One of the more surprising news which came out of ChinaJoy 2015 was the announcement of the China server for Civilization Online. 360 Games, a subsidiary of the mighty Qihoo, which was more into browser games, was revealed as the…
Firefall – Red 5 claims China version will be the best open world game
Entering a new Closed Beta phase later this month, Firefall China has stolen some of the limelight over at ChinaJoy 2015 after it was announced for PlayStation 4, apparently only for the China region. Today, Chris Whiteside, Creative Director at…
ArcheAge – Brief preview for China-exclusive content at ChinaJoy 2015
After a few years lagging behind the original South Korean server, ArcheAge China will begin its non-data wipe phase (or Pre-Open Beta) on 6 August. At ChinaJoy 2015, XLGAMES representative Kim Jung Hwan mentioned once again the China version is “faster” than…
Lineage 2 Web – Chinese developer obtains IP rights to develop web game
Over at ChinaJoy 2015, an announcement was made by 37wan, a leading web games developer and publisher in China. The company, which also has an English portal, has officially obtained the rights from NCsoft to develop a web game based…
Borderlands Online – New test phase begins in China next month
Borderlands Online, developed exclusively for the China market by 2K Games Shanghai, is one of the main highlights at ChinaJoy 2015. Publisher Shanda Games announced that the PC online shooter will begin its second test phase, “Crazy”, on 12 August.…
Firefall – Futuristic shooter to launch on PlayStation 4 platform in China
Over at ChinaJoy 2015, due to the lack of quality games, Firefall has suddenly taken one of the center-stage spotlights, along with Western games such as WildStar and Borderlands Online. Still in Closed Beta for Windows PC, developer Red 5…
Borderlands Online – New test phase teased for China-exclusive shooter
While there isn’t a confirmed launch roadmap, China publisher Shanda Games recently announced the start of registration for Borderlands Online’s second test phase, aptly titled “Crazy”. One of the new PVP modes which will be added is shown in the…
ArcheAge – China server begins new phase as official launch delayed
Tencent Games, publisher for ArcheAge China, recently announced the game will enter the “non-wipe” phase on 6 August, which means data will not be wiped, though an activation code is required to play. Boasting “20 servers” and 500 guilds from…
Firefall – Online shooter is actually still looking to launch in China this year
After years of financial turmoil, Firefall is finally ready to launch in China, with the first Closed Beta starting on 15 July. Originally hiring sports stars such as Nicholas Anelka and Didier Drogba as spokesperson, gone are the days of such…
Blade & Soul – New wings and pet system arriving in China server
The China server for Blade & Soul, published by Tencent Games, recently saw its biggest update of the year, which included new playable classes added to certain races among many other new features. Not willing to be outdone by competitor’s massive Dragon…
gumi – Around 30 employees have quit and laid off from China office
About 30 employees left gumi China recently, with 13 of them being let go (15% of workforce), while the rest submitted their notice prior to the cut. It was said those who were let go will get a 5-month severance…
Dragon Nest – Shanda reveals brand strategy and new games for China
If you did not know, Shanda Games from China is the owner of Eyedentity Games, the South Korean developer of Dragon Nest. Actoz Games, which released its global publishing strategy a few weeks ago, is under Shanda Games as well.…
WildStar – China publisher confirmed with beta starting this August
NCsoft recently announced WildStar, the first online game from Carbine Studios, is heading to China. The publisher was revealed as Giant Interactive, and the first beta will begin this August. Localization of the game is near its end, which means…
Panzar – Rumor claims Perfect World signed competitive game for China
Launched in April 2013, the competitive game known as Panzar (originally Forged by Chaos) has remained slightly off the radar for the past few years. Crafted using CryEngine 3, it was recently reported in the Chinese media that Perfect World…