[Play free now] Earlier today, Perfect World Entertainment and developer Cryptic Studios announced Lost City of Omu, the latest expansion for its Free-to-Play MMORPG, Neverwinter. Arriving on PC this 27 February, Lost City of Omu is set in the Forgotten…
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Paladins – First look at heroes-based Battlegrounds mode
Over at the annual Hi-Rez Expo, developer Hi-Rez Studios announced a couple of new features and content for their games, including Battlegrounds for Paladins. During the final day of the expo, a work-in-progression showmatch of Battlegrounds was streamed live. It…
Monster Hunter: World – New trailer reveals Elder Dragons and Deviljho content update
[Game website] During a live stream in Japan today, Capcom announced new details and a trailer for the upcoming launch of Monster Hunter: World which is coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on January 26, 2018. This new trailer…
Paladins – 100 heroes to battle in new Battlegrounds mode
[Play free now] At the annual Hi-Rez Expo, developer Hi-Rez Studios announced a new game mode for its competitive hero shooter, Paladins. Known as Paladins Battlegrounds, the huge map will contain up to 100 players, and it is being touted…
Hyper Universe – Free-to-Play launch for unique MOBA title begins this month
[Steam page] Nexon today announced that the official Free-to-Play launch for its unique and fast-paced side-scroll MOBA, Hyper Universe, is confirmed for 17 January through Steam and Nexon launcher. Players will see a re-balanced core experience with an emphasis on…
Atlantica Online – Classic MMORPG celebrates 10th anniversary with new update
[Game website] One of the longest-running titles in the history of online games, Atlantica Online, is now celebrating its 10th anniversary! Publisher VALOFE is preparing to add a series of new content to the game before 2017, including new equipment,…
Black Clover: Quartet Knights – Bandai Namco announces new co-op game for Steam and PlayStation 4
Bandai Namco today announced Black Clover: Quartet Knights, a third-person magic shooting game set in the world of the Black Clover manga. The game will be available for PlayStation 4 and Windows PC via the Steam platform in 2018. Based…
Global Adventures – Explore mysteries of the 5 continents on Steam later this month
Publisher Suba Games recently revealed its upcoming PC MMORPG, Global Adventures, with Closed Beta starting on Steam this month. Developed in China by Pixel Soft and published locally by Tencent Games, Global Adventures is an action MMO that incorporates gameplay elements…
nWay – Developer of Power Rangers mobile game gets USD 11 million investment
Venture capitalist firms March Capital Partners and Ridge Ventures today announced a USD 11 million investment in game developer nWay. This will support new game development, as well as continue to fuel the breakout success of the blockbuster mobile game…
Manticore Games – New studio gets USD 15 million funding to build hardcore multiplayer game
Manticore Games, a startup based in San Mateo, announced today that it has secured a USD 15 million Series A round led by Benchmark. Mitch Lasky, General Partner at Benchmark, will join Manticore’s board. Several high-profile gaming and tech entrepreneurs…
Conqueror’s Blade – Epic warfare MMO scheduled to begin beta test soon
[Game website] China-based developer Booming Games announced recently that a PC beta test for the highly anticipated “world” sandbox medieval warfare game, Conqueror’s Blade, will launch soon for the Western gamers. Unveiled at E3 2017 after 5 years of development,…
Overkill’s The Walking Dead – 4-player cooperative shooter arriving late 2018
[Game website] A new cinematic trailer was released recently for Overkill’s The Walking Dead, the upcoming co-op first-person shooter in development by Overkill – A Starbreeze Studio, together with its partners Skybound Entertainment and 505 Games. This video features Aidan,…
Vindictus – Miri the Last Draker arrives with ancient dragon powers
[Play free now] The 12th new hero for Nexon’s action MMORPG, Vindictus, has arrived today! Miri is a powerful character with an ancient connection to the potent dragons of the past, possessing abilities unseen in human lands. Wielding the imposing Dragonspire,…
Black Desert Online – Major game improvements and new region announced
During the FESTA event held in South Korea this past weekend, Pearl Abyss and Kakao Games revealed the development roadmap for Black Desert Online. Aside from the main reveals, a keynote session was held with JaeHee Kim, the Executive Producer…