I am not sure how the Korean media managed to cook up this story, but once I saw the amount mentioned (less than USD 1 billion), I knew it was far from the truth. Valve’s Chet Faliszek has rubbished the…
Breaking news – Nexon and NCsoft in talks to buy Valve ?
Despite Valve’s co-founder, Gabe Newell, commenting recently about not selling his company to outsiders or giant corporations, this has not stopped today’s waves of rumor in the Korean media. According to various reports and sources (see below), the CEOs of…
Mabinogi – New Shamala update introduces transformation skill
I have never really played Mabinogi that much, since the North American server has implemented IP bans and thus I have to wander around in the Taiwanese server back then. Nevertheless, a new update is coming for the game in…
Mabinogi Heroes – Pandamonium is finally here
While almost every online games in Korea are capitalizing on the popularity of Gangnam Style, Mabinogi Heroes seems a little late to the furry party. Coming soon, the new Panda pet will be added to the server. Of course, there…
LuniaZ – Nexon announces server closing next month
At the end of last month, the Korean publisher for LuniaZ, Nexon, announced the game’s upcoming closure in October. Accompanying the announcement was a notice about the upcoming Global Server should they want to start anew their adventures. This shouldn’t…
FIFA Online 3 – New trailers and registration begins for Closed Beta
Officially announced in July, FIFA Online 3 is the latest Free-to-Play game added to Nexon Korea’s formidable stable. Publisher Nexon also announced that Closed Beta registration has begun, with 20,000 players expected for the first phase starting from 20th September to 23rd…
Warface – Korean publisher revealed for CryEngine 3 online shooter
Today, the Korean server for Warface was officially revealed, with MMO kingpin Nexon as the publisher. Warface has been active in Russia for a few months now, with the China server still in beta phase and the North American server…
Nexon America – New CEO packs tons of experience and credentials
[Source] Nexon America announced a new CEO earlier today (effective 1st September 2012), and man his credentials look awesome. His name is Min Kim, and from my past knowledge, isn’t afraid to mingle with the crowds at game conventions. He…
Mabinogi Heroes: Season 2 – New raid bosses defeated
A few days ago, the 2 new bosses in Mabinogi Heroes: Season 2 were defeated. They are the pacific giant snake, Rakiora and the legendary giant sea monster, Kraken. Given that they are supposedly the hardest ones implemented thus far,…
Mabinogi Heroes: Season 2 – Awesome new raid trailer
Season 2 was released as a “side-story” for Mabinogi Heroes a couple of weeks ago, and with the update comes new places, new equips and of course, new raids. The latest trailer stars the 2 new raid bosses, Rakiora (snake)…
Shadow Company booth – Nexon’s only game at the show
Nexon was always the target of negativity by the European gamers, seeing how games always launch in the region the last. Hence, I was surprised to even see a Nexon booth with the latest announced game, Shadow Company. And demo…
FIFA Online 3 – National team captain revealed as spokesperson
It was never in doubt who the spokesperson was after a teaser last week about “captain”. South Korea’s national soccer team captain, Park Ji Sung, is now confirmed as the face of FIFA Online 3. Currently, there is a possible legal…
Mabinogi II – Nexon says sequel will launch in 2012
It is this time of the year again when public listed companies dish out a few surprise information here and there during their quarterly financial calls and showing of financial reports. Nexon, the MMO giant from Korea, is not exempted…
Cyphers – Marketing campaign invades the subway
While it is common for most Asian MMO companies to hold big launch events for their games, all these efforts will then go on a down-slide and eventually into obscurity. However, a couple of the big companies will still do…