Nexon America Inc., the North American division of Korea-based developer and publisher Nexon Group, is celebrating MapleStory's third anniversary (in the U.S.) by unveiling new areas, contests, and events for the free-to-play MMO game.

To date, MapleStory has amassed over 5.9 million users in North America. Some of the celebration's highlights include Showa, a new Yakuza-themed region, a cake-themed monster named Big Puff Daddy who terrorizes several towns. Special GM events, such as a sale on Nexon Cash, MapleStory's purchasable currency, will also be held.

MapleStory will also host a contest during the month-long anniversary celebration in which players can upload videos celebrating the anniversary for a chance to win one of five prizes, including a new computer worth $1,500.