Just before Episode 10 and Kai the Archer (link) arrive at Mabinogi Heroes’ Korean server, Karok is getting updated with his new toy, I mean a new secondary weapon, the blaster. It is equipped in the right hand gauntlet slot,…
[G*Star 2011 Preview] Nexon reveals new Unreal 3 game
I rarely post about mobile games, but since this is from Nexon Mobile and looks very promising, I thought I should post about it. Introducing Combat Arms: Zombies, developed using Epic Games’ Unreal 3 Engine for the iOS system. Yes,…
Nexon buys into FreeStyle developer
As posted earlier (link), Nexon was poised to takeover JCE, the developer for basketball online game FreeStyle Online and its sequel. It was announced today, however, Nexon has purchased 16.34% of the company at 34,000 Korean Won per share, making…
The9 expands to Korea with PlanetSide 2
The9, an online game operator and developer in China, has really turned a corner over the past year. I still remember the days when The9 was reportedly on the verge of closure after losing the rights for World of Warcraft…
OGPlanet reveals SD Gundam Online
(Closed Beta signup) After being kept in the wraps for months, OGPlanet finally announced SD Gundam Online! For those who read my ancient posts, I did mention a company getting the rights for the English market before, and here it…
Cabal II (KR) – Closed Beta date announced
So, the day has finally arrived. ESTsoft has finally announced the date for the very first Closed beta phase for Cabal II. As you can see above, it will begin on 3 November early next month, which is before G*Star…
ArcheAge (CN) – Signup for VIP account begins
While it will be a couple of weeks before the new version of ArcheAge is shown at Tencent Games Carnival 2011 (link), the MMO giant has not taken the liberty to invite China gamers to apply for a VIP account…
Butterfly Sword Online – First look at the game
Hailed as 1 of the biggest martial arts MMORPG to hit China next year, Butterfly Sword Online did not have a good year. Its developer and publisher, 9you, oversaw executive departures, closure of games and retrenching of development teams as…
[BlizzCon 2011] The rest of the best
The major announcements have been made and the dust has more or less settled. While I am still having wet dreams about Diablo III’s Collector’s Edition, bare in mind that 1 game doe snot make a company. Below are a…
[BlizzCon 2011] World of Warcraft : Mists of Pandaria
(Expansion website) So, the expansion which everyone talked about following the not-so-secret trademark of “Mists of Pandaria” by Blizzard has been officially announced. I am personally more hyped about the new class rather than race to be honest. The Monk?!…
[BlizzCon 2011] Diablo III – Collector’s Edition announced
I just wet my pants while watching the live stream of BlizzCon 2011. The Collector’s Edition for Diablo III simply looks amazing! I never expected the white and pure cover, it is just brilliant design in my opinion. Though there…
Dragon Nest (KR) : Katastrophe – Green Dragon arrives
I am not sure if it is deliberate or simply a spelling mistake, but Dragon Nest Korea’s upcoming mega expansion is indeed named “Katastrophe” according to the trailer. As with most of Nexon’s games, each update bring plenty of new…
Blacklight Retribution – Developer Diary 2
(Closed Beta signup) Perfect World Entertainment’s very first online shooter, Blacklight: Retribution, will be entering its first Closed Beta on 27 October later this month. As the date crawls nearer, the second developer diary was released and it talks about…
Lost Saga (JP) – Exclusive partnership announced
CJ Internet (Japan), the publisher of Lost Saga in the country, announced earlier an exclusive partnership agreement signed with media company Nitroplus. Nitroplus (link), as seen in the link, is a Japanese visual novel computer software company with titles such…