Well, I know I have been reporting too much about Jake Song and his visions for the future of online gaming, but I can’t help but to admire the man and his goal sometimes. During his speech at the China…
[ChinaJoy 2011] A closer look at Red 5 Studios’ booth
In my previous post (link), the million dollar status was the main focus. Since 2 of the Chinese websites I frequent has nothing but good words for Red 5 Studios’ booth, let me now post more pictures taken at the…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Snail Game – Investment worth USD 80 million signed
Snail Game, developer of the much anticipated martial arts MMORPG, Age of Wulin, signed a deal worth USD 80 million with Russian gaming company Mental Game earlier today. This deal will see Mental Game acquiring Snail Game’s various MMO titles,…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Tencent Games reveal Blade & Sword 2
Before I continue, the game is not Blade & Soul, which Tencent Games also has the rights for in China. Blade & Sword 2 is instead developed by a China studio, Pixel Soft. There are several highlights for the game,…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Archeage – iOS application revealed
After ChinaJoy 2011’s China Game Developer Conference (CGDC), XL Games revealed a new trailer which showcased Archeage’s very own iOS application. This app will allow players to search for character details and messaging services. More features are expected to be…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Showgirls of Perfect World
I was going to actually do 1 or 2 parts of showgirls special right at the end of ChinaJoy 2011, but one company’s showgirls are just too hot to be without their own post. I am talking about Perfect World,…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Duke of Mount Deer – Tons of collectibles
Arguably one of the most expensive Free to Play online games to be developed, costing upwards of USD 80 million (link), ChangYou’s Duke of Mount Deer Online is one of the main highlights in ChinaJoy 2011. The game went into…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Firefall – Million dollar statue revealed
In the preview for Firefall at ChinaJoy 2011 (link), I mentioned about a USD 1 million statue being custom made for the event. The status has now been revealed and is the centerpiece of Red 5 Studios’ booth. According to…
[ChinaJoy 2011] From the Ground – Part 1
Obviously, I am not at ChinaJoy 2011 (sigh), but I am armed with around 10 websites with updates from the latest news and happening at the convention. To kick things off, here are some pictures taken there to give you…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Mysterious title at Shanda Games’ booth
The first official news I am posting on ChinaJoy 2011. In my previous post (link), many industry veterans were expecting Shanda Games to reveal its new title as TERA China. But that might not be the case, as this new…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Preview – Transformers Online
Before I forget, I think I missed out on Transformers Online. Licensed only to Asia regions, with Jagex developing Transformers Universe (browser MMO), Transformers Online is a MMOTPS, or online third person shooter. If you have missed out my previous…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Black Gold Online – Game preview Part 2
As mentioned in my previous post, Black Gold Online is a new steampunk MMORPG developed by Russian studio Mental Games and China’s Snail Game (Age of Wulin fame). I was surfing around the internet on my daily routine when I…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Preview – Interview with Jake Song
Probably final post before ChinaJoy 2011 officially begins in a few hours’ time! If you didn’t know, Jake Song is the creator of Lineage and ArcheAge is the maiden title of his own development company, XL Games. Licensed to Tencent…
[ChinaJoy 2011] Preview – Firefall
Previously (link), I posted about how Red 5 Studios will be setting up its own mega booth at ChinaJoy 2011 without the help of its biggest investor, China-based The9 Interactive. Earlier today, a Korean reporter managed to get hold of…