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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.

MU Legend – Webzen confirms new action MMORPG for Western region

Webzen, a global developer and publisher of Free-to-Play games, today released more information about its upcoming online game titled MU Legend. Developed using Unreal Engine 3, MU Legend is a highly anticipated MMORPG with powerful hack-and-slash combat, various PVP contents,…

Dungeon Fighter Online – SEA server is now live for action MMORPG

[Play now] PlayOne Asia, a new online games publisher based in Malaysia, recently launched the SEA server for Dungeon Fighter Online. One of the top games in China and South Korea, Dungeon Fighter Online is a Free-to-Play “Beat ‘Em Up”…

Ragnarok Mobile – Trio of composers from Ragnarok Online confirmed

Following the recent release of a new gameplay trailer for Ragnarok Mobile, there has been much interest in the game. Developer Xindong confirmed recently part of the original composers will be back to create music for Ragnarok Mobile, including a…

Hyper Universe – Final Closed Beta now live for side-scroll MOBA

Developed by Cwavesoft and published in South Korea by Nexon, Hyper Universe was described as a side-scroll MOBA when it was first announced. Nearly 8 months on, Hyper Universe has finally entered its Final Closed Beta last Friday, which is set…

Black Desert Online – USD 12 million revenue estimated for first month

According to a recent media conference held by Daum Games and Pearl Abyss, Black Desert Online is on track to become one of Korea’s top online games in North America and Europe with over 400,000 users buying the game in the first…

Ragnarok Mobile – New game trailer highlights classic classes and features

First announced back in August 2015, this new version of Ragnarok Mobile is being developed by China-based studio, Xindong, with an official license signed with Gravity for the IP rights. A new trailer was recently made public, which can seen below.…

Sudden Attack 2 – Closed Beta for top MMOFPS sequel begins this month

The sequel to South Korea’s top online first person shooter (MMOFPS), Nexon Korea recently announced Sudden Attack 2 will finally enter Closed Beta on 14 April until 20 April. First entering Alpha phase back in July 2014, it has been…

Figureheads – Front Mission mecha collaboration arrives next week

With Soul Worker grabbing all the online gaming headlines in Japan, it is important to be reminded Square Enix is still trying its best to enter the PC gaming business. Figureheads is the developer’s latest entrant, which circles around mecha…

Name of the Nature – Tencent reveals its first 2D anime mobile game

According to several Chinese media outlets, Name of the Nature appears to be Tencent Games’ first anime mobile game developed by an in-house studio. No matter, this new mobile game is based on one of the most popular Chinese manga series…

God Slayer – New test phase slated this month for CryEngine MMORPG

If you noticed in the past year, the number of China-developed PC online games has fallen drastically, with everyone heading towards mobile games (and VR). Godslayer Online, first announced by ChangYou in 2012, might be the last of its kind.…

Nzin Corporation – Daum Games and Nzin merger completed by Kakao

First announced last December, Kakao yesterday completed the merger of its 2 game subsidiaries, Nzin and Daum Games, now known as Nzin Corporation. If you did not know, Kakao is the operator of Korea’s most-used mobile messenger, KakaoTalk. The merger happened…

Titan Quest – Launch date for iOS devices announced for revived RPG

DotEmu, developer and publisher specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games, and Nordic Games have some fresh news about the mobile edition of Titan Quest. Two developer diaries will be released, in which changes integral to adapting this classic…

Soul Worker – Short anime series ending soon as official launch nears

As revealed previously, Soul Worker is launching in Japan on 6 April. Before that happens, publisher Hangame Japan prepared 5 short anime episodes to depict some of the action . Episode 4 was just recently released, and the ending is nigh!…

Black Desert Online – Butt pose victory animations arriving next week

Daum Games today announced that Black Desert Online will get special butt pose victory animations in the new Crimson Battlefield PvP mode next week, right after the recent Mediah expansion. When players emerge victorious, their characters will flaunt their buttocks right before…