World Trigger: Smash Borders – Slingshot mobile game launches

Following BLEACH: Brave Souls, yet another mobile game based on a manga was released in Japan. Publisher Bandai Namco Games announced the launch of World Trigger: Smash Borders for iOS and Android devices, though players would have to download using…

Figureheads – Gameplay videos from first Closed Beta test phase

Square Enix is currently very active in Japan with its Free-to-Play PC online games, and Figureheads is the latest to enter Closed Beta. In this mecha third-person shooter, players not only control one main machine, but they would have to command…

Armored Warfare – New map based on actual world location revealed

[Game website] A new map, “Narrows”, was just revealed for Armored Warfare, currently in Early Access phase. Narrows is loosely based on the Druzhba pipeline surroundings, which runs from Russia through Ukraine and Belarus all the way to Germany. For a look…

Tree of Savior – Nexon announces Closed Beta 3 for Korean server

Nexon today announced Tree of Savior will begin Closed Beta 3 in South Korea from 30 July to 9 August. Anyone with a Nexon Korea account via MapleStory 2 or Closers will be allowed in after registering from now till…

BLEACH: Brave Souls – Action mobile game activates bankai in Japan

Revealed earlier this year, BLEACH: Brave Souls has finally launched in Japan for both iOS and Android devices. Interested gamers would need to have accounts on both App Store and Google Play which registered “Japan” as its country. Brave Souls is…

Borderlands Online – New test phase teased for China-exclusive shooter

While there isn’t a confirmed launch roadmap, China publisher Shanda Games recently announced the start of registration for Borderlands Online’s second test phase, aptly titled “Crazy”. One of the new PVP modes which will be added is shown in the…

Mabinogi Heroes – Hagie arrives in style before Episode 4 update

The latest character for Mabinogi Heroes (Vindictus), Hagie, has been added to the Korean server! Armed with the mystical Phantom Blades, he is able to fight efficiently in both melee and ranged situations, as well as able to get out…

Chain Dungeons – Puzzle RPG begins pre-registration in Southeast Asia

Launching really soon in Southeast Asia, Chain Dungeons is one of the rare high quality Japan-developed mobile games to grace the region. A Free-to-Play game, Chain Dungeons blends different elements from puzzle games and classic RPG titles to present a really…

Devil’s Third Online – Wii U exclusive title announced for Windows PC

Valhalla Game Studios, a Japan-based developer, recently announced Devil’s Third Online for PC systems arriving this September. This comes as a surprise as Devil’s Third is a Wii U exclusive title, set to launch later this year. The online version…

Iron Sight – New futuristic military online shooter announced

In a time where developers are focused on mobile games, PC client games have taken a huge step backwards, including online shooters. A breath of fresh air was introduced, and it is known as Iron Sight, developed for four years…

GREE International – Former mobile giant lays off 30% of employees

[Source] GREE, headquartered in Japan, recently confirmed that its North America subsidiary, GREE International, has laid off 30% of the employees in its San Francisco studio this week. Once a heavyweight along with DeNA and Gungho, the company is struggling to…

World of Warships – New video highlights signal flags and camouflage

[Play now] Currently in Open Beta, Wargaming recently released a new developer diary for World of Warships, focusing on signal flags and camouflage. In the game, signal flags will be earned and applied to players’ ships through battle achievements. Bonuses range from…

Black Desert – Developer opens new publishing office in Taiwan

PearlAbyss, the South Korea developer behind Black Desert, has opened a new office in Taiwan to service Black Desert in the Greater China (including Macau and Hong Kong) region. This came as a surprise as it isn’t popular these days…

Fractured Space – New funding for gorgeous space combat game

[Game website] Currently in Early Access on Steam and to be Free-to-Play at official launch, the developer of Fractured Space, Edge Case Games, has received a total funding of $1.3 Million (£850,000), led by Mercia Technologies, a premier investor in…