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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.

ArcheAge – New test phase for China server arriving next month

After a few months of absence, ArcheAge China will be entering its new test phase this coming May. Publisher Tencent Games will be announcing the schedule on 16th April, supposedly with the finalized business model, various VIP benefits and exclusive…

Devilian – Open Beta for dark action RPG scheduled in Korea this July

After announced back in 2012 and a couple of test phases in 2013, Korean studio Ginno Games is ready for Open Beta this July with the brand new version of Devilian. An action MMORPG inspired by Diablo II, Hangame (NHN)…

Hearthstone: Curse of Naxxramas – First paid content update announced

[More info] Blizzard today announced the first paid content update for Hearthstone, titled Curse of Naxxramas, visiting a classic location from the Warcraft lore. A single-player campaign with 5 wings, the first wing of Curse of Naxxramas, The Arachnid Quarter, will…

Hazard Ops – Infernum announces new online shooter for Europe

[Game website] Also known as Zombies Monsters Robots for North America, European publisher Infernum recently announced Hazard Ops, an online shooter which has a focus on PvE combat against a wide range of enemies. How wide? Catch them all in…

Revelation – Sword Dancer enters the battle with ranged and melee skills

This class was revealed before the Summoner, hence forgive me for begin late. Known as Yu Xu (Sword Dancer sounds nice), she plays somewhat similar to the Sword Master class in Blade & Soul, utilizing both ranged and melee sword…

Black Desert – New preview video displays daily activities for players

With the 2nd Closed Beta creeping near later this month, a new video previewing the daily activities for players was revealed earlier today. Basically, there will be many mini games, quests which require players to actually do something rather than…

Cabal Online – Gladiator class arrives in biggest content update ever

[Game website] ESTsoft Inc., the North America-based publishing arm of ESTsoft Corp., developer of the highly acclaimed hit free-to-play MMORPG, CABAL Online, is proud to announce the immediate release of CABAL Online’s largest content update yet: Episode X: Gladiator.   For…

ArcheAge – New update to reward players for open world PK

ArcheAge Korea will be getting its version 1.2 update next week (16th April), and player rewards will significantly increased for both PvE and PvP. Along with the new trailer, other new stuff include maps, monsters, gears, farm products and more.…

Fantasy Frontier – Preview trailer for Scythe weapon released

Also known as Aura Kingdom for the English server, the preview trailer for the upcoming Scythe weapon in the Taiwan server was released recently. A long ranged weapon, this class has the unique ability to summon up to 3 different…

Phantasy Star Online 2 – English SEA server begins beta test today

Phantasy Star Online 2 – English Beta starts today! It has been a long time coming since the first Phantasy Star franchise graced online PC platform and now, Asiasoft is proud to be the first in the world to publish…

World of Tanks – Upcoming game enhancements announced

Wargaming today released its third episode of the World of Tanks dev diary series that focuses on new features and enhancements planned for 2014. The latest video unveils two new combat modes: Fortifications, enabling clans to construct buildings to gain economic…

Dungeon Striker – Reborn version to enter initial test later this month

Closed earlier this year by publisher Hangame citing differences with the developer, Dungeon Striker has now been reborn as New Dungeon Striker. The debut test phase will begin on 17th April, lasting 4 days. Pmang (under Neowiz), Naver Games and…

Black Desert – New preview trailer displays faster action combat

With Closed Beta 2 coming in a few weeks, the 2nd preview trailer was shown after the character customization one. This time, the focus is on combat, where the developer aims to make it quicker, less stiff, and lesser cool-down…

United Eleven – Nexon announces cross-platform football game

[Game website] Nexon Europe has the pleasure to announce its latest title, United Eleven, a browser-based, mobile-compatible game that combines actual names and faces of players registered with FIFPro and a license of Bundesliga clubs, with the most sophisticated match engine available. Developed…