According to Korean gaming website ThisIsGame’s interaction with NCsoft, the company officially announced its retrenchment plans a few days ago to its staff as part of a major restructuring (or reorganization) effort. Although the number is not confirmed, it is…
Blade & Soul – Early character numbers revealed
A few days back, Blade & Soul opened its character creation server for players to create and reserve their characters. This is for the upcoming Open Beta phase and each account is only limited to 1 character. It is estimated…
F.E.A.R.: Origin Online – Official media reveal
First revealed in 2010 , F.E.A.R Origin Online was officially presented to the masses in a media party held in Korea. The game is hosted by the game’s Korean publisher, Nowcom, developed by Korean studio Inplay Interactive and IP owner Warner…
Blade & Soul – New trailer for incoming Open Beta
With thousands of gaming cafes all installed with Blade & Soul in Korea, this is set to be the biggest Open Beta period in the history of online gaming in the country. Did I mention anyone who managed to register…
Diablo III – New refund scheme
According to the latest reports, Blizzard has bowed down to pressures from the Korean government and revealed its new refund scheme for the local gamers. This action came after the Blizzard Korea’s offices were raided by the authorities (link) when…
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive – Same old gold
While essentially not a MMO, there is no doubt CS:GO has various similarities with the many online shooters available. Back in the CS 1.6 days, I skipped school just to play the game (I ain’t exactly a model kid) and…
The Elder Scrolls Online – “New” combat system
[Source] Truth to be told, I am actually still more of a gamer (despite slowing down) more than a professional, strict and serious writer/ journalist. Whenever a series or franchise gets torn apart by egos (hint: Diablo III) or developers…
Nexon Korea – Heavily fined by Korean government
According to foreign reports, Nexon Korea has been fined a hefty amount of over 6 million USD for illegally sharing the details of 1.8 million Nexon users with 3rd parties. Another fine of 120,000 USD was also slapped on the…
Soul Worker – First overseas server announced
A couple of months back, Soul Worker (or Project Soul Worker) caused quite a stir in the Free to Play community with its cell-shaded anime graphics. With comparisons made with TERA, Vindictus and Rusty Hearts, I would safely say it…
Queen’s Blade Online – New features trailer
[More info] First and foremost, if you have not read about Queen’s Blade Online (or Queens Blade Online), this game has got nothing to do with the Japanese anime at all. Developed by Korean studio Liveplex (Dragona), the game’s name…
WildStar – New trailer reveals early game mechanics
[Game website] Blockbuster news from the Asian industry seems to be slowing down as the 3 major shows, ChinaJoy 2012 and G*Star 2012, are just around the corner. With companies keeping their cards for the moment, it is time to…
Blade & Soul – New music executive added
According to the latest news release from Korea, NCsoft has hired renowned music producer, Taro Iwashiro, as Blade & Soul’s music supervisor. Hailing from Japan, Taro Iwashiro composed music for several games, including Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny and the China-filmed…
Dragon Knights – Debut trailer surfaces
[Game website] Aeria Games finally revealed the North America server for DK Online, Dragon Knights, which was first announced a couple of months back (link). Essentially a “hardcore” PvP online game, features such as castle siege, player kill, guild battles…
Black Gold Online – 6 races revealed
Developed together with Russian counterpart, Mental Games, Black Gold Online is Suzhou Snail Game’s upcoming steampunk MMORPG. Currently hiding slightly behind the spotlight and glamor of Age of Wushu, the game was actually at E3 2012, apparently getting next to…