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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.

Soul Worker – Lion Games teases EU server for anime action MMORPG

Lion Games, the South Korean developer of Soul Worker, recently updated its website and teased the European server under publisher Gameforge under the “business partner” section. Gameflier was already confirmed to be publishing Soul Worker in Taiwan, along with Shanda…

Figureheads – Square Enix adds new company for mecha PVP online game

If you did not know, Figureheads is developer Square Enix’s latest PC online game, available only in Japan. In the game, there are several companies building different mecha (known as 2Foot) controlled by players (known as Figureheads) and competing in…

Mabinogi Duel – PC version of mobile TCG battle game launches in Korea

Developed by studio devCat under Nexon, Mabinogi Duel has been a relative success in both South Korea and globally after its release. Earlier today, Nexon announced the launch of the PC version for Mabinogi Duel, though only available in South…

Devilian Mobile – Action MMORPG prepares for Closed Beta in Korea

Devilian got shut down late last year in South Korea, and it seems developer Bluehole Ginno (formerly Ginno Games) is having a hard time finding a new publisher. However, together with mobile games powerhouse Gamevil, the Closed Beta phase for…

TERA – Secrets & Shadows update will bring forth brand new Ninja class

[Play free now] En Masse Entertainment today announced the upcoming launch of the content-rich Secrets & Shadows update for its popular action MMORPG, TERA. Scheduled for release in May, this latest update to the world of TERA promises to offer…

Black Desert Online – Musa and Maehwa classes arriving this month

[Buy game] Daum Games today announced that a pair of new classes is coming to Black Desert Online on April 20. The highly anticipated Musa and Maehwa bring unique abilities and a very different play style from the roster of…

Dota 2 – Project leader changed after disastrous Shanghai Major event

Earlier this year, Valve and domestic publisher Perfect World held the Shanghai Major 2016 at a grand 31,000-seat stadium, thought the whole event was littered with humourous and frustrating human errors which can be further read here and here. Just a…

MU Legend – Webzen reveals game overview trailer for action MMORPG

Last month, Webzen officially announced MU Legend as the prequel follow-up to MU Online, and also revealed the games’ 4 main classes. Today, the developer unveiled a nearly 8-minute overview trailer for MU Legend, highlighting some of the features which…

Battleborn – Pre-load game client now for upcoming Open Beta phase

[Pre-load now] To coincide with the Open Beta pre-load, 2K and Gearbox Software revealed the new Battleborn Bootcamp trailer starring Oscar Mike and ISIC who are filming a recruitment video to have you join the Battleborn and fight to save…

Kritika Online – Playpark launching action MMORPG in SEA next month

[Teaser website] Announced today, Playpark will be launching Kritika Online in South East Asia in May 2016 with 4classes: Warrior, Rogue, Mage and Scyther. The highly-anticipatted action MMORPG will commence service at the same time across 6 countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam,…

Skyforge – Demon legion attacks in new Operation Ophelia 10-man raid

[Play free now] The lord of demons has managed to conceal the presence of an entire legion of followers right under all noses: A new raid, Operation Ophelia, is now live in Skyforge! The adventure will be an excellent test of…

League of Legends – Jay Chou signs agreement to form eSports company

Back in November 2015, Taiwanese popstar Jay Chou announced he will be forming an eSports team to take part in League of Legends. The avid fan even performed the game’s theme song in China (bottom). Earlier, a company known as China…

Soul Worker – Popular anime action MMORPG officially launches in Japan

Soul Worker, developed by Lion Games and published by Hangame Japan, finally launched in the land of the rising sun just yesterday. With nearly 30 different seiyuus hired to voice various characters, Hangame has cretainly invested much in this action…

Perfect World – New expansion revealed and teases Steam launch

[Play now] Perfect World Entertainment recently announced that PWI: Elysium, the 12th expansion for Perfect World Entertainment’s flagship fantasy MMORPG, will launch on April 13. Take a first look at PWI’s largest expansion to date in the trailer below! The Elysium…