First teased early this month, the new Doram race has been added into the official Korean server today for Ragnarok Online. Celebrating its 14th anniversary in South Korea this year, players will be able to access the new Summoner class as…
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Aion 5.0 – NCsoft officially unveils update 5.0 with new teaser trailer
Rumored for a few months since the announcement back in August, NCsoft today has officially revealed Aion 5.0, together with a new teaser trailer bearing the version number. According to Korean sources, Daevas (the 2 playable races in Aion) will…
Lost Ark – Focus Group Test video and first beta test announced
Announced at G-Star 2014, Lost Ark caught many by surprise with its level of graphics, effects, and interesting game features. Developer Smilegate today revealed a video from its secretive Focus Group Test, where only a handful of lucky gamers got…
Aion – NCsoft teases possible fate of the Elyos faction in new artwork
First teased back in August, developer NCsoft today has again teased the major announcement arriving on 11 November for Aion. This time, a new piece of artwork was posted, hinting at the change which will be arriving. Some media websites…
Islet Online – Adorable sandbox game gets approval on Steam Greenlight
[Steam page] Developed by South Korean indie studio, Morenori Soft, Islet Online is a sandbox game which recently got approved on Steam Greenlight by the community. While an online game at its core, Islet Online will feature a single-player mode…
MapleStory – Pop-up MapleStore opens for three months in Seoul
This weekend, the annual MapleStore opened once more in Seoul, Gangnam (yes, that Gangnam), and will be there will 14 January next year. A true wonderland for all MapleStory fans, merchandise such as cups, posters, plushies, bags, tidbits and more can…
Black Desert – Warrior greatsword awakening update arriving next week
Revealed last month, Black Desert will be getting a new awakening system for all its classes, starting with the Warrior. Shedding the sword and shield, the awakened Warrior will be wielding a greatsword, dealing much more damage than the previous…
Nexon vs NCsoft – Alliance ends as Nexon sells off all NCsoft shares
Back in 2012, Nexon became NCsoft’s biggest shareholder in an unlikely alliance between South Korea’s 2 biggest gaming companies (Nexon is actually stocklisted on Tokyo Stock Exchange). Today, after 3 years of power struggle and failed working relationship, Nexon has…
Shaiya Wars – Nexon Korea reveals details for 100 vs 100 PVP game
First teased last week, Nexon Korea today revealed the first details for its upcoming PC online game, Shaiya Wars. Based on the Shaiya intellectual property (IP), which Nexon Korea now owns, the first Closed Beta will begin on 29 October.…
ArcheAge – Korean server celebrates 1000 days with new game trailer
The maiden product from developer XLGAMES, the Korean server of ArcheAge recently celebrated its 1000th day anniversary. Powered by CryEngine, the trailer highlights the various features and battles which took place in the game. ArcheAge China launched a few weeks…
MU Online – Season 11 update reveals tons of new game content
Evergreen MU Online is still going really strong under developer Webzen in South Korea. The game recently welcomed the Season 11 update, part of its 14th anniversary celebrations. Players are introduced to a brand new continent, storyline (revival of an…
Black Desert – Developer reveals new mounts carrying 2 characters
While not a really major update, developer PearlAbyss recently revealed new mounts for Black Desert. These new mounts will be able to carry two characters, although mounted combat will not be available, and no skills can be used. Both players…
Shaiya Wars – Nexon Korea teases new PVP online game using Shaiya IP
If you did not know, the classic online game known as Shaiya was bought over by Nexon Korea many years ago. Today, the developer teased a new game known as Shaiya Wars, which is making use of the Shaiya IP.…
Ragnarok Online – Adorable new race revealed in Korean test server
[Source] According to a Ragnarok Online fansite, the South Korean test server today got an extensive update, including a brand new race. Roughly translated as Doram, they are a cat-humanoid race which looks extremely adorable. Apparently, there is a new continent…