[Game website] Asiasoft has launched a string of new game content and features to Phantasy Star Online 2 in a major patch today. One of the key updates to the Japanese free-to-play game is the early access for Southeast Asia Arks Members…
MU Classic – Closed Beta media pack giveaway for official browser game
[Claim pack] Officially licensed from Webzen and developed in China, MU Classic is now in Closed Beta phase for the English market! Featuring some really classic functions from the original game, MMO Culture is giving out limited media packs for…
The Elder Scrolls Online – Layoffs hit developer ZeniMax Online Studios
[Source] Just five months after The Elder Scrolls Online MMO went live, developer ZeniMax Online Studios has laid off an unspecified number of employees. The layoffs at ZeniMax Online were confirmed by Pete Hines, Vice President of PR and marketing…
Project Pentakill – Smilegate suspends MOBA with Marvel heroes
According to reports from South Korea, developer Smilegate has suspended development for Project Pentakill (Project PK), a MOBA featuring Marvel characters which was first announced back in November 2012. Nothing concrete of the game was shown thus far except concept art.…
Dark Blood Online – New game content and function arrives
[Steam page] Nexon GT, developer of hit online games such as “Sudden Attack” and “Dekaron”, has just added new game content (Act 4) and a new function (Card System) into Dark Blood Online, a hack “n” slash action MMORPG. The game…
Armored Warfare – New gameplay footage from PAX demo client
[Alpha signup] Developed by Obisidian Entertainment using CryEngine, a new gameplay footage for Armored Warfare was just uploaded. The footage was recorded from the game client over at PAX this past weekend. According to reports, many RPG elements are not…
Mirror War – Hatsune Miku and friends crash into online shooter
Compared with other characters, Hatsune Miku and friends must be the most popular guest stars, popping up in a variety of games over the years in Japan. The latest collaboration is with Mirror War, a newly launched online arcade shooter under…
MapleStory 2 – Video footage of the invitational Alpha Test event
[More info] Held last month, a group of lucky MapleStory fans in South Korea was invited to Nexon’s offices to give the Alpha Test client a try and provide feedback to the development team. As mentioned earlier, the user generated…
Asker: The Light Swallowers – New action game to enter CBT next month
Once known as Project Black Sheep, developer and publisher Neowiz announced that Asker: The Light Swallowers will be entering Closed Beta 1 on 7th October. Closed Beta 2 and Open Beta is scheduled for early 2015. For now, only the…
Chaos Heroes Online – Interview with publisher Aeria Games on new MOBA
[Game website] If you did not know, Aeria Games is preparing a new game, Chaos Heroes Online, for the Western market. A competitive MOBA title developed in South Korea by Neoact, some questions asked were too early for an answer since…
Yulgang 2 – New Timeshift package lets new characters jump to level 60
[Game website] Experience intense battles, exciting dungeons and massive PVP as a MAX level character! Instantly turn your newly created character into Level 60 with a matching Ultimate Grade Timeshift Set! Go to where the action is and join in…
Black Desert – Publisher for Russian server reveals official game trailer
Announced back in May, it would seem that the reveal event was done rather hastily, with publisher GameNet.ru displaying an early translated version of the game (in Russian) and no official trailer. Fast forward a few months, GameNet.ru finally has a…
Gigantic – New game trailer from PAX Prime with developer comments
[Alpha signup] While some gamers are lamenting about Gigantic being “another MOBA”, a new gameplay video from PAX Prime 2014 will no doubt change their views. While there is still the familiar 5 vs 5 PvP combat, objectives will be…
Aion: The Tower of Eternity – China server finally goes free-to-play
Following the recent launch of Final Fantasy XIV in China, publisher Shanda Games quickly converted Aion: The Tower of Eternity to a free-to-play model on 29th August 2014. Shanda Games claimed the move is to lower the entry barrier and…