Black Desert – Developer reveals awakening weapon for Ranger class

Black Desert recently got its Warrior awakening update in South Korea, with the awakening update for Sorceress and Giant are next (no scheduled time yet). Today, Pearl Abyss revealed the 4th awakening weapon for the Ranger class. She is now…

Black Desert Online – Paris Games Week and Alpha end with new trailer

Yesterday marked the end of Paris Games Week, where Black Desert Online took part in its first public event. Publisher Daum Games Europe also marked the end of Alpha test on the same day, bringing an eventful week to a close.…

Black Desert – Japan server getting The King of Fighters costume

Published by GameOn, the Japan server of Black Desert recently announced it will be getting a major content update on 11 November, first with the new Kunoichi character. A very Japanese-style character, GameOn apparently felt she is very similar to…

Black Desert Online – New game content trailer from Paris Games Week

Following the first Paris Games Week trailer for Black Desert Online, publihser Daum Games Europe has released another new trailer, this time focusing on game features. These features include life skills such as Taming, Fishing, Mining, Farming, Housing and Crafting.…

Black Desert Online – Limited Alpha Test activation keys up for grabs

Over the past week, several game websites have been giving away codes for the Alpha Test for Black Desert Online. I had an interview with publisher Daum Games Europe, so read the article to find out more about the company.…

Black Desert Online – New trailer for upcoming Paris Games Week

Daum Games today revealed it will debut its new MMORPG, Black Desert Online, at the European game conference Paris Games Week with a demo of the action game. The event will take place from 28 October until 1 November at…

Black Desert – Warrior greatsword awakening update arriving next week

Revealed last month, Black Desert will be getting a new awakening system for all its classes, starting with the Warrior. Shedding the sword and shield, the awakened Warrior will be wielding a greatsword, dealing much more damage than the previous…

Black Desert Online – Business model for action MMORPG revealed

[Teaser website] Daum Games Europe today announced that it is working with developer Pearl Abyss to bring its successful MMORPG Black Desert Online to North America and Europe. To celebrate, Daum Games launched a teaser site earlier today. Black Desert Online…

Black Desert – Developer reveals new mounts carrying 2 characters

While not a really major update, developer PearlAbyss recently revealed new mounts for Black Desert. These new mounts will be able to carry two characters, although mounted combat will not be available, and no skills can be used. Both players…

Black Desert – Awakening weapons artwork for Soceresss and Giant

I am a week slow on this news, since it somehow slipped through my mind while planning the articles. No matter, after the Warrior’s awakening weapon, greatsword, was revealed earlier this month, developer Pearl Abyss has teased the awakening weapons…

Daum Games Europe – Public hiring begins for Black Desert team

[View positions] Daum Games Europe has apparently begun its first public hiring for the Black Desert team. As the game continues to push towards Closed Beta (no schedule now), the team is looking to expand. Only four positions are open…

Black Desert – Ninja character stealthy enters action online game

First revealed last week, the stealthy Ninja class (male counterpart for Kunoichi) has invaded the Korean server of Black Desert. As usual, a new introduction trailer was revealed today as part of the game content update under publisher Daum Games.…

Black Desert – Ninja arriving soon and details on greatsword character

As previously teased in an event in Japan, the new Ninja character (male counterpart of Kunoichi) will be arriving in the South Korea server later this month. Just like the Assassin class in most online games, the Ninja’s main weapons are…

Black Desert – Interview with Daum Games Europe for action online game

Back in 2014, I attended ChinaJoy 2014 and managed to have a chat with the Director of Overseas Business of South Korea developer, PearlAbyss. I was lucky enough to find out and report that Daum Games, the gaming arm of…