{"id":3234,"date":"2009-09-19T10:18:35","date_gmt":"2009-09-19T00:18:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/power-up.space\/?p=3234"},"modified":"2009-09-19T10:18:35","modified_gmt":"2009-09-19T00:18:35","slug":"with-record-breaking-preorder-sales-aion-takes-its-place-as-the-biggest-mmo-release-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.impulsegamer.com\/wordpress\/?p=3234","title":{"rendered":"With Record-Breaking Preorder Sales, Aion Takes its Place as the Biggest MMO Release of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Momentum building for game\u2019s launch next week as preorders near 400,000, making Aion one of the must-have games of 2009<\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n

It\u2019s official \u2013 Aion is the biggest MMO launch of the year and is one of the must-have games this holiday season. NCsoft today revealed the latest preorder figures for its newest massively multiplayer online (MMO) game, Aion, which is nearing 400,000 preorders and outpacing other major MMO launches this year.<\/p>\n

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Already topping preorder sales charts, securing accolades from major media outlets, garnering event awards, including gamescom 2009\u2019s \u201cBest Online Game\u201d and PAX\u2019s \u201cBest MMO\u201d by Inside Gaming, and receiving rave reviews from players in the game\u2019s beta testing, Aion has steadily built its reputation as the biggest MMO release in recent years. And unlike many Eastern MMO imports, Aion has been uniquely designed to appeal to Western audiences. Along with a completely rewritten storyline spanning more than two-million words, players will experience enhanced character customization with a host of Western styles, new zones, instances, skills, quests and continued game balancing.<\/p>\n

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As a bonus to the nearly 400,000 players who have preordered their copy of Aion, they will be treated to server Pre-Selection (beginning tomorrow September 19) and a two-day Headstart period (beginning September 21) allowing them to get a jump start on their exploration and progression prior to the official launch on September 23. Players can still participate in Aion\u2019s Pre-Selection and Headstart programs by preordering<\/a> the game both online or in store at EB Games, GAME and JB Hi-Fi.<\/p>\n

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Unlike any MMO before it, Aion is a uniquely crafted online experience where flight offers much more than just a way to explore the landscape \u2013 it is a strategic and integral part of combat, quests, and exploration. Players will dive into battle and plunge through thousands of unique, story-driven quests, all while trying to save a world literally shattered in half from centuries of brutal conflict. Using one of the most flexible and in-depth character customisation systems ever featured in an MMO, players will be able to create genuinely distinct characters and explore a visually stunning world of ethereal beauty brimming with otherworldly inhabitants, mysterious enemies, and ancient secrets.<\/p>\n

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For more information about Aion<\/em> go to aion.qvsoftware.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n

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About QV Software\u00a0 International<\/strong><\/p>\n

QVS is an established independent software distributor that has operated in Australia for over ten years providing quality innovative interactive software\u00a0titles. Acquired by Mr. Elliot in 2004, today QVS employs around 20 people and its office, warehouse and distribution centre are all centrally located in Sydney, Australia. Our company’s main objective is to provide\u00a0our clients and customers with software products that deliver a highly satisfying entertainment experience. QVS distributes products from a wide range of publishers of well-known brands such as: GSP, Avanquest, NC Soft, Focus, Magix, Cosmi, Knowledge Adventure plus many more. We offer products for all platforms including the PC, Xbox 360\u2122, PlayStation\u00ae2, PlayStation\u00ae3, PSP\u2122 and NDS\u2122.<\/p>\n

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About NCsoft <\/strong><\/p>\n

NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world’s premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Lineage\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>, Guild Wars\u00ae<\/sup>,<\/em> and City of Heroes\u00ae<\/sup><\/em> franchises. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia\/New Zealand. More information can be found at http:\/\/us.ncsoft.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Momentum building for game\u2019s launch next week as preorders near 400,000, making Aion one of the must-have games of 2009\u00a0 It\u2019s official \u2013 Aion is the biggest MMO launch of the year and is one of the must-have games this holiday season. NCsoft today revealed the latest preorder figures for its newest massively multiplayer online<\/p>\n

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