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Nexon Announces New MMORPG, Embers Of The Uncrowned | Console Creatures
Nexon has revealed Embers Of The Uncrowned, an upcoming isometric MMORPG with a dark fantasy setting. The game features tactical combat, companion recruitment, and co-op battles against powerful bosses. A demo will be available during Steam Next Fest from June 15 to 22, though a full release date has not yet been announced.
Nexon’s Embers of the Uncrowned is a dark fantasy MMOARPG set in a continent ravaged by invaders
Nexon has announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a dark fantasy MMOARPG featuring isometric combat and a story centered on elven invaders. Players will choose from three classes and engage in boss fights and raids, with a playable demo planned for Steam Next Fest in June. The game's development utilizes AI tools for various aspects, including visual content and localization.
Dark and Darker Season 9 Revamps Rogues, Rangers, and More
Ironmace has announced that Dark and Darker Season 9 will launch on April 28th, introducing new abilities and perks for Rogues and Rangers, alongside a rework of the Forgotten Castle environment. The Squire to Riches game mode has been transformed into a battle royale experience, with quality-of-life upgrades like a ping system and Party Finder also being implemented. The game is currently available in Early Access on PC via Steam.
Dark Fantasy MMO Embers of the Uncrowned Revealed
Nexon has revealed Embers of the Uncrowned, a new isometric dark fantasy MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat and a story about rebuilding a devastated noble house. Players will recruit companions and master classes like the Spectral Blade, Executioner, and Stormbringer. The game is available to wishlist on Steam.
The Rolodex Princess Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor
Cosplay artist The Rolodex Princess has been announced as a Guest of Honor for Fire & Ice RGX 2026, an event taking place June 20-21 in Roseville, CA. The artist, who has created over 200 costumes in five years, will be interacting with attendees and handing out merchandise. The article also mentions various game releases and updates, including Reptilian Rising, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE, Bubsy 4D, Monsters are Coming!, and The Blood of Dawnwalker.
MapleStory Global Creator Challenge Revealed
Nexon America has announced the MapleStory Global Creator Challenge, offering participants the chance to win up to $65,000 by creating unique game experiences within MapleStory Worlds. Submissions open on May 28 and close on October 7, with winners announced in early December. Senior Producer Dennis Bernardo highlighted the challenge as a way to support aspiring developers.
MapleStory celebrates its 21st birthday with a new Maple University event
MapleStory is celebrating its 21st anniversary with a new in-game event called Maple University. Players can attend classes, master skills, and earn rewards on a special campus until June 16th. The event offers daily login bonuses and a progression track through general education, a major, and an internship.
Embers of the Uncrowned Announced, Wishlist Now Live on Steam
Nexon has announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a new dark fantasy MMORPG for PC, which is now available to wishlist on Steam. The game features tactical combat, multiple character classes, settlement building, and cooperative multiplayer elements. A cinematic trailer was released, showcasing the game's violent fantasy setting and tone.
MapleStory Kicks Off Its 21st Anniversary Celebration
Nexon America has launched MapleStory's 21st anniversary event, featuring a new campus-themed festival called Maple University. This limited-time event offers players progression systems, daily activities, EXP boosts, and anniversary rewards through various school-themed challenges and mini-games.
Nexon announces isometric dark fantasy MMORPG Embers of the Uncrowned for PC
Nexon has announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a new isometric dark fantasy MMORPG set to launch on PC. Further details regarding gameplay and release date are expected in the future.
Dark Fantasy MMORPG 'Embers of the Uncrowned' Announced From The First Descendant Developer, Focused on
Nexon has announced Embers of the Uncrowned, a new dark fantasy MMORPG for PC. Players will assume the role of the last heir of House Harborwell, aiming to reclaim territory and rebuild influence against an elven invasion and corrupted creatures. The game features three distinct classes with skill trees, group content like raids, and a progression system tied to expanding house control and settlements.
ARC GAMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM UPDATES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH AS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER
Arc Games, an independent publisher of AA and indie titles, has announced several key leadership updates to support its continued growth. Michael Borras joins as VP of Business Development, while Jason Park, Zheng Zeng, and Jooyoung Chung take on expanded roles as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Technical Officer, and VP of Live Services, respectively. These changes aim to strengthen operational capabilities, expand global partnerships, and support the company's diverse publishing portfolio.
StarCraft Shooter’s Art-Style is Closer to StarCraft 2 Cinematics Than Overwatch – Rumor
Rumors suggest Blizzard Entertainment is developing a StarCraft shooter with an art style closer to StarCraft 2's cinematics than Overwatch 2. Industry veteran Drew Murray is reportedly involved, and footage seen by Jez Corden indicates a realistic graphic style. The game may be in early development, potentially with South Korean developer Nexon.
Mabinogi adjusts how many times you can loot some of its dungeons
Nexon has adjusted the loot rewards for Mabinogi's Crom Bás and Glenn Bearna dungeons, consolidating clear rewards between Basic and Normal difficulties to prevent excessive gold acquisition and potential negative impacts on the in-game economy. The April update also added more loot to the Alby Shineseeker dungeon and included various bug fixes and adjustments to skills and summons.
Is Fortnite Toxic? An Honest Answer Backed by Data (2026) | TAG
Data suggests Fortnite's reputation for toxicity is more nuanced than commonly perceived, with lower rates of identity-based harassment compared to other competitive shooters. While age-driven trash talk and skill-gap frustration are prevalent, especially in modes like Ranked, Epic Games has implemented moderation tools and default communication settings to mitigate harm, particularly for younger players.
The shake up to Arc Raiders Expeditions may turn the extraction shooter into a week-long bloodbath, but it could pair well with the "significant changes" planned for its skill tree
Embark Studios is changing the Arc Raiders Expeditions event to reward players based on damage dealt rather than accumulated wealth, potentially making the week-long event more aggressive. This shift aims to encourage active gameplay and the use of valuable gear. The studio is also planning significant changes to the game's skill tree to better align with player behavior and offer more meaningful build choices.
MMO Week in Review: Gorgon’s drama, TurtleWoW’s demise, Ashes’ docs
This week in the MMORPG genre saw significant drama and updates across various titles. Ashes of Creation's former boss released legal documents, Project Gorgon faced community backlash over bans, and TurtleWoW announced its closure following a lawsuit. Additionally, Book of Travels is transitioning to a solo offline game, while new content and updates arrived for games like Guild Wars 2, Final Fantasy XIV, and Elder Scrolls Online.
Vague Patch Notes: No, ‘foreigners’ are not coming for the American games industry
This article critiques the notion that Asian game developers are poised to overtake the American industry due to their embrace of generative AI. It argues that many Asian companies struggle to penetrate Western markets and that the real issues facing the industry include over-reliance on single titles, fixation on graphics, studio cannibalization, and poor working conditions, rather than external threats.
Not So Massively: Vindictus Defying Fate’s latest alpha build is visceral, polished, and fun as hell
Nexon's upcoming action RPG, Vindictus: Defying Fate, has shown significant polish and fun in its latest alpha build, focusing on combat improvements. While the core combat remains similar to previous previews, adjustments to boss attack mechanics and the introduction of passive blocking for certain attacks make the game more accessible. Despite some minor areas for improvement, the build reinforces the game's goal of offering a less stressful, more approachable take on the Soulslike formula.
Arc Raiders studio contacted by crime scientist "intrigued by how players are interacting," dev says only 30% of players focus on PvP: "It kind of blew the whole extraction shooter open"
Embark Studios' extraction shooter Arc Raiders has surprised developers with a significant number of players prioritizing non-combative interactions, with only 30% focusing on PvP. A criminologist has reached out to the studio, intrigued by this player behavior, which deviates from the genre's typical focus on conflict. Data suggests a large portion of players engage in PvE or a mix, with proximity chat being heavily utilized for communication.
