Warframe – Sands of Inaros update arrives with new warframe and more

[Play now] Today marks the first of many updates planned in 2016 for the popular Free-to-Play online game, Warframe. The Sands of Inaros update has arrived on PC with a brand-new Warframe, a new quest, improvements to Reactor Sabotage Missions, and…

Figureheads – Open Beta begins for competitive mecha shooter in Japan

Developed and published in Japan by Square Enix, Figureheads officially entered Open Beta earlier today. Square Enix is aiming for the competitive gaming pie with its recent PC game releases, though only for domestic Japan. The third corporation which manufactures…

Asker – Dungeon action MMORPG shutting down after just 6 months

Once heralded as the only competition capable of fighting with Nexon’s Mabinogi Heroes, developer and publisher Neowiz today announced the closure of Asker: The Light Swallowers on 22 March 2016. Asker only entered Open Beta last August, with an anime…

Warframe – Ring of Fire update introduces fiery Nezha warframe

[Play now] Digital Extremes recently released of Ring of Fire, an extensive new update for its game, Warframe. Ring of Fire features a variety of items to set the game ablaze. The only thing better than leaving enemies in the…

Master X Master – NCsoft announces new MOBA for Western market

[Game website] On the heels of NCSOFT West’s recent launch of Blade & Soul, the developer and publisher is excited to announce a brand new title, Master X Master (MXM), set to hit European and North American shores in the…

ArcheAge – Update 2.9 aiming to refresh massive PVP feature

On 13 Jan, the Korean server for ArcheAge will receive update 2.9. The core content focuses on strengthening nation wars, including an upgrade system for structures found in player-controlled territory (such as castles). There are also flying beasts which guard each…

Kingdom Under Fire II – China server to begin first test phase next month

Despite developer Blueside being really quiet about the delayed global launch of Kingdom Under Fire II, it is making moves in China together with publisher ChangYou. The PC version will enter its first “Elite” test phase on 15 January, lasting just…

Gigantic – New video showcases combat tactics for upcoming MOBA

Recently hit with a round of layoff due to a delay in Gigantic’s release delay, developer Motiga rallyed and recently released a new gameplay video for the Windows 10 exclusive MOBA. Here, the development team will walk players through all the…

Nexon – Korea gaming giant revisits G-Star 2015 with 2 new videos

Nexon recently released video footage from Korea’s largest annual game exhibition, G-Star 2015 and the company’s record-setting participation as well as its second annual Nexon Developers Conference for Partners (NDCP), held for game developers partnered with Nexon. These partners, highlighted…

Armored Warfare – Festive season begin with free tank and discounts

[Play now] Today, developer Obsidian and publisher My.com announced extensive holiday celebrations happening in Armored Warfare. All players who log in from now through Jan 3 will receive the legendary Type 59 Battle Tank for free! In the same festive period, players…

Tree of Savior – IMC Games confirm Southeast Asia server is not true

As reported yesterday, new Southeast Asia publisher PlayOne Asia had apparently signed the rights for Tree of Savior. However, South Korea developer IMC Games had since contacted MMO Culture and clarified the information is “somewhat different from what is true“,…

TERA – Action MMORPG ending the year with a Knockout game update

[Play now] En Masse Entertainment recently announced the launch of the Knockout release for TERA. Available now on PC, Knockout finishes the year strong for the popular MMORPG with one final release packed with content for new, existing and returning…

Tree of Savior – Nexon announces Open Beta date for Korean server

Earlier today, Nexon finally announced the Open Beta date for Tree of Savior in South Korea. The highly-anticipated MMORPG will head into Open Beta on 17 December, at 15:00 Korea Standard Time. With such a precise timing, I am 100%…

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