Phantasy Star Online 2 – Episode 2 arrives for Southeast Asia server

[Game website] The next chapter in the space-spanning world of Phantasy Star Online 2 is arriving soon! Phantasy Star Online 2 gears up for Episode 2, the new chapter where exciting new features and gameplay content will be introduced to the gamers.…

Blade & Soul – NCsoft games converting to Free-to-Play in Japan

Starting from two days back, Blade & Soul Japan has officially gone Free-to-Play in Japan. Other games, such as Lineage 2 and Aion, will go Free-to-Play from April. For Blade & Soul, there will be a new VIP membership system, though…

Diablo III – Technical Test begins later this month for China server

NetEase, the publisher of Blizzard games in China, finally announced Diablo III will be entering its Technical Test on 24 March. Though part of the massive delay might be due to changing game content to please the Chinese authorities, it…

Unreal Engine – Lost Ark and more featured in new GDC 2015 sizzle reel

Epic Games is having an epic time at Games Developer Conference (GDC) 2015, as the developer announced that Unreal Engine is now free to use for all users. Along with this announcement, a new trailer was revealed to showcase new projects…

Arpiel – Nexon announces debut test phase schedule for new game

Announced by Nexon Korea back at G-Star 2014, Arpiel will be entering its first test phase from 13 to 15 March. Developed by Ngine Studios as its first online game, Arpiel faintly reminded gamers of the now-defunct Trickster Online, where similar…

World of Tanks Generals – Limited number of Closed Beta keys available

Wargaming today announced that the World of Tanks Generals Closed Beta Test is now live. Positions are still open to players who want to try out this new free-to-play collectible card game and put their skills to the test. They…

Mevius Final Fantasy – Ranger and Black Mage jobs revealed

One of the blockbuster games in development over at Square Enix, Mevius Final Fantasy is aiming to be a mobile game “which has never been seen on smartphones and tablets”. Led by veteran Final Fantasy producer Yoshinori Kitase, new details for the…

Smilegate – CrossFire developer takes No.2 spot in 2014 gaming revenue

According to reports from the Korean media, Smilegate has taken over NCsoft in the No.2 spot for gaming revenue for the year 2014. Much of the revenue should derive from CrossFire, still the current No.1 online shooter in China published…

Unkilled – Slay hideous New York zombies in new mobile game

MADFINGER Games, the Czech developer which created the hit mobile games such as Dead Trigger 2, recently announced a new first-person mobile zombie shooter, Unkilled. The game bears the signature breathtaking graphics and addictive gameplay found in previous titles. There is no…

Supernova – Bandai Namco reveals new MOBA with futuristic theme

[Alpha register] Japanese developer Bandai Namco is looking to establish itself as a proper online games publisher in the English market, having both Battleline and Rise of Incarnates now running. The next game in its stable is Supernova, a futuristic…

Legacy Quest – Nexon announces mobile RPG with perma-death

[Pre-register] Nexon M and Socialspiel Entertainment, a Vienna, Austria-based mobile games developer, recently announced a collaboration for a new title, Legacy Quest. An upbeat action role playing game, Legacy Quest will be available worldwide later this year as a free download for…

Fable Legends – Free-to-Play and cross-platform on PC and Xbox One

[Beta register] Currently in development at Lionhead Studios, it was recently announced that Fable Legends will use a Free-to-Play business model, and at the same time having merged servers between Xbox One and Windows 10 players. Players can choose to…

Crowfall – Ambitious MMORPG hits $800,000 target in just 4 days

[Kickstarter page] I am personally more used to seeing crowd-funding campaigns for online games failing these days, especially those with targets of over USD 500,000. ArtCraft Entertainment, with its debut MMORPG Crowfall, has somewhat bucked that trend with the USD…

Black Desert – New Blader class arrives in Korean sever today

Once known as the Samurai, the Blader class will be making his debut in Black Desert today. A really speedy character in movement (good for active dodging) and combat, he excels at using both swords and bows (apparently only during mounted combat).…