Nival Network to publish CABAL Online in Russia and the CIS countries

November 03, 2009

Nival Network is pleased to announce an agreement with Korean company ESTsoft Corp. to localize and operate the free to play MMORPG CABAL Online in Russia and the CIS through its popular www.ZZima.com portal.

The game has attracted more than 20 million users in at least 55 countries around the world to fight the evil essence of CABAL in the world of Nevareth. Now, Russian players will also have the chance to write down their names in the history of this embattled realm.

CABAL Online is internationally acclaimed for its large-scale RvR-battles and unique combat system. Two mighty nations are embroiled in a never-ending war, and massive battles happen on a regular basis. The winning side receives valuable advantages, and deserving players are promoted to special ranks, becoming leaders of their factions - until the next encounter. 

In combat, characters can unleash devastating combos of spectacular strikes; these are assembled individually by each player. Simple ones are easy to perform, but longer chains incorporating more actions require greater concentration so that true masters can take great pride in their most complex, highly demanding creations.

In the world of Nevareth, magic and technology intertwine in an amazing way. Warriors are armed with swords as well as with force shields, and can ride flying Astral Bikes instead of animal mounts. Railroads connect magic towers, and brave adventurers must face not only trolls and zombies, but also battle robots and cyborgs.

Key Features:

• Characters use complex combo chains and various battle styles that become more effective and spectacular with time, and all players can create their own combinations.
• Large-scale RvR-battles – in CABAL Online, Nation Wars are scheduled on a regular basis.  All players on the server can participate, and in the end, the best from their respective nations are selected and awarded accordingly.
• A unique world where magic coexists equally with technology.
• Unusual forms of transport – hovering Astral Boards and Bikes instead of horses and other creatures.
• Thrilling adventures – more than 500 quests through which the history of Nevareth is revealed.
Before the official launch of CABAL Online at the http://www.ZZima.com portal, a closed beta test will be held.  Details will be announced shortly.

About CABAL Online
CABAL Online is a free to play MMORPG developed by South Korean company ESTsoft Corp. It is internationally popular, with more than 20 million accounts in 55 countries. In the world of Nevareth, magic and technology intertwine in an amazing way. Warriors are armed with swords as well as with force shields, and can ride flying Astral Bikes instead of animal mounts. Railroads connect magic towers, and brave adventurers must face not only trolls and zombies, but also battle robots and cyborgs. More information is available at http://www.cabalonline.net/

About Nival Network
Nival Network is the developer, publisher and operator of free to play online games in Russia and the former USSR countries, and of a leading Russian online gaming and social networking portal, http://ZZima.com. The company's portfolio includes such diverse titles as MMORPGs Dragonica, Shaiya: Light and Darkness, Secret Town and Cabal Online, multiplayer racer Level-R, shooter Bashers Online, browser-based strategy offering Khan Wars, sports/MMORPG hybrid Beach Volleyball Online and music game RockFree. Established in September 2008, Nival Network also owns development studios in Moscow (Russia) and Minsk (Belarus). More information is available at http://www.nival.com

About ESTsoft Corp.
Founded in 1993 in Seoul, ESTsoft Corp. is a leading South Korean developer of business applications and online games. Its clients include state universities, ministries and major corporations. More than 90 percent of Korean PC users use are familiar with the company's software. More information is available at http://www.estsoft.com

About the ZZima.com
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.