Just a quick recap, Counter-Strike Online is a Free-to-Play version of the popular online first person shooter made for the Asian market, mainly South Korea, China, and Taiwan. Over the years, Nexon has partnered with many different brands for in-game…
Magic: ManaStrike – Global launch begins for new mobile PVP strategy game
Netmarble today announced the launch of Magic: ManaStrike, its first-ever game based on the Wizards of the Coast franchise Magic: The Gathering. Magic: ManaStrike is an all-new game that takes the excitement of Magic: The Gathering’s vast lore in a…
Phoenix Labs – Singapore’s Garena acquires North America developer of Dauntless
Sea Limited, the parent company of games company Garena, has acquired Phoenix Labs, an acclaimed independent games development company and the studio behind the popular cross-platform co-op action RPG, Dauntless. The teams intend to work together to continue building Phoenix…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – Closed Beta schedule in North America announced for Xbox One
[Game website] SEGA Games announced today that Phantasy Star Online 2, the popular MMORPG in Japan, will begin the Closed Beta phase for its upcoming North American version on Xbox One on Friday, February 7th at 5:00pm PST (8:00pm EST)…
Monster Hunter Riders – Capcom announce new mobile RPG for Japan market
I have lost count of how many mobile games were launched by Capcom using the Monster Hunter IP, but a new one was just recently announced for the Japan market. Titled Monster Hunter Riders, the game takes place in a…
Torchlight III – Torchlight Frontiers renamed as third game in series with major design changes
[Official announcement] Formerly known as Torchlight Frontiers, the action MMO in development by Echtra Games and set to be published by Perfect World Entertainment has changed its name to Torchlight III in an announcement. Torchlight III is also the official…
Final Gear – Quick look at new mobile mecha RPG recently launched in Taiwan
Final Gear is actually an indie mobile game developed in China, but I missed its initial domestic launch. Hence, when the game recently opened up for the Taiwanese market by local publisher Komoe Game, I jumped in for a quick…
Counterside – Idol team HrtBerry revealed for Nexon Korea’s first mobile game of 2020
Set to launch in South Korea as Nexon’s first mobile title of the year, the 5th team for Counterside was revealed recently as HrtBerry. The concept behind this team is that of an idol group consisting of 5 members with…
Gran Saga – Former Seven Knights developers reveal first gameplay trailer of new title
New Korean developer NPIXEL, founded by a group of former Seven Knights developers, today revealed the first gameplay trailer for its maiden title, Gran Saga. Before we talk about it, do note that NPIXEL recently received a HUGE investment of…
Project RTD – Korean developer brings back classic genre with anime-style twist
NGELGAMES is an ambitious game publisher and developer based in South Korea, and over the past few months have showcased a couple of new games, including Project Pendion. Project RTD is a PC-only title based on the tower defense genre,…
Neverwinter – Battle in the fiery depths of hell as Infernal Descent update arrives
[Play free now] Perfect World Entertainment and developer Cryptic Studios recently announced Neverwinter: Infernal Descent is now available on PC; launching on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 February 25. The latest major update for the free-to-play MMORPG set in the…
A3: Still Alive – Netmarble talks more about hybrid mobile title at media event
Over the past few months, we have posted several articles about A3: Still Alive, the upcoming MMORPG and battle royale hybrid mobile game from Netmarble. We managed to ask Netmarble a few questions about A3: Still Alive as well last…
Funcom – Tencent offers premium price to acquire full ownership of developer
Tencent today announced a voluntary cash offer to acquire all shares in Norwegian game developer Funcom. Tencent is a shareholder in many leading gaming developers, such as Riot Games, Epic, Supercell, Ubisoft, Paradox and Frontier. The company already owns close…
TERA Hero – Unreal Engine 4 mobile MMORPG gets a new name and logo
Originally known as TERA Frontier during its development phase, KRAFTON today revealed the official title of the Unreal Engine 4 mobile MMORPG, TERA Hero. Developed by Red Sahara Studio, a team under the KRAFTON label (same as original TERA creator…