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Your average online gamer who is bilingual in Chinese and English, although he does try to play Japanese and Korean games sometimes. Online gaming since 1999, and has worked in the online gaming and mobile gaming industry (Journalist, Game Master, Community Manager, Operations Manager) since 2008.

Heart Castle – Summon a random pet in new Asiasoft mobile game

[Facebook page] Asiasoft launched its new mobile game, Heart Castle, recently for both iOS and Android devices. A mobile RPG with the core story inspired by a classic tale, Alice in Wonderland, MMO Culture has teamed up with Asiasoft to…

Black Desert – The powerful Valkyrie arrives in South Korea tomorrow

Publisher Daum Games announced that the new Valkyrie class will be added in the South Korea server of Black Desert tomorrow. The female counterpart of the male Warrior class, it was confirmed that she will be able to heal allies and…

Metro Conflict – OGPlanet strikes again with unwanted online shooter

Over the past few months, North American publisher OGPlanet has scored a couple of own goals by launching games no longer in development in Asia, including Gun Dog and Dizzel. Now, it is back again with Metro Conflict. Developed by…

Ghost in the Shell Online – Gameplay videos from recent Closed Beta phase

Developed by South Korean studio, Neople (Dungeon Fighter Online), Ghost in the Shell Online entered its first Closed Beta phase last week. As the team’s first ever online shooter, gamers were curious how it would turn out. I would say…

Elune Saga – Three massive game updates scheduled for mobile RPG

Big changes are coming to Astoria as Elune Saga releases the first of three “Miracle Updates” recently. The three updates will be implemented from now until late May to improve rewards and UI, introduce gameplay changes, and add new stages…

The Age of Heroes – New Unreal Engine online game revealed in Taiwan

Other than games under X-Legend, and to a certain extent, Runewaker, Taiwanese online games haven’t really been very high quality. One of Taiwan’s oldest game studio, UserJoy Technology, which had focused mainly on its Japanese operations with anime web games over the past…

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…

East Legend – New action mobile game set for global release this month

[Pre-register] Com2us recently announced its new action mobile game, East Legend, is set for global launch on iOS and Android later this month. The game takes players on a journey to the East and features dynamic gameplay where they can command…

37Games – Hunt for the leftover Easter Eggs and get game items

[Play now] Easter may have gone, but 37Games has some leftover cheers to share! Head over to the 37Games website and hunt for the last remaining Easter Eggs, which can be exchanged for in-game rewards until 15 April. Players will need to collect…

MapleStory 2 – Nexon announces Final Test as Open Beta looms

After a couple of Closed Beta phases, Nexon Korea announced MapleStory 2 will be entering its Final Test from 1 May to 10 May, with registration taking place from 15 April to 26 April.  Around 30,000 players are expected, with…

Chain Chronicle – New PVP gauntlet mode now available worldwide

SEGA Networks and gumi have announced a new asynchronous multiplayer mode for Chain Chronicle, Sage’s Gauntlet, available fore free right now on both iOS and Android platforms. The Sage’s Gauntlet, a new player versus player mode, enables line defense role-playing…

World of Warships – Pre-order for exclusive warships and more revealed

[Premium shop] Wargaming today announced a special program for its upcoming flagship title, World of Warships. Players now have the chance to upgrade their gaming experience with an exclusive selection of pre-order packages in the run-up to the Open Beta. Other…

Black Desert – Upcoming Valkyrie character and new island preview

Daum Games and Pearl Abyss are preparing Black Desert for its April update, and the new Valkyrie is the star later this month. According to the GM note, while her fighting style is similar to that of the Warrior’s, she…

Mortal Kombat X – Scenic combat game launches for iOS devices

Warner Bros today announced that Mortal Kombat X is now available for download on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Developed by award-winning game designers NetherRealm Studios, the Free-to-Play game delivers striking graphics and brings the legendary…