Firefall

The rise and fall of Mark Kern: how one man may have doomed Firefall and The9 (UPDATED)

The rise and fall of Mark Kern: how one man may have doomed Firefall and The9 (UPDATED)

Chinese game developer and publisher The9 has been betting big over the past few years on Firefall, an MMOFPS being developed by the US-based (and The9-owned) studio Red 5. The9
C. Custer · · 8 min read
Is the Firefall open beta worth your time? (VIDEO)

Is the Firefall open beta worth your time? (VIDEO)

Quite some time ago, I took a look at Firefall, the Red 5 Studios game that is a big part of Chinese publisher The9’s plans for the future. I came
C. Custer · · 2 min read
Is Firefall, The9’s Free-to-Play FPS Gamble, Any Good?

Is Firefall, The9’s Free-to-Play FPS Gamble, Any Good?

I’ve been excited about Firefall for a while now. The game, developed by The9-owned Red Five studios, is a free-to-play shooter the company has big plans for globally, including throughout
C. Custer · · 6 min read
Is Firefall, The9's Free-to-Play FPS Gamble, Any Good?

Is Firefall, The9's Free-to-Play FPS Gamble, Any Good?

I’ve been excited about Firefall for a while now. The game, developed by The9-owned Red Five studios, is a free-to-play shooter the company has big plans for globally, including throughout
C. Custer · · 5 min read

Chinese Gaming Giant The9 Making Mobile Moves, Thinking More Global

Chris Shen, head of mobile at The9 Having already established itself as a powerhouse in the PC online gaming space, Chinese gaming company The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) is now looking to change
Rick Martin · · 5 min read

Rumor: The9 in Dire Financial Straits, Big Layoffs in Some Departments

The9 says you're fired. Chinese game developer/publisher The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY) may be in some trouble. Rumors are floating around that the company has made big staff cuts — as much as
C. Custer · · 2 min read

China’s The9 Lands Anelka, Shanghai Shenhua in Endorsement Deal

Nicolas Anelka sporting Firefall logo, photo from shenhuafc.com.cn Back in December we told you about Chinese gaming company, The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY), and its efforts to bring Firefall (from subsidiary Red 5
Rick Martin · · 2 min read

China's The9 Lands Anelka, Shanghai Shenhua in Endorsement Deal

Back in December we told you about Chinese gaming company, The9 (NASDAQ:NCTY), and its efforts to bring Firefall (from subsidiary Red 5 Studios) to Southeast Asia. At the time Tony
Rick Martin · · 2 min read

The9’s Korea Head Tony Park Talks Firefall, the Garena Deal, and More

Shaking hands on the Reg 5-Garena deal The9, a Chinese gaming company, recently established a South Korean branch. Not content with expanding just into Korea, The9 also recently inked a
C. Custer · · 3 min read

The9's Korea Head Tony Park Talks Firefall, the Garena Deal, and More

The9, a Chinese gaming company, recently established a South Korean branch. Not content with expanding just into Korea, The9 also recently inked a deal for The9-owned American developers Red 5
C. Custer · · 3 min read