Mabinogi Gold, a revolutionary online game released in June 2004, offers true-to-life experiences through smooth, animation-like screens and unique characters that sing, make clothes, cook, chop trees, fish, build houses and fight curses that have long plagued Erinn, ¡°Mabinogi¡¯s¡± fantasy world.
To be precise, Erinn is located in northern Europe and based on elements of ancient Celtic myths. NPCs in the ¡°Mabinogi¡± world remember the players. They act according to how friendly they are with players, who can build relationships with them in various ways. The NPCs help out players in return. In this world, skills cannot be used unless they are learned. But do not expect to sit in the classroom. Characters learn while they are young and diving into adventures. ¡°Mabinogi¡± invites players to acquire the skills needed to make clothes, create other useful items, cook and build houses.
Nexon America has announced the launch of its new free-to-play MMO Mabinogi Gold, with a closed beta service beginning January 30th. The game features 3D, cel-shaded, anime-style graphics and a fantasy world based in Celtic and Welsh mythology. In addition to traditional MMO featuresquests, battles and monsters. Nexon says Mabinogi Gold is differentiated by offering players a "life" experience, featuring jobs like cooking and farming. Players can also marry and share the daily duties.
Recently, some Japanese media reported that a 16-year-old teen boy from Japan hacked the website of Nexon Japan and stole 36 million yen (325,000 Dollars) worth of game points used in Mabinogi Gold, a popular MMORPG published in Japan by Nexon. But according to the report, the teenager originally wanted to have the dress worn by the princess.
It is reported that the boy used ID and password of a former NEXON employee. He used the software which from an illegal website to access the Mabinogi's servers last October. He successed at first time and then continue to get in-game money again and again.
This hacking event has provoked a lot of discussion among the public, who are shocked that a gamer can even hack into an online game company's billing system. It is reported that Nexon Japan has set out to re-evaluate their servers' security system and has already established a 24-hour monitoring system.
