Digimon Battle was first launched in Korea sometime in 2003 I believe, and took it 7 years to reach the western shores in 2010. Despite the dated graphics, the game still was fun for me until newer games came out…
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Half-Life 3 – Sequel reportedly shown at GDC 2013 behind closed doors
This is all a rumor, and the logo above is not real as well. Ex-Battlefield 3 lead designer, David Goldfarb, had a rather interesting conversation with Notch on Twitter, as seen below during Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2013. Notch, as…
ArcheAge – Interview with Trion Worlds for upcoming epic title
[Game website] 1 of the most anticipated MMORPGs in the western market since its Korean announcement a couple of years back, ArcheAge’s all-round content has kept gamers glued ever since. Over a hundred of possible classes, player housing, farming, trading,…
ArcheBlade – Action PvP game enters Open Beta
[Steam page] Crafted using Unreal Engine 3, ArcheBlade is a Free-to-Play action PvP title which just entered Open Beta. Developed by Korean studio, Codebrush Games, it is looking mighty pretty from the various trailers and screenshots. ArcheBlade might remind…
RaiderZ: Broken Silence – Expansion to launch early next month
[Website] Announced a few weeks back, the first major expansion for action MMORPG, RaiderZ, will see its first expansion on 3rd April 2013. Titled as “Broken Silence”, the game will see an increase of level cap, new maps, new gears,…
Scarlet Blade – Game has now entered Open Beta phase
[Register now] Yes, you read it right. Less than a day after Closed beta ended, Scarlet Blade has now entered Open Beta! I am surprised by the speedy decision, but the game, while not having many breakout features, is indeed…
Infinite Crisis – Screenshots with UI and map uncovered
[Game website] Infinite Crisis is a new MOBA announced yesterday, featuring the many heroes (and Villains) found in DC Comics such as Batman, Wonder Woman, The Joker, Doomsday and more. I am not sure if these screenshots were already posted,…
Warframe – Sci-fi online shooter now on Steam
[Steam page] Perhaps the only online shooter I enjoyed since 2012, Warframe has now officially launched on the Steam platform. Of course, the client can still be downloaded from Warframe’s official website, if you choose to. Currently in the…
Magicka: Wizard Wars – New team-based PvP game teased
[Product page] Spawning from the popular Magicka game, this is Wizard Wars, a 4 Vs 4 action PvP game. Although I will not categorize it under the “MOBA” term yet, it did say that “Wizard Wars gives both novice players and…
Infinite Crisis – DC Comics heroes unite for MOBA adventure
[Game website] Just around 5 months after the announcement of a MOBA title based on the Marvel universe, Warner Bros has now announced its own MOBA title based on the DC Comics franchise, Infinite Crisis. No, not the Avengers,…
GunZ 2: The Second Duel – Game seeking support for Steam release
[Steam Greenlight website] According to several Facebook users, GunZ: The Second Duel is currently on Steam Greenlight, requiring gamers’ support and votes for the game to become official on Steam. A sequel to the popular GunZ Online, GunZ 2…
Defiance – Game going live next week with no monthly subscription
[Game website] Mainly just a PSA (public service announcement), Trion’s latest MMORPG, Defiance, will be going live next week on 2nd April 2013. For those who are worrying about the business model, it is be buy-to-play (B2P), with no monthly…
Warframe – Hyper graphics shooter jets into Open Beta
Possibly the best graphics I have seen for an online shooter thus far, even amongst all online games, Warframe has entered the Open Beta phase. A 3rd-person shooter developed using an in-house game engine, I was mentally stunned by its…
Gas Powered Games – New MMO teased after Wargaming buyout
After avoiding the studio’s closure (due to lack of funding) as Wargaming ditched in at the last minute to oversee a buyout, Gas Powered Games has officially entered the realm of MMO development. In an interview with Gamasutra, founder and…