Ragnarok Online – New Doram race and Summoner class added in update

First teased early this month, the new Doram race has been added into the official Korean server today for Ragnarok Online. Celebrating its 14th anniversary in South Korea this year, players will be able to access the new Summoner class as…

Pocket MapleStory – Nexon launches English version of mobile MapleStory

The adored massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), MapleStory, has been transformed into an all-new mobile experience! Nexon, a worldwide leader in Free-to-Play online and mobile games, through its Korean subsidiary, Nexon Korea, has launched Pocket MapleStory for iOS and Android devices.…

Kritika Online – English server for Southeast Asia region possibly teased

Last week, Asiasoft announced Kritika Online for Thailand, in the localized Thai language of course. However, it seems the Southeast Asia games publisher is also preparing an English version, as both the Singapore and Malaysia websites are now listed with…

Muramasa Miyabi – Bravely Default dev launches new mobile RPG in Japan

Silicon Studio, famous for developing console games such as Bravely Default and the sequel Bravely Second: End Layer, today released a new mobile game in Japan on Google Play for Android devices. Titled Muramasa Miyabi, the game is actually based…

Heroes of Incredible Tales – Launch date for Unreal 4 mobile RPG revealed

First previewed back in September, Nexon Korea has announced its next-gen mobile RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT), will be launching in South Korea (not global launch) on 18 November for both iOS and Android devices. Developed by studio Nat…

Final Fantasy XIV – 3.0 announced for China after massive server merge

Shanda Games, the publisher for Final Fantasy XIV in China, recently completed a massive server merge for the game. From a total of 33 servers, these are now consolidated into just 6. Shanda acknowledged this was to kill off the…

Aion 5.0 – NCsoft officially unveils update 5.0 with new teaser trailer

Rumored for a few months since the announcement back in August, NCsoft today has officially revealed Aion 5.0, together with a new teaser trailer bearing the version number. According to Korean sources, Daevas (the 2 playable races in Aion) will…

Ultimate Weapon – Perfect World China unveils new competitive game

Last month, Perfect World China teased a new competitive game for its venture into the eSports market. The game was recently revealed as Ultimate Weapon, and it will be a third-person PVP title. Other than Dota 2, Perfect World doesn’t have…

Black Desert Online – Limited Alpha Test activation keys up for grabs

Over the past week, several game websites have been giving away codes for the Alpha Test for Black Desert Online. I had an interview with publisher Daum Games Europe, so read the article to find out more about the company.…

Guild Wars 2 – First paid game expansion Heart of Thorns is now live

[Play now] ArenaNet, publisher and developer of the award-winning Guild Wars franchise, today launched Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns. The highly anticipated expansion to Guild Wars 2 is now live and available at digitally worldwide. Three months ago, ArenaNet announced…

Undercity Fighters – Exclusive gift codes for new action mobile game

Mobile games publisher Awecent recently announced the launch of its action side-scroll title, Undercity Fighters, for Android devices worldwide. The gameplay is similar as Dungeon Fighter Online, and a reminiscence of old-school games such as Knight of Valor and even Golden Axe.…

Lost Ark – Focus Group Test video and first beta test announced

Announced at G-Star 2014, Lost Ark caught many by surprise with its level of graphics, effects, and interesting game features. Developer Smilegate today revealed a video from its secretive Focus Group Test, where only a handful of lucky gamers got…

Devilian – Trion Worlds begin Closed Beta phase for action MMORPG

[Register now] Developed by South Korea studio, Bluehole Ginno, the English Closed Beta phase for Devilian has started. Publisher Trion Worlds, well-known for games such as ArcheAge and Rift, are currently selling Founder’s Packs with immediate Closed Beta access and other…

Colopl Rune Story – Popular Japanese mobile RPG launches worldwide

Japanese developer, Colopl, in association with gumi, today announced the global release of Colopl Rune Story for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Based on White Cat Project, the chart-topping mobile Action RPG in Japan, Colopl Rune Story is…