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MapleStory - Final Battle: Black Mage Event!

It has finally arrived, the final battle against the Black Mage is upon us. If you have been playing or following Maple Story for a while you know that the Black Mage is the big bad of the Maple World. Always he was in the background but now it is time to bring the fight to him. Are you ready? I’m ready.
Posted on 12/13/2018 by Ralph Whitmore

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An Angel has Landed in Maplestory!

Anime seems to be all over my online world right now. Maybe I’m just a massive weaboo, but with our recent coverage of Closers, Soulworker, and Peria Chronicles on the way, Japan seems to be creeping closer to home these days. Nexon, the team behind MapleStory haven’t been slow to jump on board as they unveil the MaplStory x Evangelion event.
Posted on 02/28/2018 by Ed Orr
Cadena Update Interview with Dennis Bernardo

MapleStory was recently updated with the Cadena content expansion that brought a lot of big changes to the game. We had the chance to speak to the Dennis Bernardo, Production Manager for the MapleStory team.
Posted on 12/08/2017 by Garrett Fuller
Exclusive Developer Diary - All the New 5th Job Advancement Skills

MapleStory is moving in all new directions this summer with a pair of massive updates called Override Evolve and Override Venture. Players will have access to the full line of 5th job advancement skills for every one of the 40+ classes. In our exclusive developer diary, readers get a first-ever look at each class's 5th job advancement skill!
Posted on 06/08/2017 by Suzie Ford
9 of The Cutest NPCs in MMORPGs

Ah, NPCs. They are such a staple in our MMOs that we not only take them for granted, but we can also ignore them. I always make an attempt to appreciate an MMO’s details, and NPCs are often some of most well-designed aspects of many of our favorite titles.
Posted on 02/10/2015 by Beau Hindman
Monster Life Coming May 22nd

Nexon has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our MapleStory fans the first news about a big content upgrade coming to the game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Called "Monster Life", the new content will feature a new "Farmville-like" mini game sure to please the agricultural bent in players.
Posted on 05/21/2013 by Guest Writer
Crystin Cox Talks Legends

One of the most-anticipated new features coming for MapleStory players is the arrival of the Legends, powerhouse characters players will be able to play and enjoy. We had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with MapleStory's producer Crystin Cox to talk about Legends. See what she has to say and then leave us a comment or two!
Posted on 12/22/2011 by Garrett Fuller
Legends Trailer World Premier

Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our viewers the first trailer from the upcoming MapleStory Legends update. With Legends, a trio of new heroes: The Cannoneer, Mercedes and the Demon Slayer. All three wield pretty awesome power as this trailer vividly shows. Check it out!
Posted on 11/15/2011 by Guest Writer
GDC Online Video Presentation

Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers the worldwide release of the MapleStory Online GDC Online presentation. The video presentation goes into detail about all of the changes in MapleStory over the past year and it's an impressive list. Check it out!
Posted on 10/18/2011 by Guest Writer
GDC Online - Virtual Items Summit with Min Kim

During GDC Online, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller had the opportunity to chat with Nexon's Min Kim about one of the hottest topics in the MMO community: Virtual goods. Find out what the pair discussed and about the realities of virtual goods in MMOs today. Have an opinion about the interview? Leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 10/03/2011 by Garrett Fuller

Previews

An Angel has Landed in Maplestory!

Anime seems to be all over my online world right now. Maybe I’m just a massive weaboo, but with our recent coverage of Closers, Soulworker, and Peria Chronicles on the way, Japan seems to be creeping closer to home these days. Nexon, the team behind MapleStory haven’t been slow to jump on board as they unveil the MaplStory x Evangelion event.
Posted on 02/28/2018 by Ed Orr

Interviews

Cadena Update Interview with Dennis Bernardo

MapleStory was recently updated with the Cadena content expansion that brought a lot of big changes to the game. We had the chance to speak to the Dennis Bernardo, Production Manager for the MapleStory team.
Posted on 12/08/2017 by Garrett Fuller
Crystin Cox Talks Legends

One of the most-anticipated new features coming for MapleStory players is the arrival of the Legends, powerhouse characters players will be able to play and enjoy. We had the opportunity to sit down for a chat with MapleStory's producer Crystin Cox to talk about Legends. See what she has to say and then leave us a comment or two!
Posted on 12/22/2011 by Garrett Fuller
GDC Online - Virtual Items Summit with Min Kim

During GDC Online, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller had the opportunity to chat with Nexon's Min Kim about one of the hottest topics in the MMO community: Virtual goods. Find out what the pair discussed and about the realities of virtual goods in MMOs today. Have an opinion about the interview? Leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 10/03/2011 by Garrett Fuller
Bringing PvP to the Masses

It's hard to imagine a "cute" game like MapleStory featuring the blood-thirsty PvP matches that many MMOs utilize. Nexon devs never let that lack of foresight on our part stop them from implementing PvP anyway. In a new interview with the MapleStory team, MMORPG.com Industry Relations Manager Garrett Fuller gets the low down on PvP. Read on!
Posted on 08/11/2011 by Garrett Fuller
E3 Interview

The team at Nexon chats about the latest in MapleStory.
Posted on 06/25/2009 by Dana Massey
E3 Interview

At E3, MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh dropped by the studios of Nexon America, the makers of MapleStory, to talk about that game's success and the most recent content update.
Posted on 07/23/2008 by Carolyn Koh

Media

Monster Life Coming May 22nd

Nexon has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our MapleStory fans the first news about a big content upgrade coming to the game on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Called "Monster Life", the new content will feature a new "Farmville-like" mini game sure to please the agricultural bent in players.
Posted on 05/21/2013 by Guest Writer
Legends Trailer World Premier

Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our viewers the first trailer from the upcoming MapleStory Legends update. With Legends, a trio of new heroes: The Cannoneer, Mercedes and the Demon Slayer. All three wield pretty awesome power as this trailer vividly shows. Check it out!
Posted on 11/15/2011 by Guest Writer
GDC Online Video Presentation

Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers the worldwide release of the MapleStory Online GDC Online presentation. The video presentation goes into detail about all of the changes in MapleStory over the past year and it's an impressive list. Check it out!
Posted on 10/18/2011 by Guest Writer
Ascend, Battle, Marry, Repeat

Nexon has partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers a first look at the MapleStory: Ascend update. Ascend will feature a class rebalance, wedding revamp, party quests and the new Monster Park. We have an exclusive trailer to show off some of the new features in MapleStory. Head through the jump to check out MapleStory: Ascend, Battle, Marry, Repeat. Leave a comment or two with your thoughts.
Posted on 09/22/2011 by Guest Writer

Developer Journals

Exclusive Developer Diary - All the New 5th Job Advancement Skills

MapleStory is moving in all new directions this summer with a pair of massive updates called Override Evolve and Override Venture. Players will have access to the full line of 5th job advancement skills for every one of the 40+ classes. In our exclusive developer diary, readers get a first-ever look at each class's 5th job advancement skill!
Posted on 06/08/2017 by Suzie Ford

General Articles

The Big Bang!

Nexon has a lot of change in store for MapleStory players over the coming months. MMORPG.com's Carolyn Koh had the opportunity to check out some of the bright and shiny newness at this week's GDC Online in Texas. Nexon calls this winter's updates the "Big Bang" and it sounds like it's an apt description. Check out Carolyn's GDC Online report and then let us know what you think on our forums.
Posted on 10/06/2010 by Carolyn Koh
Opinions of the Game

MMORPG.com Maple Story Correspondent Stone Ng writes this overview of the nexon free-to-play MMO, giving his opinions on various aspects of the game.
Posted on 04/22/2009 by Guest Writer

Progress Reports

Nexon Update With Min Kim

Recently, MMORPG.com's Garrett Fuller caught up with Nexon's Min Kim to talk about the various games that the prolific F2P company has to offer.
Posted on 09/29/2009 by Garrett Fuller

Awards

2010 Awards: Favorite MMO Company

In today's round of voting in the 2010 Reader's Choice awards here at MMORPG.com, we invite you to check out this year's nominees for Favorite MMO Company. These are the good folk who bring us the games we love. We love those who make great games and know how to treat their customers. Check out the list, pick your favorite and let us know why you picked that particular company in comments below.
Posted on 12/08/2010 by Drew Wood

Columns

9 of The Cutest NPCs in MMORPGs

Ah, NPCs. They are such a staple in our MMOs that we not only take them for granted, but we can also ignore them. I always make an attempt to appreciate an MMO’s details, and NPCs are often some of most well-designed aspects of many of our favorite titles.
Posted on 02/10/2015 by Beau Hindman
MapleStory Hacked in Europe

For non-MapleStory players who may not know, the game's European servers were hacked recently, something that Nexon has been working to solve since it happened. In The Free Zone this week, Richard Aihoshi discusses the time line of the hacking and Nexon's response. Check it out and then leave a comment or two below.
Posted on 02/15/2011 by Richard Aihoshi
The Quiz: MMO Holiday Edition

In The Quiz this week, MMORPG.com's Drew Wood takes a break from the eggnog to post up the Holiday Edition. Put on your Santa hats and get cracking with The Quiz: MMO Holiday Edition. Let us know how you did in the comments below!
Posted on 12/22/2010 by Drew Wood
Five Under the Radar MMOs

MMORPG.com's Jon Wood takes over this list this week, taking a look at five MMOs that have, for whatever reasons, fallen off the radar of both journalists and the playing public.
Posted on 11/03/2009 by Jon Wood
Top 10 MMOs Since WoW

World of Warcraft changed the MMO landscape on November 23rd, 2004, but 174 MMOs have come out since that fateful day. We rank them.
Posted on 10/13/2009 by Dana Massey

Guides

Magician Guide 8-30, pt 1

MMORPG.com MapleStory Correspondent Stone Ng writes the first part of a guide for Magicians 8-30 in Nexon's MapleStory.
Posted on 05/14/2009 by Stone Ng