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GamersFirst a service of K2 Network and one of today’s most popular free-to-play online game publishers announced a development partnership for an original game with A2M, the largest independent game developer in Canada.

GamersFirst and A2M will be working together on an unannounced social gaming title. This new game will be available in late 2009 and continues the pledge of GamersFirst expanding its industry presence into the development of original titles.

“GamersFirst is continuing its growth with the development of our own IP,” stated Joshua Hong, CEO and Founder, K2 Network/GamersFirst. “Being able to develop these new games assures that our gamers will have input as to what they like to see and allows us to put GamersFirst.”

“This new partnership allows us to express our gameplay know-how to social online gaming,” said Remi Racine, President and Executive Producer, A2M. “As an independent game developer, we have the freedom to create highly imaginary concepts and, working with our partners, put it in the hands of game fans. Our creativity, combined with our ability to answer the needs of expanding markets, will make the upcoming MMO projects key milestones.”

GamersFirst is K2 Network’s gamer destination that offers a range of serious to casual multiplayer online games and community strengthening features. Serving over 23 million gamers in more than 160 countries, GamersFirst currently offers War Rock, Knight Online, Global MU Online, Red Stone, and Sword of the New World.

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