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 Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:09 am
Quote:
Good news, guys! Spring is finally here, and we've got a glorious green item to celebrate: the Emerald Seed just might blossom into incredible riches. It's packed with a selection of new exclusives and rarities, plus Cash Shop favorites and valuable items.
Emerald Seeds can't grow without the help of garden imps. When you use your Emerald Seed, you'll have a choice of five different imps, each with different rewards and different chances of success. If your imp successfully makes the Seed grow, you'll get an amazing random item-- and even if they don't, you'll still get a consolation prize to sell back for some Gold.
To find out more about the Emerald Seed and its helpful imps, check out our Emerald Seed homepage!
Learn More
When you buy an Emerald Seed, it will appear in your Inventory's "Special" section. Click on it to choose your imp!
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Posted: Fri Mar 27, 2009 4:47 pm
Quote:   This week, we've got an adorable update to Yemaya's Pearl, sinister new poses from the Infernal Spirit, a cutting-edge firmware revision for the Nano-C and the very first evolution of the Nartian Rock-- complete with a special mini-comic from the item's creator! Check out the full report below to take a gander. You can pick up these items now in the Gaia Cash Shop! Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. For more informative fun and a Nartian Rock mini-comic, scroll down to see the full report from Dr. Singh and Timmy! Dr. Singh: Hi, everyone! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, Gaia's top-rated source for the most trustworthy EI news. I'm your host, Dr. Singh, and this is my little friend... Timmy? Goodness, where is that tardy little rascal? Timmy: *Pant* Wait! Don't start the show, Doc! Here I am! Dr. Singh: Good grief, Timmy, you look absolutely terrible. And you're late! What in the world is the matter? Timmy: I don't know, Doc... it's like I can't get to sleep till three AM, then I sleep all afternoon and wake up surly and confrontational! Plus, I got all these awful spots on my face, and boy howdy, I'm greasy as a two-dollar pizza. What's wrong with me? Dr. Singh: Oh dear... it's progressing much more rapidly than I anticipated. Timmy: What's progressin'? Am I gonna mutate again? Dr. Singh: Yes, Timmy. But this time it's not an evil mutation brought on by toxic waste or tainted Gro-Gain: this time, it's an evil mutation caused by your pituitary gland, a mutation we must all face sooner or later. Heaven help you, Timmy, you're in for a terrible couple of years. Timmy: Say it ain't so, Doc! You mean the spots and the tallness and the disturbing dreams are gonna get even worse? Dr. Singh: I'm afraid so, Timmy. But the good news is this: nobody cares! It's time to talk about this week's items, so let's quit dwelling on you and your rioting hormones, shall we? Timmy: Good point, Doc! Let's get this show on the road! I don't wanna speak outta turn, but is it time for the Nartian Rock to evolve yet!? I'm super excited about that one! Dr. Singh: It is, you observant little scamp! This week marks the first evolution of this dandy meteorite, and I think we're beginning to see what it's all about-- there seems to be a strange little visitor inside! In fact, the Evolving Item Report's researchers managed to get this exclusive glimpse of the modish invader: Timmy: His name is Kink? That's gonna get pretty interesting! Dr. Singh: Right you are, Timmy-- we're sure to see some unusual things from this one! I'm also getting word this week that the creators of the high-tech Nano-C have released another firmware update to this nanotech wonder-- this time, we're seeing some mega-cool cybernetic enhancements, plus a mean energy rifle to really show 'em who's boss. Timmy: An energy rifle! Wow! It looks like it's got a multi-mode core that can operate in electrostatic, endothermic or exothermic modes for maximum lethal versatility! Gee whiz, Doc, you could probably blow a four-foot hole in a steel wall with this thing! Can I fire it? Huh? Please? Just this once? Dr. Singh: No! For the last time, you'd incinerate that fluffy head of yours. Since when do you know so much about high-tech weaponry, Timmy? Timmy: I play a lot of video games. Dr. Singh: Fair enough. Next on this week's roster is an awe-inspiring update to the Infernal Spirit... as this item moves ever closer to its fiery conclusion, it seems to have taken a disturbing turn: the warrior's soul seems to have fallen from grace and is now on the path of darkness... Timmy: You mean it's turnin' evil? Jeepers! Dr. Singh: Precisely, Timmy. Only time will tell if it can be redeemed, or if it will be totally consumed by wickedness in the end. Finally, we end on a lighter note with Yemaya's Pearl, which brings us some cute aquatic accessories formed of that most mysterious of sea creatures: the noble jellyfish. What a delightful surprise! Timmy: Yay! I love jellyfish, Doc! As long as they're not stingin' meEEee... wh--what the heck was that!? Dr. Singh: Well, Timmy, it sounds like your voice just dropped an octave for a moment, then excruciatingly squeaked back up into its usual grating register like a fingernail on a chalkboard. It was a godawful sound, Timmy, but I'm afraid you'll just have to get used to it, because that's only the beginning of the pubescent misery you're about to endure. Timmy: No! It can't be true! Dr. Singh: Yep! It's gonna be bad, little buddy! That's just about it for this week's show, ladies and gentlemen, but before we go, we should remind you to vote in our EI poll and let us know which items are your favorites for the week. See you next Friday, folks!
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Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:47 pm
Quote:  Mirai: Hi hi! Me and Barrett are stopping by with a sneaky little announcement of brand new aquarium thingies! Barrett: I-- Mirai: Barrett worked all weekend to stock Phin Phang with new fish and loads of new backgrounds, terrains, and decorations, so he's being a bit grumpy right now. Anyway, tell them what's new! Barrett: Argh! First up is the benign Watermeat, introduced to Gaia during the Zurg invasion by the late and... uh... very special 02. I plucked a bunch of these from the sewers, and nearly died doing so. I found they're a lot happier in clean aquarium water, so it's a win-win if you don't count all my injuries or the pinkeye I got from fighting a dirty peelunger. Mirai: You're so dramatic! But what about the other ones? Tell them about the unicorny thing and the submarine. Barrett: Ah, the majestic Narwhal. This whale has evolved a sharp piercing tusk used to stab prey, though the ones we're selling are very friendly. As for the Submarine, it's only the latest in state-of-the-art personal submersibles. You can climb inside this baby and float around your aquarium. Mirai: You've done well this week, Barrett! I'm sure the Overseer will reward you handsomely. Barrett: I hope he gives me a weekend off. Mirai: Shush, Barrett! Anyway, be sure to head to Phin Phang and poke around! Get Aquarium Goodies Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
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Posted: Fri Apr 03, 2009 5:39 pm
Quote: We've got some great new EI updates: some new gear from the Anima Admanatea, plus a huge aquatic update to the Gogh Reed, including a cute new painting from the item's artist! You can pick up these items now in the Gaia Cash Shop! Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. For more informative fun some cool art, scroll down to see the full report from Dr. Singh and Timmy! Dr. Singh: Hi, everyone! Welcome to the Evolving Item Report, your weekly source for all the latest EI news. I'm your host, Dr. Singh, and this is my unfortunate sidekick, Timmy. How ya doing this week, Timmy? Timmy: Sullen, Doc. Sullen and angry. And greasy. And getting more an' more spotty and gangly all the time. Dr. Singh: Dear me, it seems to be progressing more quickly than I thought... I knew puberty would be rough for you, on account of your extreme awkwardness, but I had no idea it would be so sudden. Timmy: Well, I don't like it. I don't like anything. Leave me alone. I no longer respect authority figures. Dr. Singh: Snap out of it, Timmy! What you're experiencing is called a "mood," and it's brought on by the surge of angry hormones currently racking your unsteady little frame. Timmy: You mean I don't really feel this way? Whew. Jeepers, Doc, I was gettin' worried for a minute. Dr. Singh: Let's just focus on the task at hand, shall we? We've got business to attend to, and we can't let ourselves be distracted by your disturbing adolescent metamorphosis. Timmy: Understood! Dr. Singh: First up, we've got a cool new upgrade to the cutting-edge Anima Adamantea-- in addition to some sleek new armor pieces, it looks like the small robotic companion is continuing to grow and become more technologically sophisticated. Timmy: Can I teach it to do tricks, Doc? Dr. Singh: Well, I don't think that's really the point, Timmy. But maybe. Finally, there's a fantastic new set of elemental items from the Gogh Reed, this time focusing on water. The cute little lizard seems to have transformed into a sparkling blue fish-- and it's brought along a gorgeous water cape, a mermaid tail, a new eye style and more. We've also got a lovely new painting by the item's creator: Timmy: That's a lotta stuff! It could practically be a whole item by itself, but that's just one evolution! Dr. Singh: Such is the beauty of evolving items, squire! They're so jam-packed with value that it's practically unbelievable. Well, that's all for this week-- don't forget to stop by our poll and let us know what your favorite items are! Adios, folks, and have a great weekend. Timmy: Bye bye!
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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 10:53 am
Quote:  Charity Easter Mystery Party Indulge in some more Easter-ly fun going on here at Gaia with this exciting user-run event where you pay to play and put your super-sleuthy detective skills to the test. This event officially kicks off April 5-12, but if you join today you can save yourself a bit o' gold. Community Spotlight is Moving That's right, starting next week, not only will Community Spotlight have a new home, it will also have a slightly different name too. Community Spotlight will now be known as Spotlight (because the first name last name thing was far too formal) and it will live right on Gaia's new home page! Watch for the new updates. Daily Chance - Big GOLD Winners! Clicking on the Daily Chance Cart is a fun and easy game that you can play daily and if you're really lucky, you'll win big gold! Last month, we had one extremely auspicious Gaian win 1 million gold; 16 lucky Gaians won 271,828 gold; and a whopping 372 Gaians won 9,999 gold jackpots! Will you become a lucky statistic next month? Click the Daily Chance and find out. New submission process! If you would like your event, guild, charity, mini-shop, service or other Gaia-related content considered for the Community Spotlight (soon to be Spotlight), please check out this thread for submission details. Thanks!
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Posted: Sun Apr 05, 2009 7:33 pm
Quote: In the next few days, we'll be switching to a new design for the main logged-in homepage. To ease the shock of the unfamiliar, here's a shot of what to expect: Click for a full-sized version. We had a few major goals with this redesign: Less advertising, less clutter and more interesting content. The main "What's Hot" section will show you new items, events and random fun stuff, so you won't have to pass your weary eyes over a million little banners to find out what's up. More community/member content. The new "Spotlight" section will show you interesting new stuff and goings-on around the site, and there's a "Featured" spot for cool member avatars, aquariums, or whatever else deserves to be seen. Separate sections for sponsored announcements vs. Gaia announcements. Everybody wins-- sponsored messages get their own place to shine, and Gaia announcements will be easier to find. More flexibility. The new page will let us show different stuff to new members (i.e. basic info about core site features) than we would show to experienced Gaians-- this ought to help newbies get acquainted with the site more easily, which is good news for everyone wink We hope you'll find it useful, attractive, friendly, honorable, and many other fine adjectives. Come back soon to check it out!
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 7:48 am
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Posted: Tue Apr 07, 2009 3:19 pm
Quote:  Hi, guys! We've got some excellent new deals in the Cash Shop today. First up, we've got a sweet new Evolving Item: the Kottan Bell is a cute little jingling wildflower... I consulted Dr. Singh, and she hinted that there's a peculiar magic about it that will begin to blossom soon. We've also got some new bundles for your aquarium! Not only are these sets a convenient way to get a bunch of cool items at once, they're also chance to get a massive discount... they're around 30% off the original price of the items! Check out the list below to see what's in them. To get these items, just stop by the Gaia Cash Shop: Visit the Cash Shop Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Here's the full listing of what's inside the new bundles: Fish Bundle #3: Submarine Ticket Lime Snail Banggai Cardinal Scooter Blenny Seaslug Mimi Kitty Zen Bundle: Zen Tree x2 Zen Rocks Paper Lamp Lucky Kiki Sushi Mat Terrain Background (Dojo) Dojo Sign Sword Stand Scroll Streamer Fish Octopii Japanese Marimo Kiki Catfish Arrow Fish x2
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Posted: Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:01 pm
Quote: Hark!Those ever-vigilant admins have another important Guilds dispatch! Read on... It's been a long time coming, but we finally got around to giving Guilds some much-needed love. The old Guilds Registry has been replaced with a slick-lookin' hub where you can track the latest activity across all your guilds and browse and find new ones with ease. On top of all that, we fixed tons of stuff on the backend, eliminating bugs galore. Head on over and check it out! If you're not in a guild already, browse around. You're sure to find something interesting! We're not done working on Guilds, so keep your eyes peeled for more improvements in the near future!
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Posted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 3:16 pm
Quote: Watch the 2009 MTV Movie Awards LIVE on May 31st at 9P/8C only on MTV! The 2009 MTV Movie Awards air May 31st, but it’s never too soon to start speculating on this year's nominees. You can keep up on the latest gossip and snag an easy 100 Gold by becoming a MTV Movie Awards Insider. Just check out the official 2009 MTV Movie Awards thread by clicking below. Check out the 2009 MTV Movie Awards Thread
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Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2009 8:46 am
Quote:  Hiya, guys! We've got some brand spankin' new Easter items available in the Cash Shop, including a pair of demonic and angelic eggs, a fuzzy little friend, and some... delicious chocolate treats. Here's what's in stock:  Fuseling is a chubby little bird eager to be your friend. It'll even share its feathers and distinctive colors for both an arm cape and new hairstyle. Look for the Atrum Egg basket to sport a number of darker, winged poses, including a cape, scary egg underwear, a halo and more! The Albus Egg features a number of elegant poses, including non-scary egg underwear, an ornate cape, a shimmering white halo and other fun stuff! Fondue the Chocolate Bunny is a very sweet gentleman with a slight tendency to get too familiar. Sundae's Treat is a stunning chocolately vixen that gives Alruna a run for her money. You can find these great Easter items in the Cash Shop! Visit the Cash ShopGet Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more.
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Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:39 pm
Quote: Rufus and I can’t keep accepting Easter eggs forever... it’s been a week, and we’re getting pretty tired. Tonight at midnight (Pacific), we’ll be heading home and bringing the Easter event to a close-- if you’re still trying to collect those last few eggs, now’s the time to finish up! To turn in your eggs or check how many eggs you still need to find, visit us on the Easter event page: Do Some Last-Minute Egg Hunting! The Easter festivities in zOMG! will also be ending at midnight-- there's still time to give it one last whirl! Play zOMG!
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:24 am
Quote: Watch the 2009 MTV Movie Awards LIVE on May 31st at 9P/8C only on MTV! Every year, the MTV Movie Awards celebrate the most popular films of the year – strictly the movies you actually saw, and none of the boring stuff. It’s crazy, unpredictable and a chance for the biggest stars to really let down their hair (or in some cases, their pants). Get 300 Gold and an item by helping pick the nominees of the 2009 MTV Movie Awards! Vote Now
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:43 am
 Quote: Quote: When 37-year-old Mike O'Donnell (Matthew Perry) wishes his life could have turned out better, he finds himself back in high school in the body of his 17-year-old self (Zac Efron), with the chance to start again. But Mike realizes that changing his life might mean losing hte people and things he loves most. As 17 Again makes its way to theaters, we've got a tond of stuff for you to check out right here on Gaia. The action starts in the 17 Again Rally Hangout, where you can play mini-games to win Gold. Check out the 17 Again Rally Hangout There's even more goodness in the Arenas, where you can earn Gold competing in the 17 Again Contest. And don't forget to share your own plans for the future, or what you'd do given the chance to relive your most formative years, in our 17 Again poll thread!
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 8:28 pm
Quote: We've got a brand new evolving item hitting the Cash Shop today: Lyndexer's Journal, bringing a spirit of classic heroism and adventure. Learn more in the full report below! We've also got new evolutions for Yemaya's Pearl and the Gogh Reed-- plus a brand new painting from the Reed's artist. You can get all these items-- including a first-generation version of Lyndexer's Journal-- in the Gaia Cash Shop! Get Your Evolving Items Now! Get Gaia Cash cards at Target, 7-11, Rite Aid and Wal-Mart stores nationwide, or order Cash online. Learn more. Read on for Dr. Singh's full report! Dr. Singh: Hi, ladies and gentlemen! We've got some exciting EI news for you this week, including a brand new item and some great evolutions. In case you're new to the program, I'm Dr. Singh, and this is my surly little helper, Timmy-- Timmy: I'm not surly. Leave me alone. Dr. Singh: Don't mind Timmy; he's going through an extremely rapid and disfiguring puberty at the moment, so his hormones have been causing a bit of angst and greasiness. It seems to have leveled off a little this week, but-- Timmy: You're not my mom! Don't boss me, lady. I'm outta here. Dr. Singh: Well, I guess not. Anyway, we should get on with the show: first up, we've got a brand new item today! Lyndexer's Journal is a dusty antique book found on the site of an old war battle. At first, it looked like an ordinary journal-- but the excavators who found it noticed that the pages were glowing with a strange blue light, so they brought it to me for a closer look! Their suspicions were correct: it's definitely an evolving item! I'll be taking it to the lab for a closer look, but in the meantime, you can grab a first-generation Lyndexer's Journal now in the Gaia Cash Shop! Timmy, why don't you tell them about first-generation items? Timmy: No way, lady. I'm outta here. Dr. Singh: Whatever, Timmy. Anyway, first-generation items are only available for a limited time, until the item starts evolving. They'll always get the newest poses first, and they also tend to be more valuable on the Marketplace-- they pack the most bang for your EI buck! Isn't that right, Timmy? Timmy: Yeah. Dr. Singh: We've also got two great items evolving today: Yemaya's Pearl is back with some fabulous new undersea treasures-- seashell wings, a gorgeous cape and even some creepy scallop eyes. The Gogh Reed is also getting an electrifying update-- plenty of high-voltage poses, plus the astounding lightning otter! And here's the cherry on top: we've got another beautiful illustration from the item's artist! Click for a wallpaper-sized image! Dr. Singh: Well, that's it for this week, folks-- say, Timmy, you've hardly uttered a word all day! Don't you have anything to say for yourself? Timmy: I already told you: I'm outta here. Dr. Singh: Do you even know what that means? That means you're leaving. Timmy: Oh, really? I thought it was just... dang it, Doc! How am I supposed to keep up with all these new feelings? It's all so confusing! Dr. Singh: Well, as I mentioned last week, maybe it's getting to be time to find some professional help for all this-- your puberty seems to be progressing in an unusually fast and severe manner. Timmy: Well, in the meantime, I've made up my mind. I'm gonna become an emu. Dr. Singh: An emu? Timmy: Yeah, Doc. It's the only way to make sense of all these feelings. I'm gonna be an emu from now on. I'm gonna dye my hair funny and start listenin' to some kinda godawful music. Dr. Singh: Timmy, an emu is a large, flightless bird. Timmy: I didn't say it was gonna be easy, Doc. Dr. Singh: Well, folks, I guess I'd better try to talk Timmy out of whatever ridiculous thing he's babbling about now. Maybe next week I'll try to find someone who can figure out why Timmy's hormones have gone so screwy-- until then, have a great weekend, and don't forget to vote in our evolving item poll!
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