[Website] Before I continue, please note that this app will only be released for Android phones. Scheduled for a global English release this Spring, the Sword Art Online fone app will basically skin your interface with tons of related stuff,…
Molten Games – Studio closure confirmed with all employees laid off
Formed last year by several gaming veterans and funded by NCsoft, Molten Games closed on March 24th, a little more than a year after its founding. About 60 employees were affected, with the management giving out severance packages and inviting…
Black Desert – Preview for character customization in Closed Beta 2
With Closed Beta 2 starting in Korea on 22nd April till 11th May, a video for Black Desert’s new character customization process was shown. As expected, many more options are added, including in-depth ones such as finer skin and muscle…
Transformers Universe – Shellshock and Catapult invited to the party
[Beta register] With the first test phase looming upon Transformers Universe, 2 new bots were introduced to the battlefield. They are Shellshock from the Decepticons and Catapult from the Autobots. Labelled as a MOTA (Massively Online Tactical Action), new screenshots can…
Revelation – Summoner class revealed as debut test phase nears
Developed by China’s 2nd biggest MMO company, NetEase, the 2nd class for Revelation was announced recently as the Summoner (or Ling Long). Crafted using an in-house engine, it is obvious NetEase took several Korean games as templates. Aion, Blade &…
Concerto Gate – Perfect World developing mobile version in China
It was announced earlier today that Perfect World will be releasing a mobile game based on Concerto Gate later this year. Officially licensed from Square Enix, the turn-based combat of this classic JRPG seems to be the perfect fit for…
Molten Games – Mass layoffs confirmed for NCsoft-backed studio
Molten Games, which received a “multi-million” investment from NCsoft in 2013, has laid off most of its employees. As of now, there are conflicting reports as some insiders claim that currently, “the whole studio is looking for work“, while others “confirm” that Molten…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – Beta Test keys giveaway for SEA region
Hello to all, welcome to the Beta Key giveaway post for Phantasy Star Online 2 SEA, published by Asiasoft and developed in Japan by SEGA. This is the first official English server to go public, and I am guessing most…
Mystic Fighter – Netmarble officially launches action game in Korea
Earlier today, Korean online games portal Netmarble launched Mystic Fighter into its commercial service phase. Mystic Fighter is no doubt looking to compete with Nexon’s Dungeon & Fighter, which has seen no competition over the past few years for the…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – Quick look at the first official English server
[Beta keys] As most of you would have known, Asiasoft is the publisher for Phantasy Star Online 2 for the Southeast Asia region, and the very first English server to go live. I was invited earlier today to give the…
Hearthstone – Global launch for iPad version begins in selected regions
[Game website] Blizzard launching Hearthstone on the iPad beginning today, starting with Australia, New Zealand and Canada. Launching in a limited set of countries allows us to focus on the end-to-end player experience to make sure it’s awesome before moving…
Guild Wars 2 – China server launch schedule officially announced
When a big game such as Guild Wars 2 is launching in the world’s biggest games market, waves are bound to be made. Publisher KongZhong announced that Guild Wars 2 China will be entering commercial service on 5th May 2014,…
Blizzard Outcasts – Famed developer announces its first fighting game
[Game website] Blizzard Entertainment today announced its first classic-style fighting game, Blizzard Outcasts: Vengeance of the Vanquished. The playable characters are actually side characters from the Warcraft, Starcraft and Diablo, all vying for a chance to take the spotlight. Can…
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls – Exclusive Scholar class for Korean server
Earlier today, Blizzard Korea announced a new class exclusive to the Korean server, the Scholar. On his journey to the imperial exams, the sagely Scholar came across the unholy land of Sanctuary, and thus decided to help the Nephalem against…