ArcheAge – Game to open doors for Closed Beta phase next week

[Game website] After months of Alpha testing and westernization, Trion Worlds will begin the Closed Beta phase for ArcheAge from Thursday, July 17 (10:00 AM PDT) to Monday, July 21 (10:00 AM PDT). Eager gamers must signup for a chance…

ArcheAge – Trion to launch game later this year with Update 1.2

[Source] As some of you have read, Update 1.0 for ArcheAge Korea did not please the fans, as the changes brought much unexpected imbalances. In order to avoid that situation, Trion Worlds will launch ArcheAge with Update 1.2 later this…

Civilization Online – Closed Beta 1 recap game trailer revealed

Having ended Closed Beta 1 on 1st June in South Korea, developer XLGAMES (of ArcheAge fame) recently released a new trailer recapping the few days of testing. Essentially a large-scale PvP online title based on different civilizations, more videos can…

Civilization Online – Gameplay videos from Closed Beta 1

Developed by XLGAMES using CryEngine, the Closed Beta 1 phase for Civilization Online is currently ongoing in South Korea. Needless to say, the game is an official product from owner 2K Games, and currently an Asia-exclusive title. Here are 2…

Civilization Online – Brief game details revealed for Closed Beta 1

Developed by XLGAMES using CryEngine and currently an Asia-exclusive, Civilization Online is preparing for its Closed Beta phase on 27th May in South Korea. The main detail revealed 3 playable civilizations (Chinese, Rome and Egypt), with Aztec reserved for the…

Civilization Online – Closed Beta phase to begin later this month

XLGAMES, developer of ArcheAge, announced that its 2nd online title, Civilization Online, will enter its first Closed Beta phase from 27th May till 1st June 2014. Crafted using CryEngine and with support from 2K Games, Civilization Online is currently targeted…

Civilization Online – Accomplished composer to create game theme song

As the schedule for Closed Beta draws near for Civilization Online draws near in South Korea, developer XLGAMES and publisher 2K Games revealed a new trailer, announcing Christopher Tin as the game’s theme song composer. XLGAMES, founded by Jake Song, is…

ArcheAge – China server to utilize double currency system

An article in China recently revealed the business model for ArcheAge China, and it will be different from the straight-forward Free-to-play system found in Korea, Japan and Russia. 2 in-game currencies will be used, namely Gold and Blue Shells. Read…

ArcheAge – New beta phase version to be faster than Korean server

Translated as the “Holy Task” test phase, ArcheAge China will once again open its doors to gamers with beta access on 18th May 2014. Tencent Games also revealed via a press release that the game version will be “faster than…

ArcheAge – New test phase for China server arriving next month

After a few months of absence, ArcheAge China will be entering its new test phase this coming May. Publisher Tencent Games will be announcing the schedule on 16th April, supposedly with the finalized business model, various VIP benefits and exclusive…

ArcheAge – New update to reward players for open world PK

ArcheAge Korea will be getting its version 1.2 update next week (16th April), and player rewards will significantly increased for both PvE and PvP. Along with the new trailer, other new stuff include maps, monsters, gears, farm products and more.…

ArcheAge – Japan server switching to Free-to-Play model next month

Following the current business model revolution in Japan, publisher GameOn announced recently that ArcheAge Japan will be switching to Free-to-Play on 24th April 2014, doing away with the monthly payment model. However, players who pay the USD 17.00 monthly sub…

Civilization Online – New game images posted by developer

Currently in development by XLGAMES (ArcheAge) in South Korea, a few new game images were posted earlier for public viewing. If I am not wrong, they showcase the different civilizations players can choose from when starting out. Civilization Online will…

ArcheAge – Russian server blocking overseas IP addresses

[Source] Mail.ru, the publisher for ArcheAge Russia, has released a new notice stating that overseas IP addresses will be blocked from now on, at the request of Korean developer XLGAMES. There wasa fan made English patch floating around, which probably…