More updates have either arrived or coming to the China server, and here is a small update. Note that I will not be covering every new content. Simply known as the Couple Blade (the Chinese name is much more elegant, “鸳鸯双刀”.…
Tencent – China tech giant now more valuable than Facebook and Samsung
According to the latest report by BrandZ, Tencent Holdings saw a rise in value of over 50% since last year, standing at 21st place in the 2013 list of most valuable global brands. Without a doubt, the company will continue…
Dawngate – New MOBA by Electronic Arts (EA) to enter beta later this week
[Game website] I am not sure what to think of Dawngate, especially after watching the video below where the developers of Waystone Games touch on some features of the new MOBA. The game will be published by Electronic Arts (EA), which isn’t really…
Wolfknights – IMC Games announces new 3D online game
While everyone is waiting impatiently for more information on Project R1, the spiritual successor to Ragnarok Online, IMC Games just announced its 2nd in-development title, Wolfknights. IMC Games is also well-known for its first MMORPG, Granado Espada. Inspired by designs from the Middle Ages,…
ArcheAge – Reports claim Korean server to announce F2P change
According to foreign reports, XLGAMES is ready to announce a full conversion to a Free-to-Play model for the Korean server in June. The Korean server is currently on a Pay-to-Play (P2P) model, with the China and English servers’ models unconfirmed…
Holy King – Perfect World invites you to swallow the world in new game
Leaked a couple of days ago, Perfect World China today officially announced its new MMORPG, Holy King, based on a popular novel. Do note that this is not Project Z, the company’s first self-develop action MMORPG. The art direction of…
MapleStory – Game gears up for major RED summer update
[More information] Holding MapleStory’s 10th anniversary celebrations yesterday, Nexon revealed that the game will be getting a massive summer update, named as RED. It actually stands for Revolution, Evolution and Delight. Some of the major highlights include: 1. Adventurer…
Skyforge – Obsidian Entertainment to take part in developing new MMORPG
Announced back in 2012 by the team behind Allods Online, Skyforge will now be a cooperative effort between Russian publisher/ developer Mail.ru and North America’s Obsidian Entertainment. Almost everything is still in Russian now, but I am expecting the…
Dragon Seeker Chronicles – An early look at China’s latest online game
The game is not really that famous compared with others, but it caught my eyes after some massive online advertisements on the China websites. Intrigued, I decided to give the game a try once Open Beta began. I do notice that…
Trion Worlds – Former executive comments on new round of layoffs
I am sure most readers would have read about Trion Worlds’ new round of layoffs by now, in which many employees were apparently given the boot out. Teams in Austin, Redwood Shores and San Diego are said to be dramatically…
Special Force 2 – Teaser site now up for Europe server
[Game website] Following the announcement of the North America server, the teaser site for Special Force 2 Europe has gone live. The game was first revealed back in January, when the contract was officially signed with Korean developer Dragonfly. …
Saint Seiya Online – Cosmos burning all the way to Taiwanese shores
The first overseas server after China, Saint Seiya Online Taiwan was confirmed earlier today. The publisher, Iwan Interactive, is 1 messy company after some digging, but it has been publishing Perfect World’s online games in Taiwan. If you missed my…
ArcheAge – New trailer as countdown to debut test begins
With less than a week to go before ArcheAge China enters its first test phase, a new trailer briefly introducing the game has emerged. With the activation keys so exclusive and limited, prices of 1 key is currently trading at…
Dawngate – Electronic Arts (EA) prepares to launch new MOBA title
[Game website] Voted America’s worst company again, and after firing hundreds of employees, Electronic Arts (EA) is targeting its millions of Origin users by announcing its new MOBA title, Dawngate. Developer Waystone Games is a new studio, and rumor has…