Added earlier today in the Korean server, Fragmented Labyrinth is the latest dungeon to grace Blade & Soul. The highlight of this dungeon is to choose the correct door out of various to enter after each area. There is only…
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Legend of Fighters – Closed Beta 2 for action game to begin this week
Officially revealed just last month, Legend of Fighters is already heading to its 2nd Closed Beta later this week in South Korea. Developed by GalaxyGate (Rosh Online), the game is an action side-scroller with various other MMO features fused within.…
Play MapleStory – Nexon opens physical MapleStory theme park
Well, it really isn’t a theme park like Disneyland, but rather just a rented hall. Named as “Play MapleStory”, this event consists primarily of MapleStory locations and monsters brought to “life”, and will last from 20th December till 9th February…
Counter-Strike Online 2 – Big City map to go live later this week
After being tested for several months, the new Big City map for Counter-Strike Online 2 will go live in Korea on 28th November, just 3 days from now. Described as a “GTA” style map by the developer Nexon, the map…
Memory of Aria – New game invites players to travel through time
Just revealed recently after being announced some 6 years ago, Memory of Aria is the first online game from Korean developer Curoa. According to the introduction, players will travel to the past and future to change the course of history.…
ArcheAge – XLGAMES reveals teaser trailer for upcoming content update
ArcheAge Korea will be getting a new content update in January next year, although no exact content nor date were given. XLGAMES, however, previewed what might be coming in a new teaser trailer. The game will also be getting…
TERA Korea – Game getting ready for GTA costumes later today
While I am not sure if it is an official partnership with Rockstar Games, TERA Korea will apparently be launching costumes inspired by Grand Theft Auto (GTA) later today. There will be the iconic clown mask as well (really cool…
Wolfknights – New introduction trailer details the seasonal game process
While the focus is currently on Tree of Savior, IMC Games will be launching Wolfknights first. A large scale PvE and PvP title, each round ends after 1 of the 3 factions wins. An image guide is available in my…
Ragnarok Online 2 – Korea server announces game closure
After being in service for 1 year and 9 months, Gravity has announced that Ragnarok Online 2 will be shutting down in Korea on 23rd December 2013, which is late next month. Gravity also claimed that the current services in…
Project Pentakill – Marvel goes missing from its own MOBA title
First announced back in November last year, the secretive Project PK made another secret appearance at ChinaJoy in July. At Korean developer Smilegate’s recent G-Star media event, the tentative name “Project Pentakill” was revealed, which will be developed by its…
Fighting Star – New arena fighting game revealed by CrossFire developer
Smilegate is currently 1 of the biggest independent developer in Korea, largely thanks to CrossFire, its 1-hit wonder which continues to rake in big money in China. Over at a private G-Star media conference, Fighting Star (tentative name) was revealed…
Operation7 II: Rise of Condota – Sequel set for Closed Beta next year
I know, the trailer was out for over a month now, but I did not expect the game to be showcased at G-Star’s business hall. This is Operation7 II: Rise of Condota, somewhat a sleeper hit online shooter in the…
Pirates: Treasure Hunters – CJ E&M reveals new pirate-themed MOBA
After the failure of RIFT Korea, I am really surprised CJ E&M is picking up a Western title again. Developed by Virtual Toys, a company based in Spain, Pirates will be starting its beta phase first in Korea, some time…
G-Star 2013 – My personal thoughts about the annual game show
G-Star 2013 officially ended yesterday in Busan, South Korea after 4 days of games and more games. With the online gaming industry facing immense pressure from its government, this might even be the final time we will be seeing a…