Civilization Online – Jake Song teases new update on game progress

In a recent interview with ThisIsGame, Mr Jake Song mentioned that Civilization Online is currently “60% completed” for the Open Beta client. The founder of XLGAMES and “father of Lineage” also said that the game is scheduled for its debut…

ArcheAge – Friends and Family Alpha finally begins for English server

[Source] ArcheAge North America/ Europe has finally entered its very first test phase, theĀ Friends and Family Alpha. According to the article, ArcheAge’s “UI is now about 80% readable, and much of the quest text has been given at least a…

ArcheAge – Biggest game content update ever hitting Korea next week

While some question why the new update is known as “1.0”, I am guessing it is due to the storyline, rather than game client itself. With new gigantic maps, dungeons, gears, skills, monsters and a plateau of upgraded and new…

ArcheAge – New game information for upcoming version 1.0 content update

As announced last month, ArcheAge Korea will be heading to version 1.0 very soon. The level cap will increase from 50 to 55, and there will apparently be revamped stats such as Healing, Strike rate (parry, dodge etc), Flexibility (critical)…

ArcheAge – Russian publisher halts Early Access package sales

According to an official announcement, the publisher for ArcheAge Russia, Mail.ru, has halted the sales of its Early Access package temporarily due to overwhelming response. The company mentioned that “tens of thousands” became owners of the package and sales will…

ArcheAge – XLGAMES details library dungeon for upcoming 1.0 update

Teased just recently, developer XLGAMES confirmed that the upcoming library dungeon will be 1 of the core content found in the version 1.0 update, scheduled for January 2014. There is a long story behind this magical place about wizards and…

ArcheAge – XLGAMES reveals teaser trailer for upcoming 1.0 update

As mentioned earlier, ArcheAge Korea will be getting a major update in January 2014, with new content and a cash shop revamp in the works. XLGAMES just revealed a new teaser trailer filled with more questions than answers, and we…

ArcheAge – China server to enter new beta phase late next month

Revealed earlier at Tencent Games Carnival 2013, ArcheAge China will be entering its “Divine” test phase on 26th December. This is just 1 of the many Closed Beta phases and I do not expect this to be the last, which…

ArcheAge – XLGAMES taking action against staff who leaked game details

Yesterday, developer XLGAMES posted on ArcheAge Korea’s website, stating that action is being taken over a staff who leaked confidential information pertaining to ArcheAge. The leak was discovered after some large guilds began hoarding certain items and the community voiced…

ArcheAge – XLGAMES reveals teaser trailer for upcoming content update

ArcheAge Korea will be getting a new content update in January next year, although no exact content nor date were given. XLGAMES, however, previewed what might be coming in a new teaser trailer.   The game will also be getting…

ArcheAge – Trion provides updates in new interview with CEO

[Source] Gamers were left flabbergasted at the silence surrounding ArcheAge’s North America server, particularly since publisher Trion Worlds decided to launch a voxel game, Trove, instead. A new internal interview posted online provides seeks to assure gamers ArcheAge is still…

Korea Game Awards 2013 – ArcheAge bags 3 awards at annual event

Translated as the President’s Award, XLGAMES’ ArcheAge clinched the top prize at this year’s Korea Game Awards. Usually held on the evening before G-Star begins, the company’s founder Mr Jake Song was there to receive the trophy, along with a…

ArcheAge – Game goes bears with November cash shop update

In the latest November 2013 cash shop update for ArcheAge Korea, developer XLGAMES added 4 new bear costumes in the cash shop. These are apparently known as “Yata” bears, although I am not sure if I got it correct. The…

ArcheAge – Russian publisher agrees to revamp business model

[Source] After a very successful petition campaign aided by mass outcry in Russian gaming forums and websites, ArcheAge’s Russian publisher Mail.ru has decided to back down from the controversial business model. Instead, community feedback is now sought after, with 3…