Explore a New Class, New Zones, New Quests, New PvP Modes, and More! The old era has ended and the new era has begun! Allods Online: Game of Gods brings a completely new play experience to North America and Europe with fresh zones, rich content, and revamped systems – including the brand new Bard archetype, new PvP Skirmish zone, and new end-game Dead City raid. Game of Gods brings over a year’s worth of content to the rich world of this blockbuster MMORPG. Explorers have discovered the fourth layer of Astral Space, a zone guarded by giant demons and populated with 15 unique allods, and stumbled upon the long lost Dead City raid with its 10 legendary bosses. The battle for control of this expanding world has grown even more intense, with bands of 12 meeting regularly in Witch’s Hollow to compete in PvP territory wars called Skirmishes. Even familiar places now have more to offer with the completion of the long-awaited Nezebgrad Beautification Project, enriching the industrial city with more of Allods Online’s famously lavish world design. Lovers of beauty will also enjoy kicking back in the gorgeous new Tropical Allod with its butterfly hunts, cocktail mixes, and competitive crab races. The warriors of Sarnaut can even indulge in a bit of karaoke, though the newly introduced support-class Bard archetype may be better-suited than most! Allods Online: Game of Gods also introduces the brand new Currency Exchange system which opens up the game experience by allowing players to trade in-game gold for gem shards (boutique coins in Europe). These can be used to customize the decorations for Astral ships, alter a character’s appearance in the Hall of Changes, or test the odds at the new Prophetic Cards lottery. North America welcomes players to the new expansion with an ongoing log-in event that awards prizes for each day logged in through February 21 as well as a double EXP event that will last until February 28. Players have also been invited to welcome the new Bard class by showing off their own songwriting skills in exchange for prizes and the chance to have their song performed by a member of the Allods team! Europe ushers in Volume 5 with a competition for players gunning to make the all-new Bard archetype a key character in their Allods Online account. The first player on each server to reach end game with a Bard will win fabulous prizes. Allods Online Pimp My Build also returns with today’s launch, offering everyone a chance to win more prizes by showing off their favorite character archetype builds. These many exciting additions bring a fresh and all-new experience to Allods Online: Game of Gods, so if you haven’t seen the game recently, you haven’t seen it at all! Visit the official websites in North America and Europe to experience the new Allods and start your truly free-to-play adventure today. About Allods OnlineAllods Online, voted Best Game and Audience Choice at the Russian Game Developers Conference in 2009, is a revolutionary sci-fi fantasy MMORPG developed by mail.ru over four years with a budget of $12 million. Two warring factions, League and Empire, vie for control of allods – islands floating in the Astral. Aboard an Astral ship players can explore the ever-changing Astral, discover uncharted allods, engage in ship-to-ship combat, and fight massive Astral demons. The game is one of the largest and most comprehensive MMORPGs ever created, featuring a vast and gorgeously realized world, 6 races, 9 archetypes, 32 classes, and over 2,000 quests. Allods’ top quality production values feature full motion capture animation, art by internationally award-winning artists, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, the composer of Dexter and Fallout 1 & 2. About gPotato.com – Gala-Net, Inc. (North America)Founded in 2004, gPotato is a leading publisher of free-to-play online games. The gPotato Game Portal at www.gpotato.com hosts a diverse and lively portfolio of games such as Fly for Fun, Rappelz, Iris, Luna, Aika, Allods, Prius, and Uncharted Waters Online. gPotato now eagerly awaits the upcoming release of its newest MMO, Sevencore! Over 11 million registered users gather to play gPotato’s games for free every day. Through the uniquely powerful vehicle of online games, gPotato connects people from all over the world to create a fun and friendly global community. About gPotato.eu – Gala Networks Europe (Europe)Gala Networks Europe Ltd. is a leading European free-to-play online games publisher. It operates the gPotato brand in Europe by hosting, publishing, and distributing free online games through the www.gPotato.eu portal. Established in Dublin, Ireland in 2006, it operates a portfolio of MMORPGs including Flyff, Rappelz, Dragonica, Allods Online, Castle of Heroes Canaan Online and Terra Militaris. The gPotato.eu portal is now a major destination for online gamers with over 7 million users. It will also publish the martial-arts MMORPG Age of Wulin and fusion-fantasy MMORPG SEVENCORE in 2012. Further information on the company can be found at http://www.gala-net.eu. About Mail.RuMail.Ru is the foremost Russian Internet portal, serving the entertainment and communication needs of the global Russian-speaking community with a comprehensive array of more than 40 services including the largest Russian free e-mail service, instant messenger Mail.Ru Agent, national social network My Mir@Mail.Ru, and search engine Poisk@Mail.Ru. With over 50 percent market share and more than 40 titles to satisfy a full range of individual preferences, Mail.Ru is also the leading Russian online gaming publisher. Its portfolio includes internally developed hits like Allods Online and Legend: Legacy of the Dragons as well as successful international licenses such as Perfect World II, Lord of the Rings Online, Fly For Fun, Jade Dynasty (Zhu Xian), Cross Fire and ZhengTu Online. Additional information is available at www.mail.ru. Further Resources:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allodsonlineTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/allodsgameYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/allodsgame

Sunnyvale, Calif. – February 14th, 2012 Aika stands on the brink of war!  New isles and vicious monsters are ripe for invasion in Hestia, the dramatic final chapter to the game’s second epic.  This March 8 will bring challenging level 80 raids and monstrous bosses, while power boosting events that begin today will prime Aitan soldiers for the upcoming expansion.The Armies of the Aitan, fresh from their victories in Karena aim to take back the sacred island cluster of Hestia from the Zereca allied Dragons.  From their new outpost in Drago, fabled City of the Dragon, the most elite players will need to vanquish nearby enemy forces in 24 man raids. Only the most powerful can accomplish this task, but success brings an entirely new rank of gear and 6 newly added equipment sets.The battle begins on March 8, but before then players can enjoy the blessings of the goddess as Aika celebrates Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Flowers have been sent down from the heavens to boost valiant Aitan soldiers, but vile monsters have begun intercepting and destroying them.  Aitan who slay these foul fiends and help craft more will receive incredible rewards and buffs!The rewards won’t end there though, as Aika has implemented a number of systems to help new and old players alike rise in the ranks quickly with extra experience!  Aitan levels 1-60 now receive 1.5 times the XP at all times, and all Aitan can enjoy double the experience every Thursday.  Plus, Aika’s newly added talent system allows players to gain extra experience the longer they play. Learn more on the official Aika website at http://aika.gpotato.com/!About Aika OnlineAika Online is an epic fantasy MMORPG developed by JoyImpact (now part of HanbitSoft), creators of Neo Steam: The Shattered Continent.  Five nations vie for control of Arcan in massive 1000 vs. 1000 castle sieges, relic thefts, and tower assaults, waging war on a scale never before seen in an MMO.  Assisted by their Pran – an intelligent fairy familiar whose personality develops through conversation – players shape the fate of their country and the world, and can even rise to rule as Lord Marshall. Since its 2009 debut, Aika has won many prestigious awards, such as the Korea Game Industry Agency’s Best of Show: Prime Minister’s Award, Player’s Choice: Best Online Game, and Free MMORPG of the Year.About gPotatoFounded in 2004, gPotato is a leading publisher of free-to-play online games. The gPotato Game Portal at www.gpotato.com hosts a diverse and lively portfolio of games such as Fly for Fun, Rappelz, Tales Runner, Iris, Luna, Aika, Allods, Prius, and Uncharted Waters Online. gPotato now eagerly awaits the upcoming release of its newest MMO, Sevencore! Over 10 million registered users gather to play gPotato’s games for free every day. Through the uniquely powerful vehicle of online games, gPotato connects people from all over the world to create a fun and friendly global community.

To celebrate the launch of gPotato's Browser Games section, we invited the community to take part in two contests for great prizes! Now that those competitions have ended, we're happy to announce the final results. And the Winners are... gPotato Top Pick Avijith Rajan Cryst Cry Daan Martens David Serrano John Baldomero Jorge I. Figueroa Sarcos Luna Mincarelli Sourigna Phrathep Willian Fang Zeree Gymer gPotatoShoot Max Proske (1st Place) Kabalyero Kidd Peter Parker Tünde Gerstmár Damian Flyffiarz Winners, please check your Facebook "Messages" inbox for instructions on how to claim your prizes. When you are checking your messages, look on the left-hand side of the screen and select "Messages > Other" to find the instructions. Thanks to everyone that participated and stay tuned for more events!!!

Start the Countdown to the Bard Archetype, 12 vs. 12 PvP Skirmishes, and Dead City RaidThe new era begins February 15 when Allods Online: Game of Gods strikes North America and Europe, where it is known as Volume 5 in the great saga. The biggest expansion ever to hit this already huge MMORPG features the support-class Bard archetype, a PvP arena that pits teams of 12 against each other, and the deeply layered and dramatic Dead City Raid. Subdue your foes or boost your allies as a Bard with the power to lay down wide area-of-effect spells or channeled damage-dealing attacks. These versatile combatants can really turn the tide for a party in distress by adding to the whole group’s health, defense, mana, energy, or damage while stripping away harmful battle effects like slow or silence.  They can even paralyze their enemies with a variety of curses, sap their strength and health, or make them flee outright. Elves, Orcs, Xadaganians, and Kanians will be able to take up instruments as Bards and bring the total number of playable classes to 34. Put all those skills to the test in the new PvP skirmishes which allows two groups of 12 to face off in the brand new Witch’s Hollow arena. Capture and hold special objectives against the enemy team to rack up points: whoever hits the goal first wins the match. Up for grabs is in-game currency that can be traded for legendary gear, Draconic relics, and other valuable items to make a strong character even better. The warriors of Sarnaut will need every ounce of power to take on the Dead City Raid with its three pathways, swarms of monsters, and ten ancient bosses. Rescue the ruined city but keep your wits about you: death is a real risk against these foes and only those who bring strategy along with strength can triumph. Battle on mounts for the first time, take on an enormous dragon, and discover the secrets of a familiar foe in this master raid for the toughest players. Allods Online: Game of Gods will reinvent itself with heaps of content to explore and challenges to conquer, but the hardcore MMORPG hasn’t lost its quirky sense of humor (as anyone who’s seen the Orcish Balladeer would agree). Two new videos from the original Russian mini-series showcase the expansion’s biggest features and newest perks against the backdrop of a goofy troll and crab. Why a troll and crab? For the same reason the level cap will be increased from 47 to 51, of course! Get into the fun and start your adventure today at the official Allods sites for North America and Europe! About Allods OnlineAllods Online, voted Best Game and Audience Choice at the Russian Game Developers Conference in 2009, is a revolutionary sci-fi fantasy MMORPG developed by mail.ru over four years with a budget of $12 million. Two warring factions, League and Empire, vie for control of allods – islands floating in the Astral. Aboard an Astral ship players can explore the ever-changing Astral, discover uncharted allods, engage in ship-to-ship combat, and fight massive Astral demons. The game is one of the largest and most comprehensive MMORPGs ever created, featuring a vast and gorgeously realized world, 6 races, 8 archetypes, 28 classes, and over 2,000 quests. Allods’ top quality production values feature full motion capture animation, art by internationally award-winning artists, and a soundtrack by Mark Morgan, the composer of Dexter and Fallout 1 & 2. About gPotato.com – Gala-Net, Inc. (North America)Founded in 2004, gPotato is a leading publisher of free-to-play online games. The gPotato Game Portal at www.gpotato.com hosts a diverse and lively portfolio of games such as Fly for Fun, Rappelz, Iris, Luna, Aika, Allods, Prius, and Uncharted Waters Online. gPotato now eagerly awaits the upcoming release of its newest MMO, Sevencore! Over 11 million registered users gather to play gPotato’s games for free every day. Through the uniquely powerful vehicle of online games, gPotato connects people from all over the world to create a fun and friendly global community. About gPotato.eu – Gala Networks Europe (Europe)Gala Networks Europe Ltd. is a leading European free-to-play online games publisher. It operates the gPotato brand in Europe by hosting, publishing, and distributing free online games through the www.gPotato.eu portal. Established in Dublin, Ireland in 2006, it operates a portfolio of MMORPGs including Flyff, Rappelz, Dragonica, Allods Online, Castle of Heroes Canaan Online and Terra Militaris. The gPotato.eu portal is now a major destination for online gamers with over 7 million users. It will also publish the martial-arts MMORPG Age of Wulin and fusion-fantasy MMORPG SEVENCORE in 2012. Further information on the company can be found at http://www.gala-net.eu. About Mail.RuMail.Ru is the foremost Russian Internet portal, serving the entertainment and communication needs of the global Russian-speaking community with a comprehensive array of more than 40 services including the largest Russian free e-mail service, instant messenger Mail.Ru Agent, national social network My Mir@Mail.Ru, and search engine Poisk@Mail.Ru. With over 50 percent market share and more than 40 titles to satisfy a full range of individual preferences, Mail.Ru is also the leading Russian online gaming publisher. Its portfolio includes internally developed hits like Allods Online and Legend: Legacy of the Dragons as well as successful international licenses such as Perfect World II, Lord of the Rings Online, Fly For Fun, Jade Dynasty (Zhu Xian), Cross Fire and ZhengTu Online. Additional information is available at www.mail.ru. Further Resources:Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allodsonlineTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/allodsgameYoutube: http://www.youtube.com/allodsgame