Developed and published in Japan by Square Enix, Figureheads officially entered Open Beta earlier today. Square Enix is aiming for the competitive gaming pie with its recent PC game releases, though only for domestic Japan. The third corporation which manufactures…
Dragon’s Dogma Online – Trailers for new Alchemist class and update 1.3
On 10 March, developer Capcom will be updating Dragon’s Dogma Online with version 1.3, with a new Alchemist class in the mix. Very different from any classes we have seen in online games thus far, Alchemist attacks and defends using…
League of Legends – Japan server to begin Open Beta next week
After years in preparation, the Japan server for League of Legends will finally open its doors on 1 March! Players should be exhilarated as Riot Games will be handling the game through its local office, rather than finding a publisher.…
Figureheads – New mecha brawler enters Pre-Open Beta in Japan today
While Square Enix recently uncremoniously announced the closure of Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded in Japan, the developer had a new game prepared to once again push for a spot in the competitive PC games scene. Introduced before in my previous posts,…
Sword Art Online: The Beginning – IBM testing new VR MMO next month
Fans of Sword Art Online, your biggest dream might just be about to come true. Triggered by technology giant IBM, Sword Art Online: The Beginning is an upcoming virtual reality (VR) MMORPG which will be tested in a secret location…
Breath of Fire 6 – Capcom launching official sequel next week in Japan
Although Breath of Fire 6 is a true sequel in the popular “Breath of Fire” series, it will not make an appearance on consoles, but on Windows PC and mobile platforms. Launching on 24 Feb in Japan, Breath of Fire…
Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded – MOBA FPS shutting down next month
Despite being supported by an anime series and its popular arcade game series in Japan, Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded unfortunately will be closing on 29 March. Developer and publisher, Square Enix, did not elaborate much, except it was “difficult” to continue running…
Nexon – Asian gaming giant reports healthy financials for year ending 2015
South Korean games publisher and developer Nexon, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Full year revenues were 190.3 billion yen, up 10% year-over-year, with operating…
League of Legends – Japan server begins Closed Beta registration
With all the champions in the upcoming Japan server getting a star-studded voiceover cast, anticipation is high in the land of the rising sun. Today, Riot Games opened the website for League of Legends Japan, and is now accepting Closed…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – PlayStation 4 date and Episode 4 trailer revealed
First announced last month, Japanese developer SEGA today confirmed the launch date of Phantasy Star Online 2 for PlayStation 4, which is 20 April. Just to note, this is in Japan only. The console version will also be Free-to-Play, with…
League of Legends – Son Goku voice actress is Wukong in Japan server
As Riot Games continue to tease its massive voice cast for the upcoming League of Legends Japan server, the developer today revealed the voice actress behind Wukong. She is none other than Masako Nozawa, the iconic voice behind Dragonball’s Son…
Shinra Technologies – Square Enix shuts down cloud gaming subsidiary
Announced on 19 Sep 2014, Shinra Technologies (namesake taken from Final Fantasy) was coined as “the next evolution in gaming” with world-class facilities. Unfortunately, the ambitious company has been dissolved, as announced by parent Square Enix. The closure, due to lack of…
The Elder Scrolls Online – Japan server launch date announced
I have no idea why DMM signed The Elder Scrolls Online for Japan, but the game is set to launch on 23 June 2016. The standard edition costs 7,949 Yen (66.00 USD), while the deluxe edition costs 12,744 Yen (105.85…
Dragon’s Dogma Online – Alchemist revealed as 9th class by Capcom
Japanese developer Capcom recently announced the Season 1.3 update for its cross-platform MMORPG, Dragon’s Dogma Online, will arrive Spring 2016 in Japan. Alchemist, the 9th playable class, is the main highlight, along with a housing system for players and their pawns.…