According to a flurry of reports from China today, 1 of the nation’s biggest online games publisher and developer, is rumoured to be sold for around USD 525 million. That is of course Shanda Games, 1 of the subsidiaries under…
Dungeon Striker – Publisher Hangame announces game closure
Less than a year after the Korean server began its Open Beta service, Dungeon Striker will be closing on 20th March 2014, with the cash shop closing on 14th February 2014. The reason given was the game updates since Open…
Final Fantasy XIV – China server preparing for debut test phase
The official website for Final Fantasy XIV China got a brand new look recently, signalling that the upcoming debut test phase is near with a couple of beta key reservation events. The website, though looking clean, has several link issues,…
Dragon Nest Warriors – Browser game finally gets an official name
As reported earlier, the web game for Dragon Nest is heading for its debut test phase early this month. Shanda Games, the China developer and owner of Korean studio Eyedentity Games, has announced the official title as Dragon Nest Warriors,…
Dragon Nest Web – Browser game to begin debut test phase next month
According to China news website Duowan, the browser version of Dragon Nest will be entering its debut test phase in January 2014. Developed by Shanda Games, owner of Korean studio Eyedentity Games, Dragon Nest Web was first announced earlier this…
RIFT China – CEO claims Trion Worlds did not support content localization
Just a couple of weeks after RIFT China’s closure was announced, the CEO of Shanda Games, Mr Xiangdong Zhang, finally talked about the issue to the China media. He admitted that RIFT’s quality “wasn’t good”, with Trion Worlds not responding…
RIFT China – Shanda Games finally announce closure of China server
Just a few months after Shanda Games announced its determination to continue running RIFT China using the Pay-to-Play model and spending tens of millions on a ridiculous, unnecessary marketing campaign, the company has finally announced the game’s closure on 15th…
Dragon Nest 2 – Game developement progress teased for sequel
First revealed by Shanda Games a few months back, another top executive has now given an update in a chat with the community. Mr Xiangdong Zhang, CEO of Shanda Games, revealed that Dragon Nest 2 is currently in development using…
Dragon Nest – New content update today sees arrival of Mist Nest
The regular content updates continues for Dragon Nest, with the latest Mist Nest set to challenge the level 70 players. There are several bosses before hitting the final room, and as a Nest, battles are never easy! The same update…
Dragon Nest – Europe server to change publisher with all data intact
[Source] Currently hosted on the game portal by eFusion MMOG, Dragon Nest Europe will be changing its publisher soon to Shanda Games International Europe GmbH. Shanda is popularly known as the China owner of Dragon Nest’s Korean developer, Eyedentity Games.…
Dragon Nest – Taiwan server shutting down this coming November
From what I know, it seems that Taiwanese developer and publisher, Gamania, can’t seem to hold games for long despite 1 of the top 3 companies there. After the closure of the popular Dungeon Fighter Online, the company just announced…
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…
Dungeon Striker – Cute action game officially lands in China
While not really a big secret as publisher Shanda Games own the Korean developer, Eyedentity Games, the title was officially announced only today at ChinaJoy 2013. While no date is currently given, Dungeon Striker is expected to enter testing later…