Garena is now recruiting Writers

All those good with the paper and pen listen up:

If you are passionate about writing articles and features, making interviews, covering LIVE events and putting up game reports, come join the Garena Writers and Editors Club! Get maximum exposure for your talent and the opportunity to reach over 12 million readers worldwide.


Enjoy the following benefits:
> Fun and learning environment to further improve your writing skills and resume building experience;
> Direct exposure to the biggest online gaming community;
> Contribution-based incentives including Garena EXP points, Shells and Premium Membership;
> Potential opportunity for employment;



We're looking for all sorts of writers!

Position: Garena Feature Writers
Description:
Garena Feature Writers are responsible for writing down previews of up-coming Garena features and/or services, working on press release about new features launched in the latest updates, etc. Garena Feature Writers are expected to be very familiar with the many different features and services offered by Garena.

Position: Event/Tournament Writers
Description:
Event/Tournament Writers are in-charge of specific event coverages and updates, making sure that the assigned event/tournament has everything including event updates, game reviews, battle report/summary, conclusion, event-related announcements, etc.

Position: eSports Writers
Description:
eSports Writers are expected to be updated and familiar with the latest happenings and events in and around e-Sports and other related topics. Responsibilities include posting the latest up-to-the-minute news, working on team/player interviews among others. It is strongly encouraged that eSports writer work for original articles.

Position: Game Writers
Description:
Game Writers provides the community with game-specific reads like game updates, reviews, analysis, and anything under the sun. Game Writers are expected to be very familiar with the assigned Game (e.g. StarCraft II, etc) and be able to produce several original articles related to the game.



General Requirements:
> Able to commit time and provide regular articles;
> Writers are expected to be very proficient in English and grammar;
> Experience in news writing is preferred;
> Knowledge and able right in different languages is a plus;


Think you got it all? Then prepare your application letter (Resume) which contains the following information:

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Personal Info
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Name:
Garena Account Name:
Real Name:
Age:
Gender:
Country:
Education/Occupation:
MSN:

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Other Info
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Position you are applying for: (Garena Feature Writers, eSports Writers, Game Writers, Event/Tournament Writers)
Particular coverage of your position (e.g. DotA, WorldCyberGames, etc):
Language You Can Write:
Previous Editorial Work Experience (if any):
Sample articles/original works (links/attached as document):
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Submit your application letter through email to editors@mail.garena.com
NOTE: Use Title/Subject of Email application as "Position, application by Account Name"



Qualified Candidates will be notified through Email / Forum PM / MSN

Good luck!

Garena Theme: Garena Ninja Skin

Tired of the same old red Garena skin?

Garena Theme Name: Garena Ninja Skin
Size: 184 KB
Creator: StacyzMom modified by Skiverz
Date releases: March 2007, 2009

Log-in screen preview:

Main Menu preview of the Garena Ninja Skin:


Instructions:

1) Download theme from http://www.sendspace.com/file/6xq818
2) Extract the file and then copy
3) Go to:
Program Files > Garena > Skin
4) Delete the old Skin.ggz file
5) Paste the new Skin.ggz file

And you're done!

Garena 3.35 Beta with In-game Messenger

Garena 3.35 Beta: In Game Messenger has been released for public beta-testing.

You can download the files at:
download2.garena.com/beta/Garena3.35IGM.zip

Unzip it and put to a new folder instead of the original Garena folder.

Change log:
New Feature: In Game Messenger

In Game Messenger is a game overlay system which enables you to chat with your Garena buddies without alt-tabbing out of the game. It also informs you when your buddy tries to message you. The default shortcut for this is Ctrl + F7


Currently supported Games are:
Warcraft TFT
Warcraft RPG


Functions Currently Available:
Chat with players on the buddy list within the game
Chat message preview inside the game
View the buddy status and room your buddy is stay in
View avatars while chatting
Adjust transparency of the message panel

Garena System Maintenance on March 28 2009

So that all may know:

There will be a system maintenance on March 28th starting from 16:00 PM until 18:00PM (GMT+8).

During the period, all Garena services will be unavailable.

Maintenance Period (in different time zones):

GMT+8:
March 28, 16:00PM - 18:00PM

CET:
March 28, 09:00AM - 11:00AM

CDT:
March 28, 03:00AM - 05:00AM

Please be informed accordingly and we apologize for any inconvenience caused.
This is to ensure that everyone will have the best gaming experience in Garena.