Asiasoft Online Launches Monster Forest with Starlet Kanny Theng as First Ever Celebrity Game Master
19 May 2010, Singapore – Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd (“Asiasoft”) today announces the official launch of Monster Forest (http://www.monsterforestsea.com/), a free-to-play 3D Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game (“MMORPG”) that combines wildly popular gameplay concepts such as turn-based skill card battles, pet breeding and mini land farming into one game. The Monster Forest game server will officially reopen at 1600hrs (GMT+8) today.
Monster Forest enjoyed a very successful Closed Beta Testing phase from 4 to 11 May 2010, which saw mass participation from over 8,000 players across the globe. Beta codes for the testing phase were snapped up from partner sites such as MMORPG.com and OnRPG.com, who reported full redemption of codes within 12 hours of their online release.
Valuable feedback was garnered from the gamers during the Monster Forest Closed Beta Testing phase, and Asiasoft has worked closely with game developer 9you Information Technology Co Ltd (“9you”) to implement vast improvements to the gameplay in preparations for the game’s official Open Beta launch. Some of these enhancements include an increase in experience points for quicker leveling, as well as an increase in pet catching rates, enabling players to tame more critters as their companions!
Monster Forest encompasses the most entertaining gaming elements for a holistic gameplay experience, earning it an average rating of 7 upon 10 among Closed Beta testers. The game’s mini land feature saw many enterprising casual gamers cultivating crops and livestock, sharing harvests and running their own cafés, just like they typically do in similar online, browser-based games. Pet lovers also took a shine to Monster Forest, with its range of over 500 exotic pets available for taming!
To further convey the fun, lively spirit of Monster Forest to the mass public, Asiasoft has also signed on Singaporean host and actress Kanny Theng as the game’s ambassador. Kanny is represented by Wawa Artistes Network and presently co-hosts Wonder Chef《 我也是食神》alongside veteran artiste Mark Lee on Channel U. She has also appeared in Channel 8 dramas such as Nanny Daddy《奶爸百分百》and Your Hand in Mine 《想握你的手》.
A casual gamer herself, Kanny has cosplayed for past Asiasoft published titles such as Yulgang Online and RayCity, and she will now delight young gamers in Monster Forest as the publisher’s first ever celebrity Game Master (GM)! In this new role, Kanny will assist Asiasoft’s existing team of GMs to police the in-game environment and to interact with players through in-game events and activities.
Kanny has also been a strong driving force within the Monster Forest gamer community, which has grown by leaps and bounds since the game’s introduction last year. Thanks to her constant posts and exchanges with players on the Monster Forest Facebook Fan Page, Asiasoft has seen a steady growth of over 7,000 fans since the page went live in November 2009. Kanny frequently shares about her Monster Forest gaming experiences through her personal blog and Twitter tweets, and has shot a four-part tutorial video series called “Monster Forest Watch & Learn”.
“We are excited to launch Monster Forest in Singapore and Malaysia as the time is right for an online game that ties all the various elements of console and browser games together into one package,” said Sherman Tan, Chairman of Asiasoft Online. “We are also thrilled to introduce Kanny Theng as the celebrity GM of Monster Forest. Her bubbly and infectious personality truly personifies the spirit of Monster Forest, and we are confident that she will take the game to greater heights and give players an unforgettable gaming experience!”
With the official launch of Monster Forest, more players will get to rub virtual shoulders with Kanny’s in-game avatar GMKanny, and even meet her in person when she makes her special appearance during the offline Monster Forest launch event at the Asiasoft Games Festival 2010 on 5th June 2010!
For the latest Monster Forest updates, please visit http://www.monsterforestsea.com/.. New players can also get a headstart by visiting http://www.followkanny.com/, where GMKanny will show you the ropes in the world of Monster Forest!
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About Monster Forest
Monster Forest (http://www.monsterforestsea.com/) is a free-to-play 3D MMORPG with an adorable universe of unique gaming features for avid gamers and pet lovers. Set in a captivating fantasy world with hundreds of cute mysterious creatures and mini land farms to grow and nurture, Monster Forest sets players forth on exciting adventures with their adorable pets!
Monster Forest source materials are available for download and viewing at:
Game Client: http://bayou.asiasoft.net/monsterforest/mfo_singapore.exe (1.19GB)
Game Fact Sheet: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MF_FactSheet.rar (1.83MB)
Artwork: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MonsterForest_Artwork.rar (190MB)
Logos: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MF_Logos.rar (6.14MB)
Screenshots: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MF_SS.rar (8.55MB)
Game Trailer: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MF_Trailer.rar (91.0MB)
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/MonsterForest
Mini Land/Farm System Guide: http://forums.asiasoftsea.net/showthread.php?t=756728
More information about Kanny Theng is available for download and viewing at:
Kanny Theng Biography & Photos: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6128402/MF/MF_KannyTheng.rar (16.3MB)Kanny’s Personal Blog: http://followyrheart.xanga.com/
About Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd publishes Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOGs) in Singapore and Malaysia. Incorporated in 2004, Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd assists game developers to tap onto the growth potential of the South-East Asia region.
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd publishes “MapleStory”, “Audition”, “GetAmped R”, “CABAL Online”, “Sudden Attack”, “Yulgang Online”, “Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms”, “Requiem: Alive”, “RayCity”, “Monster Forest Online” and distributes “SilkRoad Online”, “FreeStyle Online” and “Alteil Online”.
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd is part of the Asiasoft group of publishing companies with a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam serving over 15 million registered gamers.
Committed to developing the regional online gaming community, Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd works with content developers and industry partners to entertain and engage casual gamers and netizens. Content localization, marketing and game service management are deployed by specialized and dedicated professionals, for game developers, in an integrated services platform.
About 9you
9you (http://www.9you.com/) is China’s leading game developer / operator of Interactive Entertainment Community V2.0 and the appointed operator of 2010 Shanghai World Expo online community games.
9you took the lead in achieving integration of many new online features in this era such as music and dance simulation games, sports simulation games, simulation racing simulation games, fighting games action simulation, racing simulation game, multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG), virtual training, community-created contents sharing , commercial business, social networking, blogging and other web services into a brand new platform named Interactive Entertainment Community Lifestyle V2.0 (Interactive Community 2.0).
This was created with the aim for Chinese around the world to enjoy a premium high quality one-stop interactive entertainment service. Since its establishment, 9you has adapted a unified account business model allowing it’s customers to enjoy the experience of “SAME” (Single Account, Multiple E-contents) & “FEEL” (First Experience, Expense Later) operation mode. This business model has gain immerse popularity ever since.