Tag: Nexon
News The First Berserker: Khazan Is Really Starting to Shape Up Ahead of Its PS5 Beta
Kick axe
We've been up and down on The First Berserker: Khazan recently. Some gameplay footage from a couple of weeks back looked a bit jank, but its Gamescom trailer — complete with a gruff Ben Starr voiceover — made a much better impression. Fortunately, we've now got a rather good gameplay deep dive, which looks to outline the action RPG's...
News The First Berserker: Khazan Hits PS5 Early 2025, Shows Real Promise in New Gameplay Trailer
Closed beta in October
The First Berserker: Khazan has always looked pretty great, and it continues to do so in this latest gameplay trailer. Nexon's action RPG, set within the DNF franchise, also now has a rough release window of early 2025, when it'll release on PS5. The game sports a cel-shaded look, which allows for all kinds of flashy effects...
News PS5 Action RPG The First Berserker Gets 15 Minutes of Fresh Gameplay
Bloody roar
Ahead of its showing at Gamescom later this month, The First Berserker: Khazan has decided to drop 15 whole minutes of gameplay footage. This is the most we've seen of the action RPG so far, with the video showcasing some exploration and a lot of combat. The action itself is definitely Souls-like, but with what seems to be a slightly...
News Free-to-Play Hit The First Descendant Treated to First Big Update Today
New characters, battles, and gear in patch 1.05
Nexon is building on its surprise free-to-play hit The First Descendant with the PS5, PS4 title's first major update, which drops today. The big headline addition is the arrival of two new Descendants to play as, complemented by another hard mode Void Intercept Battle and a bonus ultimate piece of...
News PS5, PS4 Looter Shooter The First Descendant Is Proving a Colossal Hit
Currently one of PlayStation's most played games
Free-to-play Korean looter shooter The First Descendant is one of the most played games on PS5 and PS4 right now, despite its muted critical reception. The game – which we awarded a lowly 3/10, much to the dismay of many readers – was the fourth most played game on PlayStation in the US for the...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give The First Descendant?
First of all
Free-to-play PS5 shooter The First Descendant is a couple of weeks old now, and we want to know what you think of it. Granted, it can be difficult to judge live service titles like this just weeks into its full release, but divided opinions have already made for interesting reading in this case. Prime example: we really weren't keen on...
News The First Descendant Draws a Massive 10 Million Players in First Week
But how many will stick around?
Free-to-play shooter The First Descendant has drawn massive crowds in its first week live, with publisher Nexon pronouncing that some 10 million players have already checked out the game. Noted by Insider Gaming, with no upfront cost, it remains to be seen how many of those players will stick around, but it's still...
News Nexon Will Update The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Following Plagiarism Complaints
"We will continue to improve the game for fans of the looter shooter genre”
Last week, Forbes writer Paul Tassi raised concerns that some of the in-game icons in The First Descendant looked strikingly similar to those used in Destiny 2. The story was widely reported, and in a statement to
Review The First Descendant (PS5) - A Mindless and Repetitive Grind
What’s the point?
In The First Descendant, Nexon's new looter shooter, each character has their own set of abilities and gimmicks. Bunny, the first one you can unlock, has to keep moving to charge up her electricity which she can then use to fire off attacks. She does more damage the quicker she runs, so you barely shoot your gun, relying instead...
News The First Descendant's In-Game Icons Seem Strikingly Similar to Those of Destiny 2
"Barely-changed" icons raise eyebrows
The First Descendant has barely been out a week, but it didn't take that long for players familiar with Bungie's Destiny 2 to see some striking similarities between the in-game icons used in both games. Forbes writer Paul Tassi (thanks, VGC) highlighted the issue, as well as n
Poll Are You Playing The First Descendant?
First!
After what feels like an age of alpha and beta testing periods, The First Descendant has finally arrived on PS5. This free-to-play looter shooter is a little bit like a third-person Destiny, but instead of creating your own protagonist, you select playable heroes from a roster. Each of them is equipped with their own specialisations and...
News The First Descendant Enjoys Strong Launch Numbers, Teases Content Roadmap
Rubber hits the road
The First Descendant has finally touched down, with the free-to-play looker now live on PS5 and PS4. Being a live game, players can look forward to regular content updates, additions, and plenty of cosmetic skins to play dress up in. Nexon has revealed just some of the stylish suits engaged Descendants can look forward to...
News The First Descendant Gets Gameplay, PS5 Graphical Options Ahead of Upcoming Launch
Hit the ground running
Nexon's fairly imminent launch of looter shooter The First Descendant is out next week, launching on 2nd July, and we've got some gameplay glimpses to whet your whistle in the meantime. In addition, PS5 graphical features have been added to the game in response to feedback from last year's Crossplay Open Beta. In a trio of...
News Big Budget, Free-to-Play Looter Shooter The First Descendant Finally Drops in July on PS5
Rapid descent
It feels like we've been writing about The First Descendant for an eternity, but thankfully, its launch date has finally been locked in. The free-to-play looter shooter drops on the 2nd July for PS5, following many alpha and beta tests over the last couple of years. Let's hope it's ready to go! We went hands-on with The First...
News Uncover The First Descendant's Sci-Fi Setting in Convoluted Story Trailer
The stakes seem incredibly high
The First Descendant is a visually stunning co-op looter shooter we've had our eye on for a while now, a potential Destiny-like that looks incredible on Unreal Engine 5. We got a dev-led story trailer and a general lore breakdown, but the game's setting remains somewhat shrouded in mystery due to the abundance of...
News Publisher Nexon Investigating Cause of The Finals' 'Lower-Than-Expected' Performance
Just one more big score
The Finals, the fast-paced free-to-play shooter shadow dropped back in December, initially drew huge crowds, but retention has waned. Publisher Nexon just reported substantial revenues across the board, partially offset by the "lower-than-expected" performance of the live service punt. In Nexon's Q1 2024 earnings letter...
News Test the Waters with Dave the Diver's PS5 Immersion Trailer
Dip your toes in
The ridiculously good Dave the Diver is coming to PS5 and PS4 in just a few short days, on 16th April, and available via PS Plus Extra, no doubt ensuring it will make a splash. If you still don't know what the fuss is abo
News Dave the Diver Will Launch on PS Plus Extra, Free for Members on 16th April
Godzilla DLC still slated for May
Dave the Diver team Mintrocket has today announced the PS5 and PS4 versions of its 2023 indie hit will release on 16th April 2024, and they'll be available straight away via PS Plus Extra also. Current members of Sony's subscription service will be able to download and play the game without charge, granting them...
News PS5 Action RPG The First Berserker Looks Brutal and Bold in New Gameplay
Bloody hell
The First Berserker: Khazan just got a fresh gameplay trailer, and although it doesn't really offer up anything new, we do get a slightly better look at this bloody brawler. Set in the world of Dungeon Fighter Online — just like 2022's DNF Duel — The First Berserker describes itself as a "single-player hardcore action RPG". The...
News Vindictus: Defying Fate Shows a Lot of Promise in Early Gameplay Trailer
Another action RPG from Nexon
Nexon has announced Vindictus: Defying Fate, an action RPG inspired by Celtic mythology. All we really have to go on is the above announcement trailer, which features pre-alpha gameplay footage, but it's already looking pretty decent. Set in the same universe as MMORPG Vindictus, this spin-off is a fast-paced, combat...
News Dave the Diver PS5, PS4 Ports Coming in April, Godzilla DLC in May
Free expansion detailed
2023 phenomenon Dave the Diver has been confirmed for PS5 and PS4, and it shall be ported to Sony systems in April. Then, one month later, a Godzilla-themed DLC will be released for free. Check out the announcement trailer above. On the PlayStation Blog, it's stated the PS5 version will sport DualSense controller...
News The First Descendant Touches Down on PS5, PS4 in Summer 2024
Colossal
Promising free-to-play looter shooter, The First Descendant, made an appearance at The Game Awards, giving us a cinematic look at combat between a new Descendant and a terrifying Colossi. We were rewarded with a release window: Look out for The Last Descendant on PS5 and PS4 in Summer 2024. Nearly 2 million people took part in the...
News Brutal PS5 Action RPG The First Berserker Gets First Gameplay
Did I axe you
The First Berserker: Khazan, the hardcore action RPG set in the Dungeon Fighter universe, unpacked its first gameplay trailer at The Game Awards 2023. From what we can tell, this looks like a somewhat methodical, but still bombastic brawler. We're liking the visual style, and the enemy designs look pretty cool. What do you make of The...
News Hardcore PS5 Action RPG The First Berserker Will Debut Gameplay This Week
First!
We wouldn't blame you for forgetting all about Arad Chronicle: Khazan — the action RPG that was announced over a year ago, back in November 2022. Developed by South Korean outfit Neople, the game takes place in the world of Dungeon Fighter Online — a popular PC title in Asian territories. And, well... we've heard nothing about the project...
News K-Pop Ultrastars BLACKPINK Make an Effort to Bring KartRider: Drift Back from the Brink
How you like that?
It’s been a little time since we heard about free-to-play racer KartRider: Drift, but just like Overwatch 2 and LE SSERAFIM recently, publisher Nexon is calling upon the power of k-pop to put the release back in the limelight. And it’s not short-changing players with Kep1er or ALICE here: it’s bringing out the big guns, with...
News The Finals Opted for AI Voices Because 'It Gets Us Far Enough in Terms of Quality'
“It’s a bold strategy, Cotton, let’s see if it pays off for 'em”
The Finals is a multiplayer shooter with a bit of buzz about it, fresh off an open beta weekend on PS5. Some punters, however, were quick to point out that the in-game voices felt a little slapdash; as it turns out, they were generated using AI, forgoing the use of traditional...
News Medieval Multiplayer Game Warhaven Lays Siege to PS5 in 2024
From War, to Haven
Warhaven is a free-to-play medieval multiplayer game with 16v16 competitive gameplay, charging onto PS5 in 2024. A little more For Honor than it is Chivalry 2, players choose from a roster of unique soldiers and lead squads into glorious third-person combat, replete with siege encounters, pitched battles, and cavalry charges...
Preview The First Descendant Could Be a Decent Destiny-Like Co-Op Shooter on PS5
First!
Having spent a good few hours with The First Descendant on PS5 — ahead of its open beta release later this month — we're happy to report that this free-to-play shooter seems to have a solid base to build upon. Very reminiscent of Destiny in terms of structure, we didn't quite have time to dig into finer details, but the gameplay clicked...
News Slick PS5, PS4 Shooter The First Descendant Gets Another Great Looking Gameplay Trailer
Gunning it
The First Descendant is busy ramping up hype for its open beta — which is dropping on the 19th September — and so we're being treated to a new 4K gameplay trailer. You can catch glimpses of different playable characters, their loadouts, and their unique abilities, as well as huge boss enemies that'll require teamwork to bring down...
News Anticipated Shooter The First Descendant Goes All-In on PS5 Features Ahead of Open Beta
Full DualSense support and 3D audio
The First Descendant continues to look enticing ahead of its previously announced open beta, which is still set for the 19th September. And in a move that we always appreciate, the PS5 looter shooter will attempt to take full advantage of Sony's current-gen system. It'll boast support for the DualSense's adaptive...
News Meet Bunny, The First Descendant's Fastest Combatant on PS5, PS4
Think Tracer, but faster
The First Descendant is a fast-paced looter shooter on track for PS5 and PS4, and we got a new gameplay trailer debuting the game's resident speedster, Bunny. For those interested, a crossplay open beta session is being held from 19th September, with PlayStation players invited to sign up. In the vein of Destiny and...
News Free Racer KartRider: Drift Aims to Fill Mario Kart Void on PS4 from 8th March
Season One is imminent
There’s a distinct lack of quality kart racers on PS4, but KartRider: Drift will hope it can secure a podium position from 8th March, 2023. The free-to-play outing – which has been in beta testing for some time – will make a turbocharged start from with its first season, named New World. The game will be completely...
News Arad Chronicle: Kazan Has All the Trappings of a Worthy Soulslike
Git gud all over again
Arad Chronicle: Kazan, formerly known as Project AK, is a console Soulslike currently being developed by Korean studio Neople, best known for the Dungeon Fighter Online series of PC brawlers. We got a new trailer showing off the promising-looking action RPG, although specific platforms or even a release window have yet to be...
News The First Descendant's Story Trailer Sets the Stage for a Sci-Fi Epic
Eyes up, Descendant
Today we were blessed with a new cinematic trailer for The First Descendant, that excellent-looking free-to-play looter shooter that appears to be gunning for the Destiny crown. It's esoteric, concerned with larger-than-life forces, and set in a sci-fi universe on the brink of war. So very Destiny, indeed! After inheriting...
News Hey, Super Promising PS5, PS4 Co-op Shooter The First Descendant Still Looks Really Good
Always descending
The First Descendant, first announced for PS5 and PS4 back in August, has a new Tokyo Game Show trailer. It's short but quite sweet, giving us another glimpse of this very promising co-op shooter. The game's graphical prowess has certainly caught the eye over the last month or so, with an
News KartRider: Drift Open Beta Powerslides to PS4 on 31st August
Global Racing Test nearly here
In case you'd forgotten about this game (we sort of had), KartRider: Drift is a free-to-play kart racing game heading to PS4 and other platforms. Coming from South Korean publisher Nexon, it's scheduled to cross the finish line later this year, but before its proper launch, an open beta will be available to play, and...
News The First Descendant Flexes Its Unreal 5 Muscles in New Reveal Trailer
That's a lot of graphics
Earlier this month, Nexon published a short teaser trailer for its upcoming co-op shooter, The First Descendant. A few weeks down the line, we now have the full-length version of the trailer, embedded above. One of the main draws of this free-to-play sci-fi shooter is that it's been built using Unreal Engine 5, and it sure...
News The First Descendant Looks Like a Graphical Powerhouse, Coming to PS5, PS4
This looter shooter is a real looker
The First Descendant is an upcoming free-to-play third-person cooperative looter shooter (in the vein of Outriders) powered by Unreal Engine 5, and while we only have a brief teaser to judge it by, it sure is a looker. The First Descendant is coming to PS5 and PS4, although there is no word on a release date as...
Review DNF Duel (PS5) - Explosive Fighter Is Impressively Easy to Pick Up and Play
It's time to DNF Duel
Taking popular free-to-play titles and transforming them into fighting games is becoming a bit of a trend, isn't it? Following in the footsteps of Granblue Fantasy Versus, DNF Duel is based on South Korean action RPG Dungeon Fighter Online. Its character roster is made up of playable classes from the source material —...
News Promising PS5, PS4 Fighter DNF Duel Confirms Full Story Mode
Plus a gallery and a glossary
DNF Duel, the gorgeous looking fighting game that's coming to both PS5 and PS4 next month, confirms that it features a full story mode in its latest trailer. It looks reasonably in-depth, and it's presented through some very pretty artwork. However, it's unclear whether this story mode is essentially a visual novel...
News DNF Duel Is Back for Another Open Beta This Weekend on PS5, PS4
Round 2
Super stylish fighter DNF Duel is getting a second open beta on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 — and the best part is that it's extremely close. The new network test will go live this very weekend, starting on Saturday the 2nd April and ending on Monday the 4th April. Much like the previous beta — which happened in December — this...
News DNF Duel Drops in June for PS5, PS4
It's time to duel
The extremely promising DNF Duel has held our attention since its surprise announcement last year, and now it has a release date. The beat-'em-up, which is based on the Dungeon Fighter Online RPG, drops on the 28th June for both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4. Much like Arc System Works' current champion, Guilty Gear Strive, DNF...
News DNF Duel Launches Summer 2022 on PS5, PS4
You're next
Thanks to a combination of really cool looking character reveals and a surprise open beta test, DNF Duel has exploded in terms of popularity. The stylish fighting game is getting a lot of positive press at the minute — and now we have a release window. As many had anticipated, the title isn't too far off; it launches for PlayStation 5...
News The DNF Duel Open Beta Is Live on PS5, PS4
Are you next?
Just a few weeks ago, DNF Duel wasn't even on the radar — but through a combination of super cool looking character trailers and the announcement of an open beta, the upcoming fighting game has suddenly garnered a lot of attention. Said open beta is available to download and play right now, on both PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4...
Video Is KartRider: Drift PlayStation's Answer to Mario Kart?
Boosting out of the Beta
Kart racing games certainly aren't as affluent as they used to be, but that hasn't stopped a slew of third-party developers from trying to capture the genre's magic. The latest attempt on PlayStation comes from Nexon, which is set to fully launch its free-to-play live service platform sometime in 2022. But does KartRider:...
News DNF Duel Confirmed for PS5, PS4, Open Beta Begins This Weekend
Who's next?
DNF Duel is set to be a fighting game that's well worth keeping an eye on. Developed in part by the genre geniuses over at Arc System Works, it's shaping up to be another gorgeous beat-'em-up from the creators of Guilty Gear Strive and Dragon Ball FighterZ. Up until now, DNF Duel didn't even have any confirmed platforms — but out of...
News KartRider: Drift Is a Free-to-Play Kart Racer for PS4
The headline tells you all you need to know
Given the overwhelming popularity of the Mario Kart series, we suppose it is surprising there aren’t more of them – especially in the free-to-play space. Enter KartRider: Drift, a new title from Nexon with crossplay and cross-progression, on its way to the PS4. A beta’s coming in December, with over...
News PS5, PS4 Co-Op Looter Shooter Project Magnum Looks Very Flashy in Teaser Trailer
Early days, though
A new teaser trailer has just landed on PlayStation's YouTube page, and it's for a game currently known as Project Magnum. Developed by Seoul-based studio Nat Games, there aren't too many details about the game as yet, save for the aforementioned video. We recommend giving it a watch, as the game looks like it could be good. It's...
News LawBreakers Publisher Blames PUBG for Poor Sales
Nexon doesn't seem too pleased
Today in quotes that are sure to turn heads, LawBreakers publisher Nexon has stated that PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is at least partially responsible for the failure of its team-based shooter. LawBreakers launched in August last year, but it quickly fell off the radar and has reportedly struggled to maintain a...
