Based on the hit arcade game, Square Enix will be launching Lord of Vermilion: Arena into the Open Beta phase on 4 June in Japan. Developers there are now targeting the largely untapped eSports market, and Square Enix is trying…
Blade & Soul – North America and Europe servers launching this winter
[Game website] NCsoft has announced that Blade & Soul will launch in Europe and North America this winter. The game unlike any other, set in an Asian, mythological world where fast-paced combat collides with the visual beauty of a martial arts…
Tree of Savior – South Korea server might enter another Focus Group Test
As some sharp-eye gamers pointed out, Tree of Savior is mysteriously missing from Nexon’s worldwide release schedule from the recent financial briefing. Today, on the Tree of Savior website, a new post-Closed Beta 2 FAQ was posted. it was announced…
Heroes of the Storm – Blizzard begins Open Beta for hero team brawler
[Game website] Get ready to unleash the Burning Hells with Diablo and kick up a revolution with Raynor, because Heroes of the Storm Open Beta testing has begun! If you didn’t get the chance to leap into the fray during…
Blade & Soul – Exclusive Hello Kitty event begins in Taiwan server
A little info, Hello Kitty is really popular in Taiwan and Hong Kong, perhaps even more than its homeland of Japan. With that, the NC Taiwan has started a limited Hello Kitty event with Sanrio for Blade & Soul. Players can…
Combat Arms: Line of Sight – Online shooter preparing for Closed Beta 2
[Game website] Nexon Europe released a new trailer for Combat Arms: Line of Sight earlier today, teasing the upcoming Closed Beta 2 phase, though no exact schedule was announced. Developed by Korean studio BlackSpot Entertainment (made up of former Combat Arms…
Grand Sphere – New mobile RPG from Bravely Default developer
Silicon Studio, developer of the popular Bravely Default series with Square Enix, recently announced its new mobile RPG, Grand Sphere. It is heavy on the story element, with players starting off in the world known as Astrum, where elves, humans and more…
Blizzard – Developer joins Valve in lawsuit against China copycats
According to China Times, Blizzard Entertainment has joined Valve in the lawsuit against Chinese companies, developer Lilith Games and publisher Longtu Game over the immensely popular mobile game, 刀塔传奇 (or DOT Arena in Southeast Asia). Infringed materials include the “刀塔”…
Warhammer: Storm of Magic – New mobile card game announced
The Warhammer franchise is really popular, as Shanghai-based studio Games Workshop announced Warhammer: Storm of Magic, a new mobile 3D card game. Officially licensed with IP owner Games Workshop, players will build different decks from hundreds of collectible cards. Similar to…
ArcheAge – Tencent Games to start new test phase later this month
Gamers were surprised when Tencent announced back in 2014 that ArcheAge China will only launch this year. Well, time has passed really quickly, and it was announced that a small group of players will enter the “Elite Experience” on 20 May,…
Overwatch – Gameplay preview video for Mercy the guardian angel
[Game website] Following Zenyatta, Blizzard has showcased another support hero, Mercy. Real name Dr. Angela Ziegler, she is Overwatch’s head of medical research, with abilities aimed at healing her allies. With only one offensive skill, players will have to make sure she…
Run N Run – Fantasy runner launches worldwide for mobile devices
Korean mobile games studio, Broadcon HC, recently released a fantasy runner game, Run N Run, to the global crowd. Available for both iOS and Android devices, Run N Run challenges players with actions including run, jump, slide, and ride through…
Project HON – NCsoft shuts down development of Unreal Engine 4 game
NCsoft, which recently revealed its financials for Q1 2015, has officially ceased the development of Project HON. Developed using Unreal Engine 4, Project HON was first showcased at G-Star 2014 as a PVP-intense mecha shooter, with a mobile version allowing cross-platform…
Overwatch – Gameplay preview video for robot monk Zenyatta
[Game website] Blizzard recently revealed a new gameplay preview video for its upcoming team shooter, Overwatch, featuring the hero known as Zenyataa. A robotic monk from a fictitious Nepal, this wandering guru plays a supporting role in team fights. The energy orbs around…