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…
Aion: The Tower of Eternity – China server finally goes free-to-play
Following the recent launch of Final Fantasy XIV in China, publisher Shanda Games quickly converted Aion: The Tower of Eternity to a free-to-play model on 29th August 2014. Shanda Games claimed the move is to lower the entry barrier and…
WildStar – Developer hints monthly updates no longer on agenda
[Source] Back in April, Carbine Studios promised monthly game updates for WildStar right after launch. However, in an interview with Neoseeker, Senior Game Designer Megan Starks hinted that the plan has been scrapped, and the “Defile” update will be arriving in a “few…
Blade & Soul – Development team preparing for 8th playable class
In the latest Blade & Soul post, the team mentioned a couple of changes to the game, which includes the upcoming introduction of a 24-man PvE party system. This new system is to accommodate the 8th class, which will be…
Blade & Soul – NCsoft preparing new season of PvP tournament
NCsoft announced the start of the pre-season of its PvP tournament, and is now calling for ladies to audition for a position known as “Blade & Soul Girls”. The system will now changed to a best of 3, with all…
Blade & Soul – Taiwan server begins first beta test this coming week
While the Western gamers languish over the missing English server, NCsoft announced that the Taiwan server will be entering its “Elite Test Phase” this coming week on 28th August. Sporting a brand new localized logo, several online and offline events…
NCsoft – WildStar game sales impresses in latest financial report
The listed game companies in Asia are all revealing their quarterly finances these few weeks, and NCsoft is no exception. For WildStar, developed in North America by Carbine Studios, the game sales for its launch phase is pretty stellar, holding…
Blade & Soul – Taiwan server for MMO epic officially announced
As mentioned several months back, the next server for Blade & Soul will be in Taiwan. Earlier today, NCsoft Taiwan announced the game, opening up the game website and social media channels to the eager fans. I am pretty sure…
Lineage– NCsoft introduces the new Warrior class to evergreen game
After 6 long years, developer NCsoft finally added a new class to Lineage Korea, the Warrior. A rather old-school class, the Warrior wields 2 one-handed weapons, including swords and axes. The highlight of the Warrior is the supposed hack-and-slash mechanic specially…
Blade & Soul – Japan server enters commercial phase today
The latest Blade & Soul server in Japan entered its commercial phase earlier today. The business model used is monthly Pay-to-Play (P2P), with 2 different packages – 30 days at 3,000 JPY (30 USD) and 90 days at 9,000 JPY…
Lineage Eternal – Closed Beta phase scheduled for winter 2014
According to the latest financial conference for NCsoft, it was announced that the Closed Beta phase for Lineage Eternal and Metal Black: Alternative is scheduled for winter 2014. It is somewhat surprising NCsoft has decided to push 2 games within the…
MapleStory 2 – Weapon designs for first 4 playable classes revealed
After several teases over the past few months, a new image on the weapon designs for the magic and melee classes were recently posted. While the wand and staff are pretty normal, the Berserker’s 2-handed sword will give him AOE…
WildStar – Developer confirms monthly content patches after launch
[Game website] Launching this June, WildStar’s press event kind of got buried under The Elder Scrolls Online’s official launch when it comes to MMO news. MMOGames.com attended the event, and was able to ask a few questions regarding the upcoming…
MapleStory 2 – New teaser trailer posted for upcoming sequel
A new teaser trailer was recently posted for MapleStory 2, which actually features some of the monster art images revealed thus far for the sequel. It is developed by Nsquare (a team formed by NCsoft and Nexon), and expected to…