Aion – New Aethertech class reaching Korean server in 4.5 patch

[Register] I am quite late with this news, but nonetheless, the new Aethertech class is finally reaching the Korean servers in patch 4.5, but debuting on the test servers on 29th July first. Here is the introduction trailer in all…

Aion 4.0 – NCsoft releases new storyline trailer for E3 2013

E3 2013 is still a week plus away, but NCsoft is not waiting till then before releasing the latest trailer for Aion 4.0: Dark Betrayal. The new content will arrive in the North American server later this month.   Different…

Aion 4.0 – Update previewed at massive annual fan festival

While most of us already know what is coming in Aion 4.0, NC Japan went all out to make sure every gamer in Tokyo knows about it. The annual fan festival organized by NC Japan was held over the past…

Aion 4.0 – Japan server pushes out exclusive physical pack

I have no idea why, but the tradition of selling physical sway for online games only stayed in Asian countries such as China, South Korea and Japan, while the English version/s barely get a sniff.   To celebrate the upcoming…

Aion 4.0 – Dungeons galore for final update as 3rd class goes missing

Separated into 3 parts for the 4.0 update, Aion Korea will be welcoming the final part on 13th March. While 2 of the 3 new classes, Gunner and Bard, have been added, the final mecha-like class has gone missing, not…

Aion 4.0 – China server enters Closed Beta next month

Following closely behind the footsteps of the Korean server, the China server for Aion will hold its 4.0 Closed Beta phase on 13th March next month. Published by Shanda Games, the update comes around 4 months after being added in…

NCsoft – Guild Wars 2 continues to rake in cash for a rosy 4Q 2012

NCsoft released its earnings report earlier today, and it is an absolutely rosy one. As you can see from the chart below, revenue from Guild Wars 2 continued to grow at an exponential rate from 3Q to 4Q 2012. Lineage…

Aion 4.0 – 2nd update sees the arrival of the Bard class

Come 16th January 2013, it will be the 2nd content update for Aion 4.0. This will include the 2nd new class announced, the Bard, which is the class almost everyone is most curious about.   The class is looking awesome…

Aion 4.0 – Official game trailer showcases huge content updates

The 1st of 3 parts for Aion 4.0 got updated earlier today, with the main highlight being the new Gunner class. The next update will be on 16th January 2013 featuring the Bard, while the final part will arrive 13th…

Aion 4.0 – Official theme song performed by IU

Titled “Aion: Atreia”, this is the official theme song (or sound track) for Aion 4.0, performed by the insanely popular Korean star, IU. The full song can be downloaded here.   Aion 4.0 launches on 20th December, with several new…

Aion 4.0 – Final new class for content update teased

Earlier in today’s live stream of the Aion 4.0 press conference, it seems that I missed a really important image while being lagged. The 3rd and final new class has yet to be officially announced, but its artwork was being…

Aion 4.0 – Official launch date announced for Korea

So, the NCsoft held a press conference just less than a couple of hours ago, and officially confirmed the launch date for Aion 4.0 to be on 20th December 2012, which is later this month! Some content will be added…

Aion 4.0 – Popular singer IU confirmed as spokesperson

South Korea’s favorite “daughter”, K-Pop idol IU, has been confirmed as Aion 4.0′s spokesperson. It is certainly not a surprise, seeing how NCsoft signed a contract a couple of years back to use certain artistes for game promotion, with Wonder…

Aion 4.0 – NCsoft reveals Bard preview trailer

The 2nd of 3 new classes to be announced after Shooting Star, the Bard (or Troubadour, Minstrel) is a support class which packs some tough attack and crowd-control spells as well, which can be seen in the latest development video…