As I previewed last week, Ether Saga (CN) is going to get a big expansion update soon, translated as Tale of the Demon King. Even though a new race, Mozu (Mo = Demon, Zu = tribe/race) was confirmed (along with…
Nexon to focus on Europe and China
According to Chinese gaming industry website, Gamelook, Nexon has outlined its plan for further global expansion in 2011, particularly in Europe and China. Having started acquiring developer Neople back in 2008, Nexon has since bought over Ndoors and Gamehi this…
PlayNC gets upgraded
PlayNC, the official game portal of Korean MMO giant, NCsoft, has just announced some changes right after G*Star 2010 ended. First of all, PlayNC now has a new webpage, designed and reorganized for easier access for all players (and accessible…
Legend of Blood (KR) goes into CBT
Legend of Blood is a new 3D MMORPG which will be going into its first Closed Beta in 2 days. While the game will feature the typical large scale PvP and the mature blood graphics, it is interesting to note…
Berkanix – CBT Movie trailer Part 2
Berkanix, developed by the creators of Shaiya Online, Choi Rock Games (originally Sonov), has revealed the 2nd Closed Beta movie trailer. Once again, similar to Part 1, it is made from actual in-game footage. I really hope an English company will grab this…
[G*Star 2010] A personal round-up
Well, this post is about my afterthoughts on G*Star 2010, with the show having concluded a day ago. First, let me share some statistics with you guys first. G*Star 2010 has proven to be the biggest in its history, with…
Magic World 2 starts Public Beta soon
For those of you who have not read about Magic World 2, do click here to read up on my past posts. Not much has changed then, except for major bug changes, and the game is set to enter Public…
Forsaken World (CN) to open Test Server
I have received a few emails over the past few days asking me to update some stuff on Forsaken World China, and I do apologize as I really had my plates full (anyone else wanna do this for free? T__T).…
[G*Star 2010] The show ends!
It had been a hectic few days for me, juggling with updating this small blog, college and work. I apologize if I missed out on some games or information, but there is only so much one busy person can do…
[G*Star 2010] Girls of the show – Part 2
Ok, you bunch of wolves or whatever lusty animals reading this, here is part 2 of the much anticipated “Girls of the show”. Do note that most of them are really famous models who feature frequently at car shows etc.…
[G*Star 2010] Girls of the show – Part 1
Which gaming convention, exhibition or show will be complete without the beautiful and gorgeous bevy of showgirls? Korea’s biggest gaming event, G*Star 2010, is no exception. to this industry “rule”. With various famous models hired, I am wondering if some…
[G*Star 2010] Gamers high on TERA
It looks like the Korean gaming crowd currently has the hots for Hangame’s upcoming action MMO epic, TERA. As early as 10.30am, the queue at all the demo booths were already snaking a long way out into the halls (see…
[G*Star 2010] Cabal 2 footages
First, the good news. I have secured 2 rather low quality footages for the Cabal 2 trailer shown. Second, the bad news. Cabal 2 is shown by developer, ESTsoft, in the B2B (Business to Business) section of the G*Star convention…
[G*Star 2010] Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Game footage
After previewing the game a few days ago, a new gameplay footage was posted for seemingly mysterious MMO. Developed by Korean MMO giant, Hangame, Asta draws its inspiration from various Oriental myths and legends. Coupled with Cry 2 Engine,…