Master X Master – NCsoft announces new MOBA for Western market

[Game website] On the heels of NCSOFT West’s recent launch of Blade & Soul, the developer and publisher is excited to announce a brand new title, Master X Master (MXM), set to hit European and North American shores in the…

League of Legends – Japan server begins Closed Beta registration

With all the champions in the upcoming Japan server getting a star-studded voiceover cast, anticipation is high in the land of the rising sun. Today, Riot Games opened the website for League of Legends Japan, and is now accepting Closed…

Overpower – Class-based shooter lights up Kickstarter and Steam

A new indie game has caught my eyes, and its name is Overpower. Developed by Hydrant Games, Overpower is a 3rd person medieval shooter that combines the character progression of an MMO game with the MOBA combat mechanics. According to…

Heroes of the Storm – Necromancer from Diablo II confirmed for MOBA

Two new heroes from the world of Diablo have been announced for Heroes of the Storm, including Li Ming (representing the Wizard class from Diablo 3) and Xul, (representing the Necromancer class from Diablo II). Li Ming’s a tricky to…

King of Wushu – First look at PC version of upcoming wuxia MOBA

King of Wushu is the upcoming MOBA from China developer Snail Games, and it is apparently the first MOBA with a Chinese wuxia theme. Originally scheduled for its its first test in China for PC back in September, it was…

League of Legends – Japanese voiceover for Sona revealed

Announced back in October, the upcoming Japan server of League of Legends will get a full voiceover treatment for all its champions. It was not mentioned who did the voiceover for Sona, but I am guessing Riot Games are not…

Paragon – First look at actual gameplay for Unreal Engine 4 MOBA

Developer Epic Games today released an actual gameplay video for Paragon, walking potential Alpha Testers through the upcoming MOBA. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Paragon is definitely an eye-candy. The first map seems really big, and I wonder if it…

Gigantic – New video showcases combat tactics for upcoming MOBA

Recently hit with a round of layoff due to a delay in Gigantic’s release delay, developer Motiga rallyed and recently released a new gameplay video for the Windows 10 exclusive MOBA. Here, the development team will walk players through all the…

Riot Games – League of Legends dev is now 100% owned by Tencent

[Source] Revealed recently in a company blog post, League of Legends developer Riot Games is now wholly owned by China internet giant Tencent. It reads “our majority investor, Tencent, recently purchased the remaining equity of Riot Games,” which could not…

Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena – Steam Early Access begins

[Steam page] Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena, a MOBA/Shooter hybrid from Whitebox Interactive, releases onto Steam Early access today with a new game mode and playable character. Set inside a fighting arena in the Dark Eldar capital of Commorragh, characters…

Gigantic – Windows 10 MOBA studio lays off 16 staff after gigantic delay

[Source] Originally scheduled to launch its first game this time of the year, new developer Motiga recently announced it has sent 16 employees packing due to a delay in Gigantic’s launch. The Windows 10-only MOBA will now launch next year on Xbox…

Paragon – Unreal Engine 4 MOBA title by Epic Games arriving next summer

[Beta register] I am having a great time juggling between Overwatch and Paladins, so I am unsure what to think of Epic Games’ new third-person MOBA title, Paragon. The developer recently revealed Paragon will enter paid Early Access in Spring 2016, followed by…

Supernova – Second Closed Beta test begins for upcoming sci-fi MOBA

[Register now] Today, publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment America and developer Primal Game Studio have opened the second Closed Beta test phase for their action-packed sci-fi online game, Supernova. Supernova is a Free-to-Play multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) title infused with competitive…

DOTA 2 – Nexon is shutting down South Korean server next month

This came as a surprise to me, as Nexon Korea had done a great job with DOTA 2 since October 2013. There were tournaments and substantial cash prizes, but it seems Valve and Nexon have parted ways. Set to close on 10 December,…