[Register now] Webzen today announced the second Closed Beta for its mobile MMORPG, MU: Origin, will start on 4 March 2016 on Android and iOS devices, including tablets. Webzen is now taking registrations for the test, which runs for 3…
Battleborn – Bigger investment than Borderlands 1 and 2 combined
[Game website] According to a recent podcast interview between Polygon and Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, he revealed around 80 percent of the 300-strong development studio are working on the upcoming online team-based shooter, Battleborn. Randy also mentioned Gearbox Software…
Soul Worker – Developer apologizes for delay of South Korean server
Back in July 2015, the publisher for Soul Worker in South Korea was revealed to be SEGA Publishing Korea, the Korean subsidiary of Japanese developer SEGA (I know it is weird). While the Japanese server at least had a few test…
Dragon’s Dogma Online – Capcom announces plans for Taiwan server
Capcom recently held a press conference in Taiwan, highlighting the rapid growth of the local subsidiary since starting 3 years ago, with 4 employees expanding into the current 90. With Taiwan one of the prioritised countries, more new titles will…
Legacy Quest – Nexon preparing mobile hack n’ slash for global launch
[Game website] Nexon Korea Corporation, a worldwide leader in Free-to-Play online and mobile games, today officially revealed Legacy Quest, the rogue-like, classic dungeon crawler with a distinctive 3D pixel art style. Developed by Vienna-based Socialspiel Entertainment, hack n’ slash RPG fans…
Neverwinter – Demon Lords attack in The Maze Engine game expansion
[Play now] Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Games recently announced Neverwinter: The Maze Engine is heading to Windows PC on 15 March and Xbox One console at a later date. The ninth expansion to the Dungeons & Dragons-based MMORPG, The…
Figureheads – New mecha brawler enters Pre-Open Beta in Japan today
While Square Enix recently uncremoniously announced the closure of Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded in Japan, the developer had a new game prepared to once again push for a spot in the competitive PC games scene. Introduced before in my previous posts,…
Hellgate: London FPS – Horror shooter silently revives on mobile
Many years ago, a group of Blizzard veterans left and started Flagship Studios. The first project, Hellgate: London, was supposed to be the “Diablo” of online shooters. Sadly, due to inteference from publishers, the game was rushed out full of…
Asker – Dungeon action MMORPG shutting down after just 6 months
Once heralded as the only competition capable of fighting with Nexon’s Mabinogi Heroes, developer and publisher Neowiz today announced the closure of Asker: The Light Swallowers on 22 March 2016. Asker only entered Open Beta last August, with an anime…
Sword Art Online: The Beginning – IBM testing new VR MMO next month
Fans of Sword Art Online, your biggest dream might just be about to come true. Triggered by technology giant IBM, Sword Art Online: The Beginning is an upcoming virtual reality (VR) MMORPG which will be tested in a secret location…
Heroes Wanted – NHN Studio629 launches new mobile RPG worldwide
NHN Studio629 announced recently that its new in-house developed mobile RPG, Heroes Wanted, has launched globally. The game adopted the ‘Wanted Criminal’ concept onto the game and its players can foster their own characters by completing ‘Wanted’ quests. Thanks to…
Breath of Fire 6 – Capcom launching official sequel next week in Japan
Although Breath of Fire 6 is a true sequel in the popular “Breath of Fire” series, it will not make an appearance on consoles, but on Windows PC and mobile platforms. Launching on 24 Feb in Japan, Breath of Fire…
Netmarble – Mobile gaming giant announces 26 new games for 2016
If you did not know, Netmarble is the biggest mobile games developer and publisher in South Korea, towering above Nexon. At today’s “Netmarble Together with Press” media event, the company announced 26 new mobile games for 2016, including ones based…
VR Audition – Hanbitsoft turns to new virtual reality for popular dance series
Korean developer Hanbitsoft has fallen from grace in recent years with no hit titles. The last, World in Audition, did not really spark a revival. However, with an eye on the much heralded virtual reality industry, VR Audition was officially announced…