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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.

Blade & Soul Mobile – New test phase begins exclusively in China next week

Published by Tencent Games exclusively in China, Blade & Soul Mobile will enter the non-data wipe phase on 10 March. Said to be the first mobile game officially developed by NCsoft, Blade & Soul Mobile is a battle card game featuring…

Dragon’s Dogma Online – Trailers for new Alchemist class and update 1.3

On 10 March, developer Capcom will be updating Dragon’s Dogma Online with version 1.3, with a new Alchemist class in the mix. Very different from any classes we have seen in online games thus far, Alchemist attacks and defends using…

Dragon Eyed – Eyedentity launching mobile MMORPG in Korea next month

First announced in June last year, Dragon Eyed is an upcoming mobile MMORPG developed by Korean studio Eight Panda. Costing around USD 4 million and 2 years to develop, Eyedentity will be responsible for its domestic launch on 9 March.…

World of Warcraft – Top raid guild quits game before Legion launch

[Source] Paragon, one of the top raid guilds in World of Warcraft, has announced it has stopped all raiding activities. The reasons can be found in the source link, though there might still be a chance for the gang to be back…

League of Legends – Japan server to begin Open Beta next week

After years in preparation, the Japan server for League of Legends will finally open its doors on 1 March! Players should be exhilarated as Riot Games will be handling the game through its local office, rather than finding a publisher.…

Monster Hunter Online – New boss dragon and weapon arriving soon

Co-developed by Tencent Games and Capcom using CryEngine, and exclusive to China, Monster Hunter Online is getting a major update next week. Tigrex, a Flying Wyvern type which first appeared in Monster Hunter Freedom 2, will be making its online…

Lineage II: Dawn of Aden – Watch the reveal trailer for new mobile RPG

Part of Netmarble’s 2016 mobile games lineup, Lineage II: Dawn of Aden was announced last week at a massive press conference. Why didn’t NCsoft develop the mobile game? Well, the both of them are now comrades in arms, and the latter is…

MU: Origin – Second Closed Beta announced for mobile MMORPG

[Register now] Webzen today announced the second Closed Beta for its mobile MMORPG, MU: Origin, will start on 4 March 2016 on Android and iOS devices, including tablets. Webzen is now taking registrations for the test, which runs for 3…

Battleborn – Bigger investment than Borderlands 1 and 2 combined

[Game website] According to a recent podcast interview between Polygon and Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford, he revealed around 80 percent of the 300-strong development studio are working on the upcoming online team-based shooter, Battleborn. Randy also mentioned Gearbox Software…

Soul Worker – Developer apologizes for delay of South Korean server

Back in July 2015, the publisher for Soul Worker in South Korea was revealed to be SEGA Publishing Korea, the Korean subsidiary of Japanese developer SEGA (I know it is weird). While the Japanese server at least had a few test…

Dragon’s Dogma Online – Capcom announces plans for Taiwan server

Capcom recently held a press conference in Taiwan, highlighting the rapid growth of the local subsidiary since starting 3 years ago, with 4 employees expanding into the current 90. With Taiwan one of the prioritised countries, more new titles will…

Legacy Quest – Nexon preparing mobile hack n’ slash for global launch

[Game website] Nexon Korea Corporation, a worldwide leader in Free-to-Play online and mobile games, today officially revealed Legacy Quest, the rogue-like, classic dungeon crawler with a distinctive 3D pixel art style. Developed by Vienna-based Socialspiel Entertainment, hack n’ slash RPG fans…

Neverwinter – Demon Lords attack in The Maze Engine game expansion

[Play now] Perfect World Entertainment and Cryptic Games recently announced Neverwinter: The Maze Engine is heading to Windows PC on 15 March and Xbox One console at a later date. The ninth expansion to the Dungeons & Dragons-based MMORPG, The…

Figureheads – New mecha brawler enters Pre-Open Beta in Japan today

While Square Enix recently uncremoniously announced the closure of Gunslinger Stratos: Reloaded in Japan, the developer had a new game prepared to once again push for a spot in the competitive PC games scene. Introduced before in my previous posts,…