Source – Speaking earlier at Game Developers Conference (GDC) China, Square Enix SVP Hiromichi Tanaka described steps the company is taking to make improvements to its latest MMO. In his GDC China Keynote in Shanghai, Tanaka said, “It’s a pity,…
Magic World Online 2 – A brief preview 2
Continuing from Part 1, here is the 2nd part to my small preview for one of China’s latest and hottest MMO, Magic World Online 2. If you have not read, Frogster Interactive has gained the North America and Europe publishing rights…
Nexon buys another developer
In a rather brief news release, Korean gaming giant, Nexon Corporation, has announced acquiring the full 100% equity of developer, Nclipse. Nclipse is also the developer of Nexon’s latest MMORPG, Ever Planet. Nexon’s CEO stated that both companies have had…
Empire of the Immortals – Project GT10 initiated
Just a few hours ago, Perfect World Beijing revealed its ambitious plan, Project GT10, for their upcoming MMO title, Empire of the Immortals. Project GT10’s core aim is to launch the game in 10 different countries and at the same time,…
Dungeon Fighter Online (KR) reveals “new” classes
Korean online gaming giant, Nexon Corporation, has just announced that it will be introducing several “new” classes to Dungeon Fighter Online at a special exhibition event for the game. The “new” classes are actually the male counterpart for the Fighter class,…
Perfect World announces new MMO
While not exactly an official reveal, Perfect World Beijing has announced its new MMO after Swordsman Online, currently translated as “The Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber Online”. Similar to Swordsman Online, the new title will be based on one of the…
IGG teases Age of Titan
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),…