WEBZEN, a global leader in free-to-play MMORPGs, announces the official launch of www.webzen.com, a brand new, global game portal. The three game portals WEBZEN.com, gPotato.eu and gPotato.com, have come together to offer the ultimate free MMO experience. This new, dynamic and intuitive…
FIFA World – Global Open Beta phase goes live with over 16,000 players
[Game website] Earlier today, EA announced that FIFA World is entering its global Open Beta phase. A free-to-play game, it features over 16,000 real players from 600 real clubs and 31 fully licensed leagues. Vying for the World Cup, there…
Dungeon Fighter Online – Global English Alpha test phase surfaces
[Game website] While I am still unable to confirm if this is the real thing, it seems Korean developer Neople (a studio under Nexon) is opening up a Global English service for Dungeon Fighter Online, and the Alpha phase is…
Human Element – Nexon reveals global rights for open world shooter
[Game website] Nexon, a worldwide leader in free-to-play online games, today announced that it has secured worldwide publishing rights for Human Element, an open-world first-person survival title developed by Nexon’s strategic partner Robotoki Inc, a Los Angeles-based game development studio led…
Archlord 2 – Introduction to character archetypes and combat system
[Game website] WEBZEN, the pioneering free-to-play games developer and publisher, reveals details about character archetypes, skills and combat in Archlord 2. To provide an engaging and a largely unrestricted environment, Archlord2 introduces an effectively classless character system that will allow…
World of Tanks – Update 9.0 gets enhanced graphics and new mode
[Press release] Wargaming today announced that Update 9.0: New Frontiers for World of Tanks is now available worldwide. This addition kicks off the Company’s plans for a massive visual overhaul of World of Tanks throughout 2014, featuring enhanced graphics for all battle arenas,…
Hearthstone: Curse of Naxxramas – First paid content update announced
[More info] Blizzard today announced the first paid content update for Hearthstone, titled Curse of Naxxramas, visiting a classic location from the Warcraft lore. A single-player campaign with 5 wings, the first wing of Curse of Naxxramas, The Arachnid Quarter, will…
World of Tanks – Upcoming game enhancements announced
Wargaming today released its third episode of the World of Tanks dev diary series that focuses on new features and enhancements planned for 2014. The latest video unveils two new combat modes: Fortifications, enabling clans to construct buildings to gain economic…
World of Warplanes – New UFOs branch delights the community
[Game website] Wargaming today revealed its plans to introduce flying saucers into the flight combat MMO action game World of Warplanes Starting April 1, the Tier 5 German Kampfflugplatte Sleipnir I UFO will be available for free to all players registered…
Dynasty Frontier – 2D side-scroll action brawler is now live
[Game website] As I warm up to browser games, Dynasty Frontier arrived at the right time when there is a serious drought in 2D action side-scrolling games. While not boasting high end graphics, the small development team focused on hand-drawn…
World of Warplanes – Flight Academy tutorial video heads into combat
[Press release] Wargaming today announced the release of the latest installment of its “Flight Academy” video series for World of Warplanes. This latest tutorial focuses on combat characteristics that determine a vehicle’s performance in the skies, as well as the…
Dynasty Frontier – 2D action web game goes live tomorrow
[Facebook page] While I love action side-scroll games, there hasn’t really been one released recently for the global English market. While not a client game, Dynasty Frontier is set to change that as it enters Open Beta tomorrow, 25th March…
Kingdom Under Fire II – 60FPS trailer showcasing cities and open fields
Blueside, the developer of Kingdom Under Fire II, just revealed the trailer for “Cities and Fields”. Cities and fields in Kingdom Under Fire II are open maps, common in most MMORPGs. The trailer showcases the views of both Ecclesia and…
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – Titan Extreme mode battle in 16 bit
[Game website] I found this video floating around in social media, and it seems Square Enix has yet to make it a public video (unlisted at time of viewing). It actually showcases a battle with Titan, 1 of the bosses…