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Kritika – Massive summer update to see new content added in 4 parts

Perhaps inspired by Nexon’s positive practices for its games, Korean developer All-M has recently launched its summer update for Kritika, coming in 4 different parts over the next few months.   For the first part, known as “Awakening”, each class…

Age of Wushu – A brief introduction to the unorthodox Rootless Clan

Mentioned in some earlier posts, Rootless Clan is 1 of the new special factions/ schools coming to Age of Wushu in China. Why “rootless”? Well, majority of the clan members are eunuchs serving in the palace, with a handful of…

Ragnarok Online: Prequel – Popular franchise reborn as browser MMO

First off, Ragnarok Online: Prequel is developed by China studio, Dream², 1 of the best browser MMORPG developers in the country. The Ragnarok IP  is also officially licensed from Gravity, so this is not just another knockoff which China is famous…

Hench – Sequel to classic game evolves with unique design style

For the really veteran online gamers, you would have heard of an old 2D MMORPG call Mix Master, which is still running in some European countries. Developed by Korean studio Aurora Games, Hench is the spiritual sequel to Mix Master.…

KLASH: Psychic Warfare – PvP combat title finds Korean publisher

Announced a couple of years ago, KLASH: Psychic Warfare announced recently that Pang Game will be its publisher in Korea. Pang Game was most recently in the news for picking up the reborn version of Luna Plus, which had its…

Dragon Nest – Korean server to get Guardian Nest update next week

Guardian Nest is the new dungeon for Dragon Nest Korea, and players will now have to encounter the mighty Guardian. This new level-70 dungeon will be accessible via the newly revamped Saint Haven. The update is due to commence on…

Mabinogi Heroes – Game gets new summer update content

While the new character, Hurk, is the first part of Season 2 Episode 3’s content update, Action Shock I is aimed at introducing a new area as well as some changes to combat.   First off, the new area is…

Webzen – Developer reveals tentative schedule for Archlord II and MU2

Webzen has been rather quiet in Korea after acquiring gPotato, and earlier today the developer announced its plans for the coming months. First off, Archlord II will be entering Open Beta later this year, after getting slapped with a 18+…

ArcheAge – Korean server welcomes age of Free-to-Play today

Announced a couple of weeks back, ArcheAge Korea officially entered its Free-to-Play phase, with the original monthly fees tossed out of the business model. Labor points are used now as a control mechanism, while free players will not be able…

TalesRunner – Classic racing game revives under new publisher

[Press release] Winner Online Pte Ltd is proud to announce its first client online game, TalesRunner. A casual, yet challenging racing game, there are several different modes for players to test their skills.   “Rather than releasing another generic MMORPG…

Ragnarok Online – Game going F2P with no cash shop in China

Launching a couple of months back to with a P2P business model, China publisher Kunlun Games announced earlier that Ragnarok Online China will go Free-to-Play on 18th July, with no cash shop system as well. Basically, a truly free game.…

TERA Korea – Content update sees 5 new instance dungeons

Nothing much has been reported about TERA since developer Bluehole started recruitment for its sequel, and a recent massive update reminded Korean gamers the game is far from dead. 5 news ones were added, with choices such as solo, 3-man,…

Argo – Game revives from the dead with new European publisher

Game-Masters, a European publisher recently in the news for obtaining Ran Online and Yulgang Online, is back with another blockbuster announcement. It has just signed a top sci-fi game, Argo, from Korean developer Mgame. Argo Europe was previously published by…

Monster Hunter Online – Gameplay videos from debut test phase

The debut test for Monster Hunter Online started last week in China, with activation keys proving to be a supreme rarity. Of course, this poor guy here couldn’t afford a key on the black market as well, so here are…