Back in 2016, NCsoft Japan opened an internal studio, Lionship Studio, to develop games for the local market. Fast forward to late 2017, Lionship Studio announced its first mobile game, Chrono Brigade. Just recently, Chrono Brigade’s 2nd game trailer was…
NCsoft – Korean gaming giant posts record-breaking financial results for 2017
It is the time of the year where major companies post their financial results for the 4th quarter of 2017 and the whole of 2017, and NCsoft is no exception. Results have shown that sales, profits, and income has all…
NCsoft – Former Blade & Soul producer under investigation for insider trading
The former head honcho of Blade & Soul, Bae Jae Hyun, is currently under investigation by the Financial Services Commission, South Korea’s top financial regulator, under suspicion of insider trading. This illegal action reportedly took place last year, when Bae…
Aion – Korean server switching to Free-to-Play model in January
According to news outlets in South Korea, the Korean server of Aion will finally convert to a from the monthly subscription business model to Free-to-Play model with cash item shop. This change, which takes place around the time of Aion’s…
Master X Master – NCsoft is shutting down MOBA no one asked for
Less than 5 months after launch, NCsoft today has thrown in the tower and announced the closure of its MOBA title, Master X Master. The game server will be brought down on 31 January next year. NCsoft claimed the decision…
Netmarble – Camera footage of all 4 mobile MMORPG titles from G-Star 2017
As most of you would have known by now, Netmarble is developing several mobile MMORPG titles, including Blade & Soul Revolution, Seven Knights II, Icarus M, and TERA M. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, all 4 games are now available…
Blade & Soul Revolution – New game trailer emerges from G-Star 2017
Over at G-Star 2017, Netmarble has revealed a new game trailer for its upcoming mobile MMORPG, Blade & Soul Revolution. Based on the PC online game from NCsoft, the new trailer showcases some of the features which will be inherited,…
Blade & Soul Revolution – Netmarble announces mobile MMORPG based on popular IP
Earlier today, Netmarble revealed its latest mobile MMORPG, Blade & Soul Revolution. Based on the popular PC MMORPG developed by NCsoft, the game is crafted using Unreal Engine 4, similar to Lineage II: Revolution. There are currently no details about…
Lineage II M – Cinematic trailer revealed for upcoming mobile MMORPG
Given the mega success of Lineage M in South Korea, it is no wonder NCsoft is doubling down on a mobile version for Lineage II as well. Titled Lineage II M, there was no in-game shots at NCsoft’s media event,…
Aion Tempest – Mobile MMORPG gets new name with a focus on combat
Originally known as Aion Legions, NCsoft has finally confirmed a final name for this mobile MMORPG, Aion Tempest. As you would have guessed, this mobile game is based on the Aion IP, which can be deemed as a successful PC…
Project TL – First look at the rebirth of Lineage Eternal
As we reported a few months ago, Lineage Eternal has been put back into development after a new team took over the project. Now powered by Unreal Engine 4, it is currently known as Project TL, although NCsoft did acknowledge…
Blade & Soul II – NCsoft reveals new mobile game during annual media event
At the NCsoft media event today, the South Korean developer revealed Blade & Soul II in a short 20-second video. Little is shown about the game, but the press managed to get more details from NCsoft. Blade & Soul II…
NCsoft – Slumbering giant prepares to unveil new games next week
I would like to criticize NCsoft for moving too slow to catch up on its competitors such as Nexon and Netmarble in the global market. Yes, it might have successes on Lineage M, but it that what NCsoft truly wants…
NCsoft – Console version of Blade & Soul confirmed during financial call
NCsoft recently revealed its financial results for the second quarter of 2017 (April to June), and posted a declining revenue trend from its PC titles, while mobile games revenue soared thanks to Lineage M in Korea. NCsoft also confirmed during…