This is not really a real online game, but a new Japanese anime based on a light-novel. The story is about 1000 players who are logged into a new virtual reality MMORPG, Sword Art Online, only to find out they…
Langrisser Schwarz – Alpha phase first look
Some of you may have heard about or even played the original games in the Langrisser franchise, hence this online version will be no doubt an exciting title to look forward to. Developed by Gamania and revealed way back in…
Evolution Zero – No level cap, endless evolution
[Source] When almost all the current games, be it online, console or mobile, are aimed at gamers who are around the 20 to 30 years age bracket, this new MMORPG from Korea is instead targeting the 30 to 40 years…
YNK Korea – Founders leave ailing company
According to foreign reports, the 2 co-founders of YNK Korea have left their positions as of last week, with Vice President Kim the latest “casualty”. CEO Yi left earlier in March this year. If you noticed, YNK is formed by…
Nexon in trouble with Taiwan authorities
It seems like Nexon has too much cash to splash around, from being fined heavily after its account security lapses in Korea (link) to investing in closet rival NCsoft (link). Now, Nexon is once again being fined USD 900,000 in…
ArcheAge – Developer seeking global opinions
[Survey link] Read about ArcheAge? Watch the videos? If you are liking what you see in this sandbox online game developed by Lineage’s “father”, Jake Song, help fill up the official survey his studio is currently holding. While the game…
Diablo III – Virtual items trading hits record
[Source] What happens when the government decides to stop Blizzard from activating the Real Money Auction House (RMAH) in the country? Well, use 3rd party platforms of course! In a recent report from ItemMania, an online website providing players to…
MapleStory – Sengoku Era descents
As teased a couple of days ago (link), MapleStory Japan finally confirmed the 2 new classes today, Samurai and Onmyouji (Japanese spiritual mage). They are part of the mega huge content update, Sengoku Era. If you do not know, this…
Dragon Nest – Kali enters the nest
[Dragon Nest Europe is live!] Dragon Nest’s 6th character class, Kali, is officially added to the Korean servers earlier today. A fan/ chakram user, she is a mid-range character boasting tons of mystical spells. With her class advancements, she can…
Call of Duty Online – Interview with Activision
Call of Duty Online is currently still the topic of the gaming industry after its official reveal yesterday. Although only for the China region, the English media and fans are nonetheless weighing in on the game’s announcement. China media website,…
TERA – Free to Play server opens
This news was sent to my email on 21st June by Orestes , and I will like to apologize for being such a lazy ass when it comes to reading emails. TERA Korea is celebrating its latest update, Queen of…
Dragon Nest – In danger of permanent closure
[Source] According to foreign reports, Dragon Nest Korea is on the verge of being closed down, permanently. This is due to Korean studio Blueside (link) reporting the game’s developer, Eyedentity Games, to the police. Blueside alleged that an ex-staff of…
KnightAge – Closed Beta phase announced
[Game website] A couple of months ago (link), I first posted about the game arriving for the English gamers. And now here it is, to be hosted by Silkroad Online operator (and developer), Joymax. KnightAge’s design style is over-the-top sugar…
Call of Duty Online – Game finally revealed
As expected, the Asia-exclusive Call of Duty Online was just announced minutes ago by the country’s biggest online gaming and multimedia company, Tencent. In the official press release, Tencent confirmed the strategic alliance formed with Activision, with quotes from Activison…