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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.

Kritika – New update sees players exploring the eerie Witch Valley

I would have used the word “sexy” instead of  “eerie”, but it didn’t seem to appropriate. You see, the 3 new witch bosses (minus the loli one) have rather admirable assets…   As you can see in the game footage…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – Episode 2 update trailer now online

Detailed around a week ago, Phantasy Star Online 2 will be getting its Episode 2 content update in 3 patches, leading up to December this year. There will be a new races, new features, a whole new planet, new weapons,…

Blast Breaker Online – New preview video showcases game features

[Game website] A rare gem from the Southeast Asia region, Blast Breaker Online finally has a game website up to showcase its features. Developed by Thailand studio Unext Digitals Plus, the new developer trailer highlights what the game aims to…

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Full Active Time Event detailed

After the awesome E3 2013 trailer, Square Enix has released a new developer commentary video, this time round touch on the Full Time Active Event (FATE) system. It is pretty much like Guild Wars 2’s open world events. and hopefully…

Dragon Nest – Trading collection cards now available in Japan

Exclusive just for the Japan region, a trading collection card series has launched for Dragon Nest. Unlike cards such as Magic the Gathering, there is no gameplay involved, simply just for collection. The cards comes in packs of 6 (around…

Dota 2 – Nexon announces Korea’s entry into the global competition

Nexon, the publisher for Dota 2 in Korea, announced that the game will go live in the country this Autumn. Nexon’s CEO also revealed the formation of Nexon Starter League and setting aside around 1.63 million USD to support Dota…

Monster Hunter Online – New map teased as debut test draws near

China’s top online games publisher, Tencent Games, revealed a new area a couple of days back. Roughly translated as Kunbel Wetlands, this area reeks of death given the withered trees and poisonous waters.What species of monsters are lurking here? Powered…

Black Gold Online – Snail Games releases E3 2013 game trailers

Snail Games USA is over at E3 2013, and apparently sparing no costs in its effort to promote its second online game, Black Gold Online. Pitting 2 factions against each other, Magic and Technology/ Steam, they are out in a…

Dragon Nest 2.0 – Korean server to get massive update by today

Announced last week, the Korean server for Dragon Nest is currently having its server maintenance, which will be ready in about an hour from the time of this post.   There will be tons of new content, including maps, monsters,…

Command & Conquer – New trailer reveals new playable Generals

[Game website] Reborn as a Free-to-Play game from the ashes of Westwood Studios, the devil known as Electronic Arts is looking to recapture the spirit of old with Command & Conquer. No fancy name, just Command & Conquer, with development…

Age of Wushu – Developer teases weather system with short trailer

With the North America server launching a couple of weeks back and the Europe server getting ready for Closed Beta, China developer Snail Game has teased the upcoming weather system update with a short trailer.   If you not sure…

RIFT – North America server is Free-to-Play right now with new update

[Game website] RIFT has officially entered Free-to-Play now! Together with version 2.3, Empyreal Assault, this Free-to-Play conversion update also sees the arrival of the massive new zone, the Dendrome.   For the Free-to-Play newcomers, developer Trion Worlds has pledged “no…

EverQuest Next – Game website and social media channels now live

[Game website] The future of next-gen sandbox online games, EverQuest Next, has just officially opened its website and social media channels. 1 of the most anticipated online games in the English market, Sony is set to amaze gamers upon its…

ArcheAge – New Free-to-Play business model announced starting July

Starting from 3rd July, ArcheAge Korea will be converting to a Free-to-Play model! This confirms the rumour first posted last month. As such, XLGAMES will be stopping sales of the current time cards, which consists of hourly, monthly, and 90…