Developed by Ngine Studios and published in South Korea by Nexon, it was revealed Arpiel will enter Open Beta on 3 December. The playable characters/ classes are animal-themed, such as Mage Rabbit, Witch Snake, Fighter Leopard, Puppeteer Sheep, Engineer Squirrel, Hunter…
ZENONIA S: Rifts in Time – New mobile RPG is shooting up the charts
Following its global launch on iOS and Android devices last week, ZENONIA S: Rifts in Time has shot up the charts, racking several Top 50 spots across the world. In the game, players will explore 9 new realms with familiar heroes,…
DOTA 2 – Nexon is shutting down South Korean server next month
This came as a surprise to me, as Nexon Korea had done a great job with DOTA 2 since October 2013. There were tournaments and substantial cash prizes, but it seems Valve and Nexon have parted ways. Set to close on 10 December,…
Paladins – SMITE developer reveals Founder’s Pack for new team shooter
[Beta register] If you did not know, Hi-Rez Studios, developer of SMITE, announced Paladins back in August. Recently, a Founder’s Pack was teased on the game’s website, and it costs USD 19.99 with digital extras. Beta will begin on 17 November,…
Black Desert Online – Potential IP block confirmed by game publisher
[Source] A representative from Daum Games Europe, publisher of Black Desert Online in North America and Europe, has revealed the game will implement global IP block. Developer Pearl Abyss is holding out for talks with publishers from other regions, including Turkey,…
Elite Lord of Alliance – Webzen confirms Open Beta phase schedule
[Game website] Webzen today announced that the Open Beta for ELOA: Elite Lord of Alliance will officially begin on 17 November. ELOA is an anime-inspired triple-action hack ‘n’ slash MMORPG, with familiar action RPG controls and an isometric view of the…
MapleStory VR – Nexon announces virtual reality game for MapleStory
Nexon today announced it will have an outdoor booth known as “RePlay, MapleStory” at G-Star 2015, showcasing the next evolution of MapleStory – virtual reality. Titled MapleStory VR, it will apparently be compatible with Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR.…
Overwatch – PlayStation 4 Japan version to be dubbed by voice actors
This past weekend, Blizzard Entertainment announced the launch schedule and prices for its new team shooter, Overwatch. It was also revealed Square Enix will publish the PlayStation 4 version in Japan (no one buys Xbox One), dubbed completely in Japanese. No voice…
Neverwinter – Gameplay trailer for Underdark expansion revealed
[Play now] Demons have invaded the world of Neverwinter! Featuring a brand new story written by New York Times Bestselling Author R.A. Salvatore, Neverwinter: Underdark will introduce a 10-player battle with the dreaded Demogorgon, two end-game skirmishes, new gear and…
Pocket MapleStory – Interview with Nexon Korea for new mobile RPG
Nexon Korea recently launched Pocket MapleStory in English, while Asiasoft is preparing Pocket MapleStory SEA for those in Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, and Thailand. I had a quick Q&A session with a representative from Nexon Korea to find out more on…
Lost Ark – Tencent Games teasing China server reveal this week
This week, China’s biggest gaming company, Tencent Games, will hold its annual Tencent Games Carnival. With just one new PC game set to be announced, the teaser website for the mystery title went live. The background character is the exact match of…
Skyforge – Key executives discuss the game’s future in new interview video
[Play now] Developers Allods Team, Obsidian Entertainment and publisher My.com have released a new video featuring Eric DeMilt, Development Director at Obsidian Entertainment, and Alexander Pan’Kov, Creative Director for Skyforge. The 2 executives discuss the teams’ vision on the future…
Borderlands Online – China-exclusive online shooter officially canceled
A couple of days back, the Chinese media reported about the rumored closure of 2K Games in China. Take-Two Interactive, the parent company, has since confirmed closing its 2K China studio following the cancellation of Borderlands Online. The Shanghai studio…
Overwatch – Blizzard announces 3 editions for new team shooter
[Pre-order] Following the unofficial confirmation for Overwatch’s price earlier, Blizzard has officially confirmed the rumors at BlizzCon 2015. Overwatch will be available in 3 different editions, the Standard, Origins, and Collector’s editions. The Origins and Collector’s will score players a number of…