ArcheAge – Update 2.9 aiming to refresh massive PVP feature

On 13 Jan, the Korean server for ArcheAge will receive update 2.9. The core content focuses on strengthening nation wars, including an upgrade system for structures found in player-controlled territory (such as castles). There are also flying beasts which guard each…

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…

Civilization Online – Open Beta in South Korea begins next week

After a brief pre-Open Beta phase, developer XLGAMES announced Civilization Online will enter the official Open Beta phase on 2 December in South Korea. Based on the popular Civilization series of games created by Sid Meier, Civilization Online is the…

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…

ArcheAge – Trion Worlds launches Heroes Awaken game update

[Game website] Published by Trion Worlds, ArcheAge has just received update 2.0: Heroes Awaken, which allows players to become a Hero via the brand new Hero System, lead their Guilds to war, upgrade their houses to specialize in crafting proficiency…

ArcheAge – Music video revealed with official launch on the horizon

In less than 48 hours, Tencent Games will finally launch ArcheAge in China. As reported previously, SNH48, the Chinese sister team of Japan’s AKB48, is the official spokesperson for ArcheAge China. An official music video performed by the group was revealed at a…

ArcheAge – Tencent Games finally launching China server next month

After years of waiting, Tencent Games finally confirmed ArcheAge China will be launching on 8 September. The game is currently in a no-data wipe phase, although accounts must have an activation key. It was claimed the launch delay was due…

Civilization Online – Unique game prepares for launch with new trailer

Developed by XLGAMES (ArcheAge), I believe Civilization Online is unique as each game being a session and ending around a week, and players actually build empires together and attack enemy empires as a group. It is a building simulator + PVP…

ArcheAge Mobile – Game engine confirmed for ArcheAge mobile game

Announced back in November last year, XLGAMES is currently developing a new mobile game based on ArcheAge, after the closure of ArcheVille. Today, XLGAMES announced it as signed a contract with Epic Games Korea to utilize Unreal Engine 4 to develop…

Civilization Online – Publisher for China confirmed at annual event

One of the more surprising news which came out of ChinaJoy 2015 was the announcement of the China server for Civilization Online. 360 Games, a subsidiary of the mighty Qihoo, which was more into browser games, was revealed as the…

ArcheAge – Brief preview for China-exclusive content at ChinaJoy 2015

After a few years lagging behind the original South Korean server, ArcheAge China will begin its non-data wipe phase (or Pre-Open Beta) on 6 August. At ChinaJoy 2015, XLGAMES representative Kim Jung Hwan mentioned once again the China version is “faster” than…

ArcheAge – China server begins new phase as official launch delayed

Tencent Games, publisher for ArcheAge China, recently announced the game will enter the “non-wipe” phase on 6 August, which means data will not be wiped, though an activation code is required to play. Boasting “20 servers” and 500 guilds from…

ArcheAge – Full PVP server to be added for South Korea version

Announced recently, XLGAMES will be adding a PVP server to ArcheAge Korea on 25 July. Basically, PVP (or PK) is now allowed in all PVE maps, which are now PVPVE instead. Upon reaching level 30, players will be boosted up…

Civilization Online – XLGAMES announce Final Closed Beta schedule

After a few Closed Beta phases, developer XLGAMES (ArcheAge) announced Civilization Online will enter its Final Closed Beta phase from 14 July to 18 July in South Korea. Crafted using CryEngine together with IP owner 2K Games, XLGAMES did mention…