Scarlet Blade – Game has now entered Open Beta phase

[Register now] Yes, you read it right. Less than a day after Closed beta ended, Scarlet Blade has now entered Open Beta! I am surprised by the speedy decision, but the game, while not having many breakout features, is indeed…

Troy Vs Sparta – Awful game granted a rebirth in Korea

In case the game’s title is not cheesy enough, Troy Vs Sparta is actually the reborn version of Troy Online, which did not last long in the western market back in 2011. Developed by the folks who created Twelve Sky…

ArcheVille – XLGAMES releases surprise mobile farming title

Ok, I did not really saw this coming. XLGAMES, developer of the much anticipated ArcheAge, has released the iOS version of ArcheVille earlier today. The Android version will be hitting at a later date.   As you would have guessed,…

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Game is still on schedule

[Game website] After Yoichi Wada resigned as Square Enix’s president yesterday, fans of the online version of Final Fantasy title begun to worry about A Realm Reborn’s development progress. It is understandable, since the original Final Fantasy XIV was 1…

RIFT Korea – Game closure finally announced

I added in the word “finally” as I saw the word “doom” written all over the game once RIFT was revealed to retain its monthly subscription model in South Korea. Published by CJ E&M, under the Netmarble portal, RIFT Korea…

GungHo – Developer set to be acquired by SoftBank Corp

Japanese telecommunications and and internet giant, SoftBank Corp, has announced that the company will be acquiring Japanese games developer, GungHo Online Entertainment. An additional USD265 million will be spent to bring SoftBank’s shares in GungHo to 58.5%. In case you…

Warframe – Sci-fi online shooter now on Steam

[Steam page] Perhaps the only online shooter I enjoyed since 2012, Warframe has now officially launched on the Steam platform. Of course, the client can still be downloaded from Warframe’s official website, if you choose to.   Currently in the…

Black Desert – Developer begins hiring for English market efforts

According to the previous interview, Pearl Abyss, developer of the upcoming open world action combat masterpiece, Black Desert, is looking forward to its western expansion (for the game, not company). Today, an internship posting on the company’s Facebook page furthers…

Saint Seiya Online – Personal thoughts on the game

After going through Part 1 and Part 2 of my brief but enjoyable journey in Saint Seiya Online China, I thought I would give some personal comments. Of course, not everything is rosy, but perhaps just some personal irks I…

GunZ 2: The Second Duel – Game seeking support for Steam release

[Steam Greenlight website] According to several Facebook users, GunZ: The Second Duel is currently on Steam Greenlight, requiring gamers’ support and votes for the game to become official on Steam.   A sequel to the popular GunZ Online, GunZ 2…

Defiance – Game going live next week with no monthly subscription

[Game website] Mainly just a PSA (public service announcement), Trion’s latest MMORPG, Defiance, will be going live next week on 2nd April 2013. For those who are worrying about the business model, it is be buy-to-play (B2P), with no monthly…

Queen’s Blade Online – Game confirmed for China market

[Register now] Queen’s Blade Online, or known as Scarlet Blade in the west, has been confirmed for the China market. The adult-oriented MMORPG, developed by Liveplex, will be published by Kunlun Games, or Kalends. The company is on a major…

Saint Seiya Online – Exploring the game, Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 (Part 1 here)of exploring the world of Saint Seiya Online, which is currently in its 2nd Closed Beta (or Silver Test Phase) in China. Developed by Perfect World and officially licensed with SEGA Japan, the game…

Wizardry Online – Trailers for final 2 elite jobs now online

Wizardry Online seems to be quite popular in Japan, and developer Gamepot has announced that the final 2 elite jobs will be added in a couple of days. They are the Ninja and Lord, which comes after the Samurai and…