It was announced earlier today that XLGAMES, developer of ArcheAge, has signed a contract with Gamevil to develop a mobile game based on ArcheAge. Gamevil is one of the largest mobile games developer and publisher in South Korea, which seems like…
NCsoft – Lineage Eternal and Project HON to appear at G-Star 2014
The G-Star 2014 page has gone live for NCsoft, and as expected, Lineage Eternal will be taking center stage at the annual event.The developer will also be showcasing Project HON for the first time to the public. There will apparently…
Transformers Universe – Developer Jagex looking at possible layoffs
[Game website] Jagex, developer of browser classic RuneScape, recently acknowledged that layoffs will possibly hit the team behind Transformers Universe. The UK-based studio is currently in the consultation process with affected employees, and some will find new roles within the company.…
MU Online – Webzen celebrates Season 9 update with giveaway
[Game website] Webzen today announced the release of Season 9, MU Online’s latest content update for the global English server. Players will now be able to experience newly updated features, a wide screen mode and in-game setting changes along with the…
League of Legends – Samsung Blue and White members take their leave
Late last month, news began started to spring up about the disbanding of Samsung White and Samsung Blue, especially after world champion Mata made the announcement on his Facebook page. Now, it has been reported that all 10 members’ contract…
Elite Lord of Alliance – Final Test phase to begin next week
Similar to many of its competitors, Netmarble (CJ Games) will not be attending G-Star 2014, instead choosing to solely rely on the internet to spread news about its new games. The latest client MMORPG under its wings, Elite Lord of Alliance,…
Tencent Games – New “TOBA” game to be revealed at annual carnival
China’s biggest games company, Tencent Games, is set to hold its annual Tencent Games Carnival on 28th November. Just the day before, the gaming giant will also be hosting a special event to reveal a new game, teasing it to be…
Civilization Online – Closed Beta 2 to begin right after G-Star event
Developer XLGAMES, known for ArcheAge, has announced a Closed Beta 2 schedule for its second game, Civilization Online. It will begin on 24th November, right after G-Star 2014 ends on the previous day, and last 1 week. As seen in…
Tree of Savior – IMC Games rents a booth in business hall at G-Star 2014
[Source] Uncovered by a fan-site, the developer of Tree of Savior, IMC Games, will be making a presence at G-Star 2014 with a booth in the business (B2B) hall. They are certainly there to look for new business opportunities, since NHN Hangame…
Neverwinter: Rise of Tiamat – Watch the community battle Tiamat
[Register now] A few days back, Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios ran a livestream showcasing a battle against the titular boss in the upcoming expansion, Tiamat. A classic character in Dungeons & Dragons lore, 25 players were needed to…
Journey to the West – Closed Beta is now live for all English gamers
[Game website] Developed by China studio XiaoYou and published by Cubizone, Journey to the West International has now started the Closed Beta phase! Just a note, there will be no IP block, hence everyone is free to try the game…
Overwatch – Blizzard reveals new team-based shooter at BlizzCon 2014
[Game website] Blizzard Entertainment sprung a little surprise over at BlizzCon 2014 by announcing a brand new IP, Overwatch, which appeared in a recent trademark filing. Overwatch is an online team-based shooter, with several heroes (or characters) with unique abilities…
Hearthstone – Blizzard wins legal case against copycat game in China
While not many folks in the gaming industry have faith in China’s legal system when it comes to IP rights, they can be heartened to know that Blizzard Entertainment and publisher NetEase won a legal battle against a local developer…
Echo of Soul – Aeria Games to publish popular Korean online game
[Beta register] Echo of Soul was really popular when it first launched in South Korea, and the momentum there has carried on till now (even for the China server). Aeria Games just announced that it will be publishing the English…