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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.

ArcheAge War – Backstory for upcoming cross-platform MMORPG revealed

Following the recent teaser for ArcheAge War, we recently received information about the game’s story. ArcheAge War takes place after the collapse of Auroria, when the major races migrated to the western continent of Nuian (the setting of the original…

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught – New mobile game from NetherRealm Studios announced

Warner Bros. Games today announced Mortal Kombat: Onslaught, a new collection role-playing game (RPG) launching globally in 2023 for mobile devices. Developed and co-published by award-winning NetherRealm Studios, Mortal Kombat: Onslaught will feature the first mobile-exclusive cinematic story experience for…

Project Blood – Illustrator reveals new art for upcoming 3D action game under LINE Games

Kim Hyung-seop, also known as “Hyulla,” recently revealed 2 new pieces of artwork for the upcoming 3D action game, Project Blood. Hyeolla most previously worked on games such as Destiny Child, the upcoming Nikke: Goddess of Victory, and providing character…

Netmarble – Global games developer announces 4 titles to be showcased at G-Star 2022

Netmarble held its exciting NTP 2022 developer conference earlier this year, but sadly only a handful of those titles will be making it to G-Star 2022 next month in Busan, South Korea. The titles include Ony I Level Up: ARISE…

Lionheart Studio – ODIN: Valhalla Rising developer retracts IPO filing in Korea

As mentioned just a few days ago, Korean developer Lionheart Studio was preparing its IPO filing and be listed in Korea. However, things have changed massively since then, with the company retracting its submission citing “difficulty in properly evaluating the…

ArcheAge War – First teaser trailer for PC + mobile cross-platform MMORPG surfaces

First leaked last week, ArcheAge War is a new mobile MMORPG from the original ArcheAge developer XLGAMES. The studio, with heavy investment from publisher Kakao Games, is also working on ArcheAge 2. According to the Korean media, ArcheAge War is…

UNDECEMBER – Hack & Slash action RPG launches worldwide on PC and mobile platforms

LINE Games today announced that its multi-platform Hack & Slash ARPG UNDECEMBER, developed by Needs Games, has launched globally today. In the world of UNDECEMBER, players will embark on a dark journey as Rune Hunters, destined to stop the 13th…

Evercore Heroes – Former Riot Games and Blizzard developers reveal unique competitive PVE title

Vela Games today revealed the studio’s debut title, Evercore Heroes, a unique, competitive PvE game where players compete to prove they are the world’s best team of heroes. Set in a rich, science fantasy world called Lumerea, the game breaks…

Dekaron G – Development team touts P2E mobile MMORPG in new video

Dekaron G, the global version of Dekaron M in South Korea, started the pre-registration phase on Google Play around 3 weeks ago. Recently, a couple of trailers touting the game was uploaded by publisher ThumbAge, with one focusing on the…

Ares: Rise of Guardians – New in-game trailer showcases starting 4 classes and sci-fi armors

Following the recent reveal of the full CG trailer for Ares: Rise of Guardians, publisher Kakao Games and developer Second Dive finally showcased a trailer with in-game footage. Not only do we get to see the starting classes, but also…

ArcheAge War – Rumored PC + Mobile Unreal Engine 4 MMORPG gets age rating in Korea

It was recently discovered that developer XLGAMES applied a trademark for “ArcheAge War” in South Korea back in August this year. Yesterday, this same PC MMORPG ArcheAge War was approved by the local Game Rating and Administration Committee to be…

Lionheart Studio – Developer of ODIN: Valhalla Rising reveals new projects to stock exchange

Lionheart Studio, the Korean developer of ODIN: Valhalla Rising, is preparing to be listed on KOSDAQ in a few months, possibly as 2022’s second biggest IPO. If you missed our previous news, Kakao Games is the majority shareholder of Lionheart…

TRAHA Global – Pre-registration begins on Google Play for Unreal Engine 4 MMORPG

Korean developer Moai Games yesterday announced the start of pre-registration for its Unreal Engine 4 MMORPG, TRAHA Global, on Google Play (iOS coming later). Other than mobile platforms, TRAHA Global is scheduled to launch on PC Steam as well. Other…

Civilization: Reign of Power – Nexon begins pre-registration phase for MMO SLG title in Asia

Developed by Korean studio NDREAM, publisher Nexon today announced the start of pre-registration for Civilization: Reign of Power, a new MMO strategy title based on Sid Meier’s Civilization V, developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K. Civilization: Reign of…