Blade & Soul – New test phase to begin for China as Open Beta nears
After months of testing, the China server for Blade & Soul will be entering its non-wipe test phase tomorrow, which is usually the prologue to the upcoming Open Beta. However, this test phase will still require a much coveted activation…
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – World first for Coil of Bahamut turn 5
[Game website] Currently the toughest dungeon in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, the dungeon known as Binding Coil of Bahamut has a maximum of 5 turns. The guild known as Blue Garter recently became the first to conquer this…
Absolute Force Online – Unreal Engine 3 shooter shutting down
[Source] Another month, another online title shutting down. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, Absolute Force Online will be closing its doors on 29th November, just a couple of weeks short of its 1st anniversary after Open Beta started. The…
Hero: Fighters Club – New version of action game opening this month
Developed by Korean studio KOG, Hero is a new version of Fighters Club which has been running under Nexon and Hangame for a few years now. I am not sure why KOG is self-launching this “Hero” version, but it’s still…
Ragnarok Online 2 – Free Graham Potion giveaway for SEA server
[Game website] The Southeast Asia server of Ragnarok Online 2 recently added the new War of Emperium feature, where guild fight it out for control of awesome castle bases. I suppose the Graham Potion could come in handy, with the…
Mabinogi Heroes – Japan server reveals Sword Art Online content
Announced a couple of days back, the Japan server for Mabinogi Heroes will be collaborating with hit anime and light novel, Sword Art Online, for a limited period. This is not just any marketing gimmick, as the characters are actually…
Core Masters – English publisher for MOBA title was confirmed months ago
[Teaser site] As well-informed as I may be, there are still tons of news which I miss. The English publisher for upcoming Korean MOBA, Core Masters, was actually revealed months ago to be Rock Hippo. The publisher may seem obscure…
Battle of the Gods – New game details revealed for Tencent’s MOBA
Announced a couple of months ago, gamers were quite surprised that the owner of Riot Games (League of Legends) is developing its own MOBA title. I am talking about Tencent Games of course, with its upcoming Chinese MOBA loosely translated…
City of Titans – Kickstarter success and development update interview
[Kickstarter page] Since the project was first announced, the gaming community seemed sceptical at first on this superhero MMORPG, City of Titans, which will be made by a group of volunteers without actual pay or salary. Driven by their passion…
Strife – Asiasoft announces strategic partnership with YY Inc. and S2 Games
Strife is entering Closed Beta globally later this year, and Asiasoft will be the game’s Southeast Asia operator. Just a note, Asiasoft will not be having its own servers, but rather channel players over to the global server where they…
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – Quick look at mobile RPG based on classic mecha series
Wanda Cinema Games have been making a name for themselves in recent years making mobile games based on Japanese anime and manga IPs, having previously developed and operated Saint Seiya: Legend of Justice and Tensura: King of Monsters. It recently…
Throne and Liberty – Amazon Games revealed as publisher for flagship MMORPG from NCSOFT
In what should come as a major shock to most MMORPG players in general, Korean developer NCSOFT today announced a publisher for Throne and Liberty, the company’s upcoming PC + console flagship MMORPG. Following Lost Ark and Blue Protocol, Amazon…
