As reported previously, the China server for Final Fantasy XIV yesterday celebrated its one-year anniversary with a live event in Shanghai. Organized by publisher Shanda Games, Naoki Yoshida from developer Square Enix was at the celebration event to talk more about…
ArcheAge – Tencent Games finally launching China server next month
After years of waiting, Tencent Games finally confirmed ArcheAge China will be launching on 8 September. The game is currently in a no-data wipe phase, although accounts must have an activation key. It was claimed the launch delay was due…
Final Fantasy XIV – China server celebrating one year anniversary
On 5 September, Shanda Games, will be holding an offline event in Shanghai to celebrate Final Fantasy XIV’s one-year anniversary. Entrance ticket costs around 14.00 USD, and players will be able to purchase merchandise, including T-shirts, toys, and more. A…
Dragon Nest – Prologue for animated series set to air this month in China
Previewed last week and fully produced in China, the prologue episode for the animated series of Dragon Nest will air on 20 August, presumably on Chinese video channels. I am surprised Machina is in it! This is just one part of Shanda Games’…
Blade & Soul – Exclusive partner system goes live in China server
Rather than pets, Blade & Soul China has labeled the new system as “partner”. Two are based on game bosses, and the penguin represents Tencent’s mascot. Players will have to search for penguin pieces from dungeons, and form three penguins to try…
Devilian – Developer reveals 5th playable class to Chinese media
While the South Korean server remains silent due to publisher Hangame (NHN) reportedly looking to dump all PC client games in favor of mobile games, developer Ginno Games is working hard to make sure the upcoming China server is getting positive…
World of Jade Dynasty – Second test phase begins next week in China
The sequel to one of Perfect World’s most popular online games, World of Jade Dynasty will be entering its second test phase in China on 18 August. Developed using a new generation of in-house game engine, World of Jade Dynasty…
Dragon Nest – Chinese animated series gets a preview trailer
Announced back in July as part of Shanda Games’ strategy for the Dragon Nest brand in China, the preview trailer for the Dragon Nest animated series was recently revealed. Produced by a few different Chinese animation studios, led by TrioPen…
King of Wushu – Global connection and cross-platform gameplay planned
Already launched in China on the PlayStation 4 console system, Snail Games recently announced King of Wushu to begin its PC Windows beta this September in China. Perhaps the first action wuxia MOBA game in the world, the developer also promised…
Civilization Online – Publisher for China confirmed at annual event
One of the more surprising news which came out of ChinaJoy 2015 was the announcement of the China server for Civilization Online. 360 Games, a subsidiary of the mighty Qihoo, which was more into browser games, was revealed as the…
Firefall – Red 5 claims China version will be the best open world game
Entering a new Closed Beta phase later this month, Firefall China has stolen some of the limelight over at ChinaJoy 2015 after it was announced for PlayStation 4, apparently only for the China region. Today, Chris Whiteside, Creative Director at…
ArcheAge – Brief preview for China-exclusive content at ChinaJoy 2015
After a few years lagging behind the original South Korean server, ArcheAge China will begin its non-data wipe phase (or Pre-Open Beta) on 6 August. At ChinaJoy 2015, XLGAMES representative Kim Jung Hwan mentioned once again the China version is “faster” than…
Lineage 2 Web – Chinese developer obtains IP rights to develop web game
Over at ChinaJoy 2015, an announcement was made by 37wan, a leading web games developer and publisher in China. The company, which also has an English portal, has officially obtained the rights from NCsoft to develop a web game based…
Borderlands Online – New test phase begins in China next month
Borderlands Online, developed exclusively for the China market by 2K Games Shanghai, is one of the main highlights at ChinaJoy 2015. Publisher Shanda Games announced that the PC online shooter will begin its second test phase, “Crazy”, on 12 August.…