Over at ChinaJoy 2015, due to the lack of quality games, Firefall has suddenly taken one of the center-stage spotlights, along with Western games such as WildStar and Borderlands Online. Still in Closed Beta for Windows PC, developer Red 5…
Borderlands Online – New test phase teased for China-exclusive shooter
While there isn’t a confirmed launch roadmap, China publisher Shanda Games recently announced the start of registration for Borderlands Online’s second test phase, aptly titled “Crazy”. One of the new PVP modes which will be added is shown in the…
ArcheAge – China server begins new phase as official launch delayed
Tencent Games, publisher for ArcheAge China, recently announced the game will enter the “non-wipe” phase on 6 August, which means data will not be wiped, though an activation code is required to play. Boasting “20 servers” and 500 guilds from…
Firefall – Online shooter is actually still looking to launch in China this year
After years of financial turmoil, Firefall is finally ready to launch in China, with the first Closed Beta starting on 15 July. Originally hiring sports stars such as Nicholas Anelka and Didier Drogba as spokesperson, gone are the days of such…
Blade & Soul – New wings and pet system arriving in China server
The China server for Blade & Soul, published by Tencent Games, recently saw its biggest update of the year, which included new playable classes added to certain races among many other new features. Not willing to be outdone by competitor’s massive Dragon…
gumi – Around 30 employees have quit and laid off from China office
About 30 employees left gumi China recently, with 13 of them being let go (15% of workforce), while the rest submitted their notice prior to the cut. It was said those who were let go will get a 5-month severance…
Dragon Nest – Shanda reveals brand strategy and new games for China
If you did not know, Shanda Games from China is the owner of Eyedentity Games, the South Korean developer of Dragon Nest. Actoz Games, which released its global publishing strategy a few weeks ago, is under Shanda Games as well.…
WildStar – China publisher confirmed with beta starting this August
NCsoft recently announced WildStar, the first online game from Carbine Studios, is heading to China. The publisher was revealed as Giant Interactive, and the first beta will begin this August. Localization of the game is near its end, which means…
Panzar – Rumor claims Perfect World signed competitive game for China
Launched in April 2013, the competitive game known as Panzar (originally Forged by Chaos) has remained slightly off the radar for the past few years. Crafted using CryEngine 3, it was recently reported in the Chinese media that Perfect World…
Blade & Soul – China server adds new playable classes to existing races
Tencent Games, the publisher for Blade & Soul China, recently announced a new update which will see three races getting new playable classes. The Lyn race will be getting the Warlock class, the Yun race will get the Kung Fu…
World of Jade Dynasty – Executive confirms future overseas launch
Over the weekend, World of Jade Dynasty was revealed as Perfect World’s latest MMORPG over in China. In an interview during the media event, Mr Yunfan Zhang, COO of Perfect World, confirmed World of Jade Dynasty will be definitely head overseas,…
World of Jade Dynasty – Perfect World reveals new MMORPG in China
After a decade of development experience, Perfect World recently announced its next-generation MMORPG in China, World of Jade Dynasty. The game, which will launch for consoles as well, is crafted using a brand new in-house engine, loosely translated as “Mirage Mirror”.…
Monster Hunter Online – First Elder Dragon is arriving in Closed Beta
Currently in Closed Beta, China-exclusive Monster Hunter Online is gearing up for a massive disturbance in an update tomorrow. The game’s first Elder Dragon, Tartaronis, will be added. A brand new monster for Monster Hunter Online, natural occurrences happens whenever Elder…
Cyphers – First 3D MOBA game from Nexon is shutting down in China
A popular MOBA in South Korea, Cyphers will unfortunately shut down in China on 3 September. Tiancity, the default China publisher for Nexon games (after the big titles are signed by Tencent etc), has claimed that the closure is due to…