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WEBZEN unveils a new mobile match-3 puzzle game, ‘ToyTopia: Match3’ to soft la
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WEBZEN announced today its upcoming mobile puzzle game, ToyTopia: Match3 (hereinafter referred to as ToyTopia).
Today WEBZEN revealed the official logo and details, along with the official Facebook page for the brand-new game.
ToyTopia is a match-three puzzle game under development by WEBZEN Cube Inc., WEBZEN’s subsidiary consisting of core developers who worked on various successful puzzle games and casual games.
Match-3 puzzle is and has always been one of the top genres in mobile gaming ? especially in western markets. As part of the strategy to diversify its game genre portfolio, WEBZEN has teamed up with WEBZEN Cube to offer a casual game intended for players of all ages, alongside the studio’s titles such as ‘MU’, ‘R2’, ‘Metin’ and ‘Shot online’.
Based on matching three or more blocks in a row against various villain gimmicks, ToyTopia will allow players to experience a whole new match-3 puzzle world and build their own toy world with toy-themed characters and buildings.
The game also features a fun factor in which players can collect Stars by clearing puzzles and make various toy characters through the Dreamcatcher Machine. Players can select and place their toy characters in accordance with the toy-themed buildings to get Coins.
ToyTopia will be available on Android and iOS, and the game is slated for a soft launch in Q3 of 2023.
In the meantime, any gamers who are interested can follow the official Facebook page to get connected with members of the official community, and stay tuned for all the latest news, events, and exclusive sneak peeks of the upcoming game features.
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June 28 2023
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REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM demo is available to play during Steam Next Fest
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WEBZEN announced today that a free demo of its upcoming Indie game, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM is available now as part of Steam Next Fest: June 2023 Edition.
Developed by Black Anchor, a Korean Indie game studio, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM is a challenging turn-based tactical RPG that transports players into a medieval apocalyptic infestation. Players can throw a stone to attract attention or set up a tall barricade to prevent being seen by the enemies who are always lurking in the darkness, hidden in corners or behind unopened doors.
In addition to turn-based combat, players can also return to the hideout, the only safe area to rest and manage the status of the survivors. They can cook the foods they’ve gathered and eat well to heal their damage and receive a decent bonus in the next battle. Furthermore, the game will provide strategic depth, giving the player the choice of how to invest limited resources in weapons and tools.
The Steam Next Fest version demo includes a total of three stages: the tutorial, Blackthorn Village, and Monastery, along with two difficulty levels ? VENGEANCE for beginners and SUFFERING for Turn-based Tactical RPG veterans. Also, there are three playable characters ? Willam’, the knight errant, ‘Edwin’, a soldier of the militia and ‘Diurmuid’, an experienced warrior from a foreign land.
The week-long digital event, Steam Next Fest, which includes access to hundreds of PC game demos, is running until June 26 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 5pm GMT. After playing the demo of the game, players can write their impressions and opinions on the Steam community or Discord channel.
Along with the game demo, WEBZEN will offer a series of livestreams to give players the demo playthrough and the opportunity to chat with the Community Manager about game guides, walkthroughs, F&Q and more.
Players can watch them from the Steam Store Page, and check out the live stream schedules:
? Tuesday, June 20th 7pm PT
? Thursday, June 22nd 7pm PT
REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM will be available on Windows PC through Steam and Epic Games Store, and is set to launch in 2024. To learn more about the latest news and announcement of REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM, visit the official website, the official Facebook and Twitter.
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June 19 2023
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REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM will release a free demo during Steam Next Fest on June
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WEBZEN, a global developer and publisher of PC and mobile games, announced today that its upcoming PC Indie game REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM will be available to play for free for the duration of Valve's big Steam Next Fest demo event.
Developed by Black Anchor, a Korean Indie game studio, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM is a tactical, turn-based, gothic horror RPG that takes place in a forsaken medieval land where a band of survivors must work together to fend off the coming swarm of Infested.
Players will be getting a free demo, through which they’ll be able to experience around an hour of REMORE’s content during the Steam Next Fest, which is set to run from June 19 through 26, 2023. The game will be available in English and Korean, on Steam for Windows PC.
In the meantime, interested gamers can find out more information and wishlist the game on Steam ahead of the June edition of Steam Next Fest.
The Steam Next Fest version of the game includes a total of three stages, including Blackthorn Village, Monastery, and the tutorial. In this demo version, there will be 3 playable characters ? Willam’, the knight errant, ‘Edwin’, the militia and ‘Diurmuid’, an experienced warrior from a foreign land.
The gameplay focuses on exploring the darkness, avoiding being seen by enemies, and detecting noises so as to not be surrounded by a crowd, as well as carefully initiating the fight at the right moment and striking back with various historical weapons such as Arming Sword, Polearm, Billhook and much more.
In addition to the Steam Next Fest announcement, WEBZEN has revealed REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM’s Steam Next Fest Trailer to showcase an early look at the game, where players can tactically control the battlefield in the mood of a Medieval Apocalypse. To watch the trailer, visit the official WEBZEN YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/n6Ys_b0m1nY
Additionally, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM’s official Discord channel is now live, where players are chatting about the game in real-time around the world. More details such as the latest news, announcement, and gameplay footages are available on the official Facebook page and Twitter account.
To learn more about REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM, visit the official website: https://remore.webzen.com/
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June 08 2023
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MU Archangel introduces Reaper Corps in its latest update
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WEBZEN has announced that its mobile MMORPG, MU Archangel, rolled out the latest 1.18 update patch.
The latest update brings a new character progression system called Reaper Corps which will resurrect the Reaper Corps and amplify its Combat Power with the power of darkness.
Unlocked after reaching Master Level 600, the new Reaper Corps content can easily be accessed from the [Character] > [Reaper Corps] menu, which players can find in the bottom right corner of their screen. There are 4 types of Reapers ? Peak, Gelidity, Windstorm, Tenebrosity ? and the Reapers will be activated with Reaper Souls or Reaper Crystals.
Once activated, Reaper's Gemstone which can be obtained through Blood Castle will give them access to growth options. Players can also promote the Reaper using Reaper’s Sign to increase its tier and greatly increase the various promotion options.
In addition, players can awaken the Reaper to gain powerful Awakening skills, and equip them with exclusive Reaper items - Crown, Sword, Shield, and Armor. The equipment can be upgraded to increase its tier, and players can earn set options and get an exclusive property skill.
Lastly, Reapers enrolled in a bond will have all of their base options greatly increased along with a powerful Bond Talent Skill.
MU Archangel’s global version is currently available to download on the Google Play Store and App Store in Southeast Asian countries only, in English, Thai, and Chinese.
To learn more about MU Archangel’s latest update, players can visit the official website: https://muarchangel.webzen.com and join the official Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/MUarchangelSEAofficial for the latest game chats and events.
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May 19 2023
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REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM’s Official Website is Now Live
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WEBZEN announced today that the official website for its upcoming PC game, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM, is now available.
Following the opening of the Steam Store page for the game in March, WEBZEN kicked off the release of the official website, which includes exciting info such as game story, key features, screenshots, video, and developer team introduction.
Developed by Black Anchor, a Korean Indie game studio, REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM is a tactical, turn-based, gothic horror that takes place in a forsaken medieval land where a band of survivors must work together to fend off the coming swarm of Infested.
Players will be struggling to stay alive by using different types of historical weapons, throwing stones to attract the attention of the Infested or setting up a tall barricade to prevent from being spotted.
The game will also keep players engaged with challenges, including the lack of essential supplies, whilst they strive to control the battle tactically against the Infested, dangerous creatures that roam the land slaughtering all in their path.
Players can cook the food they have collected, and consuming a fair amount of food will heal the damage received and grant a decent bonus in the next battle.
Players will also need to team up with The Blacksmith, the most important NPC in the camp, to craft, repair, reinforce and upgrade their weapons, which is the key to progression, as well as to gain access to many essential tools.
REMORE: INFESTED KINGDOM will be available on Steam for Windows PC worldwide, and the first demo version of the game is set to become available to global Indie gamers this Summer, ahead of Early Access later this year.
To showcase this upcoming game to players in the form of a demo, passionate developers in the studio have been hard at work on the development of the game.
In the meantime, interested Indie gamers can wishlist the game and check out DEV notes on Steam. More details such as the latest news, announcement, and gameplay footages are now available on the official Facebook page and Twitter account.
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May 09 2023
