ArcheAge – Japan server switching to Free-to-Play model next month

Following the current business model revolution in Japan, publisher GameOn announced recently that ArcheAge Japan will be switching to Free-to-Play on 24th April 2014, doing away with the monthly payment model. However, players who pay the USD 17.00 monthly sub…

Kingdom Under Fire II – Philippines server prepares to launch next month

[Press release] Kingdom Under Fire II Philippines, the newest online video game is set to launch on April 2014 by Leadhope Digital Inc., a local subsidiary of Leadhope with headquarters in Hong Kong. The launch will start with an Elite Close…

Tencent – 500 million USD strategic investment in CJ Games announced

China powerhouse Tencent just invested 500 million USD in Korean gaming publisher/ developer, CJ Games. Tencent is now the 3rd biggest shareholder of CJ Games. On a side note, 50% of Tencent’s revenue in 2013 apparently came from gaming operations.…