While many school students in South Korea these days are aspiring to become professional esports players, it is definitely a first to hear that an established Korean pop star has switched gears to become one. Jung Joon-young, a 28 year…
Paragon – Developer admits Unreal Engine 4 MOBA is struggling for players
The future of Paragon, an Unreal Engine 4 MOBA developed by Epic Games, seems to be in jeopardy as an internal staff admitted resources have been shifted to support the company’s other massive hit game, Fortnite. In an official Reddit…
Action Square – Blade II developer obtains investment from Kakao Games
South Korea gaming giant Kakao Games recently announced it has invested around USD 190,000 in domestic developer Action Square. Through this deal, Kakao Games will obtain a 10.43% stake in Action Square. The studio, founded in 2012, has developed mobile action…
Hyper Universe – Nexon launches action side-scroll hero brawler on Steam
[Steam page] Nexon today announced the launch of its new hero brawler, Hyper Universe, now available via Nexon Launcher and Steam ! Featuring an outrageous cast of characters, Hyper Universe pits two teams of four against each other, challenging players…
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia – Google Play pre-registration begins for new mobile RPG
Square Enix today started the pre-registration phase for its upcoming mobile RPG, Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, exclusively on Google Play. Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia continues with the Dissidia Final Fantasy adventure on mobile devices, where players can form parties from dozens of…
Conqueror’s Blade – Sandbox medieval warfare MMO enters beta later this month
[Beta registration] Chinese developer Booming Games today announced that the beta test for its debut game, Conqueror‘s Blade, will open on January 26. A sandbox medieval warfare title, Conqueror’s Blade recreates vast medieval civilizations and showcases their legendary weapons and fighting styles in a massive,…
Ironsight – Gamigo announces Open Beta date for futuristic online shooter
[Game website] The gamigo group today announced that the Open Beta phase for its sci-fi online shooter, Ironsight, will begin on 1 February 2018 through its subsidiary, Aeria Games. Players who purchase a Founder’s Pack will be given an exclusive…
Wonder Tactics – Limited edition pet up for grabs in 2nd anniversary event
[Pre-register now] Wonder Tactics recently started the pre-registration phase for its upcoming 2nd year anniversary update, which will last until 18 January. Players who successfully pre-register will obtain a limited edition Legendary Pet, B-day Party White Ring. Other free items,…
Honkai Impact 3rd – Sakura Samsara update arrives with new Valkyries and game content
You have probably seen the many advertisements on Honkai Impact 3rd over the past few months, and the action-packed mobile RPG has recently gotten a new update, Sakura Samsara! A new warrior by the name of Yae Sakura has arrived,…
Kritika Online – Chosen Path update brings forth the new Monk class
[Play free now] En Masse Entertainment today announced Chosen Path, a new update arriving later this month for its action MMORPG, Kritika Online. Chosen Path will see the debut of the game’s 6th playable character, the Monk, who uses powerful kicks…
Kaiser – New mobile MMORPG under Nexon enters Closed Beta in South Korea
With Netmarble conquering the global mobile games charts with titles such as Lineage II: Revolution, Lineage M, and the upcoming TERA M, Nexon has to do much to catch up. Its latest mobile game, Kaiser, is a MMORPG which entered…
Neverwinter – Explore the Lost City of Omu in upcoming game expansion
[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…
Black Desert – Lahn awakening update arrives in Korean server
Korean developer Pearl Abyss is back at its break-neck pace of content update, as the awakening mode of the newest character, Lahn, has arrived in the local server. Now wielding dual swords (we think they are cursed) linked together by…
DC Unchained – First look at Closed Beta phase for new mobile action RPG
DC Unchained, developed by Korean studio Thumb Age (a subsidiary of publisher 4:33) together with Warner Brothers, entered the Closed Beta phase earlier today in Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. A mobile action RPG, players will be able to form…