NHN Japan Releases 'LINE Birzzle' -- First Integrated Service Offered by LINE's Platform

TOKYO, July 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NHN Japan Corporation announced on July 4 the release of 'LINE Birzzle' (free for iOS/Android) and 'LINE Birzzle Plus' (available at 170 yen on both iPhone/Android) for its free-calling and free-messaging app 'LINE' (http://line.naver.jp/).

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'LINE Birzzle' is an updated version of 'Birzzle', which is a popular gaming app offered by Enfeel Inc. This action puzzle game, in which players have to move the bird blocks horizontally or vertically to line up 3 or more of the same color to make them disappear, has been created especially for LINE. The popular 'Birzzle' title has already clocked 7 million downloads worldwide, and has been ranked No.1 in the Free Apps category at the Japanese App Store.

Of course, users who download 'LINE Birzzle' or 'LINE Birzzle Plus' will be able to enjoy playing the game but they will also receive free, original Birzzle stickers to use in their LINE chats with friends. http://naverland.naver.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Sticker_All_01.jpg

As for 'LINE Birzzle Plus', users will be able to enjoy more gaming options than the ones offered in the free version (more details are as follows).
- Complete the game with a set number of blocks with 'Classic Mode'.
- Players can play to their heart's content in 'Endless Mode'.
- Players can aim to break their high score in a set amount of time in 'Ghost   Mode'.
This game offers unlimited action and addictive game play by utilizing the intuitive drag and drop feature.

NHN Japan will continue pushing forth its platform integration of LINE, together with content from external developers, as well as improving the other affiliated services offered.

About 'LINE Birzzle'

About NHN Japan Corporation
NHN Japan is the local affiliate of Korea's premier Internet company, NHN Corporation. NHN Japan is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, with Akira Morikawa as CEO.