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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.

Fantasy Frontier – New update sees the arrival of the 10th weapon

In a major content patch earlier today over at the Taiwan server, the 10th weapon was added. Translated directly as War Bow, the highlights include agility, as well as the ability to charge up while moving for a power shot,…

TERA Korea – Game getting ready for GTA costumes later today

While I am not sure if it is an official partnership with Rockstar Games, TERA Korea will apparently be launching costumes inspired by Grand Theft Auto (GTA) later today. There will be the iconic clown mask as well (really cool…

Wolfknights – New introduction trailer details the seasonal game process

While the focus is currently on Tree of Savior, IMC Games will be launching Wolfknights first. A large scale PvE and PvP title, each round ends after 1 of the 3 factions wins. An image guide is available in my…

Ragnarok Online 2 – Korea server announces game closure

After being in service for 1 year and 9 months, Gravity has announced that Ragnarok Online 2 will be shutting down in Korea on 23rd December 2013, which is late next month. Gravity also claimed that the current services in…

Project Pentakill – Marvel goes missing from its own MOBA title

First announced back in November last year, the secretive Project PK made another secret appearance at ChinaJoy in July. At Korean developer Smilegate’s recent G-Star media event, the tentative name “Project Pentakill” was revealed, which will be developed by its…

Fighting Star – New arena fighting game revealed by CrossFire developer

Smilegate is currently 1 of the biggest independent developer in Korea, largely thanks to CrossFire, its 1-hit wonder which continues to rake in big money in China.  Over at a private G-Star media conference, Fighting Star (tentative name) was revealed…

Operation7 II: Rise of Condota – Sequel set for Closed Beta next year

I know, the trailer was out for over a month now, but I did not expect the game to be showcased at G-Star’s business hall. This is Operation7 II: Rise of Condota, somewhat a sleeper hit online shooter in the…

Pirates: Treasure Hunters – CJ E&M reveals new pirate-themed MOBA

After the failure of RIFT Korea, I am really surprised CJ E&M is picking up a Western title again. Developed by Virtual Toys, a company based in Spain, Pirates will be starting its beta phase first in Korea, some time…

G-Star 2013 – My personal thoughts about the annual game show

G-Star 2013 officially ended yesterday in Busan, South Korea after 4 days of games and more games. With the online gaming industry facing immense pressure from its government, this might even be the final time we will be seeing a…

World in Audition – 3rd generation dance game heading for Indonesia

After securing deals for Taiwan and China, World in Audition is now heading towards Indonesia under the wings of publisher, Megaxus Infotech. The 3rd game in the Audition series, the deal was made official at the business hall at G-Star…

Wild Buster – Space adventure to begin Closed Beta early next year

Introduced last year, Wild Buster is primed for Closed Beta early next year by developer Star Ducks. An isometric action RPG, the game plays and looks somewhat similar to a “Diablo in space”, with 2  factions (Guardians and Abandon), 24…

Legend of Fighters – New game trailer for action side-scroller

With Closed Beta 1 ending recently in South Korea, developer GalaxyGate packed up their goods and headed to G-Star 2013 to showcase Legend of Fighters to potential business partners. An action side-scroller, the combat mechanics might to very familiar to…

Arena1 – A new competitive action fantasy game for web browsers

Powered by the versatile Unity Engine and hidden at the G-Star business hall, Arena1 is apparently the first product from developer Wooriline. Arena1 is a browser-based competitive MMORPG, with teams of 8 fighting to plant their flags in the enemy’s…

Kingdom Under Fire II – Latest game trailer recorded using English client

[Official Facebook page] The developer of Kingdom Under Fire II, Blueside, emailed me this awesome G-Star 2013 trailer earlier, where the English client was used. The new trailer showcases Shining Spring, 1 of the 3-man co-op missions found in the…