Next up from LINE Games after The Vanshee and Quantum Knights is UNDECEMBER, a cross-platform RPG (Mobile + PC) from developer Needs Games. UNDECEMBER is a “Hack and Slash” RPG that is designed around intricate item and skill systems for…
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Quantum Knights – Magic and firearms battle it out in new online shooter
One of the few new games announced by LINE Games, Quantum Knights is yet another PC title which is aiming to launch worldwide in 2022 on PC (Steam) and LINE Games FLOOR (game service platform of LINE Games which will…
The Vanshee – New online action RPG for PC announced by LINE Games
LINE Games, the publisher of titles such as Exos Heroes and Royal Crown for the global market, today held its “Play Game” media event in South Korea to announce some upcoming titles (mostly for Korea first). The Vanshee is a…
Dungeon & Fighter Overkill – Neople announces new Unreal Engine 4 side-scroll action MMO for PC
Neople today revealed Dungeon & Fighter Overkill (tentative name), a PC side-scroller based on the original Dungeon & Fighter online game. Crafted using Unreal Engine 4, it seems like the game will be a massive 3D graphical remake of the…
Lost Ark Fighters – Smilegate announces new fighting game based on popular MMORPG
Earlier today (1 April 2021), Korean developer Smilegate announced a brand new game as part of Lost Ark’s IP expansion, Lost Ark Fighters. Featuring classes and characters from the popular Lost Ark MMORPG, there is currently no launch schedule confirmed.…
HanbitSoft – Developer secures new funding for Granado Espada M and other businesses
HanbitSoft, the Korean games publisher famous for games such as Granado Espada (Sword of the New World) and AIKA, recently announced it has raised 130 billion Korean Won (around 11.5 million US Dollars) through issuing convertible bonds. The fund will…
Google Play – 15% commission rate for smaller Korean developers on Google Play planned
Amidst complaints from developers and the local authorities, the South Korean unit of Google Inc. has reportedly decided to lower its planned commission rate for smaller app developers. Google Korea reported to parliament’s committee on science and technology that it…
Nexon – Gaming behemoth announces recruitment drive for various new projects
Following the recent announcement of improving employee salaries and providing them with more welfare, Nexon is now on huge recruiting campaign in South Korea to speed up development on their ongoing projects. These positions are a mix of development and…
NCSOFT – New financial increments for employees and new hires announced
NCSOFT today announced its full suite of updated compensation policies in an effort to retain and attract the best talent. Over the weeks, many developers in South Korea have followed the big boys (such as Nexon and Netmarble) in increasing…
ODIN: Rise of Valhalla – New cinematic trailer unveiled to depict war of the gods
Publisher Kakao Games and developer Lionheart Studio recently unveiled a new CG trailer for ODIN: Rise of Valhalla, with a focus on the rather dark and sad lore of the game. Apparently, it is based around the God of Mischief,…
Blade & Soul – NCSOFT announces new Unreal Engine 4 upgrade set for June launch
Following the recent death of Frontier World, the first attempt at the Unreal Engine 4 upgrade for Blade & Soul’s Korean server, NCSOFT made a huge announcement for the game’s June 2021 update. The Unreal Engine 4 project will still…
Lost Ark – New Striker class announced for update this month in Korean server
Smilegate announced a new upcoming class for the Korean server of Lost Ark, Striker. This is the first male character under the Fighter profession, with the others being Battle Master, Infighter, Soul Master, and Lance Master. While the Striker is…
Blade & Soul – NCSOFT shuts down Unreal Engine 4 upgrade and teases “new beginning” this June
Back in February 2020, NCSOFT started the Frontier World server for Blade & Soul. This server is specially made with the upgraded version, Blade & Soul Complete, using Unreal Engine 4 with several enhanced features. However, things have not been…
Blade & Soul 2 – New in-game combat trailer revealed for upcoming MMORPG sequel
NCSOFT today released a new trailer highlighting the in-game combat of its upcoming PC + mobile cross-platform MMORPG, Blade & Soul 2. Seen in the video are the currently announced weapons, including Axe, Gauntlet, Sword, Bow + Arrow, Force, with…