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Your average online gamer who is bilingual in Chinese and English, although he does try to play Japanese and Korean games sometimes. Online gaming since 1999, and has worked in the online gaming and mobile gaming industry (Journalist, Game Master, Community Manager, Operations Manager) since 2008.

Black Desert Mobile – 6th playable starting character revealed for Taiwan server

Earlier today, Pearl Abyss held a media conference in Taiwan to announce the local launch date of Black Desert Mobile and reveal the 6th starting character which even the South Korean server did not have. First off, Black Desert Mobile…

Monster Hunter: World – PC version launches this August on Steam platform

[Pre-order on Steam] Capcom finally announced that its hit multiplayer co-op game, Monster Hunter: World, will be hitting PC systems this August. As you can see, the pre-order process is already available on Steam, along with a Deluxe Edition filled…

Warframe – Fortuna expansion and ‘Codename Railjack’ update announced

[Play free now] At TennoCon 2018, the third annual Warframe convention, developer and publisher Digital Extremes unveiled today the follow-up to 2017’s epic update Plains of Eidolon with the sweeping open-world Venus expansion Fortuna, and doubled down with a dynamic…

Titanfall Online – Nexon stops development on Free-to-Play version of mecha shooter

If you did not know, a Free-to-Play version of Titanfall was announced for South Korea under Nexon as Titanfall Online some months ago last year. Based on Electronic Art’s sci-fi mecha shooter, the development of converting the game was handled…

MapleStory 2 – First class advancement update arrives in Korean server

Despite MapleStory 2 not doing that well in terms of revenue and barely touching what its predecessor MapleStory is currently achieving, the development team at Nexon has always provided regular new content to the game since launch. The biggest landed…

Ascendant One – Mabinogi studio teases upcoming sci-fi MOBA

devCAT Studio, a development team under the wings of Nexon Korea, today revealed the teaser trailer for its new PC online game, Ascendant One. Reported as a 5 vs 5 MOBA title, devCat confirmed that Ascendant One will enter “several…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile – Themed cafe set to open in China this August

A Twitter user recently spotted a big banner featuring PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds in Shenzhen, China. According to the text on the banner, a “cafe & bar” is in the works which sells food, beverages, and merchandise. Another line says “restaurant based…

Black Desert Mobile – Taiwan server will introduce 6th new class at launch

Developer Pearl Abyss recently announced it is holding a press conference in Taiwan on 10 July to reveal its plans for the localized version of Black Desert Mobile. Pre-registration has also started for players based in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and…

Lineage II: Revolution – New playable race arrives in Korean server this week

After being teased for several weeks and confirmed recently, Netmarble is adding the fearsome and brutal Orcish race into the Korean server of its popular mobile MMORPG Lineage II: Revolution tomorrow as part of the 3.0 update. Players who choose…

Eden Rising: Supremacy – First update arrives for unique open-world co-op tower defense game

[Steam summer sale] Nvizzio Creations recently debuted their unique fusion of open-world co-op and tower defense title Eden Rising: Supremacy onto Steam Early Access. The Montreal based studio has released the first of several planned major content updates, “Eden Underground”.…

Red Stone 2 – Closed Beta schedule announced for new mobile RPG

[Closed Beta signup] Singapore-based games publisher Ludic Games recently announced the Closed Beta schedule for its upcoming mobile RPG, Red Stone 2. Developed by Korean studio L&K. Red Stone 2 is the official sequel to the hit Korean PC MMORPG, Red Stone Online,…

FRAG – French developer nabs USD 21 million investment to compete with Fortnite on mobile

French mobile games developer Oh BiBi yesterday announced it has secured a USD 21 Million Series B investment, led by investment company Atomico (of Supercell, Rovio, Teatime and Bossa Studios investment fund fame), with participation by venture capital firm Korelya.…

NHN Entertainment – Internet giant introduces its own flexible work hours scheme

Following the examples of fellow South Korean game companies such as Nexon and Netmarble (along with considerable government pressure), NHN Entertainment today announced its own flexible working scheme as well for its employees. Basically, employees must be available during the…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlgrounds – PUBG Corp withdraws lawsuit against Epic Games

In a surprising twist to the legal battle between PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite, developer PUBG Corp has withdrawn the lawsuit against Epic Games. According to Bloomberg, PUBG Corp sent a letter of withdrawal to Epic Games Inc.’s attorneys on Monday…