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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.

Guild Wars 2 – Counting down to pre-purchase

[Pre-purchase website] It is 10th April over here, and I think in less than a day the pre-purchase for Guild Wars 2 will begin. Guild Wars was one of the rare 3D MMORPG which my brother enjoyed playing (he actually…

TERA Taiwan reveals monthly fee

TERA will be hitting Taiwan next after Korea, Japan and North America, and at the publisher OMG’s company event, the CEO (pictured below) candidly talked about some details behind thrashing a deal with developer Bluehole Studio. Apparently, Bluehole Studio stood…

Firefall – Russian publisher rumored to have been confirmed

According to foreign reports, The9 and Red 5 Studios is set to sign another multi-million deal for Firefall’s Russian server. Recently signed to various parts of Asia under Garena for USD 23 million, the publisher for Russia will apparently be…

Dungeon Striker (KR) – Q&A with Eyedentity Games

I was taken by surprise a couple of days back when Dragon Nest’s developer, Eyedentity Games, sort of “suddenly” held a press conference to reveal the studio’s 2nd online action title, Dungeon Striker. Prior to this announcement, I have not…

Defiance – Combat trailer debuts

[Game website] Been quite a while since Trion Worlds, the creators of RIFT, teased the gaming world about Defiance. A collaboration with USA TV channel Syfy will see a TV series produced based on the game, but to some extent…

Blizzard continues shedding staff in Korea

A couple of weeks ago, Blizzard Entertainment announced laying off around 600 staff globally from the company. Many point towards the sliding number of World of Warcraft users as the main catalyst. Just 5 days ago, it was announced World…

Dungeon Striker (KR) – From Dragon Nest’s developer

You know it will not be long before Eyedentity Games, the developer of Dragon Nest, reveals its 2nd online title. With Dragon Nest celebrating its 2nd anniversary this year, there can’t be a better time. Introducing Dungeon Striker, a new…

Counter-Strike Online 2 (KR) – Developement confirmed

As you can see in the official game logo above, Counter-Strike Online 2 is confirmed to be in development. Similar to its prequel, Nexon Korea will be developing the game, using Valve’s latest version of the Source engine. The sequel…

DK Online – Confirmed for North America and Europe

If you have not read about DK Online before in my blog, do visit my previous posts (link) on the game. Basically, DK Online is a massive online PvP title, with an in-depth Baron hierarchy system which allows players with…

Power Rangers Online – Brief interview with the developers

I am sure most of you would have read about Power Rangers Online through my previous posts, which caused quite a wave in the Toku fraternity. As a long-time Super Sentai and Kamen Rider fan myself till today, I wouldn’t…

NetEase teases yet another new game

After officially announcing Heroic 3 Kingdoms (link) and Dragon Blade (link) in recent weeks, China’s no.2 online gaming company is not resting its laurels just yet. You see, the previous 2 games are both used to counter specific “threats”, with…

World of Warcraft (KR) – Gamers not biting the bait

I am sure you guys have read about the recent Scroll of Resurrection Blizzard was giving out, with current players able to send one to a former-active player, granting him some unique items and a permanent level 80 fully-equipped character.…

Dragon Nest (KR) – New dragon coming

On 1st April, which is tomorrow in Korean time, Eyedentity Games will be adding the latest dragon into their debut MMORPG, Dragon Nest. This is also part of the game’s 2nd anniversary in Korea, as well as to celebrate its…

Path of Exile – Reminder to crash the server

[Game website] A friendly reminder, Path of Exile will be entering its Public Stress Test in a couple of hours’ time. The game will be open to everyone this weekend, and that means you without a Closed Beta key. This…