Waukster: Gaming & MMORPGs

Escaping Family

2008-06-13T04:25:00.000+08:00

Here's a cross post from my personal blog at www.carloople.com. :) I attended a Christian small group last night together with my girlfriend, Mich. We were invited by our pastor (Pastor Dennis) in Victory Greenhills. It was actually a very pleasant experience and I always find it nice to meet new people. We expected to see around 5-6 since it was a small group but there were more than 15 in the

Thank you & see you at WAUKSTER.COM! :D

2007-03-09T04:06:00.000+08:00

Hmm, I find it weird. It's been a day or two already since I announced I'm moving to another site but I still get insane hits at this blog. Guys, please start going to - http://waukster.comI won't be updating this one anymore XD I've already put up some new articles on PERFECT WORLD and LU YOSI SESSION at the new blog so better check it out!Thank you to everyone and I hope to see you at my new

WAUKSTER.COM LAUNCH! :D

2007-03-07T20:23:00.000+08:00

Hi guys,I promised myself that in the event I get 10,000 hits for this blog, I'd buy a domain and web host.Ta-da~CLICK MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!Please change your bookmarks and RSS subscriptions to the said URL above. Expect more controversial (lol) and informative insights in the online gaming industry as the days go by. I'll also be posting more on PERFECT WORLD, RAGNAROK, and of course... RAGNAROK 2.

Ragnarok Hugel Site NOW UP!

2007-03-07T18:15:00.000+08:00

Yay! The official pRO Hugel website is now UP! Check it out HERE. I took us more than a month to put that thing together, mostly because the Creative department here at Level-up is constantly swamped with project requests from all the brands.You guys can also view the pRO HUGEL MOVIE HERE.Btw, please take note that the HUGEL CDs will only arrive at Mini-stop sometime May 12. However, the Neopia

Ragnarok 2 CBT Videos

2007-03-07T02:47:00.000+08:00

Ragnarok 2 is one of the most anticipated games in the world, especially here in the Philippines. I've been going around the country lately for the Level-up Trade Launch and the Ragna Rally Series and people keep asking me when we will have the closed or open beta here in the Philippines. Sadly I can't give a date yet - simply because the game is still under development. However, it's good to

LU WTF Moment 02: Tale of the Suicidal Forumer

2007-03-06T23:25:00.000+08:00

LU WTF MOMENT 02: Tale of the Suicidal ForumerI just got home from a very tiring day at work. Thor, the latest server of Ragnarok Online, was plagued with technical bugs. That's the problem when the developer and game publisher are different entities. You can't really expect speedy resolution to stuff like this, which is very difficult. Anyway, because of the error on the side of Gravity, Thor

LU Yosi Break SPECIAL EDITION: Mich Orosa, the GF.

2007-03-06T01:40:00.000+08:00

LU Yosi Break SPECIAL EDITION: Michelle Orosa, the GF. :) I always thought of games as just that, games. And for a while I couldn’t understand why you were so serious about it. But I understand now (biglang bawi heehee).Mich currently works for ANC as one of their premiere business journalists. She's worked for the very best in the industry, including a 2-year stint as Senior Editorial Assistant

Cavite & Paranaque Ragna Rally!

2007-03-05T17:43:00.000+08:00

Don't you just hate it when political candidates cover the entire city with their faces? Nevermind that they probably had their faces photoshopped and morphed to make them look like celebrities. Anyway, I'm sure some of you will eventually find one of these tarpaulins either at an internet cafe or a street post (LOL). When I said before that we will make Ragna Rally look like an election

LU Yosi Break 02: Pet Syling, CTO

2007-03-05T11:51:00.000+08:00

LEVEL-UP YOSI BREAK 02: PET SYLING, CTOI joined Level-up because of the challenge to build an industry and to build a team of talented individuals with a common goal.Pet Syling currently serves as the Chief Technical Officer of Level-up Games. He's one of the best Pangya players in the company, beating me and even the Pangya Brand Manager on several occassions (without the use of the calculator).

LU WTF Moment 01: The Tale of the Office Door.

2007-03-04T01:38:00.000+08:00

Whew - I'm dead tired. I just got back home a few hours ago from Cavite. The traffic was insane. Hopefully I can post about the Cavite/Paranaque Ragna Rally experiences on Monday. I need to get the pictures from our photographer first (hehe). Anyway, I'm making a new section for this blog again since I'm still waiting on the next person for the LU Yosi Session. I'm calling this category the "LU

Ragna Rally Website now UP!

2007-03-02T23:09:00.000+08:00

The much awaited Ragna Rally website is now up! I'd like to thank the creative team of Level-up for putting together such a funny flash intro. If you have ever played Ragnarok, please DO NOT miss this chance to view the site.Visit the RAGNA RALLY website NOW!Btw, I just got back from the Ragna Rally in Paranaque. I'll post the pictures and list of winners this weekend when I have time. For now I

LU Yosi Break 01: Sheila Paul

2007-03-01T16:30:00.000+08:00

LEVEL-UP YOSI BREAK 01: SHEILA PAUL Soon as Ben was in the middle, Dagul turned his face into Ben’s crotch and said, “Mic test. Mic test.” I thought for sure I was going to lose my job!For our first edition of the LU Yosi Break segment, we're going to talk to Level-up Chief Operating Officer, Sheila Paul. She's the boss of my boss which makes her like my er... uber boss. Anyway, just check out

Level-up Presents... O-zine '07!

2007-03-01T15:01:00.000+08:00

Cosplay: contraction of words costume and play. It's a subculture based on japanse anime, manga, and more recently, games, mmorpgs, and movies. It's also a gathering of enthusiasts who showcase their costumes, take photos and join contests. - Pablo Bairan, Cosplay ExpertAttention all anime fans and gamers! Level-up Games is co-presenting O-zine Fest '07! O-zine fest is one of the biggest cosplay

Level-up Yosi Break

2007-02-28T20:26:00.000+08:00

This blog has really taken off, and I owe it to all of you Level-up gamers who read and check almost daily. I was talking with one player a while ago and he was asking about what people do in Level-up Games. What's the career path? Who are the movers and shakers of the industry? He asked a lot of very simple but interesting questions. After consulting with a few officemates, I've come to a

MMOG: Audition Scandal II

2007-02-28T00:12:00.000+08:00

OMFG. IT'S BACK.Like what Britney (now bald, btw) likes to say..."HIT ME BABY ONE MORE TIME!"Hahaha! This is just insane. Great job darrick07 for putting this together. It's really funny to see stuff like this, especially when you've just went through a long and tiring day at work. Thanks to Goenitz for giving me the link. Does anyone here remember the RO GM Scandal? That was a sprite edit with a

LU Elevation - Davao Segment

2007-02-27T11:45:00.000+08:00

*Thanks to Doctor for this videoTO THE TOP WITH LEVEL-UP!This was our battle cry when we went to Davao for the trade/media launch last February 23, 2007. Despite the schedule being tight and rather unforgiving, we were still able to have a good time. Just to show all of you how hellish our schedule was, check this out:February 23, 200710:40AM - Flight: Manila to Davao1:00PM - Arrival at Davao1:

Ragnarok Event: Ragna Rally '07!

2007-02-26T20:10:00.000+08:00

Ragna Rally ’07 is a major nationwide event that aims to gather Ragnarok players, old and new, under one roof. Inspired by the 2007 May elections, we’ve spiced it up a bit by adding a “Poring for President” flavor, making it more relevant to everyone. Don’t be surprised to find tarpaulins, posters, and even sample ballots promoting Poring for President at your nearest internet café!So what is in

Ragna Blogging Competition

2007-02-26T14:52:00.000+08:00

I was going through the fansite entrees just a few minutes ago when a great idea hit me. A lot of people were complaining that it took too much effort and time to build a fansite for Hugel. I agree with them 100%, since you'll have to learn how to do HTML and even get creative people to lay-out your site and make original art. It is simply too overwhelming for your average pinoy gamer.Well, I'm

MMORPG: Perfect World City Battle System

2007-02-25T12:32:00.000+08:00

CASTLE SIEGE: A NEED MORE THAN A WANTWe've seen the siege feature over and over again in various games. Siege popularity came to an all-time high when War of Emperium was introduced in Ragnarok. Suddenly it changed from being a want to a need. Because Ragnarok siege gave gamers a totally new experience in online warfare, gamers now expect this feature in any of the online games that they play.

MMOG: Pangya - Fast, fun, perfect.

2007-02-25T04:13:00.000+08:00

Before we tackle Perfect World's City Battle system, I'd like to take a quick pause and discuss on of the casual games being published by Level-up, PANGYA! This was actually my second assignment in my online gaming career. After handling Fly for Fun and Khan, I was designated as the Senior Community Manager of Pangya sometime last year. In a nutshell, Pangya is an online fantasy golf game.

MMORPG: Warhammer Online

2007-02-25T01:31:00.000+08:00

I just got back from Davao. The people and the place was great, but our schedule was really unforgiving. We left Manila via Cebu Pacific on Friday at around 12. The flight was relatively okay since I was seated at the middle lane where the emergency doors were. Both the middle and front seats were the only places that had legroom. So I was really able to relax and even cross my legs while reading

MMORPG: Ragnarok Hugel Set Items

2007-02-22T19:04:00.000+08:00

One of the Game Play Specialists here at Level-up sent me the image and stats of the new armor coming out on Hugel. All I can say is... WTF!? Seriously, the new armor set pawns and is so godly! ><; Valkyrian Armor [1]All stat +1Indesctructable.Add 50% more tolerance against Mute when worn by Mage, Archer and Acolyte classes.Add 50% more tolerance against Stun when worn by Swordman, Merchant and

Taxi Cabs, Incompetence, and No Hack Compensation Policy

2007-02-22T07:39:00.000+08:00

Okay, before I start ranting I'd like to share with everyone the latest poster for the Ragna Rally '07 Campaign. We're going to be putting this up on almost 10,000 internet cafes, nationwide. Hopefully people will respond to it and go to the Ragna Rally events which we are currently finalizing the schedules.Okay, now to the rant. The top two things I hate are: Philippine taxi cabs and

The Memory of Ragnarok OST

2007-02-21T16:16:00.000+08:00

Diwa and Daren, good friends of mine, messaged me the other day about a promotion currently running in iRO. They're selling the modified soundtrack called "The memory of RAGNAROK". The BGMs from Prontera, Payon, and other maps, were upgraded into a complete song with Lyrics and better instruments. The CD package also contains a stub that you can use to claim a unique in-game headgear. It's a

Ragnarok Stuff and A Long Day at Level-up

2007-02-20T22:41:00.000+08:00

Sheesh. Today was a relatively long day. Came in early and we had a meeting with our Chief Operating Officer, Sheila Paul. It was basically an update on how things were going for all the brands this February. You know what sucks about February? Marketing people HATE it because it's just 28 days. That means you have 2 less days to hit your revenue targets... which is just so lame. I was actually

Pinoy Game Development

2007-02-20T15:44:00.000+08:00

BAKBAKAN ONLINE.BASAGULERO ONLINE.These are some of the names that come to mind when I think of a Pinoy Online Game. Wouldn't it be cool if someday a Filipino was able to make an online game that would eventually become a huge hit here and in other countries? It's not really that far off... what we lack is organization and funding.One of my good friends is studying 3D Animation and he made a

Ragnarok 2: New Trailers and GM Atma for Philippine Idol

2007-02-19T17:57:00.000+08:00

Ragnarok Online 2: Gate of the World, is going through their second Closed Beta this February. Before they go Open Beta, they will have 2 more CBs in addition to the one we're going to have right now. Damn, I hate the long wait. Hopefully this game will live up to all the hype its getting. Thanks to siamau of youtube who posted this video.Emotes, Combat, and a few FeaturesWhatdaaaaa? Cute MovieOn

Fly for Fun: Version 7 Trailers

2007-02-19T02:35:00.000+08:00

Fly for Fun, one of the hottest MMORPGs today, is going to have an update at the end of March 2007. This is a very good development seeing as the last major patch was sometime September. The new update is called Fly for Fun Version 7: Cloud Cruisin'.Why Cloud Cruisin'? FlyFF Brand Manager Dino Tansioco actually had a discussion with me on that. We wanted to keep the "Flight" positioning for FlyFF

Bring it on :)

2007-02-19T00:14:00.000+08:00

Thanks to everyone who voted on the poll! It looks like this post will be about Level-up's competitors (^^;). Anyway, for the sake of keeping my job and protecting myself from libel, I won't bother giving away names. Hopefully you guys will be able to figure out which one is which. Lastly, this is my personal take on it, and this is not the official stand of Level-up Games or ePLDT.In all honesty

Ragnarok: The Next Level!

2007-02-18T16:11:00.000+08:00

A friend of mine forwarded me several URLs of insane YOUTUBE videos made by okonono. If Ragnarok was this dynamic and explosive, I'm sure it would get hordes of players wanting to try it out. If you ever tried playing Ragnarok Online, please do not ignore okonono's masterpieces! Watch the videos below and pass it on to your friends.You will be missing half your life if you do not watch 'em.jRO GM

Ragnarok Online: HUGEL the Movie

2007-02-17T14:37:00.000+08:00

As promised -Ragnarok Online: HUGEL the Movie. This doesn't just showcase the new game features but it also has a kick-ass story. Definitely one of the best works by Ryvrdrgn. Thank you to Ryvrdrgn14 and the rest of the playtesters of Sakray for putting together this masterpiece!Ragnarok Episode 14: Hugel comes out on March 14, 2007. Other than the 2 new job classes (Ninja and Gunslinger), there

Audition PH: Scandal!!!

2007-02-16T23:46:00.000+08:00

OH. EM. GEE.OMG!Who would have thought only DLSU would have popular scandal videos? Even online games have scandals now! If you guys check my earlier posts there was a FlyFF Lawolf Scandal. However, that was comic and it would fit better into the cattegory of pranks and jokes. That video was a bit more tame than what you are about to see! Please take note that you need parental guidance if you

Ragnarok versus ROSE

2007-02-16T01:01:00.000+08:00

Watch Level Up! daily on Cube iTV Channel 25 Home and Sky Cable, starting this February at 7:00pm on Channel 25! Get an exclusive sneak preview of the latest and hottest Level Up! games, news, and updates. Join Level Up! forums in Cube iTV Ch25 where you can be part of closed beta-testings of the newest online games from Level Up! Plus, you may also get a chance to win instant prizes by joining

Silkroad Online: Now in the Philippines!

2007-02-15T21:35:00.000+08:00

Level Up! offers Payment System for Silkroad OnlineDate: 2/6/2007Level Up! Inc. in cooperation with Joymax Co. Ltd. brings to the Philippines an easier way to purchase Silk, the online currency used in Silkroad Online to buy items. Through your netGames account, you can now purchase Silkroad E-pins. Top-up P250 and this entitles you to 50 Silk while P500 gives you 100 Silk. Getting those cool

Ragnarok Online 2: More Art and Interview

2007-02-15T18:07:00.000+08:00

I was surfing the net yesterday when I found a really good fansite of Ragnarok Online 2. It's called "A Ragnarok Tale" or ART for short. It has alot of videos, interviews, and other materials for RO2. RO2 fans should join the forums there because their community is already growing (more than 1000 members). The following is taken from their site, an interview with Pak Zero. If you want to read

MMOSITE Reader's Choice Awards

2007-02-14T23:11:00.000+08:00

I was surfing the GAME! Magazine website when I discovered some very interesting news. MMOSITE.com, one of the international online gaming portals, recently conducted a votation on what games are the best for 2006. Ladies and gentlemen, the results are in and I am very happy to say that most of the games that took top honors are all under the portfolio of Level-up Games. This just goes to prove

Lineage II: Coming this 2007!

2007-02-14T20:41:00.000+08:00

AMDG, the company that is currently distributing Warcraft, Counterstrike, Starcraft, Diablo, and Guild Wars just bagged one of the most awarded and successful games in Korea: Lineage II.MANILA, Philippines--After almost a year of courtship, South Korean game development giant NCsoft and Philippine publisher Asian Media Development Group have closed a $5.5-M deal to distribute Lineage II not just

PORING FOR PRESIDENT!

2007-02-14T13:14:00.000+08:00

February 14, 2007Reported by: WauksPhoto by: GM SavantA presidential candidate and his senatorial line-up were able to beat the filing of candidacy last February 12, 2007 just before midnight. COMELEC employees couldn’t restrain themselves as they quickly rushed to meet the candidates and they weren’t shy at all in asking for their autographs and taking pictures.According to their spokesperson,

Fly for Fun: LaWolf Scandal

2007-02-14T01:20:00.000+08:00

When I was still working at netGames (pre-merge), a bunch of my officemates decided to play a prank on one of the new hires. Seeing as we just bought a LaWolf (monster in FlyFF) mascot costume, my officemates decided to make full use of it. Many thanks to Shella and Wudie (a.k.a. GM Atma) for putting together this masterpiece! *By the way, if you can't wait through the set-up part and you just

Ragnarok Online: Item Mall Sale and Hugel

2007-02-13T19:49:00.000+08:00

Hugel, the latest patch of Philippine Ragnarok Online, will go live on the commercial servers on March 14, 2007. I've attached the draft of the posters that you guys will start seeing in internet cafes soon! It's going to be a huge poster... 27x40! There are two desgins - the gunslinger and the ninja design. Hopefully your lucky neighborhood internet cafe will get to have both posters on their

RF: Episode 2 Coming this Summer!

2007-02-12T21:50:00.000+08:00

Rising Force Online, the only MMORPG set to a sci-fi setting, is gearing up for one of its biggest patches to date - Episode 2: Pioneers of Novus! Though there is no confirmed date yet, there are talks going around that it will come out sometime mid-summer (april) in the Philippine servers. Please see below for a video posted at youtube by ryvrdrg14:Though the main plot is still sketchy, the

Perfect World: Coming this Summer

2007-02-11T22:29:00.000+08:00

Level-up Games acquired the license to publish the multi-awarded chinese game "Perfect World" a few months ago. The game is really intense, combining alot of advanced features from popular MMORPGs like World of Warcraft and City of Heroes/Villains. But everyone already knows that (hehe). This post is all about giving you a preview of what's to come when the game finally launches sometime this

LU! Elevation: Media and Trade Launch 2007

2007-02-10T22:18:00.000+08:00

Level-up Games, the leading local online gaming company, launched their new content for the year during their media/trade launch show entitled "Elevation" last February 9, 2007 at C3 Events Place in Greenhills, San Juan City. The venue was jam-packed, with more than 500 Internet Cafe owners and media reporters trooping to the event. Top brass of Level-up and ePLDT, together with the Brand

Ragnarok Online 2: Coming this 2007

2007-02-10T00:45:00.000+08:00

Ragnarok 2 Announced at Level-up Trade/Press Launch!Level-up just concluded "Elevation", which was a trade/media launch announcing the new content for 2007! More than 500 internet cafe owners and press people trooped to C3 Events Place in Greenhills, San Juan City, to be part of the momentous event! I'll post the pictures and a more detailed kwento sometime this weekend.For now, let's focus on

Ragnarok Online 2: Magnum Break Screenshots

2007-02-09T11:17:00.000+08:00

Ragnarok Online 2: Gate of the World, comes out sometime this year. It will be published by Level-up Games in the Philippines and it will have the full support of the PLDT group of companies. Not only is it the most anticipated game, it also boasts of having the most in-depth community and game features. Gravity has been developing this game for years now, and I'm sure that it is worth the wait!

Welcome!

2007-02-09T02:20:00.001+08:00

Hi!Welcome to my first ever public blog. I'll be talking about bits and pieces of my life especially everything pertaining to online games. I've been a gamer since as far as I can remember and I think I'll still be one even if my hair starts turning gray. This addiction of mine eventually led me to pursue a career in marketing for online gaming, and that's where I am now.Since I'm still in the