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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.

Darkness Rises – Nexon launches new mobile action RPG worldwide

Nexon today announced the global launch of Darkness Rises, the third-person action role playing game (RPG) that immerses players in a dark fantasy universe. Available now on Google Play and App Store, the enhanced HD visuals of Darkness Rises leverages…

Blade II: The Return of Evil – Korean launch set for next week as global plans remain unknown

Developer Action Square and publisher Kakao Games held a media event earlier today to talk about the upcoming South Korean launch of the new action mobile game, Blade II: The Return of Evil. During Q&A, Action Square mentioned that the…

Closers – New update arriving with Violet and permanent removal of fatigue system

[Play free on Steam] En Masse Entertainment today announced two major changes coming in the July update of Closers, the fast-action, anime-styled online RPG. Arriving July 3, gamers will be able to select the greatsword-wielding Violet, who utilizes her Phase…

Deathgarden – Closed Beta phase begins for new multiplayer survival game

Behaviour Digital today made 2 major announcements for its upcoming title, Deathgarden, a multiplayer action game where an overpowered Hunter attempts to track down and execute five limber Runners. Closed Beta is now live for one week, before Steam Early…

Project K – Teaser images revealed for Pearl Abyss’ upcoming online shooter

While E3 2018 has ended, it was revealed that Korean developer Pearl Abyss has showcased a few teaser images during the event for its upcoming online shooter, Project K. First announced back in December 2017, Project K is currently led…

MapleStory – Black Mage update arrives in Korean server this summer

The final battle against the Black Mage is set to begin this summer for MapleStory Korea, as Nexon announced at a media event this weekend that the annual summer update is titled MapleStory: Black Mage! As usual, this mega update…

Closers Mobile – Teaser trailer for action mobile RPG appears in China

We are not really sure if Korean developer Naddic Games announced Closers Mobile before, but a teaser trailer for the game appeared in China earlier today. Uploaded by the “Closers Production Committee”, the description mentioned that Closers Mobile is supervised…

LawBreakers – Online shooter goes Free-to-Play until September closure

[Steam page] Following the recent demise of Boss Key Productions, the future of LawBreakers remained unclear until yesterday. Through an official posting on Steam, it was confirmed that LawBreakers will be shutting down on 14 September, with the game now Free-to-Play…

Alchemia Story – New Japanese-style mobile MMORPG launches today

Asobimo, the Japanese studio behind mobile MMORPG titles such as Avabel Online and Toram Online, today announced the launch of its new game, Alchemia Story. Available now in English, Korean, and Taiwanese, players enter the vast world of magic and alchemy to…

Giants War – New mobile RPG from Gamevil launches worldwide

Gamevil announced today that its new mobile RPG, Giants War, has launched globally for Android and iOS. Combining the fun of raising creatures and battling with simple and intuitive gameplay, players collect various “Heroes” and develop them to grow stronger.…

SCUM – New E3 trailer revealed for open-world prison survival game

[Steam page] First announced back in 2016, developer Gamepires in cooperation with Croteam (Serious Sam series) and publisher Devolver Digital recently revealed the E3 2018 trailer for their ambitious project, SCUM. Set to begin Early Access on Steam this August, SCUM drops…

Fallout 76 – Explore a brave new world with friends later this year

[Pre-order now] Bethesda Softworks, a ZeniMax Media company, today announced Fallout 76 will be available November 14, 2018 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and Windows PC. At the media event before E3 2018 begins, Fallout 76 was…

Anthem – New co-op multiplayer from EA launching February next year

[Pre-order now] Today at EA Play, Electronic Arts’ own event before E3 2018, the developer revealed that Anthem, the brand-new IP from BioWare’s renowned development team, will launch on Feb 22, 2019. Anthem is a social, connected Action-RPG with cooperative multiplayer…

Command & Conquer: Rivals – EA announces new PVP strategy mobile game

[Pre-register] Today at EA Play, Electronic Arts’ own event before E3 2018, the developer revealed Command & Conquer: Rivals, a PVP-focused real-time strategy (RTS) mobile game  based on the once iconic franchise (before it was butchered when EA bought over…