Unlike Peria Chronicles where Nexon signed the worldwide distribution rights, Project AX will be for the Korean domestic market only. First announced last year by developer Ngine Studios, Nexon is set to reveal a new name for the online game…
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MU2 – Developer blog posts reveal new images for upcoming sequel
With Webzen not taking part in next month’s G-Star 2014, the team for MU2 has taken to its own developer blog to keep fans updated for the sequel. Over the past few weeks, several teaser images were posted, giving the…
Civilization Online – XLGAMES ready to showcase new game at G-Star
Earlier today, South Korea studio XLGAMES revealed the concept design of its booth at G-Star 2014 next month. The focus will solely be on its hybrid action and strategy title, Civilization Online, which is developed in conjunction with IP owner 2K…
MapleStory – Aerial combat arrives with latest Black Heaven update
Despite the impending launch of MapleStory 2, the original game is still getting regular updates as promised by developer Nexon. As the battle against the Black Mage intensifies, players must now take to the skies and battle against the secret…
Asker: The Light Swallowers – Gameplay videos from Closed Beta 1
When Asker was first announced, I had pretty high hopes for the game, seeing it as a potential challenger to Black Desert and ArcheAge. But as it turned out, Asker is really a dungeon-based game, almost like a lesser, downgraded…
Master X Master – Gameplay videos for first MOBA title by NCsoft
Entering Closed Beta 1 last week, Master X Master is NCsoft’s first self-developed MOBA title. Combining characters from NCsoft’s own game series (Blade & Soul, Lineage, Aion etc) and newly designed heroes, the main feature here is the ability to…
Rakion: Return of Heroes – Video preview for upcoming sequel
A sequel to the PvP classic, Rakion: Return of Heroes is currently in its first Closed Beta test phase over in South Korea. The game has added various new modes, including the PvE one seen below (for item farming). As…
Ultimate Race – Developer KOG reveals its first racing online game
Creator of popular action online games such as Elsword and Grand Chase, Korean developer KOG recently stunned gamers when it announced a new racing game, Ultimate Racer. Powered by a self-developed engine, KOG has signed several deals with racing car manufacturers…
MapleStory 2 – Nexon reveals game numbers for Alpha test phase
MapleStory 2, perhaps the most anticipated MMORPG right now in Korea, ended its Alpha test phase on 21st September. Earlier, developer Nexon revealed a new trailer touching on the numbers and statistics from the 5 days of testing. For a…
MU2 – First look at in-game UI design for upcoming sequel to classic
Even though Webzen is not participating at G-Star 2014 in November, it is assuring that development for MU2 is going on smoothly via updates from the Korean development blog. There apparently isn’t a big difference in UI design compared to…
Master X Master – More details revealed for first NCsoft MOBA
First revealed last week, NCsoft held a press conference earlier today to present Master X Master to the media. The popular South Korean studio’s first MOBA game, Master X Master will feature various characters from NCsoft’s games, including Blade &…
MapleStory 2 – A quick look at the Alpha phase for upcoming sequel
Do take note that the videos do not belong to me, but from the Korean community. The Alpha test phase for MapleStory 2 is currently ongoing, with a selected group lucky enough to give the game a shot. First off,…
MapleStory 2 – New trailer showcases the sandbox housing system
With the Alpha test phase now ongoing for MapleStory 2, Nexon Korea has released a new trailer highlighting the new housing feature. Players are able to customize parts down to the tile designs, the internal decorations, and there is even…
Master X Master – NCsoft reveals hybrid MOBA with familiar characters
Earlier today, Korean studio NCsoft announced a new online action RPG, Master X Master. According to reports, the game is a remade version of another NCsoft game, Metal Black: Alternative. Master X Master will feature new unique characters, but also…