Dragon Nest Web – Browser game to begin debut test phase next month

According to China news website Duowan, the browser version of Dragon Nest will be entering its debut test phase in January 2014. Developed by Shanda Games, owner of Korean studio Eyedentity Games, Dragon Nest Web was first announced earlier this…

Monster Hunter Frontier GG – Massive game update due next year

Launching in Japan back in 2007, Monster Hunter Frontier will soon be upgraded from its “G” version to “GG” early next year, where the 2nd letter represents “Genuine”. Perhaps the most important feature will be the upgrading of visuals by…

Mabinogi Heroes – New Asian character to debut next month

As part of Mabinogi Heroes’ winter update, a new character will be added next January. A female character, her names is Lynn and the first Asian-inspired character to grace Mabinogi Heroes. Definitely a fresh breath of air for me, and…

Aion 4.5 – New version update reaches Japan server next week

While the Korean server has already got the 4.5 update for some time now, the Japan and English servers are still playing catching up. Arriving on 17th December, the new class known as Gear Wing (Aethertech for English server) will…

Heroes of Newerth – China server to see new content and game changes

With the first test phase beginning in 3 days, reports in China have pointed at several new features exclusive to the local server of Heroes of Newerth, published by Tencent Games. A new casual mode will be added, where players…

Mabinogi Heroes – 8th character teased for January 2014 update

Along with the recent announcement of the winter 2013 update, Nexon also teased about what is coming early next year to the Korean server. The 8th character is not the little bunny girl seen above, but rather a female fighter,…

Mabinogi Heroes – Season 2 ends with upcoming winter content update

Mabinogi Heroes (or Vindictus) will be getting its annual winter content update, and this time round Episode 4 marks the end of the Season 2 storyline. The final update, loosely translated as “Paradise of Unbelievers”, will feature around 6 new…

Arcade 3 Kingdoms – A journey back to the days of arcade action games

[Play on Facebook] There used to be an arcade game called Knights of Valor, and the series vanished after the death of arcade gaming centers. However, a Chinese “clone” web game was spotted recently with the title Arcade 3 Kingdoms…

Granado Espada: Infinity – Japan server teases new major game update

The Japan server for Granado Espada is apparently new content update and more live events due to its immense popularity in the country, and the new “Infinity” update was teased earlier. While details are short now, everything will be explained…

ArcheAge – Trion provides updates in new interview with CEO

[Source] Gamers were left flabbergasted at the silence surrounding ArcheAge’s North America server, particularly since publisher Trion Worlds decided to launch a voxel game, Trove, instead. A new internal interview posted online provides seeks to assure gamers ArcheAge is still…

Arena1 – A new competitive action fantasy game for web browsers

Powered by the versatile Unity Engine and hidden at the G-Star business hall, Arena1 is apparently the first product from developer Wooriline. Arena1 is a browser-based competitive MMORPG, with teams of 8 fighting to plant their flags in the enemy’s…

Gamemag – New Taiwanese studio to showcase 2 MMOs at G-Star 2013

While I am not sure of Gamemag’s relationship with XPEC, the new developer from Taiwan has now taken over 2 of their games for further development, with them being Bounty Hounds Online and Weapons of Mythology Online.   Bounty Hounds…

Nexon – Revenues outside of main Asian markets drop for 3rd quarter

Nexon is not doing that well in terms of revenues, at least only outside of South Korea, Japan and China. Including North America and Europe, revenues for the rest of the world dropped compared to the previous quarter. Nexon closed…

ArcheAge – Game goes bears with November cash shop update

In the latest November 2013 cash shop update for ArcheAge Korea, developer XLGAMES added 4 new bear costumes in the cash shop. These are apparently known as “Yata” bears, although I am not sure if I got it correct. The…