XLGAMES, developer of ArcheAge, announced that its 2nd online title, Civilization Online, will enter its first Closed Beta phase from 27th May till 1st June 2014. Crafted using CryEngine and with support from 2K Games, Civilization Online is currently targeted…
Civilization Online – Accomplished composer to create game theme song
As the schedule for Closed Beta draws near for Civilization Online draws near in South Korea, developer XLGAMES and publisher 2K Games revealed a new trailer, announcing Christopher Tin as the game’s theme song composer. XLGAMES, founded by Jake Song, is…
ArcheAge – China server to utilize double currency system
An article in China recently revealed the business model for ArcheAge China, and it will be different from the straight-forward Free-to-play system found in Korea, Japan and Russia. 2 in-game currencies will be used, namely Gold and Blue Shells. Read…
ArcheAge – New beta phase version to be faster than Korean server
Translated as the “Holy Task” test phase, ArcheAge China will once again open its doors to gamers with beta access on 18th May 2014. Tencent Games also revealed via a press release that the game version will be “faster than…
ArcheAge – New test phase for China server arriving next month
After a few months of absence, ArcheAge China will be entering its new test phase this coming May. Publisher Tencent Games will be announcing the schedule on 16th April, supposedly with the finalized business model, various VIP benefits and exclusive…
ArcheAge – New update to reward players for open world PK
ArcheAge Korea will be getting its version 1.2 update next week (16th April), and player rewards will significantly increased for both PvE and PvP. Along with the new trailer, other new stuff include maps, monsters, gears, farm products and more.…
ArcheAge – Japan server switching to Free-to-Play model next month
Following the current business model revolution in Japan, publisher GameOn announced recently that ArcheAge Japan will be switching to Free-to-Play on 24th April 2014, doing away with the monthly payment model. However, players who pay the USD 17.00 monthly sub…
Civilization Online – New game images posted by developer
Currently in development by XLGAMES (ArcheAge) in South Korea, a few new game images were posted earlier for public viewing. If I am not wrong, they showcase the different civilizations players can choose from when starting out. Civilization Online will…
ArcheAge – Russian server blocking overseas IP addresses
[Source] Mail.ru, the publisher for ArcheAge Russia, has released a new notice stating that overseas IP addresses will be blocked from now on, at the request of Korean developer XLGAMES. There wasa fan made English patch floating around, which probably…
ArcheAge – TERA alum joins Trion Worlds as new Community Manager
[Source] The former community lead for En Masse Entertainment’s TERA, Evan “Scapes” Berman, has now been handed the position of Community Manager for the upcoming ArcheAge. An industry veteran with experience in handling big online games, he will also be…
ArcheAge – Russian server has reportedly made over $10 million
According to foreign media, the Free-to-Play Russian server for ArcheAge has reportedly made over USD 10 million thus far, even though the game only launched this past weekend. The sources did not specify where the revenue comes from, but I am…
ArcheAge – Latest game progress update posted by Trion Worlds
[Source] As ArcheAge takes a step closer to world domination by launching in Russia later today, Trion Worlds finally provided an update for the English server. Basically, the team just returned from Korea after a week with XLGAMES, and tweaks…
ArcheAge – Official press release for launch of Russian server
[Game website] Renowned South Korea-based game developer XLGAMES is bringing highly anticipated ArcheAge to Russia. Jake Song, CEO of XLGAMES gave a speech at a press conference for around 100 journalists and major game community leader in Moscow, Russia. During…
ArcheAge – Russian server prepares for Open Beta phase next week
[Source] After the launch of the Korean and Japanese servers, the 3rd server to enter Open Beta will be the Russian one. Published by the country’s biggest online games publisher, Mail.ru, Open Beta will officially begin on 22nd February (Moscow…