Perfect World Entertainment
Perfect World Entertainment business and news from across the web.- Neverness to Everness whisks players away to a fantasy RPG tale in its 999 Nights updateNeverness to Everness has released its '999 Nights' update, introducing a high fantasy storyline where players are transported to the Warren Continent to help Fuzzy villagers fight a dragon. This update adds new areas, classes, characters Shinku and Iroi, a motorcycle mount, and various events. The update shifts the game's tone towards a more traditional JRPG experience.
- ARC GAMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP TEAM UPDATES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED GROWTH AS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERArc 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.
- Champions Online sheds a pair of devs but keeps its events and sales rolling onChampions Online has seen two developers depart, with one moving to Neverwinter. The MMORPG continues to receive updates focused on in-game sales and events, including a rerun of the Therakiel Alerts. Despite developer departures, Cryptic Studios maintains that Champions Online remains a key part of their operations.
Highguard Joins The List Of Live-Service Games Axed Within Weeks Of LaunchSeveral live-service games, including Highguard, Concord, and RumbleVerse, have been shut down shortly after launch due to issues with player retention and funding. This article examines various titles that failed to sustain their player base or business models, leading to premature closures or development halts.
Gigantic Is Back and You Should Be Playing It! - The Game FanaticsGigantic, originally released in 2017 as a third-person MOBA hero shooter by Motiga and Perfect World Entertainment, has been revived in 2024 by Arc Games. The game, which shut down its servers a year after its initial launch, retains its original charm and mechanics, offering a unique blend of familiar gameplay with distinct features. The article highlights its cell-shaded art style and varied cast of heroes, encouraging players to try Gigantic: Rampage Edition.