MMO Preview & Review

On February 2, 2012, Webzen opened the doors of one of their newest title for the Media, the Continent of the Ninth Seal. The press had the chance to play the game for their VIP Testing as VVIP. Webzen is allowing the Global players to enjoy the game without any IP Block....

MMORPG Sawlu Online is a 3D side-scrolling action game featuring fighting tournament. Sawlu Online's developer Shanghai Qilu Co., Ltd. is looking for exclusive publishers both inside and outside China. Any interested parties are welcome....

Curious about the popular adult MMORPG Queens Blade? Here is a review on its factions, classes, battlefield and other systems. Hope it will bring you some useful information. ...

Nexon Europe have announced today that Vindictus, the ultimate free to play action-RPG, will have two colossal new visitors by the end of February....

Asiasoft Online ("Asiasoft") announces the launch of JUMP, a content update where the three job classes - Warrior, Bowman and Magician, user interface and party quests will be revamped. In addition, new maps and monsters will be introduced to enhance the gaming experience in MapleStory....

'The Secret Laboratory' is now available for all players in gamigo's fantasy MMORPG Fiesta Online. All manner of failed experiments are wreaking havoc in the dungeon, designed for levels 100-110, and have even gone so far as to kidnap a number of children, who will need to be rescued....

C9, published by Korea-based NHN, has recently released a gameplay video concerning the Hunter class's brand-new sub job "Bullet Shooter". The Bullet Shooter uses double guns to fight, is capable of attacking foes by means of various AOE skills....

Finally wait is almost over, Continent of the ninth seal's global service will be open on February 4th 21:00 GMT....

Dragona, a new title from Nexon kicked off its CBT in Japan on February 1st. In the game, people play the role of Dragona and fight for stopping the revival of the sealed evil dragon. Here, we’d like to give an introduction to the greatest feature of Dragona: Awakening System (Dragon Transformation System)....

Recently, Funcom announced a new location - Blue Mountain for its upcoming MMORPG The Secret World. Located on the west of Kingsmouth, the area has an epic and dark history, including a bloodly battle a long time ago. Check out the Blue Mountain preview video....

Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. announced today the launch of its Knox Pow Wow update for the popular cartoon style third-person shooter, MicroVolts. This latest update features exciting new parts for the hip hop action figure, Knox, plus a peek inside the developers' office with the new map: "Bitmap"!...

Perfect World Entertainment released a Rusty Hearts video announcing Requiem, a brand new content update that is coming to the game on February 14th....

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment unveiled today Lord of the Ring Online: Riders of Rohan, the latest expansion to the award-winning free-to-play MMORPG developed by Turbine....

As reported on Jan. 19, Mabinogi 2 by Korea-based Nexon released an introductory video concerning 5 all-new characters at the recent game art exhibition "BORDERLESS" that Nexon held....

Nexon Europe have announced today that Vindictus has received two monumental new additions to enhance the frenetic energy of its dark, intense battles....

NEOWIZ GAMES announces its hyper-paced combat MMORPG - Seven Souls Online. Set to launch in North America this spring, Seven Souls Online is currently accepting pre-registration for closed beta testers at the game's official website....

The "MapleStory: Chaos"-Update Marathon may have just finished, but Nexon aren't taking it easy. It's time to enhance the Game Play and PvP-Mechanics, and stretch the fun even further with tomorrow's exciting update....

Every time when C9 opens a new continent, it means new and stronger enemies will show up, bringing harder challenges. If you want to hold out through the battle, please remember good economic foundation will be the guarantee for you to win the battle....

Do you know the common places between the mid-large transport vehicles Galaxy and small transport vehicles Quad in PlanetSide 2? LOL, they are all brought by Nanite Systems. However, what is Nanite Systems? The following will give you the best answer....

The highly anticipated ArcheAge from Korea-based XL Games has entered its 4th CBT for more than one month, which means the 80-day test is drawing to an end. The following is a report on ArcheAge 4th CBT, please take a close look. ...

The Swedish developer Star Vault has released the second complete expansion - The Awakening for its Mortal Online. The Awakening will mould Nave into a living world, expand sandbox functionality, improve the in-game economy, bring great new adventures and ultimately improve the game experience on almost every level....

Third and final character class rounds out the massive MapleStory Legends update....

2012 has come and many delayed blockbusters will come out this year. It is not hard to imagine how fierce the competition in the Korean game market will be. The competition pattern is shown below, please check it out!...

Closed Beta Testing has just ended on Dec. 20th for Netgame's upcoming fantasy MMORPG, R.O.D.E. (Rise of Dragonian Era)....

Snail Game, the developer behind the highly anticipated martial arts MMO Age of Wulin, joined hands with Russian developer Mental Games on a steampunk MMORPG Black Gold recently. The first gameplay video was unveiled last Friday. Today, we will take a first look at the background story of this steampunk world....

The popular action-fighting MMO Lost Saga developed by Korea-based Joy Max, and co-published by Joy Max and Samsung has recently updated a new mercenary: Phantom Thief Iljimae....

3D mature MMORPG Legend of Blood, developed by EXC GAME, the subsidiary of Korea-based Nexon, has introduced its four classes, including Warrior, Governor, Archer and Mage, to us in previous report. Today, a brand new class - Assassin was unveiled in Legend of Blood. Let's take a first look at this new class....

In this latest dev blog, they discuss about the BattleGrid, Modules, Targeting Tweaks, Detection, Detection Modes and Disruption/Spoofing. MechWarrior Online is set to launch in the second half of 2012....

Chaos Online, an AOS MMO developed by Korea-based Neoact and co-published by Neoact and Nexon, updated a new hero Holy Knight Ejide on January 3rd. ...

I am going to be honest guys, I never hyped this game, sometimes I even wondered why people used to be so rev up about this game....

The development team of Tales of Pirates II has embarked on the creation of a new version, The Grand Line, for the MMORPG. Players can look forward to a sensational gaming experience that will provide immense thrills and excitement....

Dawn of Fantasy is a 3D strategy style game with a massive multiplayer option and an awesome mediaeval storyline....

Look back on 2011, you are certain to have your own unforgettable memories. Come on, share with us!...

Rusty Hearts, a 2.5D side-scrolling action MMO developed by Korean company Stairway Games, has released a new female character in the Korean server recently. According to the official introduction, she is a Chinese fighter called Meilin Chen and wears a cheongsam, looking very much like Shunrei....

The Invincible Online, an adults-only online martial arts game developed by Korea-based Rock Soft and published by Liveplex, conducted the first massive update after the OBT. ...

Today, Korea-based Liveplex launched teaser site for its female-class-only MMORPG Queens Blade and released a brand-new teaser trailer there. During the media event held in November, players had already got an idea of the key features and enjoyed a promo video of this female-themed MMORPG....

Ragnarok Online 2 (RO2) from Korea-based Gravity conducted its final test between Dec. 26 and Dec. 30, and is going to kick off the official OBT later. The game's success will rely on players' satisfaction. Before the final result is confirmed, Ragnarok Online fans can just appreciate the gameplay videos and screenshots regarding RagnarokOnline 2's final test....

World of Warplanes developers have post the third part of Developers' Answers for players on its office forums. Everytime they answered a variety of questions on every aspect of World of Warplanes....

Travia2 is the sequel of Travia online which developed by South Korea company Zemi Interactive. Diablo's spectacular skills come to life! Barbarian's whirlwind, Sorceress' frozen orb and Amazon's multi-shot are back. Faster level up speed with field dropping quests....

There are lots of action MMOs we are waiting for in 2011 but unfortunately many of them won't come out until 2012....

According to South Korean media, more new content has been released in ArcheAge's 80-day CBT 4 which kicked off on Dec. 8. ...

As we know, Yulgang 2, a 3D martial arts game developed by Mgame, has ended its first CBT. Prior to the test, lots of players had high expectations of this game. With its mysterious veil being raised, did Yulgang 2 live up to players' expectations? ...

Co-published by Nexon, Neoact and Sesis Soft, Chaos Online which can compete with League of Legends, added a new hero - Herjuna on December 27th. ...

With its elite testing currently in full swing, Era Zero is opening VIP Experience Server in China soon. But do you know who are eligible to enter the VIP Experience Server, and what content will be available to testers? Now let me answer these questions one by one....

This year end has been all about adventures in space with November and December giving us a number of updates and releases to explore....

Set in 2012 after the apocalypse, Era Zero is a new MMO title with a steampunk style, and magic, technology and futuristic time and space are the eternal theme of Era Zero in which players are expected to experience beyond-imagination futuristic science & technology battle scenes....

It is perfect time to join Ragnarok Adventure as well as the perfect time to return for the Holidays as Ragnarok Online launches the highly anticipated massive expansion episode update 14.1 Bifrost. This expansion opens a new chapter in the New World Saga, bringing adventurers face to face with Nidhoggur and the plight of her people....

Era Zero, an all-dimensional innovative monumental MMO title, has received great attention from the industry and players due to its unique steam punk style. Based in an overhanging world and focused on the steam punk style, Era Zero presents players a mysterious world where technology and magic coexist....

In the first CBT, Yulgang 2 empowered players to choose from among 3 classes, fight by use of the weapons like swords, spears and wands, and appreciate this orthodox martial arts game through joining fast-paced combats and applying flexible fighting skills....

Today marks the launch of Score for More, a new bonus programme for Frogster's popular fantasy MMO Runes of Magic. In cooperation with GAMINSIDE, the new system rewards all Runes of Magic players for their adventures in Taborea....

It is learnt the two online games adapted by Korea-based Dragonfly from Japan-based SNK's famous fighting games The King of Fighters and Samurai Shodown respectively are going to start their first CBT in South Korea in Q4, 2012....

Game Bridger Entertainment, a global publisher of interactive online entertainment media and the proprietor of the GamerKraft global free-to-play gaming portal, released today a video preview of a forthcoming update to their hit MMORPG, Priston Tale 2: The Second Enigma....

Here is a saying goes that "Lonely boy play DotA". In 2011 DotA become the hottest competitive game. Messages about new DotA game came out endlessly, even Blizzard published its own DotA game "Blizzard DotA". ...

The qinggong system can be said as a big highlight of Age of Wulin, and all flying skills are rendered in this highly free gaming world to the utmost. We've got a general idea of this system through the regional test. Flying skills can offer bonuses to the basic qinggong stat....

Joymax today revealed a rebuild, from the ground up, of its Fellows system for Silkroad Online which has just gone live. Fellows are all-new trained pets which have special enhanced abilities to help their masters conquer the Silk Roads. ...

Many MMORPGs on the current market set races, and different races have different characteristics and stats. So it is with ArcheAge! Now, let's have a look at the respective features of ArcheAge's four unveiled races!...

Gala Networks Europe, free-to-play games publishers and operator of the http://www.gpotato.eu/ portal announce the launch of a new Elemental system dungeon and some seasonal additions to the game, all of which will go live tomorrow, December 13th 2011....

The latest developer diary explains how extensive the customization is....

Beijing an action online game, Hunter Blade seems to be a little bit difficult to new players. On the other hand, the newbie guide is detailed enough. So freshmen will become skillful in hunting as long as they know Hunter Blade system better....

The first phase of "MapleStory's" earth-shattering Legends update is upon us as the Cannoneer joins the ranks of Maple World's elite on Dec. 7. The Canonneer is the first of three new classes to join Nexon America's side-scrolling powerhouse MMORPG....

Although you might spend more time with your family and friends in holidays and not play too many MMOs, the monthly recommendation will be made as usual....

Developed by SIRIUS and published by JCE, the 3D fantasy MMORPG Lime Odyssey has officially launched its OBT in South Korea. Lime Odyssey has been licensed to Aeria Games which will be the publisher of the game in North America. Currently the game is conducting an Alpha test in North America....

Basically, you can use any race's weapon, as long as you think it fits you best....

OGPlanet today announced big news and updates for Red Stone, the popular 2D fantasy RPG. The hardcore MMORPG has steadily been growing and thriving due to its depth of gameplay and quality of character classes....

Dizzel, a new massive multiplayer online TPS title developed and published by South Korea-based Neowiz Games, unveiled a brand-new group combat mode – coordination combat. ...

Japan-based Q Entertainment announced recently that its action MMORPG Ninety-Nine Nights Online (N3 Online) is going to kick off its OBT on Dec. 5. Here is an introduction to the basic features of the game....

There are lots of small tips in Hunter Blade which would help you and make the hunting more convenient....

The world's first third-gen online game ArcheAge from Korea-based XL Games will kick off its fourth CBT on Dec. 8. The test will last 80 days and expects to recruit 5,000 players....

Joining in a family, players of Hunter Blade could not only hunt beasts in group at any time, possess their own farm, but also steal resources of other families....

Kingdom Under Fire II developed by Blueside and operated by Hangame, kicked off its 1st CBT on Dec. 2nd in South Korea. This test is scheduled to last until Dec. 7. In the 1st CBT, players can choose from three playable classes in this test, i.e. Gunslinger, Spellsword and Berserker, each with distinctive features and characteristics....

What's the coolest feature in Hunter Blade? High-end equipment, or fashionable dress? I admit these are gorgeous and fantastic. However, the huge and powerful monsters are more unforgettable. Especially the king bosses, I believe they are the super stars on the South Cole Continent....

Hello everyone, I recently had the chance to play SWTOR weekend beta for the full three days duration and I learned some things that I find are helpful for when you are starting the actual game on Dec 20. Here they are, hope you find them useful too!...

I have played Hunter Blade since the Open Beta Test began. And lately I reached the top level, Lv70. During my hunting, I still found some experience and knacks to help upgrade....

Netgame releases their newest game called Rise of Dragonian Era, also known as R.O.D.E. R.O.D.E. is a fantasy game of mystical characters and creatures where dragons hold the symbol of great power. It takes place in a world separated by two lord dragons, Firean and Azurian....

From the beginning when I devoted to Hunter Blade, I was into the weapon, 2H Sword. Although the attack distance is melee, 2H Sword is really good at fast attack and giving the beasts a quick blow. This makes me choose it to hunt, to pvp, whatever....

Eternal Blade, a new MMORPG title developed and published by South Korean game company Galalab, has recently released its first trailer....

CABAL II, the sequel to CABAL Online, developed by ESTsoft kicked off its first CBT in South Korea at the beginning of November. Based on CryEngine 3, CABAL II adopts dynamic image capture technology to make its graphics and special effects more vivid. Aside from inheriting the original features of CABAL Online, CABAL II provides more freedom in the aspects of character advancement and skills...

ArcheAge, the latest MMO title developed by a team led by Jake Song, the Father of Lineage, is kicking off its fourth closed beta on Dec. 8. As a promotion, its developer XL Games has just released a new trailer, displaying some upcoming contents of the fourth test....

Vehicle plays a larger role because it's part of the EVE economy, it's highly customizable, it's the key to your strategy and it affects the outcome of a battle....

Breaking away pet games' traditional concept, ELS adds pet raising and management system while introducing the pet system, making pets an indispensable part of players' in-game life....

Square's continuing success with Final Fantasy XI has given them a place in the MMO community. However, things seem to have derailed when Final Fantasy XIV was released....

In Hunter Blade, star instance is a kind of hero instance for Lv70 and above. Also your Reputation should be 16,000 or higher to enter the Star Instance....

Ghosts 'n Goblins Online, a side-scrolling action MMORPG co-developed by Korea-based See9 & Japan-based Capcom and published by CJ E&M, kicked off its first CBT on Nov. 24 along with a teaser site. Today, let's dig out the attractive content tied into the game's first CBT version!...

As an action MMORPG whose subject is hunting beasts, the bosses in Hunter Blade are so punchy that you will quail while facing them. On the other hand, killing them makes you feel the sense of achievement and satisfactory....

Earlier today, publisher Frogster released the new Runes of Magic content update, Patch 4.0.5 - Souls of the Past. The update opens the gate to a new raid dungeon, the Tomb of the Seven Heroes, which challenges groups of up to twelve players to a heated battle with seven menacing bosses....

In Wizardry Online, life is cheap. Characters may be killed by monsters, slip and drop to death, killed by mechanism after opening a treasure chest, burnt to death by erupting flames, fall into a trap and lose life, etc. In such circumstances, you have to pray for a high success rate of rebirth....

The 3D action MMORPG Rusty Hearts, which is developed by Stairway Games and published by WindySoft, has unveiled its hardest group instance "Undead Valley" in South Korea on November 23rd....

In Hunter Blade, Lv30 is a symbol of hunting skill maturity. After you reached Lv30, you may find the difficulty is increased and the instances are not that easy to handle any more. This time, we will talk about what will happen when you are at 30-35 level bracket....

Korea-based KOG announced that they signed a contract with Level-up on Fighters Club's operation in South America in the early November. Today, Korean version Fighters Club has just released a trailer unveiling its new female character Remy and two classes available after the first job change....

This week Ragnarok Online launches the first in a series of game updates designed to bring more convenience and fun for the Heroes of Midgard. The three parts of the update are: Costume Headgears, MVP Gravestone and Shopping Catalogues all launch November 23, 2011....

If it fails to revive, it will enter into the LOST state and then the character will disappear permanently. It cannot come to life again. This is the greatest feature of Wizardary series....

Korea-based JCE's new-concept action MMORPG Psychic X(Official Site: http://nx.joycity.com/main.jce) has recently attracted much attention from players by releasing a brand-new female character named Erica....

After Lv30, players are able to chose Spear as the second weapon for mastery. Let's share something about using a Spear....

An overall view of the online game market indicates that more and more online games are appealing to the Diablo style....

In Hunter Blade, weapons and armors are definitely indispensable for master hunters. Refinement of equipment is a must if you want to be a master hunter....

One thing I do need to commend them for a bit is the cash shop. It does have some items I know a lot of people will hate it for, but there is some good news to go with it. The game uses Zen for the cash shop, but Zen in game can be traded as a commodity between players....

Rusty Hearts, a 3D action MORPG published by the South Korean game company Windy Soft, has recently come up with a brand-new charming and sexy female character by the name of "Roger Belgerius"....

Dinox, an adults-only MMORPG developed by the South Korean game company CJ E&M and published by High1 Entertainment, has recently made public the brand-new map Hyan and the fifth server Marknon....

Nexon announced its latest action MMOG Project: Reload developed by Loadman Studio at G-Star 2011 and offered free trial to players at Nexon booth....

One of the most attractive parts of G-Star is to let players have a chance to sneak peek at those upcoming games. This year is no exception. During G-Star 2011, many online games known as Blockbusters of 2012 rolled out, heating the booths of several giant companies. ...