As with Nexon’s annual practice, all its games are getting new content for the summer period. Cyphers is now 1 of the top competitive games in Korea, and it is time to relax by introducing a couple of summer swimsuits…
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Age of Wushu – New trailers display upgraded weather and water effects
Previewed earlier, the weather upgrade system will be arriving in the China server on 8th August. Below are 2 more trailers highlighting the changes, with the first focused on a thunderstorm, 1 of the several effects. These weather changes are…
Mirror War – New faction added to hybrid online arcade shooter
Ok, “hybrid online arcade shooter” might sound sensationalized, but Mirror War is just that. With a classic 3D MMORPG view in towns, this arcade-style shooter recently welcomed its 3rd faction, Evil Force, with the basic and advanced classes seen in…
Riot Games – League of Legends developer is best studio to work for
[Source] While it came in 4th in the overall tech company list compiled by Business Insider and Glassdoor, it is the only true games developer on it. And Riot Games only has 1 product. Incredible. I was expecting to at…
Arcane Saga – Game closure announced after 1 month of service
[Game website] Entering Open Beta only last month, Netmarble has announced the closure of Arcane Saga, the rebirth version of the silently popular Prius Online. I had an interview for the game a few months back, which you can read…
Dungeon Striker – New game mode challenges players to dodge bullets
Well, not really bullets, but rather energy balls of different colors. While the core concept of Dungeon Striker is simple hack-and-slash, developer Eyedentity Games added a new game mode yesterday, roughly translated as “Treasury of Daebuho”. The gameplay reminded…
WildStar – An introduction to the combat aiming system
[Game website] While I still have doubts about WildStar, the game seems to be shaping up well to keep most of the English gamers satisfied with what they are shown. The latest developer video highlights the combat aiming system, with…
Infinite Crisis – Classic Batman makes his entrance in MOBA title
[Game website] Ok, before telling me that the “classic” Batman is the one with bright blue outfit and stuff, this is indeed the more “classic” Batman in modern times. Developer Turbine has just revealed his trailer for Infinite Crisis, which…
ArcheAge – Japan server celebrates launch with 2 new TV commercials
While it is rare in the English market for online games to have TV commercials airing, it is quite the norm over at Japan, although I am not sure about Korea. ArcheAge Japan launched earlier today, and 2 TV commercials…
Sura Online – New gameplay videos assure game is still in development
With literally no substantial updates for the past 6 months, there were whispers that Sura Online is dead in the water. However, developer NSE Entertainment stood out recently in a media interview with ThisIsGame.com to knock those rumors down. …
Age of Storm – Open Beta date revealed along with first hero trailer
Otherwise known as Kingdom Under Fire Online: Age of Storm, this 3D MOBA is set to enter Open Beta in Korea on 8th August, with a final stress test taking place on 31st July lasting 1 week. The first character…
Cronix Online – New PvP game with unique control scheme
A game found by chance, it seems Korean developer Magics is getting ready for Cronix Online to be introduced to the world. A multiplayer room-based PvP title, once again it resembles Nexon’s Cyphers, which is massively popular in South Korea.…
Dota 2 – Game officially launches as Asia powers lurk in the shadows
[Game website] I am sure all PC gamer would have heard of Dota 2 by now, and after years of beta testing, the game has now officially launched. Or rather, the beta is over. There is no client download, as…
Moonlight Blade – New trailer displays day and night system
Formerly translated as “The Magic Sword Online“, the action MMORPG has finally gotten an official English name, Moonlight Blade. Developed in-house by China’s biggest internet company, Tencent, the latest trailer displays the game’s “live” day and night system. Not…