The debut test phase in China is approaching for the highly anticipated martial arts MMO, Swordsman Online, and China news website Duowan has uploaded a couple of self-made videos. I really envy the local media there for getting early…
Swordsman Online – New trailers as debut test phase closes in
With Swordsman Online’s debut test phase arriving in less than a week, 2 new trailers have been shown, both using in-game assets powered by the in-houe Angelica III Engine. The first trailer is official, which actually tells a short story.…
TERA – Game finally goes to China after years of speculation
When a big budget game launches in Korea, the natural feeling amongst industry veterans would be the title will be China-bound next. This thought process can be understood, since China is now the biggest online gaming market in the world.…
Swordsman Online – Preview of Shaolin and Wudang
While I am most certainly unable to get a key for Swordsman Online’s debut test phase come 20th March in China, I though I should refresh some game content news for the game. There are 10 sects/ clans which will…
Saint Seiya Online – Silver Test Phase to begin later this month
After going through the debut phase, known as the Bronze Test Phase, earlier in January, Perfect World has announced the 2nd phase to begin later this month. Of course, going by the tradition of the level of armor in Saint…
RIFT China – American Idol alumni revealed as final spokesperson
As you can see in the image below, the final American spokesperson for RIFT China was revealed to be American Idol alumni, Adam Lambert. After NBA star Dwayne Wade representing American sports, actress Maggie Q representing American media, Adam Lambert…
Swordsman Online – Debut test phase codes selling for a small fortune
While the beta codes have not been given out for Swordsman Online’s debut test phase on 28th March, eager “businessmen” are already accepting reservations for them. On Taobao, 1 of China’s top e-commerce websites, current prices are at 1,500 and…
RIFT China – Maggie Q wants to be taught how to play the game
RIFT China’s publisher, Shanda Games, is trying very hard to stress what an Western success the game is in order to attract the China gamers. Hence, American celebrities are recruited, the first being NBA star Dwyane Wade, while the second…
Ragnarok Online – Son of Chinese billionaire to start elite guild
With Ragnarok Online getting a major revival in China, starting with the Open Beta phase a few hours from now, the only child of China’s 3rd richest man has sent out a message via his Weibo account to start an…
Aion 4.0 – China server enters Closed Beta next month
Following closely behind the footsteps of the Korean server, the China server for Aion will hold its 4.0 Closed Beta phase on 13th March next month. Published by Shanda Games, the update comes around 4 months after being added in…
RIFT China – 2nd spokesperson revealed as Open Beta nears
After announcing NBA star Dwyane Wade as 1 of the 3 American spokesperson for RIFT China, publisher Shanda Games has revealed the game’s 2nd spokesperson, actress MaggieQ. This is Shanda’s marketing plan for the game, spending millions on American stars…
Swordsman Online – First beta test phase finally announced
After being delayed for around a year due to upgrading the game’s engine, Perfect World’s Swordsman Online is finally set to enter its first beta phase on 20th March 2013, lasting just a week. To celebrate this milestone, players in…
RIFT China – Publisher spends silly money on NBA spokesperson
While it is definitely none of my business caring about how much money is spent on marketing by MMO publishers, but I am still in awe of how Shanda Games, publisher of RIFT China, has reportedly spent an 8-figure sum…
League of Legends – More photos of theme restaurant in China
In a followup to the immensely popular post yesterday, featured on Reddit and even Forbes, I have decided to post the rest of the photos I found on the internetz. I am referring to the League of Legends theme restaurant…