[Game download] Following a successful relaunch of Ragnarok Online in Malaysia and Singapore in November 2017, publisher Electronics Extreme and developer Gravity today announced the official launch date for the new 2-2 classes update. Set to arrive on March 14,…
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Anime Festival Asia – Organizers of GameStart and AFA team up for bigger and new events
SOZO, organizer of Southeast Asia’s largest Japanese pop culture event Anime Festival Asia (AFA), and Eliphant, organizer of Southeast Asia’s premier gaming convention GameStart, have announced that both entities will form a strategic alliance to further strengthen existing events, and…
League of Legends – Vietnam recognized as independent region after stellar results
[Source] Riot Games, developer of League of Legends, recently announced that Vietnam will now be recognized as an independent region due to the stellar team results in the Garena Premier League (GPL) and growth potential. This means that Vietnam will…
GameStart 2018 – SEA gaming event heading to 2 countries this year
[Event website] Eliphant, the organiser of Singapore’s largest game convention, GameStart Asia, recently announced the date and venue for the 5th edition of the event, GameStart 2018. The 2017 event welcomed 24,000 gamers and esports enthusiasts from all over the…
Ragnarok Online – Midgard Grand Festival arrives in Malaysia and Singapore server
[Event details] Re-launched recently in Malaysia and Singapore, publisher Electronics Extreme announced a slew of events to celebrate Xmas and the New Year in Ragnarok Online, titled as Midgard Grand Festival. Other than the ongoing 50% bonus EXP, there are…
MapleStorySEA – SGD 10,000 to be found in amazing in-game treasure hunt
MapleStorySEA is kicking off the festive season with some interesting events which caught our eyes. Firstly, the game is holding a treasure hunt, with SGD 10,000 (or RM 30,000) up for grabs! The hunt, which involves players taking screenshots and posting their…
Ragnarok Online – Official server for classic MMORPG returns to Singapore and Malaysia
[Game download] Several years have passed since the beloved PC MMORPG, Ragnarok Online, has left the shores of Malaysia and Singapore. This incredible game had nurtured a whole generation of gamers, and was the first online title for many gamers.…
Black Desert Online – Package prices for Southeast Asia server revealed
[SEA Packages] Set to enter Closed Beta later this month, Pearl Abyss recently revealed the package prices for Black Desert Online in Southeast Asia. If you did not already know, the game is a Buy-to-Play title with no monthly subscription,…
Black Desert Online – Closed Beta signup begins for Southeast Asia server
[Signup now] After ac couple of months since confirming the Southeast Asia server, Pearl Abyss recently announced the start of Closed Beta signup for Black Desert Online in the region. The official website is live as well, featuring game trailers…
Ragnarok Online – Official server for Singapore and Malaysia announced
[Facebook page] After a few years since the most popular MMORPG in Singapore and Malaysia closed down, publisher Electronics Extreme today announced it is re-opening Ragnarok Online for the 2 countries! Details are scarce currently other than the game is…
Nexon – Thailand subsidiary officially opens to serve Southeast Asia market
First announced back in October 2016, Nexon Thailand is officially opened after Nexon purchased 100% shares Thailand publisher iDCC (i Digital Connect Co). For 2017, Nexon Thailand will launch a couple of PC games in Thailand, including MapleStory, Tree of…
Luna Online – Fantasy MMORPG enters Open Beta under Playpark
[Play free now] Once the golden child of gamers throughout the world, Luna Online is back in Southeast Asia under Playpark! Open Beta has started, and the new Luna Online is being maintained by Korean developer Funtime Co.,Ltd. With over…
Luna Online – Interview with Playpark on new SEA server arriving next week
[Pre-register] Luna Online was a popular MMORPG previously launched in Southeast Asia. Despite having features such as over 50 classes, tons of open world maps and dungeons, and an extensive costume system, poor management led to the game’s demise. Playpark…
Latis Global Communications – Game service provider lands in SEA
Latis Global Communications, a localization and marketing company based in South Korea, today announced it has opened a subsidiary in Singapore. It will function as a one-stop gateway for Korean game developers who are looking to enter the lucrative Southeast…