Many years ago, a group of Blizzard veterans left and started Flagship Studios. The first project, Hellgate: London, was supposed to be the “Diablo” of online shooters. Sadly, due to inteference from publishers, the game was rushed out full of…
Asker – Dungeon action MMORPG shutting down after just 6 months
Once heralded as the only competition capable of fighting with Nexon’s Mabinogi Heroes, developer and publisher Neowiz today announced the closure of Asker: The Light Swallowers on 22 March 2016. Asker only entered Open Beta last August, with an anime…
Sword Art Online: The Beginning – IBM testing new VR MMO next month
Fans of Sword Art Online, your biggest dream might just be about to come true. Triggered by technology giant IBM, Sword Art Online: The Beginning is an upcoming virtual reality (VR) MMORPG which will be tested in a secret location…
Heroes Wanted – NHN Studio629 launches new mobile RPG worldwide
NHN Studio629 announced recently that its new in-house developed mobile RPG, Heroes Wanted, has launched globally. The game adopted the ‘Wanted Criminal’ concept onto the game and its players can foster their own characters by completing ‘Wanted’ quests. Thanks to…
Breath of Fire 6 – Capcom launching official sequel next week in Japan
Although Breath of Fire 6 is a true sequel in the popular “Breath of Fire” series, it will not make an appearance on consoles, but on Windows PC and mobile platforms. Launching on 24 Feb in Japan, Breath of Fire…
Netmarble – Mobile gaming giant announces 26 new games for 2016
If you did not know, Netmarble is the biggest mobile games developer and publisher in South Korea, towering above Nexon. At today’s “Netmarble Together with Press” media event, the company announced 26 new mobile games for 2016, including ones based…
VR Audition – Hanbitsoft turns to new virtual reality for popular dance series
Korean developer Hanbitsoft has fallen from grace in recent years with no hit titles. The last, World in Audition, did not really spark a revival. However, with an eye on the much heralded virtual reality industry, VR Audition was officially announced…
Medal Masters – Nexon launches new action-packed mobile RPG worldwide
Nexon Korea, subsidiary of Nexon Corp and a worldwide leader in Free-to-Play online and mobile games, today revealed Medal Masters, the latest action-packed mobile, collectible RPG set to adore fans cross the globe as it launches worldwide today. Medal Masters…
Echo of Soul – PlayOne Asia launching Closed Beta in Singapore and Malaysia
[Register now] Echo of Soul, the upcoming Free-to-Play fantasy MMORG with its server located in Malaysia and Singapore, will kickstart its long-awaited Closed Beta phase on 23 February (GMT+8). Operating the game is PlayOne Asia, also the new publisher of…
Black Desert – Awakening weapon for Tamer class arrives today
Following developer Pearl Abyss’ decision to halt the introduction of new classes, present ones have been given “awakenings” for the past few months, evolving to a stronger form with new weapons. Today, the Tamer class awakens in the Korean server…
Master X Master – Asian servers prepares for “global” test next month
While NCsoft is parading the test phase as a “global” one, the fact is, players will have to play on one of the Asian servers: South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. I am talking about Master X Master, the first competitive MOBA…
ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds – New MMORPG launches next month
[Register now] Webzen is pleased to announce that the Open Beta for its new Asian fantasy MMORPG, ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds, will begin on the 2nd of March, 2016 (UTC). ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds…
Metal Slug Attack – Series celebrate 20th year with new mobile game
Developed by SNK Playmore, Metal Slug has always been one of my favourite games growing up, be it playing at the games arcade or with my cousins on console devices. To celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary, SNK Playmore has launched…
League of Legends – Popular MOBA reigns supreme as top earner in 2015
SuperData Research, well-known for its various reports and insights on the gaming industry, recently revealed a list of top earning games for the year ending 2015. Among the 3 categories (Console, PC, Mobile), League of Legends came out tops with…