MMOsite: The official site of PlayOMG's new title N.E.O (New Era Odyssey) was launched on January 8th, 2010. The correlative report on MMOsite just with brief introduction and very few screenshots became the most heated article immediately. Today, we are lucky to have a chance to interview CEO from PlayOMG. Mr. Calvin Lin, can you introduce yourself briefly to our readers first?

Calvin: Hello to all the audience on MMO Site. This is Calvin Lin, CEO of PlayOMG. It's a pleasure to introduce our latest free-to-play MMOPRG, N.E.O Online, to international players.

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As a heavy game player for over 3 decades, I have been playing all types of games, from TV console games, PC games, to online games. I also enjoy participating in game forums to interact with players. Roughly estimated, my total threads and replies have reached over 25,000. As the CEO of an online game company, 'Innovation makes the difference' is the motto that I hold true. Due to my game experiences, I'm more inclined and willing to understand players' view. This is why service is one of the priorities of PlayOMG. I hope that through N.E.O Online, PlayOMG could successfully bring our cordial service and quality games to all English-speaking players.

MMOsite: To satisfy players' curiosity, can you make a general introduction of N.E.O? It is known that N.E.O is developed by SONOV Entertainment, the developer behind Shaiya, will we find the shadow of Shaiya in N.E.O?

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Calvin: N.E.O Online is a free-to-play 3D fantasy MMORPG that revolves around the concept of freedom and change. As the developer's slogan 'design the power' suggests, players can freely develop your character and decide the game play. Each action of players will influence the land of Gaia, resulting in the constant changing of the world.

As we all know, PVP in Shaiya has been the major attraction that is highly praised among players. SONOV has kept the essence of Shaiya's PVP features, and further improve the overall battle systems in N.E.O, incorporating more complicated and distinctive design, such as chaos value, group battles and territorial wars. Player will also get to see smoother battle effects and character motions.

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MMOsite: Why do you want to publish this Korean MMO in North America? What features in N.E.O attract you most?

Calvin: I believe a good online game deserves to be published worldwide. Potential and varieties are what I look for in MMO games. N.E.O Online happens to meet such expectations. Its class-free design and intense battles (especially the chaos system) will definitely satisfy hardcore players. For those tired of killings, N.E.O also integrates abundant life skills to add more fun and possibilities to the game. No matter players inclined to PVP focus or casual players, everyone can find the appealing part in N.E.O Online.

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well now we have date for neo online beta

first half of feb.exact date to be announced shortly

Damn I just can't wait for it... LOL since I look at NEO Im kinda forget about AIka. I guess Neo is it since AIkA take too long to even say anything after all.

Aren’t you excited about the coming CB? As you all know by now, seeing this title means more reveals of game content. This time we’ll share shield images and briefly introduce mounts to your guys. Hope you enjoy it!

Shield Collections: 









Mounts:

Tired of running around on foot? Barn keepers at major villages and camps are the ones you should be looking for. They provide transportation service and offer various personal mounts. For beginners, you can travel around with rental ride; as for those who have purchased personal rides, you can choose to transport with your own ride and save up the transportation fee. Some of the mounts can even assist you in battles. Personal mount is definitely something that everyone should have in-game! 

this is what the C.E.O of NEO online posted to players on neo forum about exact date

"
Sorry to keep you guys waiting so long.
In order to make sure the least bugs in the game, we need to test lots of game play and it takes time.
However, I can let you guys know that, we have SCHEDULED to launch N.E.O close beta on Feb 9th
if everything goes smoothly as planned.

I hope this information might be useful to you guys here.
I sincerely thank you for your interests in PlayOMG's game.
If time allows, I will also be in the game playing with you guys.
Moreover, if any of you see other good online games, you are welcomed to recommand to me.
I will evaluate the game and see if we can publish it since PlayOMG needs more game contents.

Best Regards,
Calvin Lin "

Great, close beta right on my exam date lol. Anyway, test it for me. If it's nice, I'll join as casual player.

its just close beta anyway nivy hehe.u can join afterwards ^^

we will do guides and stuff if the game is good so u wont be lagging behind anyway

PlayOMG, a worldwide publisher of online games, today releases more information about its upcoming title, N.E.O Online, a new free-to-play MMORPG. N.E.O allows gamers to create their own heroes by customizing characters with various options. Those seeking a fun and free way to experience the game can participate in activities such as hunting, collecting, fishing and more. The game is scheduled for its public beta test this spring. PlayOMG unveils more game features including reinforcement system and living skills.

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Crafting unique items has always been a lot of fun in MMO games and N.E.O Online is no exception. Fair stones can be found throughout the mysterious world and those are essentials for reinforcing weapons or armors. A successful reinforcement would increase the power of item depending on type of fair stone, which can generate thousands of combination of add-on attributes. Moreover, when obtaining high-grade items or fair stones, players can make an appraisal to release additional values.

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N.E.O Online is designed to bring new gaming experience to gamers. In addition to battling monsters, gamers are able to enjoy the game through various living skills including collecting, mining, weaving, fishing, cooking and much more. Those skills are necessary for certain quests that can give reward of skill points. The dyeing technique brings numerous possibilities to style your hero. Exclusive color palette is offered for creating unique costume. The manufacturing skill even provides an alternative way to acquire splendid items. Players can produce items such as food, weapon and fair stone. For those gamers willing to live a ranch life, N.E.O Online offers more than just beautiful scenery; it is also a great place to enjoy many recreational interests.

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About N.E.O Online

N.E.O Online is a fun fantasy MMORPG that gives players the most control over the journey. Given the world of gorgeous phantasy, this journey will bring gamers to a mysterious time when peace lives with chaos. N.E.O offers possibilities for creating distinctive characters with various professions such as a warrior skilled in sorcery, a wizard who is also a sharpshooter or any combination desired. With a variety of living skills, N.E.O features natural surroundings where gamers can explore the odyssey through fun activities.

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Greetings players!



We're thrilled to annouce that February 8th is the date for N.E.O closed beta! CBT will continue for two weeks so that players can have abundant time to fully experience all the exciting game contents. Tantalizing items and test points await you in CBT events as well. Be ready to begin your fantastic adventure in N.E.O Online! 



CBT Phase: February 8th ~ February 23rd (PST)

CBT events:

First Seed – Free 500 Test Points Giveaway

Second Seed – N.E.O Power Kit

Third Seed – Screenshot Contest


Fourth Seed – Join the Poll & Get Bonus Points

CB Special Prize – Official release gift for players who participate in all CBT events!



>>Click here to see CBT event details<< 







Sincerely,

The N.E.O Team

from shu:remember guys we will be just testing and reviewing the game during the 2 weeks close beta to decide if its good or not and worth asking the rest of the community to join us or not

yup yup what shu said :D
But I recommend all members trying it out just for the pre-release benefits in case we do get serious.

New game publisher PlayOMG has announced more game information of their latest free-to-play MMORPG, N.E.O Online. Along with its innovative chaos mode and fair stone system, N.E.O Online presents players with versatile gaming possibilities due to its class-free design and rich game systems. Players' each action can influence and change the world of N.E.O. Orders may rule just for now, while chaos lurks at the same time.

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When adventurers travel though the unknown lands and reveal stories behind each region, titles and fame will be awarded. Troubadours around the world would chant for the brave deeds and incredible achievements. For those who prefer a peaceful life rather than battles, monster collecting is another way to increase your fame. By using capturing nets, you can bring back monsters to assist local scholars' research.

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Of course, adventure is always much more fun and easier when you have companions. In N.E.O Online, players can enjoy traveling with rides and battling with helpful pets. Rides have different travel speed and level restrictions. Double-seats rides are also available. As for battle-assisting pets, each has unique skills such as healing to provide instant support.

Besides changing the world of N.E.O with via battle actions, you can actually change the game view as well. By switching to the unique SD mode, players get to see everything and everyone in hilarious huge head proportions. Even boss monsters will become so cute that you might take a screenshot with it!

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N.E.O Online, the free-to-play
MMORPG by PlayOMG, has officially
released. What’s unique about N.E.O Online, is that the game lets
players change the environments and in-game actions by simply
interacting with them. Anyone interested in the game can download it
right now and login with their PlayOMG/Facebook/Yahoo/Myspace account
information. Along with the N.E.O’s
release, the item mall opened simultaneously, giving players the
chance to customize their avatars in unique ways. Details about the game
are available below.
In NEO Online, you don’t have to stick with ONE
occupation while playing, unlike all other existing online games. While
most games force players to stay within the same occupation throughout
the game, NEO Online lets you continue to earn skills through upgrading
your level without sticking to ONE Occupation. Players can acquire and
utilize items and skills without any restriction upon their occupations.
A player can become a warrior with a sword, a wizard or a
wizard-warrior using both sword and magic.
Level doesn’t necessarily represent the strength of each character.
The freedom to develop your character enables everyone to create their
own unique character according to personal preferences. Based on how
player distribute capacity points to raise attributes, skills that have
been learn, grade of fair stones, and how fair stones are reinforced and
appraised, each character will be able to develop its own advantages
and irreplaceable value.

OB for eu version of N.E.O Online just started yesterday at http://neo.ogplanet.com/home.html

Has anyone tried this game out? The advertising for this seems pretty bad, I didn't know it existed until yesterday lol. There was also a US version of the game at http://neo.playomg.com/ that was released back in May(?).

was gonna try this game but aika came out that time.it was out ob for na version at same time as aika roughly.so i didn play instead.

ppl say its a bit like runescape with better graphics and features