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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.

Swordsman Online – Shaolin introduction

If you have not read, Swordsman Online debuted at E3 this year. The game is developed by Perfect World China and will be published by its North America subsidiary, Perfect World Entertainment for the English version. This title looks set…

AIKA Online – Level 75 set

Ever since AIKA North America (under Gpotato) decided to IP block users from outside its service area, bar those who registered before the announcement, I have meddled around with the Taiwanese version of the game. The global server of AIKA…

MapleStory Korea breaks record

Following the implementation of the first (out of three) patch for Korea Maple’s Big Bang update, the game has currently just broke the record for having the most number of players online at the same time. This MMO record is…

Age of Conan goes F2P in Korea

I am not sure if this is old news, but yes, you read it right. Age of Conan will go Free to Play in Korea, land of the F2P MMOs. Currently in the Open Beta stage, Funcom and publisher, Neowiz…

Ragnarok 2 reveals new life professions

Ragnarok Online 2: Legend of the Second will be going into its first beta phase next month (August), and if you have not heard, the game has undergone much re-development after flopping in various Asian markets at is first attempt.…

Aion goes 3D with LG

Just this morning, NCsoft Korea has announced a joint partnership with electronics giant, LG Electronics, to produce a series of computers to bring life to Aion in the form of 3D imaging. Products slated include laptops, desktops and monitors. I…

Forsaken World – Level 65 set

The Chinese version of Forsaken World has just teased players with images of the game’s level 65 set equipment. This particular set can be found from the Ancestor Tomb instance’s last boss, Eye of Evil – Rayleigh. You can also…

GunZ Interview – Getting better with time

If you are into online shooting games, you have probably heard of the game GunZ: The Duel, published by renowned MMO portal, Ijji. The game took the English MMO industry by storm when it was first launched back in 2006.…

Nexon reveals Mabinogi Heroes XE

Just this morning, 16th July, Nexon held a press conference to reveal their new action MMORPG, Mabinogi Heroes XE. XE actually stands for eXtreme Edition for those who are wondering. Why did I call it a new game? For one,…

Crayon Shin-Chan OL teaser site opens

If you have read my blog, you will have came across the recently confirmed Crayon Shin-Chan Online. After evaluation from the strict Korean government, the game has apparently received a friendly rating, which everyone regardless of age will be able…

Kabod Online – Not for kids

If you have surfed around some MMO websites, you might have came across this new Korean MMORPG, titled Kabod Online. Developed by Korean studio, Kabod Entertainment, it is a hardcore title with various scenes of nudity and extreme violence, hence…

RunUp to host Divine Soul SEA

According to foreign reports, RunUp (using its new MMO portal, Funmily) has signed with Korean developer, GamePrix, to host its latest action MMORPG, Divine Soul, in the SEA region. Countries include Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and Macau. It is…

Forsaken World Interview – In a league of its own

Forsaken World will be Perfect World Entertainment’s upcoming epic MMORG, and I will like to stress that the word “epic” was not added just to make the game sound good. Developed by a team of international staff, including talent from…

HOTK reveals 1st developer diary

Sorry if I am late, but I have just received an email from Perfect World Entertainment with regards to their latest MMORPG, Heroes of Three Kingdoms, and its the game’s first developer diary which was posted 3 days ago. The…