ArcheAge Korea will be getting a new content update in January next year, although no exact content nor date were given. XLGAMES, however, previewed what might be coming in a new teaser trailer. The game will also be getting…
ArcheAge – Trion provides updates in new interview with CEO
[Source] Gamers were left flabbergasted at the silence surrounding ArcheAge’s North America server, particularly since publisher Trion Worlds decided to launch a voxel game, Trove, instead. A new internal interview posted online provides seeks to assure gamers ArcheAge is still…
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…
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…
ArcheAge – Russian publisher agrees to revamp business model
[Source] After a very successful petition campaign aided by mass outcry in Russian gaming forums and websites, ArcheAge’s Russian publisher Mail.ru has decided to back down from the controversial business model. Instead, community feedback is now sought after, with 3…
ArcheAge – Russian players launch petition against payment model
[Petition] In a media presentation held on 28th September, Russia’s biggest MMO publisher, Mail.ru, revealed the payment model for ArcheAge Russia. Majority of the community was reportedly enraged by the proposed model, with players able to buy currencies for major…
ArcheAge – Publisher provides latest update for English server
[Register] Well, there isn’t actually any concrete information about Closed Beta, but it seems Trion Worlds is hinting that the game is not really ready to be shown to the public now, not weeks but in months. The publisher recently…
ArcheVille – XLGAMES closing down mobile game tied to ArcheAge
Announced just earlier this year, Korean developer XLGAMES announced the closure of ArcheVille, which will happen on 10th October. A standalone mobile game with farming and pet features, ArcheVille was planned to be integrated with the core ArcheAge game via…
XLGAMES – ArcheAge developer rumored to undergo restructuring
[Source] According to a Korean report with information from industry insiders, XLGAMES is preparing for restructuring after ArcheAge did not meet financial expectations in the Korean market after the massive outlay for its development. This is despite after going…
Civilization Online – New screenshots and information from Chinese media
[Game website] With Civilization Online currently only scheduled for release in Asia, Chinese gaming website 17173.com held an interview with XLGAMES founder, Mr Jake Song, while receiving 3 exclusive screenshots of the game. There will be 4 civilization to choose…
Civilization Online – Crafted by ArcheAge developer using CryEngine 3
[Source] Rumored since 2011 and confirmed just not long ago, Massively has managed to snag an exclusive first on Civilization Online, sitting down and having a good chat with representatives from both XLGAMES (including founder Jake Song) and 2K Games…
ArcheAge – Impressive expedition video from dedicated Korean guild
ArcheAge Korea has been running for a couple of months now, and I just saw a really awesome fan-made video produced by the guild, apparently known as The Black Storm Empire. Enjoy! There is also a promotion going on…
ArcheAge – Official launch date confirmed with subscription prices
After several months of events and test phases, publisher GameOn announced that ArcheAge Japan will be launching on 23rd July 2013. Developer XLGAMES’ founder, Mr Jake Song, was at the announcement ceremony earlier yesterday. The subscription model will be…
ArcheAge – Japan server celebrates launch with 2 new TV commercials
While it is rare in the English market for online games to have TV commercials airing, it is quite the norm over at Japan, although I am not sure about Korea. ArcheAge Japan launched earlier today, and 2 TV commercials…