Dragonica is a massively multiplayer online casual game developed by Barunson Interactive Co, based in Korea. Dragonica is free-to-play and players may choose to pay for additional content and features on a micro-transaction basis. Barunson Interactive spent seven years developing Dragonica, which brings cartoon side-scrolling action online games to a new peak. The game’s totally 3D rendering design, fresh cartoon characters and scenery modeling, create a new visual perception of side-scrolling games. Dragonica skillfully mixes the elements of action and arcade, and creates various ultimate skills to enhance playability.

Dragonica offers features that will surely capture your gaming senses. The game offers a whole new level of combat system wherein you can perform chain attack combinations paired up with humorous skills that are easy to learn but difficult to master. Community functions such as guilds, parties, marriage system and a lot more will encourage interaction between players. You can also acquire different pets that can be used as mounts or battle assistants and have your own house which you can furnish and decorate. A crafting system will also be available to all 4 character classes which will further evolve into more than 28 different classes. Nominated as “The most anticipated game” by Gamespot Korea after the GStar 2007 convention, Dragonica combines fun, humor, extensive content and innovative gameplay.

The Water Series Game Card Sweepstakes giving players a chance to win a $2,500 Best Buy gift card and limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Cards loaded with ICE Cash. 

To enter simply register for a free THQ*ICE Passport account, download the official game client and log into Dragonica Online.  Existing players will be automatically entered when they log in to the game during the month of January. 

Sweepstakes Prizes Include:

• Grand Prize (1 awarded): $2,500 Best Buy gift card
• First Prize (5 awarded): $25 limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card
• Second Prize (10 awarded): $10 limited edition Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card

The Dragonica Online Water Series Game Card Sweepstakes runs through January 31, 2010.  THQ*ICE will randomly select 16 lucky winners including one grand prize winner, five first prize winners and ten second prize winners.  For the official list of rules, please visit the official website.

THQ*ICE has also announced today it is extending its rewards program for Dragonica Online players who purchase collectible Water Series Game Cards.  The Water Series Game Cards, sold exclusively at Best Buy retail stores, are available in $25 and $10 values.  Players who redeem a $25 Water Series Game Card will receive bonus in-game items including an Armor of Vries Set, a Water Series Wreath, and a Holiday Reindeer Randolph Pet Egg.  Players who redeem a $10 Water Series Game Card will receive an in-game Water Series Wreath.  These bonus items are for a limited time only and will be changed to new bonus items next month.

To play Dragonica, simply sign up for a free account at the official website and download the game client. Players who have the Closed Beta game client will need to uninstall it and install the release version found at the above link.