If you are familiar with Chinese actresses, you would have noticed that the new spokesperson is Fan Bingbing, 1 of China’s most popular actress who is set to star in Iron Man 3 (China version only) and the upcoming new…
Saint Seiya Online – Personal thoughts on the game
After going through Part 1 and Part 2 of my brief but enjoyable journey in Saint Seiya Online China, I thought I would give some personal comments. Of course, not everything is rosy, but perhaps just some personal irks I…
Queen’s Blade Online – Game confirmed for China market
[Register now] Queen’s Blade Online, or known as Scarlet Blade in the west, has been confirmed for the China market. The adult-oriented MMORPG, developed by Liveplex, will be published by Kunlun Games, or Kalends. The company is on a major…
Saint Seiya Online – Exploring the game, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 (Part 1 here)of exploring the world of Saint Seiya Online, which is currently in its 2nd Closed Beta (or Silver Test Phase) in China. Developed by Perfect World and officially licensed with SEGA Japan, the game…
Saint Seiya Online – Exploring the game, Part 1
Before I begin, Saint Seiya Online is currently licensed only for the China market, with no news of any overseas launch. With that aside, Saint Seiya Online is the 1 and only official MMORPG based on the franchise, and developed…
Swordsman Online – More game videos found in the wilds
The debut test phase in China is approaching for the highly anticipated martial arts MMO, Swordsman Online, and China news website Duowan has uploaded a couple of self-made videos. I really envy the local media there for getting early…
Swordsman Online – New trailers as debut test phase closes in
With Swordsman Online’s debut test phase arriving in less than a week, 2 new trailers have been shown, both using in-game assets powered by the in-houe Angelica III Engine. The first trailer is official, which actually tells a short story.…
TERA – Game finally goes to China after years of speculation
When a big budget game launches in Korea, the natural feeling amongst industry veterans would be the title will be China-bound next. This thought process can be understood, since China is now the biggest online gaming market in the world.…
Swordsman Online – Preview of Shaolin and Wudang
While I am most certainly unable to get a key for Swordsman Online’s debut test phase come 20th March in China, I though I should refresh some game content news for the game. There are 10 sects/ clans which will…
Saint Seiya Online – Silver Test Phase to begin later this month
After going through the debut phase, known as the Bronze Test Phase, earlier in January, Perfect World has announced the 2nd phase to begin later this month. Of course, going by the tradition of the level of armor in Saint…
RIFT China – American Idol alumni revealed as final spokesperson
As you can see in the image below, the final American spokesperson for RIFT China was revealed to be American Idol alumni, Adam Lambert. After NBA star Dwayne Wade representing American sports, actress Maggie Q representing American media, Adam Lambert…
Swordsman Online – Debut test phase codes selling for a small fortune
While the beta codes have not been given out for Swordsman Online’s debut test phase on 28th March, eager “businessmen” are already accepting reservations for them. On Taobao, 1 of China’s top e-commerce websites, current prices are at 1,500 and…
RIFT China – Maggie Q wants to be taught how to play the game
RIFT China’s publisher, Shanda Games, is trying very hard to stress what an Western success the game is in order to attract the China gamers. Hence, American celebrities are recruited, the first being NBA star Dwyane Wade, while the second…
Ragnarok Online – Son of Chinese billionaire to start elite guild
With Ragnarok Online getting a major revival in China, starting with the Open Beta phase a few hours from now, the only child of China’s 3rd richest man has sent out a message via his Weibo account to start an…