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MapleStory Goes Analog

-Wizards of the Coast has debuted its MapleStory iTrading Card Game (iTCG) today, creating real-world playing cards based on Nexon's MapleStory online world. As a tie-in to the online component, the MapleStory cards feature codes that unlock exclusive content, rewards and accessories in the online MapleStory.

The partnership between Nexon and Wizards of the coast was announced earlier this year; Wizards of the Coast did the a similar thing with the Neopets trading card game in 2003, with some differences. Notably, beyond simple vanity accessories, the MapleStory cards unlock extra quests and more involved and persistent tie-in experiences. One example is the exclusive "black bunny" virtual pet, also announced today -- it can only be unlocked with an iTGC code.

The MapleStory iTCG Starter Set and Booster Packs will be available at hobby and game shops; major retailers including Wal-Mart, Target, GameStop, Toys 'R' Us and KMart will also carry the cards.

Comments (1)

deleterx:

i also have the (black bunny) / i think good codes start will three numbers and/or letters EX: C01.
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ps: there are no letter O just number 0

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