MapleStory 2 – New teaser trailer posted for upcoming sequel

A new teaser trailer was recently posted for MapleStory 2, which actually features some of the monster art images revealed thus far for the sequel. It is developed by Nsquare (a team formed by NCsoft and Nexon), and expected to…

Zombies Monsters Robots – Closed Beta phase starting next month

[Press release] En Masse Entertainment, a player driven publisher focused on delivering great games and exceptional service, is excited to share first details on the closed beta for their over-the-top, anything goes third-person shooter, Zombies Monsters Robots!   Players ready to be one…

War Thunder – Tencent Games revealed as publisher for China server

Developed by Russia-based studio, Gaijin Entertainment, it was announced earlier that Tencent Games has secured the war game’s publishing rights for China. Tanks, war planes and warships in 1 single game with astounding graphics… You get the drift. The debut…

World of Tanks – Update 9.0 gets enhanced graphics and new mode

[Press release] Wargaming today announced that Update 9.0: New Frontiers for World of Tanks is now available worldwide. This addition kicks off the Company’s plans for a massive visual overhaul of World of Tanks throughout 2014, featuring enhanced graphics for all battle arenas,…

Naruto Online – “Bonds” test phase announced with 5 all-new characters

Earlier today at Tencent Games’ product launch event, it was announced that Naruto Online will begin is “Bonds” test phase on 29th May. A licensed browser game, it is co-developed by Morefun Studio (under Tencent Games), Namco Bandai and CyberConnect2,…

Lost Saga – Hero brawler finally finds its way to China under Tencent

As part of Tencent Games’ new anime/manga/comics initiative, Lost Saga seems to be the perfect fit with several famous characters in the game, including several The King of Fighters stars. Announced earlier today, Lost Saga China will enter its debut…

Candy Crush Saga – All smiles as Tencent grabs rights for China

At an annual Tencent Games event earlier today, China’s biggest online games publisher, developer, and platform announced the rights for Candy Crush Saga. The localized version for the China market will arrive later this summer. Although I despise how developer…

Swordsman – Preview trailer for first 3 playable game classes

[Beta register] Perfect World recently revealed the preview trailer for the first 3 playable game classes found in Swordsman, its upcoming martial arts title. Namely the Wu-Tang, Sun and Moon, and House Tong, I find it really weird they are…

CCP Games – Eve Online developer records USD 21 million loss

Based in Iceland, CCP Games recently announced a USD 21 million loss for financial year (FY) ending 2013, a stark contrast to the previous year where the Eve Online developer posted a USD 4.6 million profit. Much has been accredited…

Age of Wushu – Preview of Rootless Clan for upcoming content update

Age of Wushu today introduced a swords-wielding class, the Rootless Clan in its upcoming expansion Tempest of Strife. This mysterious yet heinous class is an expert of both melee and ranged attacks and revels in sending a deathblow to their foes…

Revelation – Gunslinger announced as 4th playable character class

Despite being the ultimate mix-up of TERA, Aion and Blade & Soul, Revelation has gotten some positive feedback from the China gaming community. The latest class revealed was Yan Tian, or just Gunslinger ignoring the direct translation. Other than pistols,…

World of Darkness – Horror MMO cancelled and 56 employees let go

[Source] CCP Games today announced that they have cancelled the World of Darkness massively multiplayer online (MMO) game project in development in their Atlanta, GA studio. As a result of the change, 56 employees of the Atlanta studio have lost their jobs. Some team…

Black Desert – New party gameplay preview trailer as Closed Beta 2 nears

As a MMORPG without a dedicated healer class such as the Cleric or Priest, party play in Black Desert will always have some sort of challenge starting from mid-level. A new trailer was just revealed to public, giving a preview…

Blast Breaker Online – Alpha 2 phase to begin later this month in Thailand

After “disappearing” for a couple of months, Blast Breaker Online will be entering its Alpha 2 test in Thailand on 25th April, under local publisher HeroRangers. A rare action MMORPG developed by Thailand studio, Unext Digital Plus, players can switch…