Nival Network to Publish Dragonica in Russia and the CIS Countries

August 06, 2009

Nival Network announces the signing of an agreement with Korean company Barunson Interactive to localize and operate the free to play MMORPG Dragonica in Russia and the CIS countries.

In lively and colorful world of Dragonica, even the most dangerous enemies are charming and cute, and the most formidable weapons are giant cartoon hammers and Michael Jackson’s moonwalk.

The history of the primary conflict in the game is lost in the age when the evil dragon Elga betrayed his brothers. He was defeated and locked in a secret fortress, but has now escaped to freedom, and the ancient war rages again with renewed force.

The Great Lord Dragon has issued a call to arms. Warriors, Archers, Mages and Thieves are required in order to repel the dark forces and to protect Dragonica. To become an experienced soldier, each must to master a variety of skills and gain additional proficiencies.

This fall, everyone will have a chance to enlist to defend Dragonica. A closed beta test will take place before the game's official launch. The starting date will be announced in the near future.

Game features:

• Comic relief and unexpected encounters – drop anvils on your enemies' heads, strike them with giant vanilla ice creams, and summon the Bruce Lee himself to your aid;
• Even the most formidable opponents here are cute and funny;
• Explore the giant world of Dragonica from left to right as you observe your hero's adventures from a side-scrolling perspective;
• Innovative battle system – build combinations from dozens of attacks, toss your foes up in the air and finish them off;
• User-friendly controls – you can even play Dragonica with a gamepad.

About Nival Network

Nival Network is the operator of the leading Russian online gaming and social networking portal, ZZima.com, and of free to play online games in Russia and the former USSR countries. Established in September 2008, the company also owns development studios in Moscow (Russia) and Minsk (Belarus).

About Barunson Interactive

Barunson Interactive is a South Korean developer of online games.  Founded in 2003, it has created and operates the fantasy MMORPGs Dragonica and Dragon Raja as well as the casual shooter SOS Online. More information is available at http://www.barunsoninter.com. 

About the ZZima.com Project
ZZima.com is the modern Russian gaming portal owned by Nival Network, a Russian company that develops and operates both a new generation of gaming social networks and a lineup of free to play online games.  Online entertainment, news, forums and, most importantly, infinite space for the imagination are all conveniently at your disposal. For the latest news and updates visit http://www.zzima.com.