MMOtaku » Dragonball Online http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku MMORPGs – Not Just Recreation but a Way of Life Mon, 07 Dec 2009 03:47:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Aion tops list of 20 Most Voted New Games in China http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/aion-tops-list-of-20-most-voted-new-games-in-china/ http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/aion-tops-list-of-20-most-voted-new-games-in-china/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:04:54 +0000 Joel Tan http://www.mmotaku.com/?p=630 Post from: MMOtaku

]]> Yes, it’s a big thing, to answer that nagging question, “What’s the big deal with Aion coming out on top?”, doing the rounds of your noggin. Well, if the news means nothing to you, it simply means you don’t know about the friendly competition between online games developers in China and those in Asian MMORPG capital South Korea.

I remember publishing an article on MMOtaku that detailed an escalating industry “war” between massively multiplayer online games developers in the two countries.

Here’s an excerpt from that story:

Here’s old news that’s still relevant today: Korean MMOs are losing out in China. According to a 2005 story, a report found “persistent world titles created in Korea” were beginning to lose ground as the Chinese market boomed … Although there are no figures to indicate a further decline in Korean MMO titles in China, the sudden awakening of the dragon in Chinese game developers may be proof enough that foreigners are on the retreat.

Now, China-based online gaming portal 17173 reports that Aion: The Tower of Eternity, an online game developed by Korean giant NCsoft, has topped an online poll on new games in China.

The list includes notable titles such as Aion: The Tower of Eternity, Dragon Ball Online, Dragon Nest, and Atlantica Online.

Go check out the entire list.

Aion: The Tower of Eternity wallpaper

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]]> http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/aion-tops-list-of-20-most-voted-new-games-in-china/feed/ 1 Ragnarok Online 2: Gate of the World ‘un-anticipated’? http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/ragnarok-online-2-gate-of-the-world-un-anticipated/ http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/ragnarok-online-2-gate-of-the-world-un-anticipated/#comments Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:23:28 +0000 Joel Tan http://www.mmotaku.com/?p=53 Post from: MMOtaku

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If the list of Top 15 Most Expected Online Games in China is to be believed, the popularity of South Korean-made Ragnarok Online 2: Gate of the World is starting to flounder.

Is it because of its delayed release? Last year, the online gaming markets in several Asian countries were abuzz with news about the release of Ragnarok Online 2 that had been originally slated for December 2007 (at least in the Philippines).

Closing the gates to the refurbished Rune Midgard in the ancient land of China are three upstarts, namely Dungeon and Warrior, SGC Online, and Fun Online. Ragnarok Online 2, or RO2, has been knocked down in the rankings from 9th place to 12th place.

Here’s this week’s Top 15 Most Expected Online Games in China:

1. Chinese Paladin Online, developed by Softstar and operated by 9you

2. Jian Wang 3, developed and operated by Kingsoft

3. Cang Tian Online, developed by Wemade and operated by Shanda

4. Wushuang Online, developed by Koei and operated by Tianxi

5. Cibi, developed and operated by Perfect Space

6. Fantasy Journey Online, developed by Lingo Soft and operated by 9you

7. Dragonball Online, developed by Ntl-inc

8. Aion, developed by NCsoft and operated by Shanda

9. Dungeon and Warrior, developed by NEOPLE and operated by NHN

10. SGC Online, developed and operated by Gamlaxy International

11. Fun Online, developed by Tqdigital and operated by Netdragon

12. Ragnarok Online 2, developed by Gravity and operated by 9th City

13. Gear War Online, developed by CYKAN and operated by DDTONG

14. Cross Fire, developed by SmileGate and operated by Tencent

15. Kingdom of Warriors, developed by Webzen and operated by Ourgame

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]]> http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/ragnarok-online-2-gate-of-the-world-un-anticipated/feed/ 0 Dragon Ball Online: Z not included http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/dragon-ball-online-z-not-included/ http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/dragon-ball-online-z-not-included/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2007 02:08:17 +0000 Joel Tan http://www.mmotaku.com/?p=41 Post from: MMOtaku

]]> Looks like Dragon Ball is shaping up to be an awesome online game. The market in China is definitely caught up in the hype as the game has been consistently placing in the Top 15 list of most expected online games of portal 17173.com.

Check out these videos and judge for yourself if Dragon Ball Online is worth the wait and worthy of the praise and adulation of the animated series’ fans worldwide.

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]]> http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/dragon-ball-online-z-not-included/feed/ 2 Top Ten Thursdays: Most anticipated MMORPGs in China http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/top-ten-thursdays-most-expected-mmos-in-china/ http://www.everyjoe.com/mmotaku/top-ten-thursdays-most-expected-mmos-in-china/#comments Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:02:33 +0000 Joel Tan http://mmotaku.com/?p=18 Post from: MMOtaku

]]> A little introduction, please. Very well. Every Thursday, I will strive to post a list of Top Ten “anythings” related to Asian MMOs, from the games themselves to gaming quirks. I’ll start off with this handy list of Top 10 Most Expected Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games from the land of my ancestors, China.

1. Chinese Paladin Online, developed by Softstar and operated by 9you

2. Jian Wang 3, developed and operated by Kingsoft

3. Dragonball Online, developed by Ntl-inc

4. Cang Tian Online, developed by Wemade and operated by Shanda

5. Aion, developed by NCsoft and operated by Shanda

6. Wushuang Online, developed by Koei Games and operated by Tianxi

7. Fantasy Journey Online, developed by Lingo Soft and operated by 9you

8. Ragnarok Online II, developed by Gravity and operated by 9th City

9. Gear War Online, developed by CYKAN and operated by DDTONG

10. Kingdom of Warriors, developed by Webzen

How about you? What online games are you waiting for?

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