Asiasoft
 | |
| Public company | |
| Traded as | SET: AS |
| Industry | Internet, publishing |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Bangkok, Thailand |
Key people | Sherman Tan |
| Subsidiaries |
Asiasoft International |
| Website | www.asiasoft.co.th |
Asiasoft is an online game operator in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Burma. Its headquarters is located in Bangkok, Thailand.
Asiasoft was founded in Thailand in 2001 with the primary objective of providing games and promoting online content in Thailand. Asiasoft's core business covers the publishing of online massive multiplayer games and multiplayer online games, co-publishing and development of new products.
Asiasoft works very closely with game operators and developers located in Bangkok Thailand it presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Philippines. The Asiasoft Group currently employ 600 workers.[1]
Company divisions
Asiasoft Corporation PCL. (Thailand)
Asiasoft was founded in 2001 in Thailand. Asiasoft publishes online games in the Thailand region. Asiasoft published Asian games and multiplayer online games, and co-published and developed of new products. In March 2003 Asiasoft published its first two games, Ragnarok Online from Gravity and Dragon Raja Online from eSofnet. In 2004, two more new games were published and co-published: Gunbound from Softnyx and TS Online, and in late 2005, MapleStory from Wizet.
Asiasoft
Asiasoft Co. Ltd (Vietnam)
Asiasoft was founded in 2001 in Vietnam. Asiasoft was the first publishing game company in Vietnam. Asiasoft Vietnam published Asian games and multiplayer online games, and co-published and developed of new products. The first published game from Asiasoft was Gunbound from Softnyx. Later in the year Asiasoft also published TS Online from Chinese Gamers of Taiwan.
Trilight Cove Enterprises Ltd (Indochina)
Trilight Cove Enterprises Ltd was founded in 2001. It publishes in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Burma.
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd was founded in 2004, publishing MMOPGs (massively multiplayer online playing games) in Singapore and Malaysia. Asiasoft Online has published MapleStory, PangYa, KongKong Online, Audition Online, GetAmped, Darkness and Light and Grand Chase. It is also the official and sole distributor for Blizzard Entertainment's World of Warcraft products in Singapore. Asiasoft Online has teamed up with SilkRoad Online, Gunbound, MU Online and Shot Online to allow players to purchase A-Cash before redeeming it for the respective games' cash points.
Asiasoft Online Sdn. Bhd. (Malaysia)
Asiasoft Online was founded in 2004, joining AsiaSoft Online Pte Ltd in Singapore and AS Online Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. It publishes in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Burma.
PT. Asiasoft (Indonesia)
PT. Asiasoft was founded 2011 in Indonesia and has published three games for PC:
- AIKA Online (terminated 2014)
- AVA (terminated 2014)
- Brawl Buster (terminated 2013)
PT. Asiasoft has expanded on mobile games platform (regional) and currently four titles are running:
- Advance Dino
- Heart Castle
- Line Dragonica Mobile
- Playpark Dragon Encounter
Level Up! Inc (Philippines)
Asiasoft Corporation Public Company Limited reported that it would acquire 70% of the Philippine based company Level Up! Inc. for $2.9 million on February 5, 2014.
AsiaSoft Online is 100% subsidiary of AsiaSoft Corporation Co. Ltd of publishing companies with a presence in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam serving over 15 million gamers.[2]
AsiaSoft Online's network and distribution channels in Singapore and Malaysia span over 1000 retail outlets which include PC Bunk, 7-Eleven outlets, popular bookstores, Comic Connection stores, convenience stores, cybercafes and SAM machines.
MapleSEA has broken numerous performance records including an online community that was awarded Singapore's most popular website in the gaming category.[1]
Asiasoft Online has also organized over 35 real-life game events for their players such as the MapleSEA Birthday Bash,[3] PangyaSEA Fiesta[4] and AuditionSEA Hari Raya Puasa Celebration.[5] Players must verify their AsiaSoft Passports with their National IDs in order to participate in most of the real life events and parties.[1]
Asiasoft Passport
Players are required to sign up for Asiasoft Passports in order to play any of the company's published games.
Like other game publishing companies such as Gamania and Nexon Korea, a genuine Resident registration number (mostly known as "KSSN") is required for sign up.
Playpark
Asiasoft introduced the concept of Playpark accounts, which players can use to log in to all of Asiasoft published games' accounts with only one set of login credentials. This service is not offered to MMORPG titles such as MapleStory, where players can possess multiple game accounts.
Currently Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam Indonesia and the Philippines have implemented the Playpark system.
Published games
Asiasoft Corporation PCL. (Thailand)
| Game | Released/started | Developed by | Status | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yulgang | 9 November 2005 | KRGsoft | Online | MMORPG | |
| Last Chaos | 2018 | Barunson Games | Online | MMORPG | |
| Granado Espada | 9 October 2006 | IMC Games | Online | Fantasy MMORPG | |
| Audition Online | 2006 | T3 Entertainment | Online | Dancing | |
| Dragon Nest | 27 March 2012 | Eyedentity Games | Online | Action MMORPG | |
| Elsword | 18 October 2012 | KOG Studios | Online | MMORPG | |
| Luna Online | 2017 | Eyasoft | Online | MMORPG | Transfer publishing license from Jaya Soft Vision |
| RAN Online | 2017 | MIN Communications | Online | MMORPG | Transfer publishing license from Xinxere |
| TalesRunner | 2016 | RHAON | Online | Racing | Transfer publishing license from TOT |
| Gigaslave Nicknamed Metal Assault | 2011 | GNI Soft | Online | 2D Action | Transfer publishing license from Steam |
| Three Kingdoms II | 2001 | N/A | Offline | RSLG | |
| Arabian Nights | 2001 | N/A | Offline | ||
| Seven Years' War | 2001 | N/A | Offline | ||
| Ragnarok Online | September 2002 | Gravity | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Electronics Extreme in 2016 |
| S4 League | December 2011 | GameOn Studio | Online | TPS | Transferred publishing license to Aeria Games in 2015 |
| Kritika Online | May 2016 | All-M | Online | Action MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Steam in 2017 |
| MapleStory | 16 September 2005 | Wizet | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Nexon in 2017 |
| DC Universe Online | 2014 | SOE | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Steam in 2017 |
| Ghost Online Nicknamed Soul Saver | 2008 | Mgame | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Steam in 2017 |
| Seal Online | 2004 | YNK Interactive | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Playwith in 2017 |
| Cabal Online | 26 July 2007 | ESTsoft | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Electronics Extreme in 2017 |
| Combat Arms: Line of Sight | 10 November 2015 | Black Spot Entertainment | Online | FPS | Transferred publishing license to Steam in 2016 |
| Counter-Strike Online | 23 August 2012 | Nexon Korea/Valve Corporation | Online | FPS | Transferred publishing license to Steam in 2013 |
| Ragnarok Online 2 | 24 October 2013 | Gravity | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to Warpportal in 2015 |
| Phantasy Star Online 2 | 2014 | SEGA | Online | MMORPG | Transferred publishing license to SEGA in 2017 |
| Football City Manager | 18 July 2013 | HANBITSOFT | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 27 December 2015 |
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | August 2011 | Redduck | Online | FPS | Terminated On 15 December 2014 |
| Onimusha Soul | 21 May 2015 | CAPCOM | Online | Platform | Terminated on 29 April 2016 |
| Priston Tale II | 2012 | Yedang | Online | MMORPG | Terminated |
| Cabal Online II | June 2016 | ESTsoft | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 27 February 2018 |
| Divina Online | 10 May 2013 | Gamania | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 14 October 2014 |
| Heroes of The Storm | 14 January 2015 | Blizzard Entertainment | Online | MOBA | Terminated |
| World in Audition | 26 February 2015 | T3 Entertainment | Online | Music dancing | Terminated on 31 March 2016 |
| Strife | 2013 | S2 Games | Online | MOBA | Terminated |
| Yulgang II | 14 August 2014 | Mgame | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 12 October 2015 |
| 8 เทพอสูรมังกรฟ้า (Dragon Oath) | 2010 | Changyou | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 13 October 2015 |
| Sudden Attack | 23 April 2009 | GameHI | Online | FPS | Terminated on 30 September 2015 |
| The Exorcist | 2013 | TigerCool | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 26 September 2014 |
| Richman Online | 2009 | SoftStar | Online | Puzzle | Terminated on 31 May 2011 |
| HY2 Online | 3 September 2012 | Chinesegamer | Online | FPSRPG | Terminated on 29 August 2014 |
| Ever Planet | 26 July 2012 | Nclipse/Nexon Korea | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 27 August 2014 |
| Twelvesky 2 | 2010 | ALT1 | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 31 March 2014 |
| Fashion Dream | 2012 | NokNok | Online | Fashion Online Game | Terminated on 12 July 2013 |
| Star Project | 2012 | Atoonz | Online | Social Game | Terminated on 13 January 2014 |
| Q Tale | 23 May 2012 | Chinesegamers | Online | Cute MMORPG | Terminated on 30 May 2014 |
| Shinchan | 2013 | Windysoft | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 30 June 2014 |
| King Naresuan Online | 16 February 2012 | PromptNow | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 26 June 2014 |
| Lost Saga | 29 September 2011 | IO Entertainment | Online | Fighting | Terminated on 16 June 2014 |
| Sheep Farm | 2012 | nooslab | Online | Farming Game | Terminated on 21 October 2013 |
| Darkness and Light | 2007 | N-Log Inc. | Online | MMORTS | Terminated |
| Dragon Raja Online | October 2002 | eSofnet | Online | RPG | Terminated on 31 May 2005 |
| JY Online | December 2003 | Chinese Gamer | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 3 April 2007 |
| God Of Emperor | 14 September 2011 | Interserv | Online | MMORPG | Terminated |
| GunBound | 20 February 2004 | Softnyx | Online | Casual | Terminated on 31 December 2006 |
| TS Online | 15 May 2004 | Chinese Gamer | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 31 October 2008 |
| BnB (Bomb and Bubble) | 26 October 2005 | Nexon | Online | Shooting Fantasy | Terminated on 31 December 2007 |
| FreeStyle Street Basketball | 1 March 2008 | JC Entertainment | Online | Sports MMO | Terminated on 27 May 2013 |
| Dekaron | 1 October 2008 | GameHI | Online | Fantasy MMORPG | Terminated on 31 January 2011 |
| Furinkazan | 1 May 2009 | mGame | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 31 January 2012 |
| Fashion Dream | 2012 | NokNok | Online | Fashion Online Game | Terminated on 12 July 2013 |
| Atlantica Online | August 2009 | NDOORS Interactive | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 31 October 2013 |
| AIKA Online | February 2011 | HanbitSoft | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 27 June 2013 |
| Camon Hero | 12 January 2012 | T3 Entertainment | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 31 August 2012 |
| R2Beat Online | January 2012 | CJ E&M/SEED 9 Games | Online | Rhythm racing | Terminated on 13 August 2012. |
| SuperStar Online | 10 October 2012 | Choi Rock Games | Online | Music karaoke | Terminated on 21 January 2014 |
| GangZa Online | 5 April 2011 | AIM Advance | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 1 April 2013 |
| Summoner Master Online | 2009 | ? | Online | Card game | Terminated in 2010 |
| Quest Master | 12 September 2015 | All Saint Studio | Online | Card game | Terminated in 2015 |
| Play Arcade Online | ? | ? | Online | ? | Terminated |
| Football City Stars | 29 September 2012 | Ubisoft | Online | Fantasy MMORPG | Terminated on 28 October 2013 |
| Band Master | 31 May 2011 | Dysun | Online | Dance | Terminated on 24 September 2013 |
| Vanilla Cat | 6 October 2009 | CJ | Online | Casule | Terminated on 29 July 2011 |
| ROHAN | 2010 | YNK Interactive | Online | MMORPG | Terminated 21 August 2014 |
| Freejack | 12 March 2012 | Bigspoon | Online | Extreme Sport Casual | Terminated on 4 April 2013 |
| Rappelz Online | 2009 | nFlavor | Online | Fantasy MMORPG | Terminated on 30 April 2012 |
| Grand Chase | 22 October 2009 | KOG Studios | Online | Fantasy MMO | Terminated on 29 August 2013 |
| Monster Master Online | 19 November 2010 | Nineyou International Limited and its subsidiaries | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 30 December 2011 |
| Pocket Ninja Online | 8 December 2011 | NGames Limited | Online | Action MMORPG | Terminated on 30 December 2013 |
| Chinese Hero Online | 21 January 2011 | Chinesegamers | Online | MMORPG | Terminated on 27 June 2013 |
| Pocket Ninja Social | 31 May 2013 | Dream2 | Online | Web Game | Terminated |
| TAAN Online | 27 August 2009 | Electronic Arts | Online | Artillery game | Terminated |
| Pocket Ali | January 2013 | Dream2 | Online | Web game | Terminated |
| 3 Kingdoms Warriors | 1 April 2011 | We Made | Online | Action MMO | Terminated on 29 June 2012 |
Asiasoft Online (Southeast Asia*)
| Game | Released/started | Developed by | Genre | Language | Status | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MapleStory | 2005 | Wizet | MMORPG | English | Online | Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines | |
| Ragnarok Online 2 | 27 December 2012 | Gravity | MMORPG | English | Offline | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Yulgang 2 | 2013 | KRGSoft | MMORPG | English | Online | South East Asia | |
| Cabal Online | 2007 | ESTsoft | MMORPG | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Cabal Online II | TBA | ESTsoft | MMORPG | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Yulgang | 9 July 2009 | mGame | MMORPG | English | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Sudden Attack | 2009 | GameHi | MMOFPS | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 30 September 2015 |
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | 2011 | Redduck | FPS | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines | Terminated. |
| K.O.S: Secret Operations | - | YNK Games/YNK Korea | FPS | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| GetAmped | - | CyberStep | Casual | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| GetAmped2 | - | CyberStep | Casual | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Cosmic Break | 2012 | CyberStep | Casual | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand | |
| Strife | TBA | S2Games | MOBA | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam | |
| Audition Online | September 1, 2006 | T3 Entertainment | Casual | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminating on September 1, 2018 |
| The Exorcist | TBA | Incool Games | MMORPG | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Phantasy Star Online 2 | 29 May 2014 | Sega | MMORPG | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines | Termined on May 26, 2017 |
| DC Universe Online | 15 July 2014 | Sony Online Entertainment | MMORPG | Local | Online | South East Asia | |
| Majong Hirne | - | - | - | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Bubble Ninja | - | Likekong | 2D Scrolling | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| MCCQ | - | - | - | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Dragonica | May 2009 | Gravity | MMORPG | Local | Online | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 30 May 2012 |
| PangYa | 2006 | Ntreev Soft | MMORPG | Local | Offline | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 25 August 2008 |
| Kong Kong Online | 2006 | Mega Enterprise | Racing | Local | Offline | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated in 2007 |
| Requiem : Alive Online | 2010 | Gravity | MMORPG | Local | Offline | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated |
(*) Joining Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd and AS Online Sdn Bhd. Country is Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Cambodia, and Burma
Asiasoft Online Pte Ltd (Malaysia and Singapore)
| Game | Released/started | Developer | Genre | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MapleStory | 2005 | Wizet | MMORPG | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Audition Online | September 1, 2006 | T3 Entertainment | MMOG | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| GetAmped | 2007 | CyberStep | MMOG | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Sudden Attack | 2009 | GameHi | MMOFPS | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Cabal Online | 2008 | ESTsoft | MMORPG | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| AIKA Online | March 2011 | HanbitSoft | MMORPG | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | 11 November 2011 | Redduck | FPS online game | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| 3 Kingdom | - | N/A | RSLG | Singapore | |
| Majong Hirne | - | - | - | Singapore | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Sudden Attack | 2009 | GameHi | MMOFPS | Malaysia | Part of server Southeast Asia (SEA) |
| Surrogate Mothers Online | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| Risk Your Life | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| Finding Neverland Online | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| MCCQ | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| KFH Online | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| Hero Online | - | - | - | Malaysia | |
| Darkness and Light | 2007 | N-Log Inc. | MMORTS | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 30 April 2008 |
| Grand Chase | 2007 | KOG Studios | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 14 April 2009 |
| FreeStyle Online | 2009 | JC Entertainment | MMOG | Singapore, Malaysia | Game hosted by GameKiss |
| Rappelz | 2008 | nFlavor | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated on 1 September 2009. |
| Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (Chinese server) | 2009 | WeMade Entertainment | MMORTS | Singapore, Malaysia | Chinese server merged with English server on 9 February 2010. |
| Warriors of the 3 Kingdoms (English server) | 12 November 2009 | WeMade Entertainment | MMORTS | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| RayCity Online | 8 April 2010 | EA Seoul Studio | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | Terminated in 2012 |
| Monster Forest | 19 May 2010 | 9you | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Priston Tale 2 | 2010 | Yedang Online | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | Closed beta started on 14 October 2010 and ended on 20 October 2010. Open beta has been delayed until further notice. |
| Field of Honor | TBC | Game World Tech | FPS / RTS | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| Battle of the Immortals | 16 December 2010 | Beijing Perfect World | MMORPG | Singapore, Malaysia | |
| S4 League | TBA | Game On Studio | Third Person Shooter | Singapore, Malaysia | Canceled/on hiatus |
| Warcry: Reign of Sword | TBA | T3 Entertainment | Third Person Shooter | Singapore, Malaysia | Canceled |
Asiasoft Co. Ltd (Vietnam)
| Game | Developed by | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunbound | Softnyx | Casual | Offline |
| Yulgang | KRGSoft | MMORPG | Offline |
| TS Online | ChineseGamer | MMORPG | Offline |
| The Legend of Three Kingdoms Online | Userjoy Technology | MMORPG | Online |
| GetAmped | CyberStep | Casual | Online |
| GetAmped2 | CyberStep | Casual | Online |
| Ghost Online | Mgame and NNG | MMORPG | Offline |
| Cabal Online | ESTSoft | MMORPG | Offline |
| Ragnarok Online | Gravity Corp. | MMORPG | Offline |
PT. Asiasoft (Indonesia)
| Game | Year | Developer | Genre | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIKA Online | 2011 | HanbitSoft | MMORPG | Terminated |
| Alliance of Valiant Arms | 2011 | Redduck | FPS online game | Terminated |
| Argo Online | 2011 | Mgame | MMORPG Sci-fi |
Level Up! Inc (Philippines)
| Game | Developed by | Genre | Service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabal Online | ESTsoft | MMORPG | Philippines | |
| Rohan Online | YNK | MMORPG | Philippines | |
| Ran Online | Min Communication | Action MMORPG | Philippines | |
| Hex: Shards of Fate | Cryptozoic Entertainment | MMO | Philippines | |
| Ragnarok Online | Gravity | MMORPG | Philippines, India, Brazil | Closed its local PH service on March 31, 2015, moved to iRO |
| Grand Chase | KOG | MMORPG | Philippines, Brazil | Closed PH server on November 17, 2014 |
| Dance Battle Audition Philippines | YD Online | Music video game and MMOG | Philippines | |
Trilight Cove Enterprises Ltd (Indochina*)
| Game | Developed by | Genre | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetAmped | CyberStep | Casual | Local | |
| GetAmped2 | CyberStep | Casual | Local | |
| 3 Kingdom | N/A | RSLG | Local | |
| Bubble Ninja | Likekong | 2D Scrolling | Local | |
| Chosen | - | - | Local | |
| Ninedragon | - | - | Local |
(*) Country is Vietnam, Cambodia, and Burma.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 AsiaSoft Online Expertise Archived January 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ AsiaSoft Online Company Profile Archived January 17, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ MapleSEA Galleries
- ↑ PangyaSEA Galleries Archived January 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
- ↑ AuditionSEA Galleries Archived January 18, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.