There wasn’t really any interesting stuff going on at PlanetSide 2‘s booth over at Gamescom 2012, with just the usual queuing up for a try at the demo. Being 1 of those who got my beta key from PC Gamer…
Wargaming – Interview on zombie tanks, global server and more
Invited by Wargaming.net to Gamescom 2012, there is bound to be an exclusive session with the developer of popular online war games such as World of Tanks and World of Warplanes. As a non-fan of the series, I got Wargaming.net’s…
Wargaming.net booth – The most flashy and sexy booth
With many booths at Gamescom with huge and towering posters, there is nothing really to be impressed about since everyone is so similar. Enter Wargaming.net’s Gamescom 2012 booth. Instead of the static posters, Wargaming,net had a top-to-bottom giant screen instead…
Daybreak – The special surprise found at Gamescom
If you haven’t read about this new Chinese MMORPG call Daybreak yet, do visit my initial post on it. With a booth hidden in the Business area, I managed to speak to Mr Edward Wang, Business Manager for developer Linekong,…
Defiance booth – The game which got away
Why was Defiance “the game which got away”? Well, it is because the game ran into some technical error and my group never really got to play it. I was in the game for like 2 minutes, and Defiance is…
Guild Wars 2 booth – ArenaNet conjures water magic
ArenaNet has never been shy about releasing the latest news online, so it is no surprise I didn’t hear about any ground-breaking news update for the game at Gamescom 2012. Still, the booth itself should be news, as the little…
Shadow Company booth – Nexon’s only game at the show
Nexon was always the target of negativity by the European gamers, seeing how games always launch in the region the last. Hence, I was surprised to even see a Nexon booth with the latest announced game, Shadow Company. And demo…
League of Legends booth – Everyone trying to grab a free Teemo hat
League of Legends actually has “2” booths on the opening day, with 1 under Riot Games and the other part of the eSports stage. Prior to the matches, Riot employees were throwing a couple of those highly-sought Teemo hats, which…
Neverwinter booth – Trying out the action MMO for the first time
Perfect World’s booth only consisted of 1 game, and that is Neverwinter. Not exactly self-developed as the company bought over Cryptic Studios, but nevertheless the overall feel somehow gives out the “Perfect World” vibe, in western fantasy style. The…
RaiderZ Europe booth – Why is Korean star, Hyuna, in the hall?
Look, this post has nothing new about RaiderZ, but is a light-hearted post with video taken before the halls were opened yo the public. RaiderZ Europe staff were setting up the booth, and incidentally was using Hyuna’s latest song to…
Gamescom 2012 – The first encounter
For those of you who are unaware, Gamescom 2012 is actually my first proper gaming convention trip. Yeap, and this was made possible by Wargaming.net, the company which graciously covered my flight and accommodation costs. It is a long day…
Monarch: Heroes of a New Age – Another Netmarble title confirmed
[Press release] They say power is claimed by the sword but no man has ever conquered alone. Monarchs rise and Monarchs fall, so if you want to gain power – and keep it, you’d better find good soldiers. The siege…
Hounds – Alien zombie co-op coming to English shores
Well well, it seems CJ E&M, the Korean HQ for their online games department, is taking the English market rather seriously. You see, under their current Netmarble English portal, there is just 1 game, Uncharted Waters Online. Hounds is scheduled…
Final Fantasy XIV Online – Square Enix releases 27 new images
Technically not released at Gamescom 2012, I think I read that the game will have a demo or in-game stuff at the event. Square Enix released a new bunch of screenshots, which I am really impressed with. Hopefully, it will…