After news of the Korean server for Echo of Soul closing down broke, Aeria Games released a notice to assure gamers the English server will not be affected, with new content still being provided by developer Nvius. Recently, it was…
Codename UW – Perfect World teases new competitive game for China
E-sports is really heating up in China, and Perfect World thus far had no luck with most of its competitive games, with only Dota 2 achieving success (though the game is already popular). Codename UW, a self-developed title, was teased…
Final Fire – Military tank online game begins public Closed Beta in China
Even though World of Tanks is popular in China in the last few years, there hasn’t really been a competitor of the same genre over there, until recently that is. Developed by Shenzhen ZQGame, Final Fire is a military tank-based online…
AirMech – Perfect World announces new competitive game for China
Although Perfect World is publishing Dota 2 in China, the subsequent MOBA titles launched haven’t been successful. To turn things around, the company recently announced AirMech for the region, developed by US-based Carbon Games. Currently touted in China as a…
ArcheAge – Music video revealed with official launch on the horizon
In less than 48 hours, Tencent Games will finally launch ArcheAge in China. As reported previously, SNH48, the Chinese sister team of Japan’s AKB48, is the official spokesperson for ArcheAge China. An official music video performed by the group was revealed at a…
Final Fantasy XIV – China server getting 3.0 this Autumn and more
As reported previously, the China server for Final Fantasy XIV yesterday celebrated its one-year anniversary with a live event in Shanghai. Organized by publisher Shanda Games, Naoki Yoshida from developer Square Enix was at the celebration event to talk more about…
ArcheAge – Tencent Games finally launching China server next month
After years of waiting, Tencent Games finally confirmed ArcheAge China will be launching on 8 September. The game is currently in a no-data wipe phase, although accounts must have an activation key. It was claimed the launch delay was due…
Final Fantasy XIV – China server celebrating one year anniversary
On 5 September, Shanda Games, will be holding an offline event in Shanghai to celebrate Final Fantasy XIV’s one-year anniversary. Entrance ticket costs around 14.00 USD, and players will be able to purchase merchandise, including T-shirts, toys, and more. A…
Dragon Nest – Prologue for animated series set to air this month in China
Previewed last week and fully produced in China, the prologue episode for the animated series of Dragon Nest will air on 20 August, presumably on Chinese video channels. I am surprised Machina is in it! This is just one part of Shanda Games’…
Blade & Soul – Exclusive partner system goes live in China server
Rather than pets, Blade & Soul China has labeled the new system as “partner”. Two are based on game bosses, and the penguin represents Tencent’s mascot. Players will have to search for penguin pieces from dungeons, and form three penguins to try…
Devilian – Developer reveals 5th playable class to Chinese media
While the South Korean server remains silent due to publisher Hangame (NHN) reportedly looking to dump all PC client games in favor of mobile games, developer Ginno Games is working hard to make sure the upcoming China server is getting positive…
World of Jade Dynasty – Second test phase begins next week in China
The sequel to one of Perfect World’s most popular online games, World of Jade Dynasty will be entering its second test phase in China on 18 August. Developed using a new generation of in-house game engine, World of Jade Dynasty…
Dragon Nest – Chinese animated series gets a preview trailer
Announced back in July as part of Shanda Games’ strategy for the Dragon Nest brand in China, the preview trailer for the Dragon Nest animated series was recently revealed. Produced by a few different Chinese animation studios, led by TrioPen…
King of Wushu – Global connection and cross-platform gameplay planned
Already launched in China on the PlayStation 4 console system, Snail Games recently announced King of Wushu to begin its PC Windows beta this September in China. Perhaps the first action wuxia MOBA game in the world, the developer also promised…