RIFT China – CEO claims Trion Worlds did not support content localization

Just a couple of weeks after RIFT China’s closure was announced, the CEO of Shanda Games, Mr Xiangdong Zhang, finally talked about the issue to the China media. He admitted that RIFT’s quality “wasn’t good”, with Trion Worlds not responding…

Black Desert – Nvidia technology revealed with system requirements

With the Korean Closed Beta for Black Desert starting in less than 10 days, developer PearlAbyss recently revealed the system requirements. Highlighted by the developer, the game will get more optimized down the road, with system requirements being lowered in…

Strife – Interview with game producer on “Second Generation” MOBA

[Game website] Strife jumped into the online gaming scene just a couple of months ago, and it has since made waves for its “community friendly” features, which developer S2 Games claimed to solve the problem of a “toxic community”. Touted…

Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Open Beta finally announced

First revealed back in 2010, Asta: The War of Tears and Winds will finally enter Open Beta in Korea on 16th October, just a little over a week from now. Powered by CryEngine 3, it will launch with a level…

Yulgang 2 – A recap of basic combat and PvP in upcoming action game

[Facebook page] With the first English server for Yulgang 2 coming soon, I though I should do a recap of combat and the PvP modes in Yulgang 2, even if I have already done so last year. First off, combat…

Path of Exile – Online action RPG prepares for launch later this month

[Game website] After being in Open Beta for several months, Path of Exile will officially launch (or full release) on 23rd October, with a countdown timer visible on the game website. A new prestige class, new features, maps and more…

One Piece: Running Chopper – The doctor begins his own mobile quest

Released recently only in Japan, Running Chopper is the new mobile game after Dance Battle as One Piece looks to increase the franchise’s exposure. In this game, players assume to role of Tony Tony Chopper, the loveable team doctor as…

Yulgang 2 – Cubizone announces English server for Southeast Asia

[Facebook page] The battle of Order and Chaos continues in Yulgang 2 as the heroes of the pugilistic world fights for supremacy. Yulgang 2 is a 3D faction-based, open world and non-targeting MMORPG which is set to be released soon…

Fantasy Frontier – Taiwan server adds 9th weapon in minor update

Also known as Aura Kingdom in the upcoming English server, the original Taiwan server added its 9th weapon today, loosely translated as the Blade Gauntlets. Focusing on critical attacks and chain combos, this weapon will stack up special counters to…

ArcheAge – Russian players launch petition against payment model

[Petition] In a media presentation held on 28th September, Russia’s biggest MMO publisher, Mail.ru, revealed the payment model for ArcheAge Russia. Majority of the community was reportedly enraged by the proposed model, with players able to buy currencies for major…

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – Quick look at mobile RPG based on classic mecha series

Wanda Cinema Games have been making a name for themselves in recent years making mobile games based on Japanese anime and manga IPs, having previously developed and operated Saint Seiya: Legend of Justice and Tensura: King of Monsters. It recently…

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Throne and Liberty – Amazon Games revealed as publisher for flagship MMORPG from NCSOFT

In what should come as a major shock to most MMORPG players in general, Korean developer NCSOFT today announced a publisher for Throne and Liberty, the company’s upcoming PC + console flagship MMORPG. Following Lost Ark and Blue Protocol, Amazon…

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