IP e-Games bares its newest online FPS game Point Blank

MANILA, Philippines - IP e-Game Ventures Inc. (IP e-Games), the first publicly listed online game publisher in the country, announced that it has secured the exclusive rights to operate Point Blank, a massively multiplayer online first person shooting (MMOFPS) game in the Philippines.

Developed by Zepetto Inc. a game developer based in Korea, Point Blank is being played by millions of gamers worldwide. It operates in North America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. It is the No. 1 online game in Indonesia garnering an incredible 100,000 CCU (concurrent users). It is also the No. 1 online game in Thailand and No. 1 FPS game in Russia. 

Ron Aquino, chief operating officer of X-Play Online Games, the casual gaming subsidiary of IP e-Games, said Point Blank is another excellent addition to the company’s diverse roster of titles and rounds out its FPS offerings. 

“We recognize that the FPS market in the Philippines is huge and we want to provide the best titles for FPS players. We are excited about its prospects because it’s the No. 1 online game in Thailand, Indonesia and the No. 1 FPS game in Russia,” Aquino said.

What makes this new online FPS unique are its exciting game features. It has unique game modes, a wide range of maps, extensive array of weapons, interactive and destructible environments.

It even boasts of RPG elements allowing players to earn skills through level progression and use of weapons. It focuses on player skill and will appeal not just to hardcore gamers but to casual players as well.

Miguel Bauza, IP e-Games vice president for marketing, said players of popular first person shooting games will love the game for its short, fast-paced and intense battles, its challenging and fun game modes, and interactive environments that players can take advantage of.

“Players can fly a helicopter and use its onboard guns against other gamers. Of course, the gamers can shoot it down with rocket-propelled grenades. It has interactive environments and elements that enhance gameplay. It even provides class-specific card missions, level progression and rewards players with new skills,” Bauza said.

Point Blank will commence its closed beta testing (CBT) phase soon. It will also have in-game contests, tournaments and thrilling new updates to keep gamers playing. 

IP e-Games is confident that, similar in other markets, Point Blank will become the No. 1 online FPS game in the country.