On 13 Jan, the Korean server for ArcheAge will receive update 2.9. The core content focuses on strengthening nation wars, including an upgrade system for structures found in player-controlled territory (such as castles). There are also flying beasts which guard each…
Red 5 Studios – Firefall studio turns focus to China and Asian markets
[Source] What an end to 2015! First, Red 5 Studios missed payroll on Christmas Day itself (and also sacked folks), and its China parent company boasted about giving millions away to players. Yesterday, it was announced Red 5 Studios will “undergo reorganization…
Laplace – Taiwan developer X-Legend reveals new action MMORPG
X-Legend Entertainment is more well-known in the English gaming market for games such as Aura Kingdom and the more recent Dragomon Hunter. Today, the Taiwanese developer revealed Laplace, its first PC MMORPG for 2016. As you can see in the trailer…
Age of Wushu Dynasty – Wuxia MMO launches on iOS and Android devices
Game developer and publisher Snail Games has made another major step into the mobile gaming market with the long-awaited global release of its latest mobile MMO, Age of Wushu Dynasty. The game is now available in multiple regions around the…
Blade & Soul – New Qi Master class heading to China server this month
While the new Qi Master class has been added in the Korean server of Blade & Soul for a few weeks now, I have yet to see it in real action. Nevertheless, the China server will be getting the Qi Master…
TERA – Nexon reveals new Elin-exclusive class arriving this month
Nexon today revealed a new class for TERA which is exclusive to the Elin race. The Korean name is “인술사”, and it works out to be something similar to a jutsu user, meaning ninja (or kunoichi). As seen from the…
Valiant Force – Preview game trailer for Shadow class revealed
[Pre-register] One of the six classes in Valiant Force, the Shadow class is one which will disrupt the battlefield with negative effects, including poison and stun. Unfortunately, they can’t seem to perform skills such as the Shadow Clone from Naruto.…
Bless – New trailer as Open Beta date set to be revealed next week
As announced recently, Neowiz will be announcing the Open Beta schedule for Bless on 15 January at a live media event. Happening next week, a countdown page has now appeared, along with a new cinematic trailer. I am guessing a…
League of Legends – Son Goku voice actress is Wukong in Japan server
As Riot Games continue to tease its massive voice cast for the upcoming League of Legends Japan server, the developer today revealed the voice actress behind Wukong. She is none other than Masako Nozawa, the iconic voice behind Dragonball’s Son…
Shinra Technologies – Square Enix shuts down cloud gaming subsidiary
Announced on 19 Sep 2014, Shinra Technologies (namesake taken from Final Fantasy) was coined as “the next evolution in gaming” with world-class facilities. Unfortunately, the ambitious company has been dissolved, as announced by parent Square Enix. The closure, due to lack of…
Black Desert – Daum Games reveal awakening weapon for Valkyrie class
Today, publisher Daum Games revealed the upcoming awakening weapon for the Valkyrie class. Ditching her one-handed sword, she will now wield a lance, providing a greater reach during combat. If you did not know, developer Pearl Abyss stated it is…
Angry Birds – NHN Studio 629 developing game based on popular IP
Studio 629, under IT giant NHN, announced it has signed a deal with Rovio Entertainment to develop a mobile game based on the popular Angry Birds series. This is apparently the first time Rovio Entertainment has worked directly with a Korean developer. Studio…
MapleStory 2 – Players can now fish and start a musical concert
After the new Rune Blader class was added in early December, MapleStory 2 last week received the 3rd of 5 parts of its annual winter update. This new patch added 2 social features, mainly fishing and music composing (and concert).…
Monster Hunter Online – Tencent will work with Capcom on other games
Monster Hunter Online recently launched in China under the watchful eyes of partners Tencent Games and Capcom. The game’s producer, Mr Tao from Tencent, gave an interview where he stated the co-operation with Capcom does not stop at Monster Hunter…