Yulgang Global – Pre-registration for Play-to-Earn mobile MMORPG begins

First revealed about 2 months ago, the pre-registration phase for Yulgang Global finally started last week. It is being touted as the first Yulgang game to have Play-to-Earn features supported by the blockchain platform, WEMIX. The currency used is named…

ArcheWorld – Pre-registration begins for blockchain MMORPG based on ArcheAge

While we dread reporting about any NFT projects these days due to the clear cash-grab attempts from developers and publishers, we had to post something up when it relates to a popular IP. First announced last month, ArcheWorld is confirmed…

Ares: Rise of Guardians – Kakao Games teases MMORPG with power suits and aerial combat

After weeks of just NFT and blockchain news, Kakao Games finally broke the deadlock with a proper new game announcement, Ares: Rise of Guardians. This new sci-fi MMORPG is currently in development by new Korean studio Second Dive, and no…

Nexon – Company founder passes away aged 54 in Hawaii

[Source] In the midst of all the nonsense metaverse and NFT news, we at MMO Culture are sad to inform gamers about the passing of Mr Kim Jung-ju, the visionary founder of Korea’s largest gaming company, Nexon. It was noted…

SUN Classic – Webzen revives PC MMORPG for global audience with new features

Global games publisher and developer Webzen today announced that its new PC MMORPG, SUN Classic, has opened the pre-registration phase ahead of its upcoming global release on March 10. SUN Classic recreates the PC MMORPG video game ‘Soul of the Ultimate…

Immortal Awakening – Quick look at CBT phase of Taiwanese mobile MMORPG inspired by Diablo II

As the politics behind Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard rages on, games such as Diablo Immortal’s immediate future is on the balance. As such, there are a few new launches in Asia in recent weeks which seek to cater to…

HIT 2 – Developer provides more details on upcoming mobile MMORPG sequel

First announced in September 2021, HIT 2 is a MMORPG sequel to the action RPG title, HIT (Heroes of Incredible Tales) currently in development by the same team at NAT Games, a subsidiary of Nexon. Other than a switch in…

Stella Fantasy – New anime-style blockchain RPG for PC and mobile announced

South Korea-based developer Ring Games recently announced its first mobile + PC game, Stella Fantasy. As mentioned in the headline, Stella Fantasy is a blockchain title with all the latest technologies such as NFT and Play-To-Earn systems built in. Helping…

NCsoft – Korean developer reveals new projects in teaser trailer

Among the big Korean game companies, NCsoft (or just NC now) seems to be always the one doing catch-up when compared to its competitors such as Nexon, Netmarble, and Com2uS in the global market. NCsoft is always developing new titles,…

Siege Royale – Neowiz reveals new Unreal Engine 5 blockchain battle royale

Metarama, a subsidiary under Korean games developer and publisher Neowiz, today announced its first blockchain / NFT / Play To Earn driven game, Siege Royale. It is described as a battle royale game with a medieval background currently in development…

Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid – Pre-registration begins for mobile blockchain NFT tactical RPG

Com2uS Holdings recently announced that Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid, an upcoming, mobile tactical RPG utilizing blockchain technology, is now open for pre-registration on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Chromatic Souls: AFK Raid is a strategic RPG based on…

Golden Bros – Netmarble announces new mobile + PC brawler tied to blockchain technology

Netmarble recently kicked off the journey for its newest casual shooting game, Golden Bros, with an official teaser site and trailer. Developed for both mobile and PC platforms, Golden Bros focuses on high-intense 3 vs 3 real-time combat with simple…

Harry Potter: Magic Awakened – Collectible card MMO begins pre-registration on Google Play

Warner Bros. Games and NetEase recently announced that Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, a Free-to-Play collectible card (CCG) and massively multiplayer (MMO) wizarding dueling game featuring a blend of strategy RPG, for worldwide launch in 2022. Starting now, players in the…

Vespa – Stock trading for King’s Raid developer suspended following dismal financial results

Korean developer Vespa, well-known for its mobile RPG King’s Raid, yesterday (7 Feb) was forced to suspend trading of its stock after the latest financial results announcement. According to local news, Vespa’s 2021 total sales saw a drop of 36.5%…