RF Online, or Rising Force Online, is perhaps one of the first sci-fi MMORPG to launch around a decade ago. Since then, developer CCR has been rather quiet about any new games. Today, it was revealed CCR filed a trademark for…
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Mabinogi Duel – PC version of mobile TCG battle game launches in Korea
Developed by studio devCat under Nexon, Mabinogi Duel has been a relative success in both South Korea and globally after its release. Earlier today, Nexon announced the launch of the PC version for Mabinogi Duel, though only available in South…
MU Legend – Webzen reveals game overview trailer for action MMORPG
Last month, Webzen officially announced MU Legend as the prequel follow-up to MU Online, and also revealed the games’ 4 main classes. Today, the developer unveiled a nearly 8-minute overview trailer for MU Legend, highlighting some of the features which…
Hyper Universe – Final Closed Beta now live for side-scroll MOBA
Developed by Cwavesoft and published in South Korea by Nexon, Hyper Universe was described as a side-scroll MOBA when it was first announced. Nearly 8 months on, Hyper Universe has finally entered its Final Closed Beta last Friday, which is set…
Sudden Attack 2 – Closed Beta for top MMOFPS sequel begins this month
The sequel to South Korea’s top online first person shooter (MMOFPS), Nexon Korea recently announced Sudden Attack 2 will finally enter Closed Beta on 14 April until 20 April. First entering Alpha phase back in July 2014, it has been…
Nzin Corporation – Daum Games and Nzin merger completed by Kakao
First announced last December, Kakao yesterday completed the merger of its 2 game subsidiaries, Nzin and Daum Games, now known as Nzin Corporation. If you did not know, Kakao is the operator of Korea’s most-used mobile messenger, KakaoTalk. The merger happened…
Mabinogi Heroes VR – Live like heroes in new VR action MMORPG
Today, Nexon announced its latest venture into the realm of virtual reality (VR) by announcing Mabinogi Heroes VR. Also known as Vindictus, Mabinogi Heroes VR will allow gamers to live like the heroes they play in the PC version, just…
MU Legend – Gameplay trailers for first 4 playable classes revealed
Following the announcement of MU Legend, formerly known as MU2, new trailers for the 4 initial playable classes were made public. They include the Blader, War Mage, Dark Lord, and Whisperer, the same lineup revealed a couple of years ago.…
Webzen Media Day 2016 – New title for MU2 and more games revealed
Earlier today, Korean publisher and developer Webzen held its Media Day event to showcase its upcoming lineup of games. Though not officially acknowledged, it seems that MU2 has been renamed to MU Legend, as featured in the official trailer below. No unique…
Bless – Capital Wars PVP mode landing in upcoming update
Following the massive server merge earlier this month, Unreal Engine masterpiece Bless will be getting a new RvR mode in tomorrow’s update. Basically, there is a defending faction, with the attacking faction aiming to destroy various structures and take total…
Black Desert – Valkyrie awakening descends upon Korean server today
Following in the footsteps of earlier classes in getting their awakening forms, the Valkyrie is next on the list for the Korean server of Black Desert. Arriving later today, the awakened Valkyrie gains more attack power and area attacks with her…
MU2 – Webzen will provide game update next week at media event
Following the rumors coming out from GDC 2016 last week, South Korean developer Webzen yesterday announced it will be holding a “Webzen 2016 Media Day” press conference next week. 2 client games will be introduced, including MU2, along with 4…
Blade & Soul – Gender and race change functions arriving this week
This week, players in the Korean server of Blade & Soul will be getting 2 much-anticipated functions they have been campaigning for – gender and race change. I can’t exactly tell from the short video, but these functions most likely…
GunZ The Duel – Old-school online shooter revived in Korea today
Earlier today, publisher and developer Masangsoft revived GunZ The Duel in South Korea with the start of its official launch. Apparently, the Korean server once ran for a decade, from 2004 until being shut down in 2014. Masangsoft is currently…