Combat Arms: The Musical

On April 1st 2010 Nexon announced their newest pursuit. Once a company known for its RPGs, then FPSes and now their first theatrical performance Combat Arms: The Musical.

Tickets will be on advance sale to select Combat Arms users, as well as those who have a VIP Off-Broadway Association Membership, starting Mid-April, and go on sale on July 10th to the general public.

The YouTube Machinima Contest

The YouTube Machinima Contest first opened to the public on September 3rd 2009. Machinima, (derived from machine and cinema) is filmmaking created through the real-time recording of computer games, virtual worlds or any already-existing 3D digital environment or virtual world - in this case, Combat Arms.

The Twist: Combat Arms Command has provided the beginning and the end of the story for you. It is up to you to figure out how the story transpires from beginning to end.

The Public Perception

Nexon's marketing is without-a-doubt very effective. Over 4 million accounts and growing, Combat Arms does not seem like its population will go backwards anytime soon. However, one of the more powerful marketing tactics is free - word-of-mouth. The Java Gaming Experts practically created the second most subscribed MMORPG out of this tactic.

Conversion Complete - The New HUD

On the 25th of this month Nexon introduced a redesign of the in-game Heads Up Display (HUD) in order to match the Graphical User Interface (GUI). Much rage was had.

The Community Outreach Program

For the past year Nexon has stepped up its communication with its players. They have introduced Facebook fan pages, surveys, polls, new community liasons and other communications to try and really connect with their customers.

We will be looking at the Combat Arms efforts...

EXP & GP

EXP & GP, short for 'experience' and an acronym for 'Gear Points' are awarded after each game to all players that stuck it out to the bitter end.

This article will discuss the varying amounts soldiers have been receiving for their efforts over the years...

Combat Arms Brazil - Closed Beta

On June 29th 2010, Level Up! Interactive first announced that Combat Arms Command will reestablish at a new location for Brazillian soldiers to battle for the United Alliance Forces and against Warcorp and whatever. I don't think anyone pays attention to the storyline, Nexon included (Nemesis Research Lab? - that's what you're parodying with "Nemexis", Nexon), so let's get on with the article...