While there is really an island in China with the same name, the one described in Louis Cha’s novels is slightly different. Famous due to Guo Jing, the father figure for one-armed hero Yang Guo in Return of the Condor…
Cabal Online – Action game slashes its way to Steam Greenlight
[Steam page] Despite its age, Cabal Online does have its huge community worldwide. Touted as 1 of the first “action” online games, it has certainly come a long way. For fans who are not accustomed to the full 3D conversion…
Blitz 2: Battle Line – Open Beta begins soon with new English details
While not making a big splash compared to the recent games, Blitz 2 is still a decent looking war game in its own rights. Entering Open Beta later today in Korea, the gameplay is somewhat similar to the popular MOBA…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – New race and class added for Japan server
Announced earlier as part of the massive summer update, the 4th race for Phantasy Star Online 2, Dewman, was added earlier today in the Japan server. The new class, Braver, will be able to choose from Katana or Bullet Bows…
TalesRunner – Revived racing game now in Closed Beta phase
[Game website] Just before you click on the game website, it is unfortunate that the latest official server is IP blocked, allowing only gamers from Singapore and Malaysia to enter. TalesRunner is a rather old game, but since I have…
NAT Games – New studio to develop debut game with Unreal Engine 4
NAT Games is a new studio based in Korea, and its founder is Yonghyun Park, an ex-staff on both the development teams of both Lineage 2 and TERA. The studio was founded in May this year, a couple of months…
TERA China – Game scheduled for debut test later this October
China online games publisher and developer, Kunlun Games (or Kalends) announced in a media conference earlier today that TERA China will be heading for its debut test phase in October. While reports claim the licensing fee is 40 million USD,…
Age of Wulin – Open Beta finally announced for Europe server
[Game website] Around 3 months after the North America server, Age of Wushu, entered Open Beta, the Europe server under gPotato will be entering Open Beta on 17th July for those who managed to enter Closed Beta. For everyone else,…
Neverwinter – Moon Elf race now available for pre-order in new package
[Register now] I am rather surprise, as it seems the community has responded well to Neverwinter selling new playable races in packs. The second of such pack to be announced, the Moon Elf race will cost USD 59.99, along with…
X.A.O.C – A brief look at the new Taiwan title with unique theme
I will not be going into details with all the features found in X.A.O.C, as you can view more details from my previous posts and the international English teaser website. An open world action MMORPG, the game’s overall theme focuses…
ArcheAge – Official launch date confirmed with subscription prices
After several months of events and test phases, publisher GameOn announced that ArcheAge Japan will be launching on 23rd July 2013. Developer XLGAMES’ founder, Mr Jake Song, was at the announcement ceremony earlier yesterday. The subscription model will be…
TalesRunner – Classic game now ready for Closed Beta download
[Facebook page] While I have never played the game before when gPotato was hosting it, folks were telling me TalesRunner is a rather fun game despite being a challenge for some maps. I find it a refreshing title, seeing that…
Counter-Strike Online 2 – Nexon previews new Grand Theft Auto map
With the final test phase ending just yesterday, Nexon Korea teased to the media what to expect when Counter-Strike Online 2 launches, which is in the form of a new map call Big City. Why the Grand Theft Auto reference? Well,…
Shanda Games – Company unleashes the police on new development studio
China online games publisher and developer, Shanda Games, did the rather unthinkable a few days back when it lodge a police report against a new and much smaller development studio on the basis of IP infringement. You see, the new…