[Game website] After Yoichi Wada resigned as Square Enix’s president yesterday, fans of the online version of Final Fantasy title begun to worry about A Realm Reborn’s development progress. It is understandable, since the original Final Fantasy XIV was 1…
RIFT Korea – Game closure finally announced
I added in the word “finally” as I saw the word “doom” written all over the game once RIFT was revealed to retain its monthly subscription model in South Korea. Published by CJ E&M, under the Netmarble portal, RIFT Korea…
Infinite Crisis – Screenshots with UI and map uncovered
[Game website] Infinite Crisis is a new MOBA announced yesterday, featuring the many heroes (and Villains) found in DC Comics such as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Doomsday and more. I am not sure if these screenshots were already posted,…
Square Enix – Yoichi Wada resigns as president as company begins reform
Yoichi Wada (below), who has been with Square Enix since April 2000, will be stepping down as president and replaced by the company’s CFO, Yosuke Matsuda, come June. Square Enix made this announcement along with news that an “extraordinary loss”…
GungHo – Developer set to be acquired by SoftBank Corp
Japanese telecommunications and and internet giant, SoftBank Corp, has announced that the company will be acquiring Japanese games developer, GungHo Online Entertainment. An additional USD265 million will be spent to bring SoftBank’s shares in GungHo to 58.5%. In case you…
Warframe – Sci-fi online shooter now on Steam
[Steam page] Perhaps the only online shooter I enjoyed since 2012, Warframe has now officially launched on the Steam platform. Of course, the client can still be downloaded from Warframe’s official website, if you choose to. Currently in the…
Black Desert – Developer begins hiring for English market efforts
According to the previous interview, Pearl Abyss, developer of the upcoming open world action combat masterpiece, Black Desert, is looking forward to its western expansion (for the game, not company). Today, an internship posting on the company’s Facebook page furthers…
Saint Seiya Online – Personal thoughts on the game
After going through Part 1 and Part 2 of my brief but enjoyable journey in Saint Seiya Online China, I thought I would give some personal comments. Of course, not everything is rosy, but perhaps just some personal irks I…
Magicka: Wizard Wars – New team-based PvP game teased
[Product page] Spawning from the popular Magicka game, this is Wizard Wars, a 4 Vs 4 action PvP game. Although I will not categorize it under the “MOBA” term yet, it did say that “Wizard Wars gives both novice players and…
Infinite Crisis – DC Comics heroes unite for MOBA adventure
[Game website] Just around 5 months after the announcement of a MOBA title based on the Marvel universe, Warner Bros has now announced its own MOBA title based on the DC Comics franchise, Infinite Crisis. No, not the Avengers,…
GunZ 2: The Second Duel – Game seeking support for Steam release
[Steam Greenlight website] According to several Facebook users, GunZ: The Second Duel is currently on Steam Greenlight, requiring gamers’ support and votes for the game to become official on Steam. A sequel to the popular GunZ Online, GunZ 2…
Defiance – Game going live next week with no monthly subscription
[Game website] Mainly just a PSA (public service announcement), Trion’s latest MMORPG, Defiance, will be going live next week on 2nd April 2013. For those who are worrying about the business model, it is be buy-to-play (B2P), with no monthly…
Queen’s Blade Online – Game confirmed for China market
[Register now] Queen’s Blade Online, or known as Scarlet Blade in the west, has been confirmed for the China market. The adult-oriented MMORPG, developed by Liveplex, will be published by Kunlun Games, or Kalends. The company is on a major…
Saint Seiya Online – Exploring the game, Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 (Part 1 here)of exploring the world of Saint Seiya Online, which is currently in its 2nd Closed Beta (or Silver Test Phase) in China. Developed by Perfect World and officially licensed with SEGA Japan, the game…