What does "SOGA" mean?

[Zykdous]

I've been seeing it said around the forums quite a bit and I'm completely in the dark about it.

[Leemeg]

After about 1 year after the release, they did make almost new set of character models for the asian market. These was called SOGA Models, but was later on renamed to Alternte models.

[Vielyth07]

<p>They are pretty cool, some are too emo anime for me though, but overall not bad, I have some races turned on and some turned off </p><p>Good addition to the game!</p>

[CresentBlade]

I like all the SOGA but the ogre.

[novok]

Heh whenever I make a new character I almost always forget to set alternate appearance, and when I finally remember days, even weeks later, I am usually appalled by what those who see me that way have been seeing.

[GuardianOfTheDe]

Is there a player made guide/screenies that shows the differences? If not, why not? <img src="/smilies/69934afc394145350659cd7add244ca9.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Calthine]

SOGA is an acronym for the name of the studio, which is, um, hrm, all I can remember is Sony Online O-something A-something.  The character models they designed to as an alternate to the standard models are called SOGA models.  You can also see their work in the Fallen Dynasty Adventure Pack and in the eagerly anticipated Neriak and Darklight Wood zones, Coming Soon.

[sah]

<blockquote><b>Specifically, for <i>Everquest II</i> how many subscribers are there in Taiwan?</b> JL: We joint venture partnered with Gamemania, which is the "GA" in SOGA. Subsequently, SOE bought out Gamemania shares so we are holding our own studio of SOE. Basically, the service isn't operating any more in Taiwan. After open beta it was pretty much shut down as a decision between Game Mania and SOE. </blockquote> This is the closest thing I could find to answer the question.  It's from an interview with the general manager of SOGA posted on Gamasutra yesterday.

[Celline-Layonaire]

<p> I think SOGA is </p><p>"So"ny + "Ga"mania</p>