10 Months Ago, CVG Online says (in Hellgate: London given second life) However, Korean publisher and developer HanbitSoft, which says it owns the IP, engines and source code for the online RPG, said in a release (via Gamasutra) ...
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And Gamasutra says (in HanbitSoft: Hellgate London To Continue As Free-To-Play Title) HanbitSoft has asserted that it owns the IP, engines and source codes for the Flagship Studios title worldwide, and will maintain Hellgate: London for its ...
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