A month after adding the region of Valencia, which is covered mostly in sand, developer PearlAbyss has added a new boss to challenge the players. A wingless dragon, Verbier (loose translation) is the second raid-class open world boss to appear, and…
Blade & Soul – Exclusive partner system goes live in China server
Rather than pets, Blade & Soul China has labeled the new system as “partner”. Two are based on game bosses, and the penguin represents Tencent’s mascot. Players will have to search for penguin pieces from dungeons, and form three penguins to try…
League of Immortals – Dot Arena publisher launches new mobile MOBA
[Game website] FunPlus, publisher of Dot Arena, has launched its new mobile game, League of Immortals, in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia, and Singapore! Available in English and Chinese languages on iOS and Android devices, League of Immortals feature legendary Asian…
Webzen – Global publisher buys overs parent company of GamesCampus
According to early reports from South Korea, global publisher Webzen has bought a 86.21% stake in OnNet, the parent company of OnNet North America and OnNet Europe. Webzen will also takeover the OnNet’s gaming portal, GamesCampus, though it is not…
Master of Orion – First developer diary for re-booted strategy game
[Game website] WG Labs, a development unit within Wargaming, recently released a new developer diary for its upcoming game, Master of Orion, a modern re-boot of one of the most influential strategy games ever made. The team walks viewers through the process…
Dungeon Link – Chapter 2 update is now live for unique puzzle RPG
Grab your crossbows and link your way to more victories in Chapter 2 of Dungeon Link! Developed by Kong Studio and published worldwide by Gamevil, Dungeon Link is an entertaining RPG played through block-connecting puzzles, combining an epic storyline with colorful…
Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded – Open Beta confirmed for online shooter
After a slight delay by Square Enix, it was announced recently Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded will enter Open Beta in Japan on 21 August. With 4 vs 4 PVP as the main gameplay mode, Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded offers several characters with different weapons and play…
Final Fantasy XIV – Korean server bracing for official launch this week
On 14 August, the South Korea server for Final Fantasy XIV will finally launch under publisher Eyedentity Mobile. Most probably the last server to launch, the Pay-to-Play business model is retained, which seems risky in the kingdom of Free-to-Play games.…
Skyforge – Crucible of the Gods game content update is now live
[Play free] The developers and publisher of Skyforge are excited to announce “Crucible of the Gods”, the first major game update, which has just went live. This massive update includes bug fixes, new content and feature enhancements as well as…
Crossout – Publisher reveals debut gameplay trailer for PVP car game
[Beta register] Gaijin Entertainment, developer of War Thunder, was recently in the news for the wrong reason. Putting that incident aside, a new gameplay trailer was released for Crossout, its upcoming game. Developed by Russia-based Targem Games, Crossout tests players’…
Hellgate – Hanbitsoft to revive classic horror shooter on VR platform
While there is apparently a mobile game for Hellgate in development, IP owner Hanbitsoft cancelled the development of Hellgate 2 some time back. According to Korean media, the company recently signed a deal with South Korea studio, Skonec Entertainment, to…
WildStar – Closed Beta for upcoming Free-to-Play version is now live
[Beta register] NCsoft and Carbine Studios announced that the Closed Beta for WildStar’s Free-to-Play transition is live. Players granted access to the Closed Beta will be able to experience new and improved features available in the biggest content update yet. Anyone…
Devilian – Developer reveals 5th playable class to Chinese media
While the South Korean server remains silent due to publisher Hangame (NHN) reportedly looking to dump all PC client games in favor of mobile games, developer Ginno Games is working hard to make sure the upcoming China server is getting positive…
Funcom – Studio in financial trouble as Lego game is not earning money
[Source] Developer Funcom is reviewing its strategic options after the recent dismal launch of Lego Minifigures Online fell short of expectations. The company on Friday announced that it is “actively seeking interested parties for discussions surrounding a possible investment, acquisition,…