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Cabal Online – Gladiator class arrives in biggest content update ever

[Game website] ESTsoft Inc., the North America-based publishing arm of ESTsoft Corp., developer of the highly acclaimed hit free-to-play MMORPG, CABAL Online, is proud to announce the immediate release of CABAL Online’s largest content update yet: Episode X: Gladiator.   For…

ArcheAge – New update to reward players for open world PK

ArcheAge Korea will be getting its version 1.2 update next week (16th April), and player rewards will significantly increased for both PvE and PvP. Along with the new trailer, other new stuff include maps, monsters, gears, farm products and more.…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – English SEA server begins beta test today

Phantasy Star Online 2 – English Beta starts today! It has been a long time coming since the first Phantasy Star franchise graced online PC platform and now, Asiasoft is proud to be the first in the world to publish…

World of Tanks – Upcoming game enhancements announced

Wargaming today released its third episode of the World of Tanks dev diary series that focuses on new features and enhancements planned for 2014. The latest video unveils two new combat modes: Fortifications, enabling clans to construct buildings to gain economic…

Dungeon Striker – Reborn version to enter initial test later this month

Closed earlier this year by publisher Hangame citing differences with the developer, Dungeon Striker has now been reborn as New Dungeon Striker. The debut test phase will begin on 17th April, lasting 4 days. Pmang (under Neowiz), Naver Games and…

Black Desert – New preview trailer displays faster action combat

With Closed Beta 2 coming in a few weeks, the 2nd preview trailer was shown after the character customization one. This time, the focus is on combat, where the developer aims to make it quicker, less stiff, and lesser cool-down…

United Eleven – Nexon announces cross-platform football game

[Game website] Nexon Europe has the pleasure to announce its latest title, United Eleven, a browser-based, mobile-compatible game that combines actual names and faces of players registered with FIFPro and a license of Bundesliga clubs, with the most sophisticated match engine available. Developed…

Sword Art Online fone – Android app scheduled for global English release

[Website] Before I continue, please note that this app will only be released for Android phones. Scheduled for a global English release this Spring, the Sword Art Online fone app will basically skin your interface with tons of related stuff,…

Molten Games – Studio closure confirmed with all employees laid off

Formed last year by several gaming veterans and funded by NCsoft, Molten Games closed on March 24th, a little more than a year after its founding. About 60 employees were affected, with the management giving out severance packages and inviting…

Black Desert – Preview for character customization in Closed Beta 2

With Closed Beta 2 starting in Korea on 22nd April till 11th May, a video for Black Desert’s new character customization process was shown. As expected, many more options are added, including in-depth ones such as finer skin and muscle…

Transformers Universe – Shellshock and Catapult invited to the party

[Beta register] With the first test phase looming upon Transformers Universe, 2 new bots were introduced to the battlefield. They are Shellshock from the Decepticons and Catapult from the Autobots. Labelled as a MOTA (Massively Online Tactical Action), new screenshots can…

Revelation – Summoner class revealed as debut test phase nears

Developed by China’s 2nd biggest MMO company, NetEase, the 2nd class for Revelation was announced recently as the Summoner (or Ling Long). Crafted using an in-house engine, it is obvious NetEase took several Korean games as templates. Aion, Blade &…

Concerto Gate – Perfect World developing mobile version in China

It was announced earlier today that Perfect World will be releasing a mobile game based on Concerto Gate later this year. Officially licensed from Square Enix, the turn-based combat of this classic JRPG seems to be the perfect fit for…

Molten Games – Mass layoffs confirmed for NCsoft-backed studio

Molten Games, which received a “multi-million” investment from NCsoft in 2013, has laid off most of its employees. As of now, there are conflicting reports as some insiders claim that currently, “the whole studio is looking for work“, while others “confirm” that Molten…