According to various Korean mobile gaming reports, MMO developer Liveplex is currently preparing 2 mobile games based on its adult MMORPG, Queen’s Blade Online. These 2 mobile games will consist elements such as turn-based RPG and a strategic simulation game.…
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Core Online – Nostale developer going PvP-serious for new game
Do you still remember that cutesy, dungeon-running MMO, Nostale? If you do, give yourself a pat. The game’s developer, Entwell, has just revealed its 2nd MMORPG, Core Online, which has been in development for the past 3 years. [easyrotator]erc_36_1349441147[/easyrotator]…
Cabal II: The Neoforce Era – Why the game took 7 years
Cabal II: The Neoforce Era was originally scheduled to have a 5-years development cycle, which eventually took 7 now and still counting. With Closed Beta 2 coming next week, Korean gaming website Inven visited developer ESTsoft to seek out some answers. Note that…
Steal Fighter – A new twist for the MOBA genre
Since China is on a week-long holiday, plus Korea having a short week as well, I thought it is a good time to recap on a couple of games which I missed out earlier last month. Steal Fighter, which…
Legend of Souls – Marketing campaign for the adult crowd
Classified as an adult MMORPG (for 19 and above) in Korea and also developed just for this specific crowd, Neowiz Games’ Legend of Souls has features such as gambling, tons of blood splatter, scantily-clad pixels and more. Not just that,…
Blade & Soul – Upgraded character customization system revealed
To celebrate Blade & Soul’s 100th day since going commercial, NCsoft is hosting a slew of events. Other than the 7 Waves update and new class teaser, Art Director Hyung-Tae Kim was also on deck to give a presentation on…
Blade & Soul – 7 Waves update trailer teases 7th class
NCsoft just posted new information on the upcoming “7 Waves” update for Blade & Soul, and it specifically means 7 new items which will be added to the already-massive game. Most will include new maps and areas, including a new…
Kritika – Closed Beta 2 confirmed for October
Korea is currently looking at a couple of nice action online games, and Kritika is one of those. Developed by All-M, which recently announced the closure of LuniaZ Korea, it is being published by Hangame. Closed Beta 2 will last…
Archlord II – Closed Beta 1 date announced
Gone from the media’s horizon since G*Star 2011, Webzen suddenly announced Archlord II going into Closed Beta 1 in Korea next month, 25th till 29th October. Developed using the Gamebryo Engine, which powered The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Archlord II…
Mabinogi – New Shamala update introduces transformation skill
I have never really played Mabinogi that much, since the North American server has implemented IP bans and thus I have to wander around in the Taiwanese server back then. Nevertheless, a new update is coming for the game in…
Mabinogi Heroes – Pandamonium is finally here
While almost every online games in Korea are capitalizing on the popularity of Gangnam Style, Mabinogi Heroes seems a little late to the furry party. Coming soon, the new Panda pet will be added to the server. Of course, there…
Aion 4.0 – Silhouettes of 3 brand new classes teased
A couple of weeks ago, news was first released about Aion 4.0 getting 3 brand new classes, which is a joyous news as some were afraid the game getting left behind due to the incoming Blade & Soul. Today, 3…
Continent of the Ninth – Korean server closure announced
The Korean server for Continent of the Ninth (C9), published by Hangame, has announced its closure on 18th October next month. This comes after “operating and publishing problems” caused the game to continually lose its user base. Webzen has…
ESTAR Online – New game footage with aerial combat
Revealed last year in June, Korean developer finally has more game footage to show for its upcoming fantasy MMORPG, Estar: Wars of Religion. While the design and graphics looks kind of similar as TERA’s and the combat is oh-so generic,…