Elsword is a unique title with its blending of manga and the MMO genre into a seamless (and fun!) game. We had the chance to chat with Director Dong-Shin Lee to learn how developers manage that precarious bridge between two seemingly disparate groups of players.
Posted on 03/08/2018 by Suzie FordElsword, despite being one of the most played Anime MMOs on the market, is still kind of an unknown around these parts. We caught up with KOG Studios out in sunny California to chat about the action MMORPG and what it’s all about. Read on!
Posted on 07/10/2017 by William MurphyHey MMORPG! GM’s Moshup and Fenix here with the lowdown on the launch of Elsword’s all new character Ain; going live today!
Posted on 12/21/2016 by KOG GamesKOG has pulled out all the stops in shaking things up with the launch of Elsword Season 2. Starting with the Prelude back on December 2nd 2015, (S2 Intro, New Tutorials, an all level Raid Bosses and more) all the way to the final chapter… The release of the highly anticipated final chapter: Add and Luciel.
Posted on 03/02/2016 by KOG GamesBeginning on December 16th, Elsword players will be treated to Season 2 and a terrific new look for Elsword and Rena. Featuring new artwork, overhauled skills, rebalanced classes and much more, Season 2 will be one to watch! Check out this exclusive trailer and screens to see what's in store beginning tomorrow.
Posted on 12/15/2015 by KOG GamesHey MMORPG! GM Moshup here with a psychotic tale of time-travel, technology and turmoil. A tale of the twisting of a mind that would drive even the most grounded of heroes to their knees with madness. From this madness echoes the launch of Elsword’s new Job path or class update and the continued story-arch for the delightfully twisted character Add.
Posted on 03/13/2015 by KOG GamesHey Gang, GM Moshup here with all the details on Elsword’s monstrous new Raid Boss update. As the final sword falls, and last shot rings out, quelling the final miscreant… the menacing visage of the Gate of Time rends reality asunder and throws its doors wide open. Finally, through the archway the heroes march and all cast their weary gazes upon the Fahrmann’s Peak; home to the beloved character Ara and to Elsword’s horrifying new Raid Boss, Drabaki.
Posted on 11/17/2014 by KOG GamesAdd, the 9th playable character, to the next 2nd Job Class: Mastermind. As Add’s power and mastery over Nasod technology has grown, so has the strength and tenacity of his enemies. Unnerved at the growing threat, Add decides to destroy the limitations of the Arc Tracers Job class and become… Mastermind.
Posted on 10/28/2014 by KOG GamesHey Gang, GM Moshup here with all the juicy details about the launch of Elsword’s delightfully psychotic new character Add. The 9th playable character in the Elsword lineup, Add pushes the boundaries of genius beyond the brink of insanity. With just a touch of psycho-delirium and a viciously explosive and dynamic skill set, he brings an unexpected transformation to the classic Elsword game experience.
Posted on 06/25/2014 by KOG GamesHey Gang, the Elsword team is here to introduce, by royal decree, the Captain of the Velder Knights, the leader of the Grand Chase, the Red Haired knight… Elesis.
Posted on 03/26/2014 by KOG GamesBeginning on December 16th, Elsword players will be treated to Season 2 and a terrific new look for Elsword and Rena. Featuring new artwork, overhauled skills, rebalanced classes and much more, Season 2 will be one to watch! Check out this exclusive trailer and screens to see what's in store beginning tomorrow.
Posted on 12/15/2015 by KOG GamesElsword, despite being one of the most played Anime MMOs on the market, is still kind of an unknown around these parts. We caught up with KOG Studios out in sunny California to chat about the action MMORPG and what it’s all about. Read on!
Posted on 07/10/2017 by William MurphyWe have teamed up with Kill3rCombo to bring our readers the first ever information about Aisha and an amazing transformation she will undergo in Elsword Online. We've got an exclusive trailer and information about the Battle Magician. Check it out and leave your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 01/15/2013 by William MurphyAfter a successful game and manga launch in Korea and Japan, Elsword has finally come to North America. In today's latest First Impressions video, we take a look at Elsword and how to get started in the game. Check out Elsword Online: Ripper X Goes Anime and then talk to us in the comments!
Posted on 01/18/2012 by Ripper XHey MMORPG! GM’s Moshup and Fenix here with the lowdown on the launch of Elsword’s all new character Ain; going live today!
Posted on 12/21/2016 by KOG GamesKOG has pulled out all the stops in shaking things up with the launch of Elsword Season 2. Starting with the Prelude back on December 2nd 2015, (S2 Intro, New Tutorials, an all level Raid Bosses and more) all the way to the final chapter… The release of the highly anticipated final chapter: Add and Luciel.
Posted on 03/02/2016 by KOG GamesHey MMORPG! GM Moshup here with a psychotic tale of time-travel, technology and turmoil. A tale of the twisting of a mind that would drive even the most grounded of heroes to their knees with madness. From this madness echoes the launch of Elsword’s new Job path or class update and the continued story-arch for the delightfully twisted character Add.
Posted on 03/13/2015 by KOG GamesHey Gang, GM Moshup here with all the details on Elsword’s monstrous new Raid Boss update. As the final sword falls, and last shot rings out, quelling the final miscreant… the menacing visage of the Gate of Time rends reality asunder and throws its doors wide open. Finally, through the archway the heroes march and all cast their weary gazes upon the Fahrmann’s Peak; home to the beloved character Ara and to Elsword’s horrifying new Raid Boss, Drabaki.
Posted on 11/17/2014 by KOG GamesAdd, the 9th playable character, to the next 2nd Job Class: Mastermind. As Add’s power and mastery over Nasod technology has grown, so has the strength and tenacity of his enemies. Unnerved at the growing threat, Add decides to destroy the limitations of the Arc Tracers Job class and become… Mastermind.
Posted on 10/28/2014 by KOG GamesHey Gang, GM Moshup here with all the juicy details about the launch of Elsword’s delightfully psychotic new character Add. The 9th playable character in the Elsword lineup, Add pushes the boundaries of genius beyond the brink of insanity. With just a touch of psycho-delirium and a viciously explosive and dynamic skill set, he brings an unexpected transformation to the classic Elsword game experience.
Posted on 06/25/2014 by KOG GamesHey Gang, the Elsword team is here to introduce, by royal decree, the Captain of the Velder Knights, the leader of the Grand Chase, the Red Haired knight… Elesis.
Posted on 03/26/2014 by KOG GamesThe stage has been set in Elsword, and the final chapter of the war that threatens to level Sander Village to the ground begins. Our heroes will start off by pursuing the captors of the Wind Priestess only to find out that the ancient, wickedly powerful Succubus Queen Karis has been behind it all.
Posted on 02/25/2014 by Guest WriterKill3r Combo is back with another developer diary hosted by MMORPG.com. In this feature, the team reveals new information and a brand spanking new trailer from the latest Elsword update, Gate of Darkness, a "bat out of hell" overhaul of the game. Read on and then let us know what you think in the comments.
Posted on 12/03/2013 by KOG GamesSince launch, Kill3r Combo has shown itself to be a company that listens to its community and adjusts Elsword to suit its unique needs. In our latest exclusive developer diary, the Kill3r Combo team talks about big changes coming to the skill tree in Elsword. Read on before heading to the comments to chat.
Posted on 11/05/2013 by KOG GamesKill3r Combo has a brand new Halloween adventure for Elsword players to explore. In an exclusive first look, the Kill3r Combo team gives us a great look at what promises to be a murderous experience. Check it out!
Posted on 10/22/2013 by KOG GamesKill3rCombo introduced nine new menacing Field Boss Monsters that bring greater challenges to the Fields of Battle than ever before. The Fields of Battle, launched in June, dramatically changed the entire Elsword world making it four times larger and allowing players to engage in combat with a multitude of new allies and enemies, and now players must face the greatest opponent that each of the seven distinct Fields offers. Check out this exclusive developer diary for more!
Posted on 09/10/2013 by KOG GamesKill3rCombo has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our readers (and viewers) the first-ever information about the new Elsword character, Chung, the Shelling Warrior. Find out more about Chung in our exclusive developer diary, screenshots and introductory video. Then head to the comments to discuss.
Posted on 05/01/2013 by KOG GamesKill3rCombo has teamed up with MMORPG.com to bring our readers exciting news about a new feature that will be added to Elsword on April 24th. Find out how players will be able to collect cards and summon monsters to fight at their side in our exclusive developer diary.
Posted on 04/23/2013 by KOG GamesIf you're hearing the Mission Impossible theme song, you're in the right place. We've teamed up with the Elsword team to bring our readers exclusive first information about some wickedly difficult dungeons scheduled to make an appearance in the game on Wednesday. These aren't your grandmother's dungeons. Check out the developer diary before heading to the comments to discuss.
Posted on 04/09/2013 by Guest WriterMMORPG.com has partnered with Kill3rCombo to bring you an exclusive journal featuring the new PvP tag team mode for Elsword. Read on to learn more!
Posted on 01/28/2013 by Guest WriterMMORPG.com has parntered with the Elsword Online team to bring our readers another exclusive developer diary. This time, the team focuses on a new game feature on its way called "The Way of the Sword". Find out what it's all about and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 11/19/2012 by KOG GamesMMORPG.com and the Elsword Online team have another great developer diary to share with our readers. In this week's edition, fans get a look at new ways to play old friends and, just maybe, a hint at things to come. Enjoy!
Posted on 11/06/2012 by Guest WriterThe Elsword team is back with another exclusive developer diary for our MMORPG.com readers. This time, the team focuses on the Halloween events (and more!) that will invade Elsword Online. Read on!
Posted on 10/23/2012 by Guest WriterElsword developers have partnered with MMORPG.com to bring our readers first-look developer diaries. In today's installment, we learn more about pets in Elsword. See what's what and then leave us a comment or two.
Posted on 10/08/2012 by Guest WriterElsword Awakened is going through a complete overhaul of major game systems and is turning out to be something special. We've partnered with the dev team to bring our readers exclusive first information about what's coming. Check out the latest developer diary and then leave us your thoughts in the comments.
Posted on 09/24/2012 by Guest WriterElsword brings us this latest update with a new look at Velder's Secret Dungeon from Developers. Check out what the guys have been up too.
Posted on 09/10/2012 byIn today’s often crowded MMO space, it is sadly too easy to find great games that are often overlooked because of the noise of the ‘big shots’ or even crowded out by the less-than-stellar games that stuff up the games list. To that end, we try to make sure that our readers are made aware of great games that have passionate development teams, engaging game play and are well worth the time for players to check out.
Posted on 02/02/2014 by Suzie Ford