Also known as Test Phase 2, Monster Hunter Online will enter its Predatory Test Phase on 24th October under publisher Tencent Games. Crafted using CryEngine 3, there will be new maps, new PvP arena and a mysterious new weapon type…
RIFT China – CEO claims Trion Worlds did not support content localization
Just a couple of weeks after RIFT China’s closure was announced, the CEO of Shanda Games, Mr Xiangdong Zhang, finally talked about the issue to the China media. He admitted that RIFT’s quality “wasn’t good”, with Trion Worlds not responding…
Zhuxian 3 – Perfect World officially announces major game update
Also known as Jade Dynasty in the North American market, the China server will soon be getting its next major game upgrade from Zhuxian 2 to Zhuxian 3. Note that this is not a new game, but the China companies…
RIFT China – Shanda Games finally announce closure of China server
Just a few months after Shanda Games announced its determination to continue running RIFT China using the Pay-to-Play model and spending tens of millions on a ridiculous, unnecessary marketing campaign, the company has finally announced the game’s closure on 15th…
Bladecraft – A quick look at the new action game from China
From time to time, I try out new online games from Asia, be they big-named titles or small. I have been playing this new action game titled Bladecraft for the past 2 days casually, developed by a new studio call…
Dragon Nest 2 – Game developement progress teased for sequel
First revealed by Shanda Games a few months back, another top executive has now given an update in a chat with the community. Mr Xiangdong Zhang, CEO of Shanda Games, revealed that Dragon Nest 2 is currently in development using…
Strife – China publisher revealed for “second generation MOBA”
[Game website] First announced for the North America market a couple of weeks back, Strife was teased for the China market as well. It was revealed recently the China publisher will be YY Inc, well-known in China for its communication…
League of Legends – Tencent Games teases new China-inspired champion
If you did not know, China powerhouse Tencent is actually the biggest investor and owner of Riot Games now. At last year’s League of Legends China event, the Three Kingdoms skins for Xin Zhao were revealed, and this year, a…
Counter-Strike Online 2 – New online shooter heads to China
Still not officially launched in Korea, Counter-Strike Online 2 was confirmed for China earlier today. The publisher is none other than Tiancity, Nexon’s default publisher in the world’s biggest online gaming market. The biggest draw of Counter-Strike Online 2 will…
Civilization Online – New screenshots and information from Chinese media
[Game website] With Civilization Online currently only scheduled for release in Asia, Chinese gaming website 17173.com held an interview with XLGAMES founder, Mr Jake Song, while receiving 3 exclusive screenshots of the game. There will be 4 civilization to choose…
Blade & Soul – China server to introduce currency trading system
Just as a large group of players are cheering for the decision for Blade & Soul China to go Free-to-Play with just cosmetic items being sold, here comes the usual aftermath surprise. Yes, publisher Tencent Games revealed that a currency…
SMITE – Publisher for China server officially announced for 3D MOBA
As teased a few days back, China’s biggest online gaming company, Tencent Games, has been confirmed as the China publisher for Hi-Rez Studios’ runaway hit, SMITE. Powered by Unreal Engine 3, this 3rd person MOBA wil be entering beta this…
Guild Wars 2 – Core development members introduced to China gamers
A new micro-site went life a few hours back for Guild Wars 2 China, introducing a couple of the core ArenaNet members to the China gamers. Be warned, the site is Flash-heavy, or you can simply view the footage I…
SMITE – Rumor points to China server announcement at Gamescom 2013
Tencent is looking to monopolize the MOBA market in China, with League of Legends already in the bag and also a new self-developed MOBA, Battle of the Gods. A teaser website for Tencent’s new game was released earlier, with a…