Ok, before any misunderstanding happens, Blade & Soul will only be free for the first 15 levels starting today. There is no duration stated, hence it is most probably a permanent thing. After the first free major content update on…
Swordsman Online – Sneak peek at character tech
After previewing what looks to be the final game client screenshot last week (link), Perfect World Beijing is ready to disclose some of the technologies used in developing the game. First up, the characters themselves. It is pretty easy…
Allods Online – Rejected by Chinese government
According to the latest reports, Russian developer Astrum Nival’s plans to bring Allods Online to China may have hit a brick wall, a gigantic one that is. Set to be officially launched by publisher Giant Interactive, Allods Online was touted…
Hounds – More blood and gore in new trailer
If you have not read about this game before, I can assure you this game is definitely not about dogs. Well, maybe mutated ones. This is Hounds, a new online shooter from Korean MMO developer/ publisher CJ Games, better known…
PlanetSide 2 – ChinaJoy campaign kicks off
It is less than 2 weeks before ChinaJoy 2012 begins, and Chinese MMO developer/publisher The9 is gearing up full speed to promote PlanetSide 2. A point to note, the game ain’t scheduled to launch until next year! According to the…
Counter-Strike Online 2 – Is this just a better looking sequel?
Similar to the prequel, Counter-Strike Online 2 is crafted using Valve’s Source Engine by Nexon Korea, with various new maps, characters, and better graphics. A press event was held over the past weekend to a small group, and as usual, ThisIsGame.com…
Diablo III – Blizzard fined millions by government
I am sure most Diablo III gamers would have read about how the Korean government (FTC, Fair Trade Commission to be exact) stormed Blizzard’s Korean office after receiving many complains from the public about the Diablo III’s less than satisfactory…
RaiderZ – Closed Beta date announced
[Press release] Perfect World Entertainment Inc. announced today that the Closed Beta for its award-winning, action MMORPG, RaiderZ, is scheduled to launch on August 8, 2012. Players who register for the RaiderZ Closed Beta will also have a chance to…
Mabinogi Heroes – Vella teaser trailer
Revealed just yesterday (link), the teaser trailer for Mabinogi Heroes’ latest character, Vella, is now out! Alo known as Vindictus in the Western market, Vella is the 6th character in the game and is scheduled to hit the Korean server…
Squadflow – Too fast, too furious
First announced way back around 2010, Hanbitsoft’s futuristic online shooter, Squadflow, will finally be entering its official Closed Beta phase soon. But before that, a playable demo session was held at the company’s headquarters, showcasing the enhanced fast speed combat.…
Daybreak – A mix of popular action MMORPGs
Let’s jump straight into the game’s introduction. Daybreak is a new action MMORPG developed in China, with the game design (to me) a mixture of Rusty Hearts, Dragon Nest with a hint of Dungeon Fighters Online. That is not really…
Mabinogi Heroes – 6th character teased
The artwork for Mabinogi Heroes’ 6th character, Vella, was teased a couple of hours ago. Also known as Vindictus (link) in the West, Vella is a duel sword wielder wearing metal armor according to the images released so far. She…
Marvel Heroes – GameSpot’s walkthrough footage
[Game website] I am sure most of you would have read about Marvel Heroes right now. Originally known as Marvel Universe and developed by Gazillion Entertainment, this new MMORPG is being headed by 1 of the Diablo franchise’s creators. This…
RIFT Korea – Free game time as popularity slides
Even before hitting the 6 month mark, the CJ Games is forced to begin a “Ascend Comeback Project” to seek quitters to join back the game.Here is how the campaign goes. For players who last logged in between 15th May…