Langrisser Schwarz is a Langrisser-adapted MMORPG being developed by Taiwan-based Gamania, the maker of Core Blaze, and Tiara Concerto. It was firstly announced in 2010 Tokyo Game Show and in September 2011, the game displayed at  the 2011 Gamania Game Show. Preview: It seems that Asian developers have been paying attention to incorporating some Western or European heritage in their games, for example, the upcoming anime-style MMO with an idiosyncratic title Langrisser Schwarz. Of course, it is nearly impossible to figure out what lies behind this game judging from its eerie name. In fact, the name is not completely unknown. [...] read »

Remnant Knights is a free-to-play, 3D, anime-style MMORPG published by GameSamba behind Tribal Trouble 2. Set in a school-themed fantasy background, the game intends to gather casual gamers all together, especially the students to interact with each other in a club, and even they are able to go fishing and raise pets for fun. Overview: In the new world called Kasmari, people are worried about the threat from Skalari, a large group of monster invaders. In order to save the frail world, two rival schools are formed to teach new students how to protect their homeland. Against the campus setting, [...] read »

Bunch of Heroes is a arcade MMO set in a verdant and arresting world with diverse sceneries and numerous quests. In fact, each level involves a multitude of specific objectives for you to accomplish, so the game will never be boring and repetitive. As for the visual effect, the cartoon-style graphics makes even the monsters less intimidating. Nonetheless, the confrontations are still stimulating, to the accompaniment of groovy rock and roll music. The world is facing an imminent devastation as invasive aliens along with their zombie army are launching merciless attacks against the Earth. The world calls for real heroes [...] read »

World of Darkness (WoD) is a new MMORPG being developed by CCP Games, the makers of “EVE Online”. It is based on the pen-and-paper role-playing game “Vampire: The Masquerade” by White Wolf, which was merged with CCP 2006. Still in the phase of pre-production, WoD is unveiled only in sporadic reports, most of which are sketches of general idea and conceptual snippet. According to the multiple coverages like PCgames, Massively and Gamespot, despite the lack of action, it is meant to turn up with a hardcore style, which will be achieved by taking in dark elements such as nudity, gore [...] read »

Wizardry Online is a free-to-play MMORPG being developed by Japan-based Gamepot for Windows PCs, the closed beta is firstly available in Japan and the international version will be launched in 2012. It is based on Wizardry RPG series 30 years ago. The series have undoubtedly achieved a phenomenal success both in Japan and North America, thanks to its team-based combat, open-world exploration and intense storyline The intensity of its suspenseful plot and the stimulation of its cutthroat combat are shown in a two-minute-long advertising trailer, which takes you to a gloomy yet horrifying dungeon. A heavily-armed warrior wakes up from [...] read »

Developed by Korea-based NHN, Trinity 2 is a 3D side-scrolling MMORPG which immerses you in exotic landscapes. The game is a direct sequel to the former hit game Trinity, so it has been highly-anticipated by Trinity fans. According to the developer, Trinity 2 will carry on the time-honored tradition of its predecessor by combining the strengths of venerable side-scroller with brilliant features of MMORPGs, thus transporting combat thrill into the online world. Trinity 2 is slated for an official release in the fourth quarter this year (2011). But there is still no known timetable for European and Western markets The [...] read »

Adorable and adroit figures fearlessly play around the world, forwarding fast in jumps and skillful flip-flaps while launching dazzling Combos on enemies fiercely in the ever-changing combating environments side-scrolling seamlessly that avatars may drop into waters in the process of climbing swaying suspension beams, high and low, and then return to land before once again fighting a way out in other means, say, the gorgeous suspension lights. Imaginable scenario of side-scrolling MMO, right? Specifically, it is from the trailer of Gran Age. Like Maple Story, Gran Age presents itself as a 2D role-playing side-scrolling action MMO which, however, was published [...] read »

Difference usually begets estrangement which in turn may escalate into war. In a land inhabited by four different races, conflicts and wars are normalized into an unusual lifestyle that is teeming with turn-based battle. This is the chaotic world in Myth War II Online. As an updated succession to Myth War Online, the second edition appears to be of new graphics demonstrating the old gameplay, which varies little from the classic nostalgic role-playing style of combat. In general, players take up specific roles, accept various quests, and fight against monsters or other players in turn-based battles that can be assisted [...] read »

Developed by YNK Interactive, R.O.H.A.N.: Blood Feud (Rohan Online) is a free fantasy MMORPG  mainly revolving PvP combat, quest & mission exploring, and pet raising. Players can choose from seven different races, which stand for seven distinct classes, so as to experience various systems like crafting, forging, enhancing, and Vengeance. Overview: God creates the Earth in seven days and presents it to Ian, the creator of five different minor gods that further bring about five different races inhabiting in separated regions of Rohan continent patrolled by the dragon. Then in the long passage of time, another two races come into [...] read »

It boasts DotA-styled, arena-based combat, but takes on the third-person perspective; it features traditional gameplay deprived from the real-time strategy, but adopts an unusual WASD operating model; it keeps the in-depth, fierce, challenging competition, but tinges the whole world with an aspiring bright tone. What is this paradoxically integral MMO? It is SMITE, a new game that is unveiled by Hi-Rez Studios at PAX Prime 2011 together with its award-winning Global Agenda and another new comer to the successful Tribes series. SMITE, as mentioned, is going to turn out to be traditional and innovative at once. In terms of the [...] read »