If you did not know, the developer formally known as YNK Interactive is now known as Playwith. While Rohan 2 was teased last year, Playwith announced Rohan Conqueror earlier today. While no gameplay was revealed, reports claim that Rohan Conqueror…
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Peria Chronicles – New videos highlight major sandbox feature
G-Star 2013 begins today, and what a better way to kick things off with Peria Chronicles, making waves since being announced last year. If 1 game video is not enough, Nexon has revealed 3 of them! While combat hasn’t…
Korea Game Awards 2013 – ArcheAge bags 3 awards at annual event
Translated as the President’s Award, XLGAMES’ ArcheAge clinched the top prize at this year’s Korea Game Awards. Usually held on the evening before G-Star begins, the company’s founder Mr Jake Song was there to receive the trophy, along with a…
Peria Chronicles – Translated version of teaser website goes online
[Source] Thanks to Akil Krishnan and his friend over at World Wide Game Watchers, they have translated the teaser website for Peria Chronicles, Nexon’s upcoming anime-style MMORPG. Since there are too many slides, I have shifted them over to my…
Metal Reaper Online – Overseas servers to be announced at G-Star
Having just ended Closed Beta 3 in South Korea yesterday, it was reported that Metal Reaper Online will be announced for several countries this week at G-Star 2013. An isometric zombie shooter, features several classes, each with his or her…
Asta: The War of Tears and Winds – Trailer for new endgame content
Crafted using CryEngine 3 for about 5 years, Asta entered Open Beta just last month in Korea. Recently, publisher NHN Entertainment announced a new content update for the “Asian WoW”, with promises of minor content update each month up till…
Blade & Soul – First player-designed costume enters the game
With the top 3 winners announced several months ago, the first player-designed costume finally made its way to the main Blade & Soul game in Korea. Roughly translated as “Ethereal Fairy”, this was the 2nd runner-up costume in the competition.…
Daum Communications – Rising games company reveals G-Star lineup
Or simply known as Daum, the rising games company has just held its media conference on its first major appearance at the annual G-Star event. While Black Desert is set to be the main title of interest, Daum also revealed…
ArcheAge – Game goes bears with November cash shop update
In the latest November 2013 cash shop update for ArcheAge Korea, developer XLGAMES added 4 new bear costumes in the cash shop. These are apparently known as “Yata” bears, although I am not sure if I got it correct. The…
MapleStory 2 – Nexon reveals upcoming sequel for 2014 launch
Yes, it is finally official. After being teased some time back, Nexon has finally announced the first details for MapleStory 2. Other than the logo, MapleStory 2 the sequel is confirmed to be in full 3D (quarter view). While participating…
Wolfknights – More game details revealed for MOBA RPG hybrid
To simplify the term “MOBA RPG”, Wolfknights is basically a PvP-centric online game focused on 3 warring factions. However, there will be data resets at fixed times, just like when a game ends in MOBA titles. To get a clearer…
South Korea – Government set to label online gaming as an addiction
In South Korea, there is a current uproar as the ruling party is on the verge of categorizing online gaming as part of the 4 main addictions (along alcohol, drugs and gambling) in the country, which will see heavy restrictions…
Peria Chronicles – New images as G-Star 2013 looms on the horizon
Known as Project NT for the past year, Nexon recently announced its official name as Peria Chronicles. As 1 of Nexon’s 3 main titles for G-Star 2013, the game’s teaser website recently went online, with a quick look at the…
Black Desert – Closed Beta 2 for action MMO to begin early next year
According to reports in the Korean media, developer Pearl Abyss confirmed that Closed Beta 2 for Black Desert will begin early next year. This is, of course, subject to change, with no official dates confirmed. Black Desert will be at…