www.worldofkungfu.com

About VestGame Entertainment Inc.

VestGame Entertainment is the North American publisher of "World of Kung Fu", a fully 3D massively multiplayer online game distinguished by its unique gameplay, beautiful graphics, and exotic storyline. VGE has offices in Shanghai and New Haven in the United States. More about the company can be found at http://www.vestgame.com

For much more information about the North American version of "World of Kung Fu" including tutorials, forums, screenshots and downloads, please visit the official World of Kung Fu website at http://www.worldofkungfu.com.

World of Kungfu - Bosses

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No MMORPG is complete without tough Boss characters to pit one’s skills against, and the World of Kung Fu is no exception!

In the World of Kung Fu, the bosses are brought to life straight out of ancient Chinese Mythology. From rogue bandits to Kung Fu legends; from supernatural beings to dragons; plus many other creatures so fantastic you’ll have to see them for yourself, WoKF offers a wide variety of epic bosses, the likes of which have not been seen in any games to date. The battles are difficult, but the rewards are great. Is your Kung Fu strong enough to defeat the most powerful creatures in the land?

You must be eager to try! Just come in to the game and visit the Bosses in their respective domains. Remember, the World of Kung Fu is free to play! Who knows what precious items you may get from defeating them and what honor you may earn!

For exclusive screenshots of some of the Bosses in WoKF, please visit: http://www.worldofkungfu.com/screenshots/bosses

World of Kung Fu, Open Beta

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“World of Kung Fu” Newest Martial Arts MMORPG from VestGame Entertainment Launches Open Beta

New free to play online game based on traditional Chinese martial arts

[Shanghai, February 14, 2008] – VestGame Entertainment is pleased to announce the North American launch of open beta testing for “World of Kung Fu,” their hit Massive Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (MMORPG) on February 14, 2008. World of Kung Fu (WoKF) is an immersive 3D online world based on traditional Chinese martial arts and mythology. There is no disc to buy, no subscription fee, and is completely free to play.

The World of Kung Fu incorporates many new features, such as the ability to create personalized skill sets, found your own Kung Fu school, and has a unique system for forging weapons and armor. The game-art is drawn by famous Japanese designer Senri Kita, best known for her artwork in Samurai Shodown, as well as in other titles from SNK and Capcom. The game allows for battles between schools, and in the future there will be country to country battles as well. WoKF also incorporates many of the new elements that were tested in the closed beta version. In addition to new NPCs and new items, the item mall has been significantly expanded.

World of Kungfu - Free Chinese MMORPG

“The World of Kung Fu has been quite successful here in China. It is currently licensed in over 20 cities and there are over 6 million players,” said Jonathan Seidenfeld, Marketing Manager, VestGame Entertainment. “The current US beta test involves over 25,000 online gamers. The outstanding in-game artwork coupled with fantastic gameplay has already engendered the creation of numerous fan sites online.”

Another unique gameplay element is the special events that have been occurring more and more frequently. These are special quests or storylines that are active for a limited time and have proven to be wildly successful. “We plan to expand on this concept by allowing players to suggest ideas for in-game events and become involved in a way that will affect the overall storyline of the game. Over time, we expect this to be one of the outstanding and truly unique features of WoKF because it creates community and deepens players’ involvement,” says Kris Doane, Executive Producer.

There is a very tight community of WoKF users because of the “small army” of in-game support people, known as “Game Sages”, who can answer player questions, offer information and game tips, and give suggestions creating a very high level of interaction between WoKF players and VestGame. As an Open Beta release, players can expect new features to be added on a regular basis, constantly adding playability and depth to the game. Everyone is encouraged to sign up at the World of Kung Fu website http://www.worldofkungfu.com .

About VestGame Entertainment

VestGame Entertainment is the North American publisher of “World of Kung Fu”, a fully 3D massively multiplayer online game distinguished by its unique gameplay, beautiful graphics, and exotic storyline. VGE is headquartered in Shanghai, China, and is registered in the United States as a Delaware Corporation. More about the company can be found at http://www.vestgame.com

For much more information about the North American version of “World of Kung Fu” including tutorials, forums, screenshots and downloads, please visit http://www.worldofkungfu.com.