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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.

Hounds: The Last Hope – Closed Beta begins for post-apocalyptic shooter

[Beta signup] Netmarble, South Korea’s largest PC and mobile developer, has announced the start of Closed Beta for its new online multiplayer shooter, Hounds: The Last Hope. Interested gamers can simply sign up for an account and take part now!…

Ghost in the Shell Online – First test phase begins today for online shooter

Developed by Neople (Dungeon Fighter Online) and published by Nexon Korea, Ghost in the Shell Online entered its first test phase earlier today in South Korea. A simple stress test lasting until 12 April (just 5 days), it has yet…

The King of Fighters 97 Online – Android beta begins in China soon

Published Ledo Interactive, a subsidiary under Perfect World China, The King of Fighters 97 Online will enter its beta phase (only for Android) tomorrow in China. An official mobile game developed with IP owner, SNK Playmore, the game is based mostly…

Neverwinter – Elemental Evil arrives for action MMO after slight delay

[Register now] Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Studios today announced Elemental Evil, the newest expansion for Neverwinter. In the largest update to the game yet, Neverwinter: Elemental Evil brings a new playable class, the Paladin, increasing the playable class count to eight. Players…

Webzen – 6th anniversary items giveaway for all Webzen games

MMO Culture is pleased to present Webzen’s 6th Anniversary Item Key Giveaway! To celebrate its 6th anniversary on April 7th, we have partnered with Webzen to give away a free item pack for your favorite game under the Webzen platform.…

Hero: Fighters Club – KOG shuts down action game in South Korea

Originally known as Fighters Club, developer KOG abruptly announced the closure of action game, Hero. There is no official notice, just a simple pop-up when arriving on both KOG and Nexon’s Hero websites (Nexon was co-publishing). KOG is apparently focused…

Dungeon Link – Gamevil previews global launch for mobile puzzle RPG

[Pre-register] Gamevil recently announced the upcoming global release of the puzzle RPG, Dungeon Link. Developed by Kong Studios, Dungeon Link has players solve puzzles in a quest to defeat the Demon King and bring peace to the land of Kanterbury. A…

HEX: Shards of Fate – New PVE arena and $100k tournament announced

[Game website] HEX: Shards of Fate was recently announced for China, but the English version is taking away the spotlight by announcing new game content and a global tournament. The new Frost Ring Arena offers players the chance to duel against…

Dragon’s Dogma Online – Two new classes and new game trailer revealed

Currently in development under Capcom Japan, a press conference was held over the weekend for Dragon’s Dogma Online. It was announced that registration for the beta phase will begin from 7 April to 20 April, with two beta phases starting…

Mobius Final Fantasy – More cloth added to cover up male character

Originally known as Mevius Final Fantasy (I have no idea why the name change), Square Enix recently held a livestream to talk about Mobius Final Fantasy. After going through the online feedback and opinions from various sources, the development team…

God Slayer – CryEngine action game entering beta in China this year

First announced back in 2012, China developer and publisher ChangYou recently announced its online game, God Slayer, will be entering its test phase starting this May. Touted as the “first online game fully developed using CryEngine 3 in China”, God…

Closers – Gameplay videos for new character class advancements

Over the past couple of months, the character classes in Nexon’s Closers: Dimension Conflict have gotten their new class advancements. Accessible after a quest at level 40, they have not only gotten stronger, but also gained new skills. The skill…

Dream of Mirror Online – Dancer class arrives for classic anime game

[Game website] Dream of Mirror Online, a classic anime online game, entered Open Beta a couple of weeks ago under new publisher Suba Games. The first content patch has arrived, introducing the new Dancer class. The Dancer is a formidable class…

Monster Hunter Online – Preview of the China exclusive new boss monster

Monster Hunter Online, a joint development project between Capcom and Tencent Games, will be entering a new beta phase later this month, as announced at the annual Tencent UP event. The new and exclusive boss monster known as Star Dragon…