[Source] Nexon recently released the new Blaster class for MapleStory in South Korea. Filling in the role of the Warrior class in the Resistance group of heroes, this class smashes things with a unique weapon known as the Gauntlet Revolver.…
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TERA – Surprise new publisher announced for South Korea server
As reported a few months ago, Hangame is looking to shut down all PC games, including TERA, to become a mobile-only publisher. While speculations have been rumbling where TERA is headed, developer Bluehole Studio today announced Nexon will be the…
Nexon – Korea gaming giant revisits G-Star 2015 with 2 new videos
Nexon recently released video footage from Korea’s largest annual game exhibition, G-Star 2015 and the company’s record-setting participation as well as its second annual Nexon Developers Conference for Partners (NDCP), held for game developers partnered with Nexon. These partners, highlighted…
Elsword – Korean server welcomes Dungeon Fighter Online character
In a cross-brand promotion, the Female Gunner from Dungeon Fighter Online was added as a playable character in Elsword today in the Korean server. Given the name Rose, players are able to switch between 4 different gun weapons with a…
Closers – New character Harpy is kicking her way into action MMORPG
Part of Nexon’s massive winter update for its core games in Korea, a new character known as Harpy was teased earlier today. From her uniform, it is safe to assume Harpy is part of Team Black Lamb. Harpy’s unique characteristic…
Mabinogi Heroes – Delia showcases her skills in new game trailer
Nexon is starting the winter update for Mabinogi Heroes, and a new trailer was shown for upcoming character, Delia. Wielding a gigantic greatsword, she is designed for a “pure” melee experience, using the greatsword (or claymore etc etc) to both…
Black Desert – Giant cannon awakening update arriving this week
As announced back in September, all the classes in Black Desert are getting new weapons through “awakening”. The Giant class has the most interesting hand cannon weapon, allowing the melee brawler to perform short range AOE attacks, and even some…
MapleStory 2 – New Rune Blader class is arriving in Korean server next week
Joining the rest of Nexon Korea’s core games, MapleStory 2 will be getting its massive annual winter update. The first part, which begins on 17 December, will see the new Rune Blader class. Wielding a sword, Rune Blader is able…
Aima – Assassin class joins roster of new hack and slash MMORPG
Publisher Nexon recently added the new Assassin class for its hack and slash title, Aima. Developed by KOG of Elsword and Grand Chase fame, this Assassin class is pretty much the same story of burst melee damage. If you ask…
Bless – Delayed MMORPG enters second Focus Group Test today
Originally set to launch around this time, developer Neowiz Bless Studio decided to delay Bless indefinitely to fix several issues after its Closed Beta phase. Powered by Unreal Engine, Bless is set to enter its second Focus Group Test (FGT) from today till…
Tree of Savior – Nexon announces Open Beta date for Korean server
Earlier today, Nexon finally announced the Open Beta date for Tree of Savior in South Korea. The highly-anticipated MMORPG will head into Open Beta on 17 December, at 15:00 Korea Standard Time. With such a precise timing, I am 100%…
XL Engine – ArcheAge dev is working on new cross-platform game engine
[Source] XLGAMES, developer of ArcheAge, recently revealed a new game engine known as XLE (I reckoned it means XL Engine). According to the official description, “XLE is a open-source (MIT license) game engine currently in development.” Several screenshots of ArcheAge rendered…
MapleStory – Second patch for Heroes of Maple update goes live
[Source] A couple of days back, MapleStory Korea got the second patch of the Heroes of Maple update. In the storyline, the six MapleStory heroes gather after hundreds of years to save Maple World once more! To refresh, the heroes…
Mabinogi Heroes – Nexon brings another April Fool’s character to life
Part of Nexon’s annual winter update for its major games, a new character was teased for Mabinogi Heroes. The 11th class, and the 6th female one, her name is known as Delia. And similar to Hagie, Delia was first teased…