2009/Jul-Dec/List/Community Announcements

July

 * July 02 - Gaia Cash International Mobile Payments Now Available.
 * July 02 - EI Report: Yemaya's Pearl, Kottan Bell and Masquerade evolved.
 * July 06 - Winner of the Angelic Halo is announced. The winners real first name is used, not their Gaian name. . Included were Guild Improvements and new movies for Gaia Cinema.
 * July 08 - Gold Shop update: Victoribelle and Dapper set
 * July 09 - Sponsorship: Sour Patch Kids
 * July 09 - La Victoire announcement: admin informs Gaians that Midsummer Swirl CI would be leaving the shop July 14th. Included in this announcement was a Mini Comic and artwork by Radio Jack's creator.
 * July 10 - Phin Phang update: Mini-Monsters - First Strike
 * July 10 - EI Report: Delayed :(
 * July 10 - EI Report: Nightmare, Gogh Reed, and Lyndexer's Journal evolved.
 * July 13 - Convention Tour 2009: Otakon!
 * July 13 - La Victoire update: Fantasy items: Briar's Shot, Dwarven Locks, Ironcrusher Armor, Azrael's Shadowgear, Sibyl's Incantation, Pizarro's Armaments, and Smok the Baby Dragon. With the purchase of the Bundle of Epics. As a special bonus, it includes the Bahn Hammur, a beautifully crafted gold and silver weapon of mass destruction.
 * July 14 - Sponsorship: Venus Embrace new video
 * July 15 - Monthly Collectibles: Black Wolf [[File:0709-BlackWolf.png]] and Koi [[File:0709-Koi.png]]
 * July 15 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (arrived around this date).
 * July 16 - Gaia's new Help Page
 * July 16 - Gaia Office Cam: Interview with Juno and pepper-tea!
 * July 17 - EI Report: Masquerade, Classilke, Reve Rouille and Stolen Mesozoic DNA evolved.
 * July 20 - Sponsorship: Skittles: Skittles Fish
 * July 20 - New site navigation was coming soon. Simplified organization and Descriptions for menu options.
 * July 21 - Sponsorship: Mobile Users, app allows Gaians to use Gaia on their Cellphone.
 * July 21 - La Victoire update: Lonely Star CI is released. Included in this announcement was a Mini Comic.
 * July 22 - Convention Tour 2009: San Diego Comic-Con!
 * July 23 - New Site Navigation
 * July 24 - EI Report: Kottan Bell, Nightmare and Gogh Reed evolved.
 * July 27 / August 01 - Phin Phang announcement: Booty Grab Sweepstakes - Chance to Win a Sony PSP!
 * July 27 - La Victoire update: new EI's The Case of Pietro and Catastrophe are released.
 * July 28 - Daily Chance - PSP Raffle Tickets, a part of the Booty Grab Sweepstakes.
 * July 30 - Sponsorship: Monster Learning
 * July 31 - EI Report: Yemaya's Pearl, Lyndexer's Journal and the Masquerade evolved, and the Diapered Egg completed its evolution. Included in this update was a illustration by the Pietro artist.

August

 * August 03 - Phin Phang update: Mini-Monsters: Second Strike
 * August 04 - Sponsorship: Venus Embrace, Venus Gardens
 * August 04 - News Bulletin: Cinemas Update, New Guild Categories & More. Informing Gaians if they want to have attention they can suggest to be spotlighted.
 * August 05 - Prepare for Camp Chaos!
 * August 05 - La Victoire update: Camp Chaos items: Bodybuilder, Most Wanted, Hired Help, and Tesla Coil.
 * August 06 - Get Lucky: Keep Your Eyes Peeled for the Luck Chest.
 * August 06 - Vanessa is given the job of changing Gaians eyes at Salon Durem.
 * August 06 - Manga update: Science Camp Mini-Comic & Prom Conclusion.
 * August 06 - Manga update: #35: Promageddon Part 3 - A 3-page manga about the king and queen of Promageddon.
 * August 07 - EI Report: Nightmare and Reve Rouille evolved, and the Gogh Reed completed its evolution.
 * August 10 - Convention Tour 2009: Gencon!
 * August 10 - La Victoire update: Angelic Manner, Demonic Style, Mr. Emotion, Mystery Mood, and Mood Swing Bundle.
 * August 12 - Gaia Event: Summer 2k9: Camp Chaos - Camp Chaos Begins. Included was the annoucement of Camp related Mini Comics.
 * August 13 - Phin Phang update: New Sea Angel, Momo the Monkey & More. Sea Angels, Momo the Monkey and new decorations.
 * August 14 - La Victoire announcement: Flynn informs Gaians that the Lonely Star and other items would be leaving the shop on August 19. Included in this announcement was a Mini Comic.
 * August 14 - EI Report: Classilke, Masquerade, and Stolen Mesozoic DNA evolved.
 * August 15 - Monthly Collectibles: Nitemare Sash [[File:0809-NitemareSash.png]] and Uncanny Form [[File:0809-UncannyForm.png]]
 * August 17 - Sponsorship: Sour Patch Kids new video
 * August 18 - Coming Soon: Facebook Connect
 * August 19 - Sponsorship: Spectrobes: Origins
 * August 19 - Earn Free Gaia Cash & Get a Special Bonus Item by doing offers. The item was Chapeau Demonique hat.
 * August 19 - Gaia Event ends: Camp Chaos
 * August 19 - admins informs Gaians that they can sell their Leftover Booty Grab PSP Raffle Tickets.
 * August 20 - Sponsorship: Secret Deodorant
 * August 20 - Gold Shop update: Durem Salon - Spunky, Henry, Bard, Sunlight, Blossom, Loose-Tail, Dandelion and Milkmaid.
 * August 21 - Sponsorship: Monster Learning: Get Free Fashion School Info
 * August 21 - EI Report: Catastrophe and Nightmare evolved.
 * August 24 - Gaians Gone Wild: See Lanzer Run - Gaia's weekly softball game is going to was even more exciting, thanks to the inclusion of a very special designated hitter: their beloved founder Derek Liu.
 * August 25 - La Victoire update: Dark Reflection CI is released. Included in the announcement was a Mini Comic.
 * August 27 - Gaia Online: Gaia's Facebook encourages Gaians to sign up to the social network site.
 * August 28 / 31 - Daily Chance - Gaia Gold Giveaway. One lucky winner grabbed a million Gold. Blue was for 1st 1Mill, 2nd 100K, and 3rd 25K place. While Red was for instant Gold that could be redeemed by going to the Inventory at 1K.
 * August 28 - La Victoire update and EI Report: new EI Hidden Ace was released, and Masquerade and Lyndexer's Journal evolved.
 * August 31 - Gaia Gold Giveaway

September

 * September 02 - Saved Outfits is released - A feature that gives Gaians the ability to save a total of 4 outfits to a drawer; by saving their favorite looks.
 * September 02 - Sponsorship: SaySwap
 * September 03 - New site header & footer released.
 * September 04 - EI Report: Case of Pietro, Kottan Bell and Nightmare evolved, and Kottan Bell completed its evolution, while the artist working on the Pietro included an illustration. With the prison in lockdown, Timmy and Crazy Murderer Keith do the item report.
 * September 08 - Gaia Event: Gaia's School Survival Guide is announced, also informing Gaians that they could win a Nintendo Wii by clicking the attendance link.
 * September 08 - La Victoire announcement: Fremere's Guard, Gogh Reed, Diapered Egg, and Wingding would be leaving the shop Friday, September 11th.
 * September 10 - Gold Lotto: Win Over 2,000,000 Gold!
 * September 10 - La Victoire update: back-to-school themed items are released. School Uniforms (4 kinds), Homeroom, Plastic Lunchbox, and School Supply Bundle with exclusive Overdecorated Pink Cellphone.
 * September 11 - EI Report: Yemaya's Pearl, Classilke and Masquerade evolved. Meanwhile the Prison is still in lockdown, and Timmy and Keith do the EI reporting.
 * September 14 - New Guilds Feature: Mass Messaging Now Available.
 * September 14 - La Victoire announcement: Dark Reflection CI and Emotion items would be leaving the shop Thursday, September 17th.
 * September 15 - Monthly Collectibles: Goti the Kid [[File:0909-goti_the_kid.png]] and Gothic Butterfly [[File:0909-gothic_butterfly.png]]
 * September 16 - Gaia Online encourages Gaians to follow them on Twitter and Facebook.
 * September 17 - Cindy Donovinh reports that there will be a Tim Kring Webcast, Monday @ 4pm PDT.
 * September 18 - Phin Phang update: New Gwee Horse, Party Ball and Backgrounds.
 * September 18 - EI Report: Hidden Ace, Nightmare, Reve Rouille evolved. Dr. Singh does the item report along with an lawyer named Hugo Lane, Esq.
 * September 21 - Convention Tour 2009: New York Anime Festival!
 * September 22 - Gold Lotto: Last Week's Winners - a 450 million Gold Jackpot was accumulated. Three jackpot winners in the first week: one took in 9 million, the next one 5 million and the third a whopping 26 million Gold. About 650 Gaians guessed four numbers right, pulling in anywhere from 30K to 140K each. While 17,000 Gaians got three numbers right, winning a couple of thousand Gold each.
 * September 22 - La Victoire update: the LeXBox CI is released.
 * September 23 - Sponsorship: Skittles Fun Park is announced.
 * September 24 - Sponsorship: The Stepfather
 * September 24 - Phin Phang update: Mini-Monsters Third Strike and New Bundle: Aquarium Fish Bundle #5.
 * September 25 - admin informs Gaians that the School Survival Guide event will end on October 28th.
 * September 25 - La Victoire update and EI Report: new EI Seracila Pendant is released, and Stolen Mesozoic DNA, Lyndexer's Journal, and Masquerade evolved.
 * September 25 - Power Picks are introduced to Gaia Lotto. Giving people a higher chance of winning by picking 2 solid numbers.
 * September 28 - Gaia Event ends: School Survival Guide
 * September 29 - La Victoire update: new EI Bad Moon is released.
 * September 30 - Grand Opening of Global Imports & Junk in the Trunk. This also marks the début of Josie's Avatar and the arrival of Carl the Elk. Included in this update were Halloween themed items: Treat Pail, Misplaced Bolts, Striped Stockings, Bakeneko set, Dracula Wig, Mad Scientist Wig, Mrs. Frankenstein Wig, and Dark Mistress Wig.
 * September 30 - The official announcement for the Power Picks is released.

October

 * October 01 - Dernier Cri arrives.
 * October 01 - EI Report: Hidden Ace, Nightmare, and Bad Moon evolved.
 * October 05 - admin announces: Keeping Yourself Safe on Gaia (and the Interwebs in General)
 * October 06 - Sam's Body & Parts: New Garage, Rally & Car Improvements is announced, the updates would carry out throughout the month.
 * October 08 - OMGaia forum will be renamed.
 * October 09 - Facebook Connect: New Features Coming Soon
 * October 09 - EI Report: Classilke, Masquerade and Bad Moon evolved, Dr.Singh informs Gaians of the new NPC Stein.
 * October 12 - Gold Shop announcement: Kanoko informs Gaians that Dernier Cri will dematerialize on the October 14th.
 * October 12 - La Victoire update: Jack Plushie, Queen Anne's Lace, and Fall of the Morning Star. While informing that the LeXBox was leaving the shop on October 14th. Included was a Mini Comic update titled "Auditions".
 * October 13 - Gaia Contest: Take Part in the "Gaia is _____" Video.
 * October 14 - Gaia on Facebook, and encourages Gaians to help them reach 150k Fans, Gaians received a free Item.
 * October 14 - Dernier Cri dematerializes.
 * October 15 - La Victoire announcement: Promageddon and Back to School items would be leaving the shop Thursday, October 22th.
 * October 15 - Monthly Collectibles: Will-o-the-Wisp [[File:1009-will-o-the-wisp.png]] and Golden Fleece [[File:1009-golden_fleece.png]]
 * October 16 - EI Report: Reve Rouille, Bad Moon, Hidden Ace and Nightmare evolved. Timmy decides to take a spiritual journey and figure out the true meanin' of my life, and is doing EI Reports on the road.
 * Cult of B.O.O. and Cult of S.I.N. arrive on Gaia.
 * B.O.O. and S.I.N send out PMs to active Gaians, requesting them to join their cause.
 * October 16 / 22 - Gaia Contest: A new contest is announced. Win a PSP from the Daily Chance.
 * October 19 - La Victoire update: Azrael's Trickbox CI is released.
 * October 21 - Gaia Cinemas: Bewitched episodes, and by entering the cinema, the item: Bewitched Broom was received.
 * October 22 - Gaia Event: Halloween 2k9: Demonbusters event is announced, along with 3 manga pages.
 * October 22 - Manga update: #36: Demonbusters: Fable Fury! - A 7-page manga that tells the story of The Overseer and The Sentinel's past.
 * October 22 - ZOMG! Voice Chat is announced.
 * October 23 - admin announces: Gaia Staff and Moderators will never ask for your password.
 * October 23 - EI Report: Bad Moon, Lyndexer's Journal and Seracila Pendant evolved. Timmy finds a spiritual leader named Old Pete.
 * October 26 - OMGaia now to be known as Gaia News & Updates.
 * October 26 - Gaia on Facebook: up to 150,000 Gaians join Gaia's Facebook.
 * October 27 - Gaia Staff has a Halloween costumes and pumpkin carving contests.
 * October 28 - Manga update: #37 H2k9: Ginoverseer Revelations - An 8-page manga that shows the return of the demi god The Sentinel and the apperance of The Overseer.
 * October 28 - Toting begins in Gold Shops, NPCs are dressed up as followers of B.O.O. and S.I.N.. But due to glitches the event is put on hold till the 29th.
 * October 29 - Demonbusters: The Battle Begins.
 * October 29 - La Victoire update: new EI Dappy Dandy released.
 * October 30 - Announcement of the "Supernatural Forum", and a Homepage test. There was also an update for the forums, by introducing the "Quick Reply". The admin left a link for Gaians to vote for their favorite Halloween Costume worn by the Gaia Staff.
 * October 30 - H2k9 announcement; zOMG! Events & New Demonbusters Art.
 * October 30 - EI Report: Nightmare and Hidden Ace evolved. While the Bad Moon completed its evolution.
 * October 31 - Gold Shop update: Dernier Cri returns, with one new item in stock.

November

 * November 02 - Sponsorship: Planet 51
 * November 02 - Gold Lotto was moved under the Game tab.
 * November 03 - La Victoire update: New Overseer & Sentinel Items. O Righteous One, Her Infernal Majesty, My Little Overseer, and Allegiance Bundle that includes a bonus item the Autumn Wings.
 * November 04 - Sam's Body & Parts update: Garage update - Announcement of being able to fit more cars in garage, and cars are now purchased with Gaia Gold.
 * November 04 - Jack informs Gaians that H2k9 event will end on the 6th
 * November 06 - EI Report: Seracila Pendant evolved.
 * November 06 - Gaia Event ends: Halloween 2k9: Demonbusters
 * November 09 - Facebook Team Jacket for 150K Gaia Fans.
 * November 09 - Demonbusters Conclusion, it is The Sentinel and her S.I.N. followers who are declared the Winners of the event. 5 Manga pages were also released.
 * November 09 - Manga update: #38 H2k9: Hijack'd - A 5-page manga about the climactic battle of Halloween 2k9.
 * November 10 - Phin Phang update: New Crab, Lobster & Dolphin.
 * November 11 - Manga update: #39 Demonbusters: Epilogue - A 3-page manga that is the epilogue of Halloween 2k9. The two demi gods find that they've been stripped of their powers.
 * November 11 - Gold Shop update: Fall items & Accessories: (DD) Flap Beanie, Field Cap, Legwarmers, (GO) Simple Skirt, (HR) Winter Coat, Argyle Sweater, (TJS) Fleece Vest, V-neck Sweater, Furry Earflap Hat, (JitT) Collegiate Rolled Sweatpants, (BJ) Horned-Rimmed Glasses, Rose-Tinted Glasses, Heart Droop Chain Belt, (ST) Elven Ears (recolors). Included in this update were previously unreleased and newly recolored items.
 * November 12 - La Victoire announcement: leaving on the shop on the 18th, Azrael's Trickbox and Camp Chaos items including Queen Anne's Lace, Fall of the Morning Star, and Jack Plushie.
 * November 13 - EI Report: Hidden Ace evolved, and The Nightmare completed its evolution.
 * November 14 - Johnny K. Gambino gives out "Gambino's Friendship Fountain Pen"
 * November 15 - Facebook announcement: Mashable's 2009 Open Web Awards - Votes; encouraging Gaians to vote for Gaia Online.
 * November 15 - Monthly Collectibles: Royal Wizard [[File:1109-royal_wizard.png]] and Unicorn [[File:1109-unicorn.png]]
 * November 16 - Sponsorship: Planet 51
 * November 17 - Dernier Cri dematerializes.
 * November 17 - Art Walk: Meet Gaia's Artists!
 * November 18 - Sponsorship: Monster Learning
 * November 19 - Sam's Body & Parts: Tons of New Upgrades
 * November 20 / 21 - Phin Phang Sale: 50% Off All Aquarium Goodies.
 * November 20 - No More Tobacco Items in Shops. See Cig
 * November 20 - Gaia Art Walk: Live Interview with L0cke & jenzee.
 * November 20 - EI Report: Dappy Dandy evolved.
 * November 20 - Virtual Artist Alley; live chat and real time creations.
 * November 23 - La Victoire update: Animal Quackers CI is released. This marks the debut of Peyo's updated avatar.
 * November 24 - Xbox 360 announcement with poll, wanting to know what people use the Xbox for, besides gaming.
 * November 24 - Lanzer announces; Apologies for last week's tobacco item removal. Tobacco items were returned to shops, the items were no longer soulbound, and if items were sold to the shops, they were granted back.
 * November 27 - La Victoire update and EI Report: Hidden Ace, Case of Pietro and Seracila Pendant evolved. New EI Noel's Gift is released.

December

 * December 01 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
 * December 03 - La Victoire update: Winter Fashions: Bailey the Reindeer, Permafrost, Two Turtle Doves, Cheery Cardinal, Powdy Pengy, and a Cozy Holiday Bundle that includes a bonus item the Cozy Holiday Tree.
 * December 03 - Announcement: Modmas: Get in the Spirit with Gaia's Forum Mods. Moderators doing artwork for Gaians, and Prize giveaways.
 * December 04 - Gaia Art Walk: Episode 2 - Whiteboard Doodle Lab; Virtual Artist Alley, watching the artist create their works.
 * December 04 - EI Report: Noel's Gift evolved.
 * December 06 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
 * December 07 - Gaia Cinemas: She-Ra: Princess of Power - Take the Quiz, Get Gold!
 * December 07 - Gold Shop update: New hair, eye styles, and ice skates. Hair: William, Polly, Sekhmet, Sorority, and Gonzo
 * December 07 - Snow Days in Towns
 * December 09 - zOMG! Update
 * December 09 - Gaia Contest: The Gaia is ____ Video results.
 * December 09 - La Victoire announcement: Animal Quackers leaving on Dec 14th, along with -Her Infernal Majesty, O Righteous One, My Little Overseer, and Allegiance Bundle.
 * December 10 - Sponsorship: Skittles; SKITTLES® Rewards & Raffle: Year-End Giveaway.
 * December 10 - Facebook announcement: zOMG! has been nominated as one of the Best Browser Games of the Year by BBGsite.com
 * December 11 - Phin Phang update & announcement: New Holiday Goodies and Double Booty Weekend (11th-13th). Reindeer and Gingerbread Fish, and Xmas Lights.
 * December 11 - La Victoire update and EI Report: new EI Shadowlegend released, and Hidden Ace, Noel's Gift, and Dappy Dandy evolved.
 * December 12 - Xmas '09: Coming December 16th. Mini comic update included.
 * December 13 - Sponsorship: Harry Potter (DVD)
 * December 13 - Booty Grab week ends.
 * December 15 - Gaia Doin' Good: Help Out for the Holidays; a thread for people who have helped others over the holidays.
 * December 15 - Monthly Collectible: Silver Laurels [[File:1209-silver_laurels.png]] and Ice Prince [[File:1209-ice_prince.png]]
 * December 16 - Manga update: #40: Fallen Gods - A 17-page manga about The Overseer and The Sentinel trying to figure out a way to regain their powers.
 * December 16 - Gaia Event: Christmas 2k9 begins, but is delayed to the 17th.
 * December 17 - Free Holiday Cardinal with Select PayPal Gaia Cash Purchases
 * December 18 - La Victoire update: Snow Apple CI is released.
 * December 18 - EI Report: Noel's Gift and Seracila Pendant evolved.
 * December 21 - Xmas 2009: Download & Play "When Gods Fall"
 * December 21 - Gold Shop update: Dernier Cri returns, with one new item in stock.
 * December 23 - Gaia Event ends: Christmas 2k9
 * December 23 - Manga update: #41: New Beginnings... - An 8-page manga that starts the adventure of The Overseer, The Sentinel, and Gino Gambino. And shows the Holiday Characters hiding in the cloud mountains of Gaia, afraid of an unseen source.
 * December 24 - Happy Holidays from Overseer & Sentinel
 * December 24 - La Victoire update: Super Prize 2009 CI is released.
 * December 24 - EI Report: Hidden Ace evolved, while the Noel's Gift completed it's evolution.
 * December 29 - Sam's Body & Parts: Rally Update - New Animated Parts & Kiki Car
 * December 30 - La Victoire announcement: Super Prize 2009 - Leaving the Cash Shop January 4th!
 * December 31 - La Victoire update: Party with Gaia! Party poses and festive gear, plus a visit from Gaia-Tan and Gaia-Kun.
 * December 31 - EI Report: Shadowlegend, Dappy Dandy evolved, and the Titan's Legacy completed it's evolution.