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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.

Overwatch – GameStop confirms team shooter will cost USD59.99

[Source] Following the leaked image seen below, Game Informer has confirmed via GameStop, its parent company, that Overwatch will be sold for USD59.99. The team shooter from Blizzard will be available for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. The details…

MapleStory Mobile – Nexon reveals game trailer for new mobile RPG

Just to clarify, MapleStory Mobile is a different game from Pocket MapleStory or Pocket MapleStory SEA. This is a new mobile RPG announced by Nexon, and it will be showcased later this month at the annual G-Star 2015 convention. It seems…

NCsoft – Lineage Eternal missing as Master X Master takes spotlight

After announcing that Closed Beta for Lineage Eternal is delayed until next year, NCsoft today confirmed Lineage Eternal will not be the main star at G-Star 2015. Instead, the whole NCsoft booth will be catering Master X Master, the company’s…

Marvel Avengers Academy – Play as young Avengers in new mobile game

[Pre-register] Today, TinyCo and Marvel Entertainment announced Marvel Avengers Academy, an all-new adventure mobile game. Currently in development for iOS and Android devices, Marvel Avengers Academy will allow players to build their dream Super Hero school and guide the paths…

Fantasy War Tactics – Nexon launches new mobile SRPG worldwide

Magic and machines co-exist in Fantasy War Tactics, as Nexon, a worldwide leader in free-to-play online and mobile games, through its Korean subsidiary, Nexon Korea, launches the highly-anticipated strategy role-playing game (SRPG) today for Android and iOS devices. Fantasy War Tactics…

Black Desert – Developer reveals awakening weapon for Ranger class

Black Desert recently got its Warrior awakening update in South Korea, with the awakening update for Sorceress and Giant are next (no scheduled time yet). Today, Pearl Abyss revealed the 4th awakening weapon for the Ranger class. She is now…

Borderlands Online – Fate unknown as 2K Games shuts down in China

Earlier today, it was revealed on several Chinese websites that 2K Games has shut down its Shanghai headquarters and Hangzhou office in China. 2K Games Shanghai was working on Borderlands Online, which was set to be published by Shanda Games.…

Dragon Nest – Silver Hunter class arriving next week in Korea server

Today, developer Eyedentity Games (or Eyedentity Mobile) announced a class known as Silver Hunter. She is slated to arrive next week in the Korea server, with details such as skills currently unknown. Like the Dark Avenger, she is a stand-alone…

Lineage Eternal – NCsoft delays Closed Beta phase until next year

Today, NCsoft released its earnings release for the 3rd quarter of 2015. As seen below, overall sales are down worldwide for the South Korean developer. WildStar’s Free-to-Play transition’s sales will be reflected in the next earnings release. During the conference call, NCsoft…

Nexon – 300 booths rented at G-Star 2015 and anime series announced

In the previous article, it was announced Nexon will be displaying a total 15 games over at G-Star 2015, which begins later this month. To fulfil Nexon’s “Playground” theme this year, the size of 300 booths were rented, making it…

Dogma: Eternal Night – Embrace the supernatural in new horror MMORPG

[Game website] After the cancellation of World of Darkness last year, the rights was recently sold by to Paradox Interactive. While a revival is not confirmed, an indie studio from Russia is working to churn out a proper horror MMORPG,…

ASTA – Webzen starts Initial Beta Test for CryEngine online game

[Beta signup] Around one month after Webzen announced ASTA: The War of Tears and Winds, the Initial Beta Test has finally started! Powered by CryEngine and developed by Polygon Games, ASTA was once touted as the “World of Warcraft of Asia”.…

Nexon – Major PC online game missing from G-Star 2015 lineup

Earlier today, Nexon held its G-Star 2015 preview conference in South Korea. A total of 7 PC onlne games and 8 mobile games were announced in its lineup, but the highly-anticipated Peria Chronicles was no where to be seen. If…

King Digital – Candy Crush developer sold to Activision for USD$5.9 billion

Activision Blizzard (parent company of Blizzard Entertainment) has agreed to buy King Digital Entertainment for USD$5.9 billion, merging major titles Call of Duty and World of Warcraft with the leading mobile title Candy Crush Saga under one company. Activision will pay USD$18…