Emil Chronicle Online

Emil Chronicle Online (Japanese: エミル・クロニクル・オンライン), often referred to as ECO, is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game created by Headlock and published by GungHo. It was first released in Japan on November 24, 2005 for Microsoft Windows. Gravity purchased the worldwide distribution rights for all regions except Japan from GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. in November 2005.

On December 18, 2006, Infocomm Asia Holdings licensed the game for release in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Currently, there is no set release date for this version.

On January 17, 2007, The9 licensed the game for Mainland China. On May 9, 2007, Gravity partnered with NHN Corp. to bring "Gravity Zone", a portal website which will eventually "offer up to 12 online games and "Emil Chronicle Online" will be the first online game offered through "Gravity Zone" commencing from the end of May 2007".

Game Introduction
Emil Chronicle Online takes place in the land of Acronia. There exists three races; Emil (human race), Titania (angels), and Dominion (demons). In relation to our understanding of the worlds Tatania is above the world of Acronia, while Dominion is below it. In the distant future the civilization completely depleted the earth’s valuable resources. In its search for new resources worlds which were never meant to be connected were bridged. Complete chaos ensued between the three races. Humans entered into the heavens and underworlds, realms never meant for them. From the aftermath of chaos was the emergence of a new history. There was a great effort to rebuild and regroup as each race reclaimed their rightful spot in the world..

Game Features
Play twelve classes across three races. Character customization ranges from hair styles to accessories such as hand bags.

• There are three races to choose from: Emil have high VIT, Titania have high MAG, Dominion have high STR
• Choice of being male or female

Marionette System
The "Marionette System" allows a player to morph their character to a marionette. This gives the player a status boost. The marionette can also use special skills.

Attachment System
Players themselves can be turned into an armor or weapon which other players can pick up and use.

Piggyback Monsters
Players may place a "Piggyback Monster", which is a kind of pet, on their back to aid in game play.

Production I.G Theater
Within the game itself is a virtual theater operated by a well-known anime production company of the same name. The area, which looks like a movie theater will show promotional clips of exclusive content and staff interviews. In addition, players can purchase Production I.G merchandise and other in-game items.

Emil Chronicle Online English 2009
Released this year, Beta version will closed on july 2009

Emil Chronicle Online Trailer