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Your average online gamer who is bilingual in Chinese and English, although he does try to play Japanese and Korean games sometimes. Online gaming since 1999, and has worked in the online gaming and mobile gaming industry (Journalist, Game Master, Community Manager, Operations Manager) since 2008.

The Elder Scrolls Online – Gameplay presentation from QuakeCon 2013

[Game website] Developer ZeniMax Online Studios just finished displaying the latest build for The Elder Scrolls Online, touching on several auxiliary features to running through a whole instanced dungeon. The game looks pretty alright to me, although I am not…

Dragon Nest – Mobile application for action game teased in China

China MMO bigwig, Shanda Games, is really going all out to secure Dragon Nest as a legitimate global IP. After the client game launched, the mobile version, web version and even a movie is in the works. Now, the company…

Dragon Nest: Rise of the Black Dragon – New trailer for CG movie

For those of you who didn’t know, there is a CG movie being made in China based on Dragon Nest’s lore. Yes, that Dragon Nest, developed by Eyedentity Games and owned by Shanda Games. Rise of the Black Dragon is…

Monster Hunter Frontier G – Classic title heading towards Taiwan

First released in Japan back in 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier has seen 6 years of uncertainty in its overseas efforts, particularly when the Korean server closed down back last year. The game will be self-published in Taiwan, Hong Kong and…

MapleStory – Hekaton arrives in massive 1 vs 100 battle

[Source] In the final part for MapleStory Korea’s summer 2013 content update, the previously-teased giant boss was finally released yesterday, with its name being Hekaton. And yes, there will be 100 Maplers who will go against him, given his massive…

Black Desert – New theme of the week focuses on monsters

While the previous theme focused on characters, this week’s theme is focused on the monsters found in Black Desert. Viewers might mistaken the trailer below as a combat teaser one, but I guess that doesn’t hurt in any way. For…

Infinite Crisis – Superheroes galore as Founder Packages go on sale

[Game website] I am not sure why, it seems that the heroes from both Marvel and DC are getting really poor, requiring funds from us common gamers. No matter, DC Comics’ Infinite Crisis, developed by Turbine and published by Warner…

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Benchmark tool ready for download

[Download page] A Realm Reborn is heading towards its official launch in under a month on 22nd August, and the official benchmark tool has been released to the public. For those who are new to benchmark tools, it is basically…

Blizzard – Which expansion will be announced at Gamescom 2013?

Blizzard Entertainment, creators of the popular Diablo and Warcraft franchise, is preparing to make a huge announcement over at Gamescom 2013 later this month. However, there are mixed reactions with the cryptic messages being sent out. You see, while Blizzard…

Project Snowstorm – Ambitious mobile MMORPG seeking $500,000

[Kickstarter page] I am actually stunned by the amount this new studio is seeking in Kickstarter, stunned enough for me to post about it. An ambitious mobile MMORPG in development, the game “includes a real-time battle system and a scalable…

Blade & Soul – Summer 2013 beachwear arrives for the weary souls

Throughout the year, the content patches for Blade & Soul have always been focused on killing, killing and more killing. For the weary souls, the new Summer 2013 beachwear costumes will certainly bring a spark of bright light into their…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – New trailers and 2013 roadmap revealed

Content update for Phantasy Star Online 2 continues at a frantic pace in Japan, as SEGA will be implementing Episode 2, Part 2 next week on 7th August. New maps, costumes, gears and features will be added, and I can’t…

Neverwinter – Celebrating 2 million players with trailer and infographic

[Register now] Developed by Cryptic Studios and published by Perfect World Entertainment, I am sure most of you have tried Neverwinter by now. Perhaps the best English-developed title to be released this year, incredible milestones were hit since the game launched.…

Cabal Online – Game welcomes Rising Force Extreme update

[Press release] ESTsoft has today announced the release of Rising Force Extreme, the latest content update for CABAL Online. The Rising Force Extreme update will be available on August 1 st, 2013 and brings along with it a slew of new changes,…