[Download game] Netmarble EMEA has now launched the Open Beta to its first global release, Hounds: The Last Hope. The fast-paced multiplayer shooter for PC is available for players to get their hands on after a successful Closed Beta. Players…
Hounds: The Last Hope – Early PVE gameplay footage from Closed Beta
[Closed Beta] Despite sucking at shooter games, I am still attracted to those with PVE content, like Hellgate London. Hounds: The Last Hope entered Closed Beta a few days back, and having followed the game from South Korea to Japan, I…
Hounds: The Last Hope – Closed Beta begins for post-apocalyptic shooter
[Beta signup] Netmarble, South Korea’s largest PC and mobile developer, has announced the start of Closed Beta for its new online multiplayer shooter, Hounds: The Last Hope. Interested gamers can simply sign up for an account and take part now!…
Raven – Netmarble to launch mobile action RPG worldwide this year
Netmarble US, the new North American gaming branch of South Korean mobile games publisher Netmarble, today announced the hack and slash RPG known as Raven in Korea will launch globally later this year for iOS and Android devices. In South…
Hounds: The Last Hope – Horror online shooter announced for Europe
[Game website] Hounds was supposed to arrive back last year, but sadly developer Netmarble made a switch to doing mobile games, and it is apparently now “Korea’s largest PC and mobile developer and digital entertainment company”. However, the developer has finally…
NCsoft – Developer teams up with Netmarble to prevent Nexon takeover
NCsoft, facing a possible hostile takeover by Nexon, bought a 9.8% stake in the unlisted Netmarble, worth 380.3 billion Korean Won (USD 345 million) and becomes the fourth largest shareholder. The deal also involves a 700 billion Korean Won (USD…
Elite Lord of Alliance – Final Test phase to begin next week
Similar to many of its competitors, Netmarble (CJ Games) will not be attending G-Star 2014, instead choosing to solely rely on the internet to spread news about its new games. The latest client MMORPG under its wings, Elite Lord of Alliance,…
Mystic Fighter – Netmarble officially launches action game in Korea
Earlier today, Korean online games portal Netmarble launched Mystic Fighter into its commercial service phase. Mystic Fighter is no doubt looking to compete with Nexon’s Dungeon & Fighter, which has seen no competition over the past few years for the…
Tencent – 500 million USD strategic investment in CJ Games announced
China powerhouse Tencent just invested 500 million USD in Korean gaming publisher/ developer, CJ Games. Tencent is now the 3rd biggest shareholder of CJ Games. On a side note, 50% of Tencent’s revenue in 2013 apparently came from gaming operations.…
Pirates: Treasure Hunters – Official trailer debuts for upcoming MOBA
Developed by Spanish studio Virtual Toys, Pirates: Treasure Hunter was announced last November will first launch in South Korea by publisher Netmarble, part of the CJ E&M group. It will also be Netmarble’s first MOBA title, and also 1 of…
Elite Lord of Alliance – Debut test phase to begin early next month
1 of the “lesser” titles scheduled for a 2014 release, Netmarble’s Elite Lord of Alliance will be entering its debut test phase on 8th January. ELOA will have a quarter view camera (similar to Diablo) instead of a 3rd person…
Prius Online – Korean server shutting down after 5 years of service
Launching back on 23rd October 2008, the Korea server for Prius Online is finally shutting down after a run of over 5 years. Character creation and the cash shop has already stopped functioning, with the closure scheduled on 17th December…
Dragon Ball Online – Korea and Taiwan servers shutting down
Once the darling of gaming media around the world, both the original Korea and Taiwan servers for Dragon Ball Online will be closing, marking the end of the MMORPG based on the ever-popular Japanese manga. The Korea server will shut…
Arcane Saga – Game closure announced after 1 month of service
[Game website] Entering Open Beta only last month, Netmarble has announced the closure of Arcane Saga, the rebirth version of the silently popular Prius Online. I had an interview for the game a few months back, which you can read…