Exclusive just for the Japan region, a trading collection card series has launched for Dragon Nest. Unlike cards such as Magic the Gathering, there is no gameplay involved, simply just for collection. The cards comes in packs of 6 (around…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – Episode 2 content update coming next month
Earlier, SEGA revealed information for the next episodic “expansion” to Phantasy Star Online 2. Known as Episode 2, it launches July 17th, 2013 and players will see a new race, new weapon category, and a new planet. The whole update…
Mirror War – Japan publisher announced for arcade-style shooter
While it seems that arcade-style shooters are a rarity these days, Korean developer L&K Logic decided to go back to the genre’s roots with Mirror War. Announced back in 2010, Mirror War has found a home in Japan under publisher/…
Phantasy Star Online 2 – Japan server celebrates 1st anniversary
With a blink of an eye, Phantasy Star Online 2 is already celebrating its 1st anniversary in Japan on 12th June! Developed by SEGA, it is still 1 of the top MMORPGs in the country, where the market is still…
MapleStory – Japan server sees major Magi anime content update
If you are a fan of Japanese manga and anime, you would have heard of the series known as Magi. I personally am a fan, despite the obvious Arabian Nights references, but who cares? Magi has invaded MapleStory Japan, with…
Core Masters – First overseas server announced for MOBA title
The debut online game for Korean studio Soft Big Bang, Core Masters will has been announced for Japan, under publisher/ developer Gamepot. A MOBA title, much in the veins of League of Legends and the Dota games, Core Masters will…
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn – President Wada’s swansong
[Game website] Square Enix’s outgoing president, Mr Yoichi Wada, apparently made his final appearance on the series of developer videos for Final Fantasy XIV Online: A Realm Reborn in the latest episode. Bad news aside, the Closed Beta phase…
Mabinogi – Japan server celebrates upcoming update with exclusive menu
Mabinogi Japan will be getting its “The Drama: Iria” update soon, and Nexon Japan is not sparing any expenses to promote the game. Teaming up with entertainment group Adores, 1 of its building in Akihabara is currently draped in Mabinogi…
Japan Competitive Gaming – New eSports company formed
As eSports gradually heats up outside of just South Korea, it is no surprise China and Japan are gearing up to the same level as well. In the land of the rising, a new eSports company, Japan Competitive Gaming, was…
Queen’s Blade Online – Japan publisher announced
[Register now] With the North America, Europe, Korea, Taiwan and China servers all either announced or already in operations, the only major market left to conquer is Japan. Today, developer Liveplex revealed that the game will be heading there and…
Aion 4.0 – Update previewed at massive annual fan festival
While most of us already know what is coming in Aion 4.0, NC Japan went all out to make sure every gamer in Tokyo knows about it. The annual fan festival organized by NC Japan was held over the past…
Monster Hunter Frontier G – More anime tie ups as update nears launch
With the new “G” expansion coming in 3 days, Capcom has announced a couple more anime tie ups for Monster Frontier Online after the Fate/ stay night collaboration. Ok, Miku is not necessarily part of an anime series, but she…
ArcheAge – Japan server beings offline event as road to beta begins
ArcheAge Japan’s publisher, GameOn, has finally activated its first event to signal the start on the road to beta phase. For 100 lucky registrants, they will be able to experience ArcheAge firsthand in internet cafes located across 5 major cities…
Wizardry Online – Japan server teams up with Razer for digital loot
[English server] Wizardry Online is 1 of the hottest online games in Japan right now, and Razer has teamed up with developer Gamepot for a cross-product campaign. For every purchase of a Razer Naga mouse, players will be able to…