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Archeage CBT5 is available for Korea & China

March 22nd, 2012

It is expected that not only Korean, but also Chinese gamers will have chance to join the next generation MMORPG Archeage CBT5. Tencent announced they are going to provide Chinese version of client software for CBT5 at the press conference in Beijing.. Tencent is the major online game publisher in China who is responsible for Archeage publishing in China.

Jake Song said “I think it is important to have Chinese users’ opinions. We will add Chinese style shoes, maps and events for CBT5.” He emphasized that the main ideology of Archeage is ‘Change’. The original novel for Archeage called “Firs and a hawk” will be published in Chinese as well.

Archeage’s 4th CBT was closed on the 11th of March. XL Games introduced the original continent and siege warfare system for the first time and added various PvE, PvP contents.

However, XL Games did not announce when CBT5 will be.

You can watch the latest Archeage teaser and additional images here

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Tencent becomes the worldwide publisher for SURA Online

March 21st, 2012

Tencent, the top online game publisher in China, acquires the worldwide distribution right for SURA Online. Tencent announces it at the press conference in Beijing, China. SURA Online, developed by NSE Entertainment in Korea, is Asian style fantasy action RPG that has very fast attack and defense system like we have seen at martial arts movies.

Players could choose the one of three races and have 6 different classes. 1:1 PvP in SURA Online resembles 1vs1 fighting games like Tekken from Namco. The combat emphasizes psychological aspects as well as using various combo attacks. 2:2, 3:3 PvP are different from 1:1. Players should cooperate with teammates to win.

Steven Ma, Vice President of Tencent Games, said “Best resources of China and Korea have been combined through SURA Online and become stuck together. The contract has important strategic meanings for Tencent to advance into the world online game market. We enter into the global market including Europe, North America etc with SURA Online.”

We expect Tencent Korea would publish SURA Online in Korea as well.

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S4 League Invades Indonesia

March 5th, 2012

A stylish action TPS game <S4 League> invades Indonesia.

Neowiz Games signed the publishing agreement in Indonesia with PT. Lyto today.

<S4 League> has attracted 17,000 concurrent users in Europe and has recently gone to Japan as well.

“It’s glad to intorudce <S4 League> to Indonesian gamers. In combination with rich experience of two publishers, we will do our best to provide the best service for local players,” said SangKyu Yoon the CEO of Neowiz Games.

“<S4 League>’s exciting features including PvP would be brand new experience for Indonesian gamers. We will service it successfully with Neowiz Games,” said Andy Suryanto the CEO of PT. Lyto.

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Nexon to Publish Crytek’s Warface in Korea and Taiwan

February 29th, 2012

Nexon and Crytek signed a publishing agreement of online FPS game <Warface> for Korea and Taiwan.

<Warface> is Crytek’s first online game made by CryEngine3, featuring ultimate graphics, AI, physical effect, and other FPS elements.

“It’s pleasure to service FPS expert Crytek’s first online game. With our experience based on diverse online FPS games we have published, we will do our best to provide the best environment for the best game to our customers,” said Min Seo the CEO of Nexon.

“I am so glad to introduce <Warface> to Korea and Taiwan via the best partner Nexon. In combination with Crytek’s high-end technology and in-depth gaming DNA and Nexon’s rich experience in operation, it would bring a revolution to Korea,” said Cevat Yerli the founder and CEO of Crytek.

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GREE to Aim Global Market from Korea

February 23rd, 2012

Japanese games company GREE, boasting 270 million in Japan and another 150 million users around the world, has established a branch in Korea.

Thisisgame interviewed Tomoyuki Isaka and MyungHoon Lim, respectively the president and the head of GREE Korea.

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