While Blade & Soul launched yesterday, Daum Games Europe announced the date for Black Desert’s second and final Closed Beta phase. It will begin on 18 February, with players who have pre-ordered the Explorer’s or Conqueror’s package granted access without…
Black Desert – Awakening weapon for Ranger class arriving this week
Arriving this Thursday in the Korean server, Black Desert will welcome its new awakened class, Ranger, along with her new weapon, Elemental Sword. I have no idea why the dagger was not mentioned, I guess it is part of the…
Black Desert – Daum Games reveal awakening weapon for Valkyrie class
Today, publisher Daum Games revealed the upcoming awakening weapon for the Valkyrie class. Ditching her one-handed sword, she will now wield a lance, providing a greater reach during combat. If you did not know, developer Pearl Abyss stated it is…
Black Desert – New update relaxes player-kill rules in Valencia region
Daum Games recently announced the Part 2 update for the new Valencia region, where player kill (PK) rules will be now more relaxed in the area. With a “lawless” concept, NPC guards will no longer attack PK-ers, although killed players…
Black Desert – Sorceress awakening weapon arriving this week
Following the Warrior getting his awakening weapon (greatsword), next up is the Sorceress. Arriving in 2 days in the Korean server, she will be getting her awakening weapon, a scythe. While technically already a short and mid-range combatant, the Sorceress now…
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 – 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 – 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…