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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.

Devil’s Third Online – Nexon Japan begins CBT signup for online shooter

Back in July, Valhalla Game Studios announced it will bring the Wii U-exclusive game, Devil’s Third, to the PC. Nexon Japan recently confirmed it will be publishing the game, with applications for Closed Beta starting today. Devil’s Third Online is essentially…

Need For Speed EDGE – Closed Beta for Korea-exclusive racer confirmed

Since working with Electronic Arts on the highly-successful FIFA Online 3 in South Korea, Nexon has announced a Free-to-Play version of Titanfall as part of the ongoing collaboration. Need For Speed EDGE will arrive first, with Closed Beta starting on 26…

Lost Ark – Developer Smilegate hidden from public eyes at G-Star

G-Star 2015 has been quite a surprise thus far, as none of the 3 highly-anticipated quarter-view action online games are in the public halls. I am talking about Lost Ark, Lineage Eternal, and the elusive MU2 from Webzen. Smilegate, developer of…

Master of Eternity – New Nexon mobile game fuses mecha and bishōjo

While Nexon is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan (since they are trading on Tokyo Stock Exchange), we have yet to see a game truly inspired by Japanese culture. Enter Master of Eternity, or M.O.E (you get the drift), one of Nexon’s several…

Armored Warfare – Free special edition tank to honor military veterans

[Play now] In honor of Veterans Day (to honor military veterans), Obsidian has announced that all players who log-in or download Armored Warfare before 22 November will receive a free T-62 Veteran Main Battle Tank via this special landing page.…

Tree of Savior – Nexon Korea reveals new game trailer at G-Star 2015

As many of you would have already known, Tree of Savior will be entering Open Beta in South Korea next month (Closed Beta 2 for the Japan server begins 1 December). Publisher Nexon has released the official G-Star 2015 and…

Black Desert – Exclusive Mai Shiranui costume arrives in Japan server

Following the Valencia game update in Black Desert Japan, publisher GameOn has also added the limited-time Mai Shiranui cash costume. Rather than just for the new Kunoichi class, this exclusive costume is actually accessible to all female characters! There are 5…

Bless – Unreal Engine 3 masterpiece delayed to fix game elements

Neowiz Bless Studio, developer of Bless, has confirmed the Unreal Engine 3 online game has been delayed indifinitely. The development team is working on fixing and improving 9 major game elements, such as server technology, user interface (UI), character customization, quest system, and…

Black Desert – Japan publisher reveals amusing game update trailer

Earlier today, the Japan server for Black Desert received its massive game update, which includes the region of Valencia and the very-Japanese Kunoichi class. Publisher GameOn has released a few trailers (mixed into one below) in a new reporting format…

Sphere 3: Enchanted World – New MMORPG prepares for global launch

[Game register] Russian developer NIKITA ONLINE recently announced that its new MMORPG, Sphere 3: Enchanted World, will be available worldwide later this fall. Players will take a journey through an epic fantasy world, where the game prides itself as PvP-based…

Sudden Attack 2 – Korean server set to be dispatched next summer

Officially announced back at G-Star 2014, Nexon has revealed Sudden Attack 2 will launch in South Korea in summer 2016. The sequel to one of Asia’s most popular online shooter, 2 new female characters were shown, making a total of 10 totally…

Arpiel – Nexon Korea launching animal-themed action RPG next month

Developed by Ngine Studios and published in South Korea by Nexon, it was revealed Arpiel will enter Open Beta on 3 December. The playable characters/ classes are animal-themed, such as Mage Rabbit, Witch Snake, Fighter Leopard, Puppeteer Sheep, Engineer Squirrel, Hunter…

ZENONIA S: Rifts in Time – New mobile RPG is shooting up the charts

Following its global launch on iOS and Android devices last week, ZENONIA S: Rifts in Time has shot up the charts, racking several Top 50 spots across the world. In the game, players will explore 9 new realms with familiar heroes,…

DOTA 2 – Nexon is shutting down South Korean server next month

This came as a surprise to me, as Nexon Korea had done a great job with DOTA 2 since October 2013. There were tournaments and substantial cash prizes, but it seems Valve and Nexon have parted ways. Set to close on 10 December,…