Online game publisher GamesCampus has announced that it will begin its open beta test for Asda Story, a MaxOn Soft Corporation-developed 3D MMORPG, starting August 5th and ending late August when the game officially launches.
Previously released in Japan in 2006 and in Korea in 2007, Asda Story is a free-to-play title with a fantasy anime style. The game features a Soul Mate System with which two players can use a "soul mate" power to wear unique costumes and use special skills. Asda Story also incorporates a Real Costume System offering players extensive personalization and design options.
GamesCampus also announced a new program for players of the game - The Guaranteed Fun Promotion. With the promotion, the company promises to pay players $30 if they are unsatisfied with their game experience. To be eligible, gamers must first play Asda Story for 30 days and reach Level 40 by September 4th, 2008.
Said Gamescampus.com EVP of marketing and business development David Chang: "We chose to bring this game to the west because we believe in its potential. The Guaranteed Fun Promotion is our way of showing our belief in the game and is even better than a money-back guarantee because you don't have to spend a penny to play Asda Story."
He continued: "We are just asking you to invest your time in playing our game, and if after playing for 30 days you don't feel it has been the great game experience we feel it to be, we want to hear your feedback and we'll give you $30.00. It is as simple as that."










Comments (2)
I'd love to find out how this Guaranteed Fun Promotion program actually goes.
Credit to them for trying something different and believing in their game so much!
Posted by Simon Newstead | August 4, 2008 11:12 PM
Posted on August 4, 2008 23:12
As the leading provider in plug-n-play microtransaction ecosystems for publishers, we’re obviously watching this story with great interest. Asda Story, Spore, Free Realms, and Battlefield Heroes all show a strong commitment from gaming publishers to broaden the North American marketplace and mirror the free to play, micro transaction based gaming culture that’s been wildly popular in Asia for years now.
Posted by fatfoogoo | August 5, 2008 5:35 AM
Posted on August 5, 2008 05:35