Final Fantasy XIV – Publisher reveals pricing for time-based model

The China publisher for Final Fantasy XIV, Shanda Games, recently announced the pricing model for the game in China. First, the early birds special, where the 39 CNY (6.33 USD) package will get players 65 hours of game time, with extra…

MapleStory 2 – Preview of game bosses in latest developer video

A new developer video for MapleStory 2 was recently uploaded, with the development team touching on the game bosses. With the new graphics and style, bosses now have more tricks up their sleeves, with players required to actively control their…

Chaos Heroes Online – New MOBA reveals first batch of playable heroes

As some of you might have known, Aeria Games is publishing a new MOBA, Chaos Heroes Online. A few years back, the publisher did try a China-developed MOBA game, but it did not officially launch. Made by Korea studio Neoact, the team…

TERA China – Publisher reveals concurrent players for launch day

2 days back on 6th August, TERA China entered its Open Beta phase, with no more account restrictions. According to publisher Kalends (or Kunlun), the first day saw over 200,000 online at the same time (or concurrent users). TERA China…

Devilian – 4th class to be playable on launch day next week in Korea

Launching on the Hangame platform in South Korea next week, it was announced earlier that the 4th playable class, Cannon Shooter, will be ready as well. Gender-locked, this class is your typical loli character, which is still a “must” for…

Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies – Nexon Europe reveals new shooter

[Press release] Nexon Europe announces the arrival of the undead to one of gaming’s most iconic licenses, with the news of a Q3 2014 release of Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies on Steam. The free-to-play game will be available for players in…

Age of Wushu – First part of mega content update going live today

As some of you might have known, the China server for Age of Wushu is getting the first part of the mega content update later today, 8th August. Known as 侠客行, the new region known as Jianghu will be introduced,…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – SEA server celebrates 2 National Days this month

[Source] As the only foreign and English server running, the SEA server for Phantasy Star Online 2 is celebrating the birthdays of Singapore and Malaysia this month. Other than decorating the lobby in national colours, players may also receive cosmetic…

Demon Crusade – Protect the underworld in new browser game

[Game website] A new browser game under the Game321 platform, Demon Crusade has just entered its Closed Beta 2 phase, with the publisher announcing there will be no more data wipes. Various game changes have been made according to players’…

Albion Online – Founders Packs are now available for purchase

[Game website] 1 of the better indie online games I have seen over the past year, Founder Packs for Albion Online are now ready for purchase. An open world MMORPG, players can expect various sandbox features, such as crafting items…

Kritika – New class advancement revealed for online action game

The female scythe user, Yoran, was announced earlier this year for the Korean server. With 2 combat modes (ranged and melee), it was confusing at first as they are not really class advancements. Well, Yoran will be getting her first…

League of Legends – Prize pool for World Championship 2014 revealed

[Source] According to Games in Asia, the total prize pool for League of Legends World Championship 2014 stands at 2.13 million USD, just 80,000 USD more compared to last year. Not only that, there are 2 more teams this time…

Neverwinter – Official gameplay walkthrough trailer for new update

[Register now] Arriving on 14th August, a new gameplay walkthrough trailer has been released for Tyranny of Dragons, the upcoming update for Perfect World Entertainment’s Neverwinter. Players will also see the arrival of the new Dragonborn, perhaps the most interesting race…

Mythos Heroes – Mobile game based on MMORPG goes live in Korea

Give yourself a pat on the back if you remember Mythos, a MMORPG which was developed by Flagship Studios years back. Korean studio Hanbitsoft bought over the IP rights for Mythos and unsuccessfully re-launched it, before announcing the mobile version,…