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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.

Monster Hunter Online – Graphics upgrade incoming before launch

After a couple of years of testing, the China-exclusive Monster Hunter Online is finally preparing for its non-wipe phase, expected to be announced at Tencent Games Carnival next month. Co-developed by Capcom and publisher Tencent Games, Monster Hunter Online will…

League of Legends – Partial voiceover cast revealed for Japan server

Riot Games initially teased the Japan server at Tokyo Game Show 2015, and although no confirmed launch schedule is available, the developer released a “behind the scenes” teaser for the voiceover work. In the video, Uesaka Sumire (Overlord) was confirmed…

Destiny Child – Game by former Blade & Soul art director revealed

Back in January last year, Art Director for Blade & Soul, Kum Hyung Tae, left developer NCsoft for “personal reasons”. Last week, his latest work, Destiny Child, was revealed at an event known as “NextFloor First Communication”, a media showcase…

MapleStory – Pop-up MapleStore opens for three months in Seoul

This weekend, the annual MapleStore opened once more in Seoul, Gangnam (yes, that Gangnam), and will be there will 14 January next year. A true wonderland for all MapleStory fans, merchandise such as cups, posters, plushies, bags, tidbits and more can…

Moving Hazard – Weaponize zombies against enemy team in new shooter

A new team-based online shooter recently caught my attention, not because of the zombies, but how the theme is used without being too much of a clone. This is Moving Hazard (working title), co-developed by Psyop Games and IllFonic. The game…

Undercity Fighters – Action side-scroll mobile game relaunching next week

[Facebook page] Awecent, a new mobile games publisher based in Southeast Asia, recently announced it will launch the revamped version of its action side-scroll mobile game, Undercity Fighter, on 21 October for Android devices. The gameplay is similar to that…

Shadowverse – New mobile game revealed by Japan developer Cygames

One of the popular developers in Japan, Cygames’ works include Shingeki no Bahamut (anime) and Granblue Fantasy (English version confirmed). Recently, the studio revealed its latest mobile game, Shadowverse, a card-based RPG. Scheduled for Japan early 2016, the goal is pretty simple –…

Black Desert – Warrior greatsword awakening update arriving next week

Revealed last month, Black Desert will be getting a new awakening system for all its classes, starting with the Warrior. Shedding the sword and shield, the awakened Warrior will be wielding a greatsword, dealing much more damage than the previous…

Cabal 2 – ESTsoft launches massive Ruins of the Gods content update

[Update details] First announced last week, ESTsoft recently has added the latest and biggest game content update yet for Cabal 2, Ruins of the Gods, for the North America and Europe server. The latest update features three new high-level dungeons for…

Tree of Savior – Global Closed Beta 2 will welcome all players who registers

[More details] IMC Games today announced the Closed Beta 2 schedule for its online RPG, Tree of Savior. One major change is the limit of players, with the game now open to everyone who logs into the website and click…

Nexon vs NCsoft – Alliance ends as Nexon sells off all NCsoft shares

Back in 2012, Nexon became NCsoft’s biggest shareholder in an unlikely alliance between South Korea’s 2 biggest gaming companies (Nexon is actually stocklisted on Tokyo Stock Exchange). Today, after 3 years of power struggle and failed working relationship, Nexon has…

World of Warships – T-ara revealed as spokesperson for China server

World of Warships China is entering its non-wipe beta phase on 29 October, and publisher Kong Zhong recently revealed South Korean girl group, T-ara, as the spokesperson. Other than featuring in advertisements for World of Warships, there is apparently an…

Dragomon Hunter – Closed Beta phase for monster-hunting game

[Register now] The hunt is now underway in Dragomon Hunter, Aeria Games’ latest title. Developed by X-Legend Entertainment, the Free-to-Play, monster-hunting, anime-style online game pits players and their friends against fearsome and fantastical creatures. All players who sign up have…

Pocket MapleStory SEA – Asiasoft announces mobile RPG for SEA region

[Facebook page] Asiasoft today announced its new mobile RPG, Pocket MapleStory, for Southeast Asia, and MapleStory fans now look forward to playing their favourite 2D side-scrolling game on both iOS and Android devices soon. Pocket MapleStory SEA will be published through…