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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.

Dragomon Hunter – Samurai class and dungeons arrive in new update

[Play now] An all-new new class has just joined the monster-hunting MMORPG, Dragomon Hunter, the Samurai! This honorable fighter can equip either a tremendous Katana or a set of ferocious Twin Halberds, and harnesses the power of the wind in…

Braves – First look at new mobile game from ArcheAge developer

Braves is technically not XLGAMES’ first mobile title, since the Korean studio did launch an ArcheAge companion mini-game app a few years ago. Still, this is Braves, a new action side-scroll mobile game infused with RPG elements. There are currently just…

MapleStory 2 – More musical instruments added in latest update

If you did not know, players are able to start a musical concert in MapleStory 2 and get bonus rewards. This feature started with just piano and guitar, but in last week’s update, 3 more instruments were added. They are the timpani (the…

Black Desert Online – Action game launches in NA and EU next month

[Pre-order] Daum Games recently announced that Black Desert Online will officially launch on 3 March, 2016. Seen below is a new launch trailer, The Manifestation. Players have until 26 Feb to place their pre-orders on the official website, after which these…

Dream of Mirror Mobile – First look at mobile version of popular MMORPG

Developed by Taiwanese studio Softstar, Dream of Mirror Online had significant popularity during its time under Aeria Games. While the mobile version, Dream of Mirror Mobile, was announced a few months ago, it isn’t until now that an official trailer was…

Hellgate – Final server for online shooter shutting down this month

With Hellgate Global closing a few months ago, the Korean server was on borrowed time. Recently, developer and publisher Hanbitsoft announced Hellgate Korea will be shutting down on 26 February. Hanbitsoft initially had big plans to expand Hellgate and even…

Warframe – Ring of Fire update introduces fiery Nezha warframe

[Play now] Digital Extremes recently released of Ring of Fire, an extensive new update for its game, Warframe. Ring of Fire features a variety of items to set the game ablaze. The only thing better than leaving enemies in the…

Heroes Wanted – Pre-registration campaign begins worldwide

NHN Studio629 announced recently that its new in-house developed mobile RPG, Heroes Wanted, has started its global pre-registration. Heroes Wanted adopt the ‘Wanted Criminal’ concept gameplay, and players can foster their own characters by completing ‘Wanted’ quests. Well-organised storyline, mesmerizing…

Master X Master – NCsoft announces new MOBA for Western market

[Game website] On the heels of NCSOFT West’s recent launch of Blade & Soul, the developer and publisher is excited to announce a brand new title, Master X Master (MXM), set to hit European and North American shores in the…

Livelock – Perfect World unveils first Buy-to-Play game on Arc platform

[Game website] Perfect World Entertainment recently announced Livelock, a fast-paced cooperative top-down shooter combining intelligent action and unique characters, for its Arc platform. Developed by Tuque Games, Livelock will be the first Buy-to-Play game to join Perfect World’s portfolio of…

Riders of Icarus – Nexon launching limited Closed Beta for new MMORPG

[Register] Nexon America and WeMade Entertainment invite players to embark on the ride of their life in Riders of Icarus, an upcoming Free-to-Play MMORPG featuring exhilarating aerial combat unlike anything ever seen before in the genre. Players take flight on the…

WildStar – Former employees voice out horrible experiences at Carbine

[Source] Just recently, one of Korea’s biggest investment firms spelled doom for MMORPG WildStar this year, with no significant revenue or profits forecasted. Over the past week, former employees of developer Carbine Studios took to Reddit and Neogaf to voice…

Nubee – Mobile games developer dissolved as a company in Tokyo

[Source] One of the earlier mobile games developer to find success in Asia, it was announced last month Nubee Tokyo has dissolved as of 5 January. With a lack of hit mobile games, it quietly disappeared from Singapore a few years…

Valiant Force – Preview game trailer for Healer class revealed

[Pre-register] A strategy-focused RPG wouldn’t be complete without the holy trinity, hence born the Healer. One of the six classes in upcoming mobile game, Valiant Force, Healers not only restore health, but also remove curses and debuffs from teammates. There…