Mobile platform development

As an avid gaming fan, I am still seething at the nasty treatment Konami gave Hideo Kojima when they forced him out of the company. Still, the Japanese developer holds some rather popular franchises, such as Castlevania. Currently at Tokyo Game Show, Konami revealed a new trailer for the mobile game, Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls, first revealed back in April 2018. The story goes that Genya Arikado (official English name), a shadow within the Japanese government, received a warning that the “grimoires have awakened” and thus foreshadowing the rebirth of Dracula after many years of peace and prosperity. As the main narrator, Genya Arikado sets forth to investigate. However, there is an official screenshot provided by Konami which potentially leaked a storyline. In it, the supposed assistant of Genya Arikado, Lucy, addresses him as Alucard… I could guess that Genya Arikado is really Dracula’s descendant who is protecting humanity from his revival. Similar to the … [Read more...] about – Debut game trailer revealed for upcoming mobile platformer

Beijing-based studio ZLONGAME, a newcomer in the world of online game development, officially announced today that it will be releasing Langrisser Mobile, a mobile game based on the classic RPG series worldwide. The team has stated that it intends to launch a small-scale test soon for Langrisser Mobile, with the official launch coming next year. Langrisser Mobile retains the classic turn-based strategic gameplay of the original series, with class suppression, terrain effects, and unique class trees for a customizable battle experience. Featuring more than 300 classic levels, an unforgettable score by original series composer Noriyuki Iwadare, and all of the heroes from the main series, Langrisser fans, new and old alike, can experience the epic showdown between light and dark with other players around the world in real-time. Originally developed by Japan’s Masaya Games, the Langrisser series debuted in 1991 and has long been regarded as one of the two titans of tactical … [Read more...] about – Classic strategy JRPG revives on mobile for worldwide gamers next year

Following a successful pre-registration phase, game publisher GameNow has announced that the Closed Beta test for its much-anticipated mobile MMOPRG, MU Origin 2, will take place immediately in major SEA countries. Players can download the game from Google Play and App Store to witness the next epic adventure in the continent of MU. In the Closed Beta version, players can look forward to daily rewards worth USD 150! A special giveaway event is also now ongoing at the official Facebook page, with in-game costumes to be won! In 2015, officially authorized by Korean developer Webzen, studio Tianma first developed MU Origin which brought the massive PC MMORPG experience to mobile devices. Earlier this year, MU Origin 2 was launched in the huge Chinese and South Korean markets, published by Tencent and Webzen respectively. It quickly became a sensation across China, Korea and South East Asia, topping many ranking charts on Google Play and App Store. MU Origin 2 once again proved the immense … [Read more...] about – Closed Beta begins in Southeast Asia for mobile MMORPG sequel

NetEase Games, the Chinese gaming giant behind popular mobile games titles such as Onmyoji and Knives Out, today announced its new mobile battle royale Ride Out Heroes has completed all Closed Beta tests and is scheduled to launch on PC and mobile platforms this May. Starting now, gamers from South East Asia and Latin America can start to pre-register for Ride Out Heroes on Google Play and be rewarded with bonus gifts at launch. Developed by the team behind the wildly successful Rules of Survival, Ride Out Heroes is touted as the “first multi-class battle royale mobile game”. Boasting a 100-player multi-class battle royale experience, 5 heroes will be available at launch and each of them is armed with unique character traits, epic weapons and 5 different abilities. There is the assassin-meta character Hasan who dishes out quick and devastating attacks, and the ranged shooting character Robin Hood who deals damage from afar. Players can have their preferred combination of … [Read more...] about – NetEase begins pre-registration for unique mobile battle royale

While we are not sure how many China companies were over at E3 2019, we were certainly surprised to know that Seasun Games was there showcasing its latest Chinese mobile MMORPG. The company, known as 西山居 in China, is a highly-respected developer in the country and made high-quality fantasy wuxia games for the PC. The mobile MMORPG at E3 2019 had an English name, titled Eastward Legend: The Empyrean, which launched in China this past week published by Tencent Games. As we are still wondering if Seasun Games is aiming to bring the game to the west, we decided to take a quick 2 hours spin. Faithful to the game’s original PC version, Eastward Legend: The Empyrean delivers a vast and immersive MMO experience on the mobile platform. There are 5 different schools, each with 4 playable characters, but 3 of them need to be unlocked via in-game achievements. These “extra” characters are much more powerful, and can be switched any time in-game once unlocked. … [Read more...] about – Classic Chinese wuxia MMORPG debuts on mobile