After the departure of influential former Art Director, Kim Hyung Tae, another important member for Team Bloodlust announced his leaving. 김호식, or “hosix”, is the game designer and writer who first suggested that an epic storyline is important for Blade & Soul.…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – New game trailer for upcoming deluxe packages
The Deluxe Packages for Phantasy Star Online 2 (PC Windows/ PlayStation Vita) will be going on sale in Japan on 20th March, and developer SEGA has released a new trailer showcasing the game features and updates received thus far. The…
Transformers Universe – Jagex reveals new trailer for browser game
[Beta signup] It has been some time since Jagex, creator of Runescape, revealed anything on Transformers Universe, the browser game licensed from Hasbro. Recently, the developer revealed a new trailer, and changing the planned MOBA genre to a MOTA (Massively…
Dungeon Striker – Publisher Hangame announces game closure
Less than a year after the Korean server began its Open Beta service, Dungeon Striker will be closing on 20th March 2014, with the cash shop closing on 14th February 2014. The reason given was the game updates since Open…
Blade & Soul – First official images for upcoming anime revealed
As some of you Blade & Soul fans have read a few days back, NCsoft Japan is teaming up with anime studio Gonzo to release a Blade & Soul anime this April. Gonzo was also the studio behind the previous…
Bless – Closed Beta 1 schedule announced with age restriction
At a media conference earlier today, Neowiz finally announced the Closed Beta 1 schedule. It will take place from 20th February till 23rd February 2014, with the server open between 1500 (3pm) and 2300 (11pm) on a daily basis. This…
Square Enix – Final Fantasy XIV turns company back in the black
Almost a year after Square Enix announced an “extraordinary loss” of approximately ten billion yen (USD 106m), the company’s latest financial report paints a much more rosy picture. Comparing the period of Apr to Dec for 2012 and 2013, a healthy…
World Cyber Games – Shocker as organizer closes after 14 years
[Source] In a piece of shocking news spreading among the gaming community, World Cyber Games will be halted after the organizing company announced its closure after 14 years. 1 of the most recognized e-Sports event in the world, WCG CEO…
Core Masters – Closed Beta starting in Japan as English server remains silent
The maiden title of Korean developer Soft Big Bang, the Japanese server of Core Masters will begin Closed Beta later this month as application for the limited number of slots begin. Soon to be published in Korea by Neowiz, Core…
Blade & Soul: The Adventures of Lyn – NCsoft registers new mobile game
According to the Korean media, NCsoft recently registered a game roughly translated as “Blade & Soul: The Adventures of Lyn” for mobile devices. This title should be different from the planned card-based mobile game spinning off from Blade & Soul,…
Blade & Soul – NCsoft reveals teaser image for upcoming Japan server
After a very successful launch in China for Blade & Soul, NCsoft is turning its attention to the Japanese server next. This comes after the announcement was made way back in October 2011. NCsoft Japan will be the publisher, with…
GameHi – Nexon merges 2 studios and reveals Sudden Attack “sequel”
GameHi had been pretty stagnant these couple of years after being bought out by Nexon Korea. Famed for its titles such as Dekaron and Sudden Attack, it was announced that GameHi will merge with Nextoric, another Nexon studio. Nextoric is…
Civilization Online – Jake Song teases new update on game progress
In a recent interview with ThisIsGame, Mr Jake Song mentioned that Civilization Online is currently “60% completed” for the Open Beta client. The founder of XLGAMES and “father of Lineage” also said that the game is scheduled for its debut…
TUG – Steam Greenlight campaign launched with new major milestone
[Press release] Nerd Kingdom revealed that TUG is rolling out its next major milestone in development with the launch of the game’s new Survival Games. All early access backers from the team’s successful Kickstarter campaign will gain access to the…