The Taiwan server of Black Desert, published by the local subsidiary of developer Pearl Abyss, today announced a major patch arriving on 22 June. In this patch, the awakening system will be available for all 12 playable classes at the…
Magic: The Gathering RPG – Free-to-Play action MMORPG announced
A few hours ago, Perfect World Entertainment, Cryptic Studios, and Wizards of the Coast revealed Magic: The Gathering RPG, a new AAA title which just started development for PC and consoles. While the official press release for Magic: The Gathering…
Nexon – Global contract signed with new studio for UE 4 mobile MMORPG
Nexon Korea has been signing and investing in tons of studios over the past 24 months, and the latest to benefit is Moai Games. Located in South Korea, this new studio received funding from K Cube Ventures and Partners Investment…
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…
Bless – Korean media confirms English server has been cancelled
According to various Korean gaming media, Neowiz and Aeria Games have officially cancelled the contract for Bless in North America and Europe. Neowiz will now concentrate on preparing the Japan server, which is set to launch later this year. Neowiz…
Overwatch – Blizzard skirts around new loot law by selling currency
A couple of weeks ago, the Chinese government installed a law where game companies have to publicly list out the percentage drop rate of each item in digital “random boxes”. Overwatch was definitely affected, and Blizzard recently found a way…
Battleborn – Unlimited free trial added to former Overwatch rival
[Play free now] Formerly touted as a rival to Blizzard’s Overwatch, developer Gearbox recently announced a new Free Trial mode has been added to Battleborn, the colorful sci-fi online FPS. Other than a changing weekly roster of heroes (6 out…
Final Fantasy XIV – New video explores development team size
[Reddit thread] Being in the game industry for the past decade, I have always been curious about the number of staff it takes to make a great game. While obviously some games require just less than 10 employees, it is…
Argo – Free online FPS launching worldwide on Steam this month
[Game website] Bohemia Interactive, developer of the Arma series of games, recently revealed their plans for their new tactical first-person multiplayer shooter, Argo. Launching worldwide on June 22 for free to everyone on Steam, Argo features a variety of multiplayer…
Grimoire of Zero Mobile – Taking a quick look at anime mobile game
These days in Japan, a mobile game usually launches together with an anime series. This is the same format for Grimoire of Zero Mobile, which is perhaps one of my favorite anime this season. The gameplay for such anime mobile titles…
Neverwinter – Tomb of Annihilation update announced for July release
[Play free now] Perfect World Entertainment and developer Cryptic Studios recently announced the new game content update for Neverwinter, Tomb of Annihilation, is coming to PC on July 25 and arrives on a later date for Xbox One and PlayStation…
Ashes of Creation – Over USD 3 million raised from Kickstarter
[Kickstarter campaign] Intrepid Studios, developer of Ashes of Creation, today announced that over 19,000 people have pledged their support with over USD 3,200,000 raised during the Kickstarter process. Originally having a goal of just $750,000, Ashes of Creation has added…
Strikers 1945: World War – 3 classic arcade shooters unite on mobile
Do you remember classic Japanese arcade shooting games such as Strikers 1945, Gunbird and Tengai? A new mobile game which recently soft-launched in Canada, Singapore and Philippines, Striker 1945: World War, has combined the elements of these 3 classic games…
TERA – Lakan’s Fury update introduces 2 new end-game dungeons
[Play free now] En Masse Entertainment today announced a new update, Lakan’s Fury, will be arriving on 6 June for TERA. Lakan’s Fury adds 2 more end-game dungeons to the acclaimed Free-to-Play title, including the new solo dungeon Pit of Petrax,…