Dragon Nest: The King of MMORPGs
July 8, 2008 by Joel Tan
Filed under Asian MMO, Coming Soon, Dragon Nest, Gravity, MMO Action, MMORPG, MMORPG News, MMORPG Videos, NCsoft, Random Rants, Webzen
I know I’m taking a big risk by making such a sweeping statement based on a trailer, but if EYEDENTITY Games can pull off what they’re showing in Dragon Nest previews in the actual game, then they’ve got it made.
Again, based on the trailer, Dragon Nest combines two of the most important elements of an MMORPG in today’s world: fast-paced action and stunning graphics. I better just shut up and let you watch the trailer that inspired my statement:
Now tell me that Dragon Nest isn’t set to take the throne. It really isn’t a surprise why Dragon Nest looks so …read more
Ragnarok Online 2: Gate of the World ‘un-anticipated’?
January 4, 2008 by Joel Tan
Filed under 9you, Aion, Asian MMO, Cang Tian Online, Chinese Paladin Online, Coming Soon, Dragonball Online, Fantasy Journey Online, Gear War Online, Gravity, Jian Wang, Kingdom of Warriors, Kingsoft, MMORPG, MMORPG News, Ragnarok Online II, Shanda, Webzen, Wemade, Wushuang Online
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, …read more
Top Ten Thursdays: Most anticipated MMORPGs in China
December 6, 2007 by Joel Tan
Filed under 9you, Aion, Asian MMO, Cang Tian Online, Chinese Paladin Online, Coming Soon, Dragonball Online, Fantasy Journey Online, Gear War Online, Gravity, Jian Wang, Kingdom of Warriors, Kingsoft, Ragnarok Online II, Shanda, Top Ten Thursdays, Webzen, Wemade, Wushuang Online
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 …read more
Coming Soon: Kingdom of Warriors
December 2, 2007 by Joel Tan
Filed under Asian MMO, Coming Soon, Kingdom of Warriors, Perfect World, Webzen
From several previews scattered all over the worldwide web, Kingdom of Warriors, billed as one of the most anticipated MMORPGs in Asia, seems like a clone of other, already successful online games from China. At first glance, the game screams “Nothing new here, move on!” and presents nothing except gorgeous graphics to reel in gamers from the saturated MMO market.
Consider the game’s most publicized features and judge for yourself if it’s worth the wait:
