It seems like Chinese game companies these days will grab any IP they can from overseas to make new games, even if the IP isn’t really popular yet. The latest to join this group is Closers Mobile, based on the…
Blue Protocol – Debut trailer lands with Closed Alpha starting in Japan this month
First announced last week by Bandai Namco, many more details were revealed earlier yesterday about the new PC action MMORPG, Blue Protocol. Crafted using Unreal Engine 4 by 2 internal teams, namely Bandai Namco Studios and Bandai Namco Online, the…
Lost Ark – Japan server announced along with teaser for new class
Japanese games publisher GameOn today announced it has signed a publishing contract with Korean developer Smilegate to launch Lost Ark in the land of the rising sun. The signing ceremony took part at the Smilegate campus located in Pangyo, Seongnam.…
Crazy Racing KartRider – Mobile version of popular racing game launches in China
Chinese games publisher Tiancity, where Nexon is a majority stakeholder, recently launched Crazy Racing KartRider for the mobile platform domestically. We are guessing that the game launched in China first instead of South Korea as the PC version of Kartrider…
Dragon’s Dogma Online – Capcom announces closure of Japanese MMORPG
Capcom today announced the closure of Dragon’s Dogma Online in Japan, with the server permanently shutting down on 5 December later this year. Launched back in August 2015, Dragon’s Dogma Online is playable on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and Windows…
World of Dragon Nest – Interview with Nexon Thailand on new open-world mobile MMORPG
Announced in 2016, it has been a long time coming for Eyedentity’s mobile MMORPG, World of Dragon Nest. Built upon the foundations of the popular PC version, Dragon Nest, this is not just a mobile port! The team is introducing…
Conqueror’s Blade – Knights & Squires update arrives with several new features
[Play free now] Global publisher MY.GAMES and developer Booming Games are excited to announce the release of Knights & Squires, the first update to its new medieval free-to-play tactical MMO Conqueror’s Blade. The update adds to the valiant amount of…
Gundam Battle: Gunpla Warfare – Pre-registration begins for mobile game inspired by anime series
Bandai Namco Entertainment today announced the start of pre-registration for its new mobile game, Gundam Battle: Gunpla Warfare in 4 languages, including English. Described as the “first” official mobile Gundam game (not sure if that is true), Gundam Battle: Gunpla…
SINoALICE – Interview with Nexon on upcoming dark fantasy mobile RPG
Announced last year at G-Star 2018, gamers were surprised when Nexon announced the global server of SINoALICE. A dark fantasy mobile RPG developed by Square Enix and Pokelabo, SINoALICE is the first mobile game from director Yoko Taro (NieR: Automata)…
Embark Studios – New Swedish developer becomes a Nexon subsidiary
Nexon today announced that it will increase its investment in Embark Studios following the initial investment made in November 2018. Nexon will now acquire an additional 32.8% of the outstanding shares of the studio, increasing its total shares to 66.1%.…
World of Dragon Nest – Taiwan server announced for mobile MMORPG
Actoz Soft and Eyedentity Games today announced it has signed a publishing contract with games publisher Gamania for its latest mobile MMORPG, World of Dragon Nest. The deal will cover the Greater China region of Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau.…
Counter Side – New teaser trailer revealed for urban fantasy mobile RPG
First announced in April 2018, Counter Side is the first title from South Korean developer studiobside (pronounced as Studio B Side). Created by a team which made popular online PC action games such as Closers and Elsword, Counter Side is…
One-Punch Man: The Strongest Man – Brief walkthrough of new China-exclusive mobile game
One-Punch Man: The Strongest Man launched exclusively in China on 19 June, and we finally managed to squeeze 1 full week of continuous game time to try it out. Based on the popular Shueisha manga and anime series, publisher Tianma…
Astellia – Quick look at Closed Beta 1 starting gameplay
[Pre-order] Astellia is one of just a few new PC MMORPG titles which is launching in the western market in recent years, and it recently started Closed Beta 1. You can read more details on Astellia in my interview with…