MapleStory
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 MapleStory facts

• Several versions of the game are available for specific countries or regions, and each is published by various companies such as Nexon
• Although one may play the game for free, one can only purchase some character appearances and gameplay enhancements from the Cash Shop with real money
• In the game, players travel the "Maple World", defeating monsters and developing their characters' skills and abilities as is typical in role-playing games
• Players can interact with others in many ways, such as through chatting, trading and playing minigames
• Groups of players can band together in parties to hunt monsters and share the rewards and can also collaborate forming guilds to interact more easily with each other
• In July 2010, the Korean version of the game was completely revised in a patch named the "Big Bang"
• Other versions followed suit and have since received the Big Bang update
• Later in the year, the Korean version received the Chaos update which introduces PvP (player-versus-player) and professions to the game
• Its sequel, MapleStory 2, was released in July 2015 and features updated 3D graphics and a similar storyline