Prius Online
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| Prius Online | |
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| Developer(s) | CJI |
| Publisher(s) | Wasabii Netmarble |
| Platform(s) | Windows PC |
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| Genre(s) | Free-to-play3D computer graphics,cinematic, fantasy,MMORPG |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Prius Online,also known by its retitled nameArcane Saga,[1]is afree-to-play3D fantasymassively multiplayer online role-playing game(MMORPG) which revolves around a three character (3C) playing system. The 3C system consists of main character, the Anima, and the Gigas. The Anima is player's character's companion, and the relationship the players develop with her, as they try to unravel the mysteries of her forgotten past, determine her personality and strengthen the bonds that players make. The Gigas, summoned by the Anima in times of battle, are strategic and dynamic mercenaries that fight by player's side. Through this system the game aims to create rich and immersive emotional experiences for the character and the Anima.
Prius Onlinewas originally launched only for Korea in 2008. Launched internationally bygPotatoin 2011, the service by gPotato was discontinued in March 2012.[2]The game was discontinued in December 2013 in South Korea.[3]
History
[edit]Prius Onlinewas first launched in 2008, but was only available in Korean.[4]
In the summer of 2011, the game waslocalizedto English and launched internationally, with no regional restrictions.
In September 2013, aPriusprivate server called Anima was opened.[5]
Death of Kim Sa-rang
[edit]On September 24, 2009, Kim Sa-rang, a 3-month-old Korean child, died from malnutrition after both her parents spent hours each day in an internet cafe playingPrius Onlinein order to farm gold to sell for real money.[6]The incident was featured in the 2014Sundance Film Festival-debuted documentaryLove Child.[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^"Previously known as Prius Online, Netmarble brings back this MMORPG under a new name and with fresh content".GamersHell.28 February 2013.Archivedfrom the original on 4 March 2016.Retrieved3 May2022.
- ^Skelton, Jaime (28 March 2012)."Prius Online and Luna Online have shut down".MMOhuts.Archivedfrom the original on 31 October 2023.Retrieved5 December2013.
- ^"Prius Online Shuts Down on December 17th".Archived fromthe originalon 4 December 2013.
- ^Jef Reahard (4 March 2011),GDC 2011: Prius Online and the evolution of MMORPG pets,Joystiq,archived fromthe originalon 8 August 2012,retrieved6 August2012
- ^Prius Anima Online,archived fromthe originalon 4 October 2017,retrieved25 October2013
- ^Couple Let Baby Starve to Death While Raising Virtual Baby Online
- ^Maiberg, Emanuel (18 January 2014)."Documentary about game addiction premiers at Sundance Film Festival".GameSpot.CBS Interactive.Retrieved19 January2014.
- ^Love Child review: The human cost of Internet addiction in KoreaArs Technica
External links
[edit]- Official Korean siteat theWayback Machine(archived 2013-02-01)
- Prius Anima siteat theWayback Machine(archived 2017-10-04)