Hangame – Report claims NHN looking to shed several online games

Alongside Nexon and NCsoft, Hangame is one of the most recognized online gaming platforms in South Korea. However, the country’s biggest gaming website, ThisIsGame.com, recently launched an article claiming parent company is NHN is looking to shed several games. Options…

Pure Love Obasan School – New love simulator launches in Japan

So, an interesting new mobile game just launched in Japan. The full title is Pure Love Obasan School: The 1,000,000 Year Old Transfer Student. Basically, this is a love simulator game, where players must make decisions and choices and eventually…

King of Wushu – CryEngine wuxia MOBA to launch in China this month

Developed by Snail Games, better known for Age of Wushu, King of Wushu will be a PlayStation 4 launch title in China on 30 March, with 15 characters and just 1 map. Touted as the first 3D martial arts MOBA in…

Skyforge – Closed Beta goes live with new developer video on raids

[Beta register] I wouldn’t say anticipation for Skyforge is sky-high, but over 1 million players has signed up for Closed Beta (according to press release). While getting a key is random, the founder’s packs are there to grant immediate access.…

Black Desert – 7th character scheduled to be added next month

Developer Pearl Abyss has been going fast and furious with the new content updates since Black Desert launched in South Korea, and the momentum is set to continue with the announcement of the 7th character. The Valkyrie, is scheduled to make her…

Combat Arms: Line of Sight – Nexon Europe announces new online shooter

Interestingly, Line of Sight is not developed by original Combat Arms studio, Doobic, but a South Korean studio (Black Spot Entertainment) founded in 2011 by several former employees who worked on Combat Arms. Crafted using Unreal Engine 3, players will…

Project HON – NCsoft staff caught for embezzling development funds

According to various reports in South Korea, three employees from the development team of NCsoft’s Project HON were removed after being caught embezzling development funds. The scheme started with the hiring of a third party company they have intimate personal connections…

Project BlueStreak – Pre-Alpha teaser trailer for new Nexon shooter

To be published by Nexon America, Project BlueStreak is an upcoming Free-to-Play online first-person shooter grounded in a recovered apocalyptic sci-fi setting. The first game from Boss Key Productions and powered by Unreal Engine 4, the studio is led by legendary developer Cliff…

World of Warships – Closed Beta starting this week for three regions

Wargaming has recently announced the Closed Beta schedule for its upcoming naval warfare title, World of Warships. It will begin on 12 March 2015, with applications opening for Europe at 11:00 CET, North America at 11:00 PST, and Asia at…

Diablo III – China publisher confirms game will not be Free-to-Play

Following rumors of the Diablo III going Free-to-Play in China, reports have risen in China with quotes from NetEase, the publisher. The Chief Marketing Officer (below) has claimed that Diablo III China will be Buy-to-Play, similar to all versions of the…

SD Gundam: Next Evolution – New combat trailer as Closed Beta nears

Announced just 2 weeks ago, SD Gundam: Next Evolution will be entering Closed Beta this coming Thursday in South Korea. For the first time ever, Bandai Korea will be perating and publishing this online game, instead of finding an established…

Dungeon Fighter Online – Open Beta for global server begins in two weeks

[Teaser site] Korean developer Neople is taking matter into its own hands, as it prepares to self-publish a global English title for the first time. Dungeon Fighter Online, after being discarded by Nexon North America, will be re-launched on 24…

Skyforge – Watch the Berserker class rage through the Thais Temple

[Beta register] Skyforge recently held its second livestream on Twitch, and gave gamers an early look at the Berserker class before exploring the Thais Temple. Constructed for the goddess of love, the Thais Temple has since been captured by the god…

Tree of Savior – Brief introduction to the enigmatic Alchemist class

[More info] Alchemist is one of the few new classes being prepared for the Korean Closed Beta 2 of Tree of Savior. While having attack skills, the Alchemist’s main role is to craft potions and produce enhancement items . For example, gems for gears…