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E3 2011 - Brief look at 3 Asian online games

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:43 AM PDT


Well, there was a handful of Asian MMOs on display at E3 2011, but most of them are already translated into English versions. In this post, we take a look at 2 of the untranslated MMOs (other than XAOC) which are apparently trying to attract the attention of English publishers and one which is undergoing the translation phase.

Let us talk about the one due to hit the English market soon. Welcome to Duke of Mount Deer Online, China developer ChangYou's heavyweight title with millions poured into development and the first title to be mostly made in the company's new Korea studio. The game is based on famous Chinese wuxia novelist Louis Cha's work, so be prepared for some epic storyline. However, ChangYou did a twist to the game as well, adding some new elements in order to expand the limited world. The English teaser website can be found here, while you can read about the game in my previous posts.


Next will be Taiwanese developer Wayi Entertainment's MMORPG, Lord of Keys. The game is apparently an upgraded version of 81 Keys from the same company, but as a standalone game itself. The game's design is strangely close to Holic Online's. It is the game's second appearance at E3, having been showcased last year as well. I will most probably give the game a try and post some footage soon.


Last but not least, China publisher COG showcased its latest MMO, War of Glory. The company touted the game as a "2.8D MMO", which puzzled me to no ends. As stated in the press release, there are 4 realms, 2 races and 8 classes for users to experience and enjoy.There are two modes for realm war, one is Attack-Deffense Realm War, The war is initiated by the kings of two realms, and held on the filed of the defending realm. Personally, I will have to slaughter whichever English publisher which is going to pay and bring this game in.

E3 2011 - Videos Roundup Part 3

Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:16 AM PDT


Wow, what a week it has been! This year's E3 had more online gaming videos than I could ever imagine! From Free to Play to Pay to Play and even the hybrid Freemiums are all being showcased at E3 2011. This will definitely be the final part of the videos roundup, so please do visit my E3 2011 YouTube playlist for all the videos seen on the internet. Without further a due, let's take a look at some of the selected trailers and footage.

Karok is coming to Vindictus! I am sure most players of the game already knew that, but have you played the character yet? Those lucky journalists who went to E3 did! While the footage is not as flashy as the ones churned out previously, players can still get a better look at how the character functions. The game website is @ http://vindictus.nexon.net/.


TERA will be one to play for me. Yes, there were negative news from the game's origin of Korea regarding the server merges, but that doesn't really stop TERA from being the first true open world action MMORPG. Old folks like me who have been playing online games for the past 12 years are just happy to see the game coming to English shores. The North American server can be found here while the European server here.


Blacklight Retribution could very well turn out to be Perfect World Entertainment's Joker card in their upcoming lineup. First online shooter for the company, check. Sci-fi theme with mecha, check. Customizable guns, check. Unreal Engine, check. Free to Play, check. Experienced developer in Zombie Studios, check. The last MMOFPS which got me interested was Genesis AD, will Blacklight Retribution top it? The game website is @ http://www.playblacklight.com/.
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