NCsoft – Korean gaming giant announces Western mobile studio

Today, NCsoft West officially announced the name of its new mobile gaming division, Iron Tiger. Iron Tiger is located in San Mateo, California, and is focused on developing original mobile games, as well as titles inspired by NCsoft’s existing game…

MapleStory Mobile – Nexon reveals game trailer for new mobile RPG

Just to clarify, MapleStory Mobile is a different game from Pocket MapleStory or Pocket MapleStory SEA. This is a new mobile RPG announced by Nexon, and it will be showcased later this month at the annual G-Star 2015 convention. It seems…

Marvel Avengers Academy – Play as young Avengers in new mobile game

[Pre-register] Today, TinyCo and Marvel Entertainment announced Marvel Avengers Academy, an all-new adventure mobile game. Currently in development for iOS and Android devices, Marvel Avengers Academy will allow players to build their dream Super Hero school and guide the paths…

Fantasy War Tactics – Nexon launches new mobile SRPG worldwide

Magic and machines co-exist in Fantasy War Tactics, as Nexon, a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, through its Korean subsidiary, Nexon Korea, launches the highly-anticipated strategy role-playing game (SRPG) today for Android and iOS devices. Fantasy War Tactics…

King Digital – Candy Crush developer sold to Activision for USD$5.9 billion

Activision Blizzard (parent company of Blizzard Entertainment) has agreed to buy King Digital Entertainment for USD$5.9 billion, merging major titles Call of Duty and World of Warcraft with the leading mobile title Candy Crush Saga under one company. Activision will pay USD$18…

Gunpie Adventure – Nexon signs global deal for new mobile shooter

After announcements for Titanfall mobile and TERA mobile, Nexon Korea also revealed it has signed a global publishing deal with a small Korean studio, Npie Games, for its upcoming FPS mobile game, Gunpie Adventure (subject to change). Players will take the roles of treasure hunters…

Bandai Namco – Asian studios wanted to develop mobile games

The Taiwan branch of Japanese games developer, Bandai Namco, is looking to work with local and Asian studios to develop mobile games based on established intellectual properties. These includes Tekken, SoulCalibur, Katamari Damacy, and Mr. Driller. More IPs will be made…

Titanfall – Global publisher for Titanfall mobile games announced

Nexon and developer Respawn Entertainment announced today that the two companies have partnered to create several new and original smartphone and tablet games based on the expansive sci-fi universe of Titanfall. In connection with the partnership, the two companies jointly…

Bluehole Studio – TERA studio signs mobile game contract with Nexon

Nexon today announced that its subsidiary, Nexon Korea, has signed a publishing agreement with Bluehole Studio for a new mobile game, T2 (working title), based on the popular PC massively multi-player online role playing game, TERA. T2 is currently scheduled for…

Age of Wushu Dynasty – Closed Beta announced for mobile wuxia MMO

[Game website] Snail Games today released the first beta test schedule for its upcoming mobile martial arts RPG, Age of Wushu Dynasty. The first Closed Beta will begin in next month, featuring four martial arts schools for players to choose from. Based…

Dragon Encounter – Asiasoft begins pre-registration for new mobile game

PlayPark today commenced the pre-registration phase for Dragon Encounter, one of the top mobile action RPGs in South Korea and Japan. Players residing in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia can now pre-register for Dragon Encounter to receive 500…

Heroes of Incredible Tales – Launch date for Unreal 4 mobile RPG revealed

First previewed back in September, Nexon Korea has announced its next-gen mobile RPG, Heroes of Incredible Tales (HIT), will be launching in South Korea (not global launch) on 18 November for both iOS and Android devices. Developed by studio Nat…

Undercity Fighters – Exclusive gift codes for new action mobile game

Mobile games publisher Awecent recently announced the launch of its action side-scroll title, Undercity Fighters, for Android devices worldwide. The gameplay is similar as Dungeon Fighter Online, and a reminiscence of old-school games such as Knight of Valor and even Golden Axe.…

Colopl Rune Story – Popular Japanese mobile RPG launches worldwide

Japanese developer, Colopl, in association with gumi, today announced the global release of Colopl Rune Story for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android devices. Based on White Cat Project, the chart-topping mobile Action RPG in Japan, Colopl Rune Story is…