Redlab Games – Kakao Games invests in local startup working on Play To Earn MMORPG

Redlab Games was first founded last year by its CEO, who previously held executive roles in major companies such as Smilegate, Ntreev, Neowiz, and Blue Potion Games (EOS Red developer). From the very beginning, the aim for Redlab Games was…

Tower of Fantasy – New game trailer highlights high-intensity weapon-based combat

Publisher Level Infinite and developer Hotta Studio recently revealed their latest action-packed trailer, for Tower of Fantasy, focusing on the MMORPG’s high-intensity and weapon-based battles that are central to single player and multiplayer experiences, including both PvE and PvP gameplay.…

Kingdom: The Blood – First look at mobile + PC action RPG based on popular Netflix zombie series

First announced back in 2020 and teased last year, renowned Korean action games developer Action Square today revealed a first look at the gameplay of Kingdom: The Blood. Set to launch worldwide on mobile and PC, you can notice some…

XLGAMES – ArcheAge developer files for new title trademark

XLGAMES, the Korean developer behind ArcheAge and the atrocious NFT/ Blockchain PC MMORPG ArcheWorld, filed for a new game title trademark 2 weeks ago. The title in question is “ArcheWar,” and it is under the classification for digital software. It…

Shangri-La Frontier – Netmarble announces participation in new anime series and game

Yesterday, Netmarble announced that it is part of the anime production committee of the manga IP “Shangri-La Frontier”, which belongs to Japanese publishing house Kodansha. Netmarble also revealed it is working on a global game based on Shangri-La Frontier, helmed…

The First Descendant – Nexon reveals third-person co-op looter-shooter for PC and consoles

First teased back in May 2020, the former Project Magnum under Nat Games (now Nexon Games) has been given an official name – The First Descendant. Developed for PC (via Steam) and unspecified consoles, The First Descendant “is a free…

TRAHA Global – Korean developer announces global one-build version of mobile MMORPG

TRAHA was a mobile MMORPG which first launched in South Korea in 2019, at that time published by Nexon with over 4 million pre-registrations and hitting top 6 in overall grossing revenue. Subsequently, TRAHA Infinity was released in the same…

Building & Fighter – HeroWarz developer reveals new mobile GPS fighting game

AStorm, the Korean developer that previously made the PC action RPG, HeroWarz (published by KOG), is back with a new title! Before that, let us first refresh ourselves with some historical details. AStorm was founded by Yoon Jong Kim, former…

HIT 2 – Nexon begins pre-registration for Korean server of new mobile + PC MMORPG

Last week, Nexon started the pre-registration phase for HIT 2, the highly anticipated MMORPG sequel to HIT. Formerly an action RPG, this sequel is now a full fledge MMORPG with massive PVE and PVP battles. With the tagline “Hit the…

Nexon – Gaming giant to occupy massive 300 booths at G-Star 2022

Nexon recently announced that it will occupy 300 booths at the annual G-Star gaming convention at Busan Exhibition and Convention Center (BEXCO). It is the biggest number of booths by a single company in the B2C (Business to Consumers) hall.…

Vespa – King’s Raid developer asking employees to voluntarily resign

Latest update: As of July 6, 2022, Vespa has applied with the court for corporate rehabilitation. Since early this year, we have reported on Korean developer Vespa facing financial difficulties. According to various sources, on July 1st, the King’s Raid…

ODIN: Valhalla Rising – Kakao Games takes control of developer valued at USD 3 billion

Last week, Korean gaming giant Kakao announced that it has purchased 30.37% worth of stocks in developer Lionheart Studio. As a result, the ratio of shares in Lionheart held by Kakao Games and Kakao Games Europe increased to 54.95%, with…

Aether Gazer – Arknights publisher announces new anime-style mobile action RPG

Last week, Shanghai-based publisher Yostar Games has officially announced that it will be publishing Aether Gazer, an anime-themed, action-RPG, set in a sci-fi dystopian world. Aether Gazer will be supported on iOS and Android, and will be released in North…

Argent Twilight – First look at new character gacha mobile RPG from Nexon

Originally known as Project SF2 back in August 2021 when it was first teased, Nexon today confirmed the official title of this game as Argent Twilight. A collectible character RPG, the 3D cartoon graphics is crafted using Unreal Engine 4…