IGG, short for I Got Games, is a China-based MMO company with primary business in the English market through its online gaming portal. The company has just teased its latest MMO to the media, which is currently still under development. Titled “Age…
Ragnarok 2 – More changes for CBT 2
If you have know, Ragnarok 2, the sequel to Gravity Interactive’s immensely popular Ragnarok Online, held its rebirth Closed Beta a few months back. Unfortunately, the rebirth disappointed once again, and more a period, there wasn’t any news about a 2nd Closed…
Dungeon Fighter Online (KR) to unveil new class and content
According to foreign reports, Nexon will be hosting a “2010 DNF Showcase” event on 4th December for 2000 players. The upcoming winter update will be revealed officially, as well as a new class and future plans for the game. Famed…
Lucent Heart prepares for North American launch
Beanfun, the English MMO portal for Taiwanese gaming giant, Gamania, has announced their 2nd game (I think I am a month slow) after Hero: 108 Online, and it is called Lucent Hearts. Other than its anime-inspired graphics and design style,…
Empire of the Immortals – 2nd interview with the CEO
It has been some time since Empire of the Immortals, Perfect World’s latest game in China, has had some interesting news. However, a 2nd interview with the CEO, Mr. Michael Yufeng Chi, has been posted at the official website with…
China MMO market – 2010 Q3 results
If you guys have followed me on my blog long enough, you would have known I really have a thing for the China MMO industry. Well, it is basically because I can speak, write and read the language compared to…
Tencent Games Carnival 2010 – A preview
If you do not know, Tencent is the biggest online company in China according to 2010 2nd quarter’s financial results. This doesn’t come as much a surprise, as Tencent’s QQ Messenger has a monopoly in China (Tencent is currently “secretly”…
WWE: Smackdown Vs Raw Online aborted
Just today, North American gaming company, THQ, responsible for developing WWE’s (World Wrestling Entertainment) Smackdown Vs Raw franchise of wrestling games, has announced the closure of THQ Korea. Along with this announcement, the maiden title of THQ Korea (co-developed with Vertigo Games),…
ArcheAge vs TERA vs Blade & Soul
Well, of course this is not a fight between the 3 of the hottest and talked-about Korean MMOs in recent history, And on a more surprising note, this should be the first time 3 of the most anticipated MMOs in Korea are…
Shaiya Interview – 3 Years Ain’t Old
Aeria Games has been hosting the North American server of Shaiya, developed by Korean studio, Sonov (currently Choi Rock Games), since its introduction in 2007 (which is almost 3 years back). The game has come a long way, but the…
Magic World Online 2 – A brief preview 1
Magic World Online 2, a MMO developed by China MMO powerhouse, Shanda Games (through Goldcool Studios), has just gone Open Beta last Friday. The game’s North American and European publishing rights has also been confirmed. As you imagined, any games…
A look into NetEase
If you do not know, NetEase is one of China’s biggest online companies. According to 2010 2nd quarter’s financial results, it is the 2nd biggest online company in China, occupying 20% of China’s market. Just a few months back, World…
GranAge enters final Closed Beta
Korean side-scroller MMO, GranAge, has announced its final Closed Beta test from 2nd December till 5th December. Picked up by NHN Korea, GranAge is a fast-paced 2D MMO which features various unique, wacky skill animations and the chain combo system.…
Soldier of Fortune Online – New trailer
Soldier of Fortune Online, a joint production by American giant Activison and famed Korean FPS developer, Dragonfly, has released its latest trailer featuring 2 new maps, “Rainny Day” and “Bridge”. As you can see, heavy bloodshed is one of the…