Aika SEA to have prelaunch contests

Aika Online, a free-to-play MMORPG, will be released in Singapore and Malaysia under the new moniker Aika SEA. To further promote the upcoming MMORPG, AsiaSoft will be holding two contests online.

The first is a flag-designing contest for the game's five nations. Gamers will be given the task of designing custom flags for each of the five nations. Not only will winners have their flag made in-game, but they get to win in-game bonuses as well.

Players can also participate in the second contest on the AsiaSoft forums called "Be Part of the Legacy." Here, gamers suggest new names for each of the five nations in the game. The player who contributes the winning name will get 5,000@Cash, AsiaSoft's e-currency. The winning names will be implemented with their respective nations in Aika SEA.

Participants will get the chance to be heard via focus group discussions created by the developers of Aika SEA on the official forums. Gamers will be invited to a session to give their feedback and suggestions on the gameworld.

Aika SEA's closed beta is slated for March 31.