MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. – Dec. 12, 2018 – Pearl Abyss, the creators of the Black Desert MMORPG video game franchise, has today announced that it is expanding operations with the company’s first North American office, located in Manhattan Beach, California.
The news comes after Pearl Abyss recently announced that the company acquired CCP Games, the creators of the popular spaceship MMORPG, EVE Online.
Xbox One players to experience the expansive fantasy action MMORPG on console for a limited time
SEOUL – November 8, 2018 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their open-world fantasy action MMORPG on Xbox One, is now available in Open Beta until Nov. 12. Download Black Desert today by visiting the Microsoft Store – special launch-day rewards await those who participate! To learn more about Black Desert on Xbox One and the Open Beta features, visit xbox.playblackdesert.com. Continue reading MMORPG Black Desert Now Available on Xbox One in Open Beta Until November 12
Hands-On Gameplay Demos Available to the Public at TwitchCon within Pearl Abyss Lounge
SEOUL – October 25, 2018 – Pearl Abyss today announced that Black Desert, their all-new open-world fantasy MMORPG on Xbox One, will be available to play via Open Beta from Nov. 8-12. For fans who can’t wait until November, Pearl Abyss is bringing Black Desert to TwitchCon 2018 in its first-ever public debut. From Oct. 26-28, TwitchCon attendees are encouraged to visit and experience Black Desert on Xbox One at the Pearl Abyss Lounge, Booth #1711, for a hands-on demo, the chance to win exclusive swag, and photo opportunities. Media appointments are being accommodated by request to globalpr@pearlabyss.com.
Register now for the upcoming Open Beta for Black Desert on Xbox One at: https://xbox.playblackdesert.com/
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NantG Mobile to Co-Develop Next Generation Game Publishing Platform
LA Times Center and NantG Mobile to Establish E-Sports Leagues Across Multiple Games Beginning with Z1 Battle Royale, the Revitalized H1Z1 Battle Royale Game
Los Angeles – Sept. 6, 2018 – NantWorks, a diversified holding company, today announced that it has made a strategic investment in Daybreak Game Company, a leading developer and publisher of multiplayer online games. In connection with the investment, NantWorks has obtained a controlling interest in a new joint venture with Daybreak, NantG Mobile, LLC, which has been formed to develop and publish mobile versions of Daybreak’s current games – H1Z1 and EverQuest – and to build and publish video games across all platforms. In addition, the JV will now assume control and management of the current PC H1Z1 Battle Royale game. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, CEO and Chairman of NantWorks and Owner and Executive Chairman of the Los Angeles Times, will join Daybreak’s board of directors.
Hit MMO developers join forces for the benefit of all current and future projects
SEOUL – September 6, 2018 – Today, Black Desert Online developer Pearl Abyss announced that it will acquire CCP Games, the creators of popular spaceship MMORPG EVE Online. The deal outlines that CCP Games will continue to operate independently as a developer with studios in Reykjavik, London and Shanghai, while integrating the company’s extensive development and publishing expertise into Pearl Abyss’ operations for all current and future projects. Continue reading Black Desert Online Creators Pearl Abyss to Acquire CCP Games, Makers of EVE Online
“Surge of Elements” update adds Elementalist class and new team raid to the free-to-play cross-platform title, now available for PC players on Steam
BRISBANE, Calif. – Mar. 8, 2018 – NetEase Games (NASDAQ: NTES) today announced its free-to-play cross-platform MMORPG, Crusaders of Light, is available to play on Steam, along with a new global server (Ferroc Camp, set at North America UTC-8) and a major content update (“Surge of Elements”) that introduces a new team raid, a new dungeon, two new deadly bosses, and an all-new class: the Elementalist.
Gamers can now play the way they like — on mobile, on PC, or across both
BRISBANE, Calif. – July 20, 2017 – NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) today announced the global launch of its fully-fledged MMORPG, Crusaders of Light, on Android devices via Google Play and on PC via Facebook Gameroom. Crusaders of Light, also available on the App Store for iOS, gives players an authentic MMORPG experience on mobile, and with its launch on Gameroom, players can take their accounts cross-platform for seamless play between their mobile device and PC. Discover a gorgeous 3D fantasy world, a series of challenging dungeons, new friendships forged in the guild system, and, for the first time ever on mobile, 40-person raids — available now as a free download.
Team Up for an Epic 40-Person Raid Competition with Real Loot Up For Grabs
BRISBANE, Calif. – July 13, 2017 – NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES) today announced the global launch of its hotly-anticipated mobile MMORPG, Crusaders of Light, on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The game is also set to launch on Google Play for Android devices on July 20 and on Facebook Gameroom for PC later this summer. Download the free-to-play 3D fantasy game today to discover a persistent, stunning open world, a diverse set of quests and dungeons to explore with guildmates, and, for the first time ever on mobile, 40-person raids.
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