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==History==
==History==
KOG Games was founded in May 1, 2000 as a joint venture between South Korean game developer KOG and international publisher [[Level Up! Games]] with the objective of bringing KOG’s games to North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/25/kill3rcombo-unveils-first-game-elsword |title=Kill3rCombo Unveils First Game Elsword |publisher=IGN.com |accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> Their first game was ''[[Elsword]]'', which began its open beta test April 27, 2011 and left released in July 2, 2014.
The company was initally founded by the name of '''K3llerCombo''' in 2010, as a joint venture between South Korean game developer KOG Studios and latin american publisher [[Level Up! Games]], with the objective of bringing KOG’s games to North America.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/02/25/kill3rcombo-unveils-first-game-elsword |title=Kill3rCombo Unveils First Game Elsword |publisher=IGN.com |accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> Their game was ''[[Elsword]]'', which began open beta test April 27, 2011, and released in July 2, 2014.


In June 2012, KOG purchased LevelUp!’s interest in the company to become the sole owner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/25705/Kill3rCombo-Fully-Acquired-by-KOG-Changes-Name |title=Kill3rCombo Fully Acquired by KOG, Changes Name |publisher=MMORPG.com |accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref> In August 2012, KOG officially changed the company name to KOG Games Inc.
In June 2012, KOG Studios purchased LevelUp!’s interest in the company to become the sole owner. In August 2012, KOG officially changed the company name from K3llerCombo to KOG Games Inc. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mmorpg.com/gamelist.cfm/loadNews/25705/Kill3rCombo-Fully-Acquired-by-KOG-Changes-Name |title=Kill3rCombo Fully Acquired by KOG, Changes Name |publisher=MMORPG.com |accessdate=2013-02-19}}</ref>


Altough ''Elsword'' received some criticism for [[pay to win]] systems and poor user communication,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamecritics.com/kristin-renee-taylor/elsword-review |title=Elsword Review |publisher=gamecritics.com}}</ref> the game was generally well-received, and peaked with 2,500 active players on Steam in August 2013.
Altough ''Elsword'' received some criticism for [[pay to win]] systems and poor user communication,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gamecritics.com/kristin-renee-taylor/elsword-review |title=Elsword Review |publisher=gamecritics.com}}</ref> the game was generally well-received, and peaked with 2,500 active players on Steam in August 2013.
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''[[Kurtzpel|KurtzPel Bringer of Chaos]]'' was first announced in south korean game exhibition [[G-Star]] 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=KOG's new PC online game 'KurtzPel', first released at G-Star 2017|url=http://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=188180|language=ko|publisher=inven.co |date=2017-10-30}}</ref> The game entered worldwide [[Steam]] [[early access]] in April 30, 2019.
''[[Kurtzpel|KurtzPel Bringer of Chaos]]'' was first announced in south korean game exhibition [[G-Star]] 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=KOG's new PC online game 'KurtzPel', first released at G-Star 2017|url=http://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=188180|language=ko|publisher=inven.co |date=2017-10-30}}</ref> The game entered worldwide [[Steam]] [[early access]] in April 30, 2019.


==Games published by KOG Games==
==Games published by KOG Studios==
* ''[[Elsword]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]]
* ''[[Elsword]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]]
* ''[[Hero: Fighters Club]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Closed)<ref>https://mmoculture.com/2015/04/hero-fighters-club-kog-shuts-down-action-game-in-south-korea/</ref>
* ''[[Hero: Fighters Club]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Closed)<ref>https://mmoculture.com/2015/04/hero-fighters-club-kog-shuts-down-action-game-in-south-korea/</ref>
* ''[[Ultimate Race]]'' - Action [[Racing Game]] (Cancelled)
* ''Ultimate Race'' - Action [[Racing Game]]
* ''[[Aima Online]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Cancelled)
* ''Aima Online'' - Action [[MMORPG]]
* ''[[HeroWarz]]'' - Isometric action [[Role-playing video game|RPG]]<ref>{{cite web|title=HeroWarz Official Site {{!}} Free to Play Action MMORPG|url=http://herowarz.koggames.com|website=herowarz.koggames.com|accessdate=31 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=HeroWarz: Register Now!|url=https://register.koggames.com/herowarz?site=hwgoogledisplayUSremark&gclid=CJTc4q3og9ACFcZDhgodg1gC4w|website=register.koggames.com|accessdate=31 October 2016}}</ref>
* ''HeroWarz'' - Isometric action [[Role-playing video game|RPG]] (Closed)<ref>{{cite web|title=HeroWarz Official Site {{!}} Free to Play Action MMORPG|url=http://herowarz.koggames.com|website=herowarz.koggames.com|accessdate=31 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=HeroWarz: Register Now!|url=https://register.koggames.com/herowarz?site=hwgoogledisplayUSremark&gclid=CJTc4q3og9ACFcZDhgodg1gC4w|website=register.koggames.com|accessdate=31 October 2016}}</ref>
* ''[[Grand Chase]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Closed)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grandchase.koggames.com/2015/04/goodbye-chasers-hope-to-see-you-in-elsword/ |title=Goodbye, Chasers! Hope to see you in Elsword! |date=2015-04-15 |website=grandchase.koggames.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='Grand Chase' Servers Shut Down In North America |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2015/4/15/news/95584/ |publisher=WorthPlaying.com |date=2015-04-15}}</ref>
* ''[[Grand Chase]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Closed)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://grandchase.koggames.com/2015/04/goodbye-chasers-hope-to-see-you-in-elsword/ |title=Goodbye, Chasers! Hope to see you in Elsword! |date=2015-04-15 |website=grandchase.koggames.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title='Grand Chase' Servers Shut Down In North America |url=http://worthplaying.com/article/2015/4/15/news/95584/ |publisher=WorthPlaying.com |date=2015-04-15}}</ref>
** ''Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser'' - [[Real-time Strategy]] dungeon crawl.
** ''Grand Chase: Dimensional Chaser'' - [[Real-time Strategy]] dungeon crawl [[mobile game]]
** ''[[KurtzPel]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]] (Parallel world of Grand Chase)
** ''[[Kurtzpel]]'' - Action [[MMORPG]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:12, 19 June 2020

KOG Games
Company typePrivate
IndustryVideo games
FoundedMay 1, 2000
HeadquartersIrvine, California, U.S.
ProductsElsword
Grand Chase
Kurtzpel
OwnerKOG Co. Ltd.
ParentKOG Studios
WebsiteWebsite

KOG Games is an American video game publisher based in Irvine, California. They specialize in online free-to-play games and currently publish the 2.5-dimensional side-scrolling action MMORPG, Elsword and early access action MMORPG KurtzPel. They are a subsidiary of South Korean game developer KOG Studios.

History

The company was initally founded by the name of K3llerCombo in 2010, as a joint venture between South Korean game developer KOG Studios and latin american publisher Level Up! Games, with the objective of bringing KOG’s games to North America.[1] Their game was Elsword, which began open beta test April 27, 2011, and released in July 2, 2014.

In June 2012, KOG Studios purchased LevelUp!’s interest in the company to become the sole owner. In August 2012, KOG officially changed the company name from K3llerCombo to KOG Games Inc. [2]

Altough Elsword received some criticism for pay to win systems and poor user communication,[3] the game was generally well-received, and peaked with 2,500 active players on Steam in August 2013.

KurtzPel Bringer of Chaos was first announced in south korean game exhibition G-Star 2017.[4] The game entered worldwide Steam early access in April 30, 2019.

Games published by KOG Studios

References

  1. ^ "Kill3rCombo Unveils First Game Elsword". IGN.com. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  2. ^ "Kill3rCombo Fully Acquired by KOG, Changes Name". MMORPG.com. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
  3. ^ "Elsword Review". gamecritics.com.
  4. ^ "KOG's new PC online game 'KurtzPel', first released at G-Star 2017" (in Korean). inven.co. 2017-10-30.
  5. ^ https://mmoculture.com/2015/04/hero-fighters-club-kog-shuts-down-action-game-in-south-korea/
  6. ^ "HeroWarz Official Site | Free to Play Action MMORPG". herowarz.koggames.com. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  7. ^ "HeroWarz: Register Now!". register.koggames.com. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Goodbye, Chasers! Hope to see you in Elsword!". grandchase.koggames.com. 2015-04-15.
  9. ^ "'Grand Chase' Servers Shut Down In North America". WorthPlaying.com. 2015-04-15.
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