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Your average online gamer who is bilingual in Chinese and English, although he does try to play Japanese and Korean games sometimes. Online gaming since 1999, and has worked in the online gaming and mobile gaming industry (Journalist, Game Master, Community Manager, Operations Manager) since 2008.

Just Cause: Mobile – Square Enix showcases new cinematic trailer for upcoming mobile action game

Last week, Square Enix unveiled a full cinematic trailer for Just Cause: Mobile during the company’s first SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS digital show. The video also featured a few Just Cause franchise regulars who will also appear in the upcoming mobile…

Dragon Blaze 2: Knights of Veda – Debut game trailer for mobile RPG sequel revealed

First announced a few days ago, Dragon Blaze 2: Knights of Veda is the official sequel to GAMEVIL’s Dragon Blaze from developer FLINT. According to the official storyline, Dragon Blaze 2 takes place 7 years after the original, though no…

Magic: Legends – Preview trailer showcases Open Beta features

A new video for Magic: Legends, Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios’ upcoming free-to-play action RPG based on Wizards of the Coast’s strategy card game, Magic: The Gathering, showcases what players can expect in the open beta, which launches next…

Devil May Cry Mobile – Chinese developer announces Vergil as third playable character

Chinese developer Yunchang Game is preparing for the Final Beta phase of Devil May Cry Mobile in China, which is set for 25 March 2021. Officially licensed from Capcom, the third playable character was announced recently, Vergil, after Dante and…

Activision Blizzard – Company with USD 8 billion revenue in 2020 fires more employees due to COVID-19

Activision Blizzard, which drew in USD 8.09 billion in revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020, has fired 50 employees earlier today. The reason? COVID-19. The company cites the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects on both the viability of live productions…

Dragon Blaze 2 – Developer announces sequel to popular mobile RPG

Korean developer FLINT recently announced Dragon Blaze 2, the sequel to the ongoing mobile RPG, Dragon Blaze, published by GAMEVIL. According to the first teaser, Dragon Blaze 2 is set in a dark medieval world, with players assuming the role…

Tower of God – Korean developer announced the start of new mobile game project

According to reports from South Korea, the company behind games such as Lord of Dice and Hero Cantare is preparing a mobile game based on Tower of God. If I remember correctly, Tower of God’s anime series aired just recently…

Google Play – 15% commission rate for smaller Korean developers on Google Play planned

Amidst complaints from developers and the local authorities, the South Korean unit of Google Inc. has reportedly decided to lower its planned commission rate for smaller app developers. Google Korea reported to parliament’s committee on science and technology that it…

Summoners War: Lost Centuria – Com2uS reveals new website and business identity for upcoming strategy game

Global games developer and publisher Com2uS recently revealed the new BI (Business Identity), key art, and official website for its upcoming flagship game, Summoners War: Lost Centuria. Set to launch worldwide soon for both iOS and Android devices, Lost Centuria…

Shin Dynasty Warriors – Quick look at Koei Tecmo’s new Japanese mobile action game

Japanese developer Koei Tecmo launched a new Dynasty Warriors game last week in Japan for mobile platforms, and it hasn’t really worked out. Titled Shin Dynasty Warriors (真・三國無双), the 2.5 score on Google Play and 2.4 score on App Store…

Brixity – Cookie Run developer reveals new city-building game to save Earth

Outside the big three of Netmarble, NCSOFT, and Nexon, Devsisters is probably the most successful developer and publisher coming out of South Korea. Recently launching the popular Cookie Run: Kingdom worldwide, Devsisters recently revealed its next mobile title, Brixity. It…

Nexon – Gaming behemoth announces recruitment drive for various new projects

Following the recent announcement of improving employee salaries and providing them with more welfare, Nexon is now on huge recruiting campaign in South Korea to speed up development on their ongoing projects. These positions are a mix of development and…

Blade & Soul 2 – New animated trailer for upcoming cross-platform MMORPG sequel

NCSOFT today revealed a new animated trailer for Blade & Soul 2, titled “Cracks.” According to various news outlets, this actually showcases one of the main co-op gameplay modes in Blade & Soul 2, where players have to fight off…

NCSOFT – New financial increments for employees and new hires announced

NCSOFT today announced its full suite of updated compensation policies in an effort to retain and attract the best talent. Over the weeks, many developers in South Korea have followed the big boys (such as Nexon and Netmarble) in increasing…