Closed Beta 3 for Blade & Soul China started a couple of hours ago, and publisher Tencent Games included the cash shop in the latest client version. A sneak peek at the prices revealed that the cheapest item costs 1.80…
World of Warcraft – Pre-orders for limited mahjong set begins
I am not sure if this item was offered before, but the publisher for World of Warcraft China, NetEase, has began pre-orders for the limited edition mahjong set. If you are not sure about mahjong, you can read more about…
Monster Hunter Online – New stunning CG trailer revealed
Announced last month, Monster Hunter Online is a brand new MMORPG developed exclusively for China using CryEngine 3. And no, this is not the direct upgraded version of Monster Hunter Frontier, currently operating in Japan. The new CG trailer was…
RIFT China – Local media reports game now struggling for players
Well, I am personally not surprised at this news. Following the demise of RIFT Korea, the various gaming media outlets in China are all reporting on how RIFT China is currently struggling for players less than 2 months after launch.…
Blade & Soul – China server announces Free-to-Play model
Yes, it has been confirmed. The China server for Blade & Soul, under publisher Tencent Games, will be utilizing a Free-to-Play business model, together with a cash shop of course. There will also be a VIP subscription call “Blade & Soul…
Call of Duty Online – Alpha test to officially begin tomorrow
Currently only available for China, Call of Duty Online will begin its official Alpha test phase tomorrow. While majority of the elements are from the Modern Warfare series, exclusive content is also promised. Check out the trailer below! All hope is…
The Legend of Tibet – Official beta test phase to begin in July
With Diablo III somehow still not available in China, NetEase, Blizzard’s long-time partner in the country, decided to pull out its own self-developed title, The Legend of Tibet. As you can imagine, the feel and look of the game is…
The Magic Sword Online – Some early game features from the press
After reading my previous posts on The Magic Sword Online, folks were saying how the game will be “complete” with Age of Wushu’s tons of features together with its more “actiony” combat. Here are some brief descriptions of the features…
Guild Wars 2 – China publisher giving out exclusive physical medals
Guild Wars 2 China will be entering its very first test phase on 2nd May, and only a handful will be selected. For players who are present throughout all test phases till launch, they will be awarded with a limited…
Dragon Nest 2 – CEO confirms sequel in early development stage
According to a Senior Vice President of Shanda Games, Donghai Qian, the sequel for Dragon Nest is currently in its early development stage. Speaking to reporters at the 17173.com awards event in China, he mentioned that Dragon Nest 2 will not…
ArcheAge – Jake Song hints at possible F2P business model
Attending the recent 17173.com awards ceremony in China, the founder of XLGAMES and ArcheAge candidly talked about the business model ArcheAge China may use. He said that Free-to-Play is a possibility as the business model suits China better. Of course,…
The Magic Sword Online – New martial arts title out to impress
It seems like every major MMORPG developer in China is working on a “next-gen” martial arts title currently, and Tencent Games is certainly not satisfied with just Blade & Soul. The Magic Sword Online (天涯明月刀) is the company’s upcoming trump…
The9 – Firefall owner posts massive financial loss for 2nd half 2012
The9, the China-based online gaming company which saved Red 5 Studios from closing down years back, just revealed that it recorded a whopping $45,700,000 USD loss for 2nd half 2012. The company still has its rich owner as backup, and…
Master of Meteor Blades – Martial arts PvP satisfaction guaranteed
There are quite a number of martial arts, or wuxia, online games coming out in China, and the one which stands out most currently is Master of Meteor Blades. Developed using an internal engine by KongZhong, the game will not…