'ShowMaker' = "Gen.G Is Still Playing Well... I'm Looking Forward to Our Round 2 Matchup"
Dplus KIA swept BNK FearX 2‑0 on April 30, lifting its LCK regular‑season record to 6‑3 and solidifying a top‑tier position. Mid‑lane star ShowMaker highlighted the effective Annie‑Lee Sin combo in Game 1 and an Ignite‑Electrocute Ahri in Game 2, citing strategic flexibility and counter‑picking. He praised the team’s macro improvements and coaching feedback while acknowledging missed opportunities in earlier sets. Looking ahead, ShowMaker is focused on a second‑round showdown against perennial powerhouse Gen.G, emphasizing preparation and confidence.
Dplus KIA Extends Winning Streak to 4 Behind 'Lucid' And 'ShowMaker'
Dplus KIA defeated BNK FearX 2‑0 in the first round of the 2026 LCK regular season, extending its winning streak to four matches and improving its record to 6‑3. Mid‑lane star Lucid dominated with a Lee Sin performance that secured a...
'VicLa' Returns to BNK Starting Lineup Against Dplus KIA
Lee “Bigla” Dae‑kwang, known as VicLa, is back in BNK FearX's starting lineup for the LCK match against Dplus KIA, ending a roughly 20‑day bench stint. The change follows the removal of Nam “Diable” Dae‑geun for repeated attitude violations and a...
Pearl Abyss Sells 'EVE Online' Developer CCP Games to Secure Financial Health
Pearl Abyss announced the sale of its subsidiary CCP Games to the studio’s current management for about $120 million, ending a six‑year ownership that generated consistent operating losses. The divestiture removes a financial drag and frees capital for the Korean publisher’s...
NCSoft Hosts Events for Lineage and Aion Series During May Holidays
NCSoft is rolling out a series of holiday events across six of its live games to celebrate Family Month and Children’s Day in May. Lineage 2, Aion, and their mobile counterparts each receive themed quests, crafting buffs, and limited‑time passes that...
Nexus and Valofe Launch Mobile MMORPG 'Chaos W'
Nexus and Valofe have launched "Chaos W," a mobile MMORPG available in a domestic version and a blockchain‑enabled global version. The global edition runs on the CROSS platform, using the Red Diamond token with a capped supply of 1 billion to create...
Lionheart Studio Updates 'Valhalla Survival' With Limited-Time Dungeon
Lionheart Studio announced a limited‑time "Hidden Pagan Treasure" dungeon for its hack‑and‑slash roguelike Valhalla Survival, available from April 29 through May 13. Players who clear the dungeon earn Pagan Emblems, which can be traded for high‑grade weapons, Option Transfer Stone boxes, and...
Chaos Zero Nightmare' & 'Miraesi' To Attend Anime Expo 2026, Connecting with North American Fans
Smilegate announced its first appearance at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, where it will showcase the dark fantasy roguelike Kazena and two upcoming titles, Chaos Zero Nightmare and Miraesi: The Invisible Future. The four‑day event runs July 2‑5 and will feature a...
Pearl Abyss Launches Events for Black Desert Mobile's 3,000th Day and Family Month
Pearl Abyss announced a series of in‑game events to mark the 3,000th day of Black Desert Mobile, scheduled for May 16, 2026, and to celebrate Korea’s Family Month in May. The celebrations include a three‑day “Toy Box for Adult Adventurers” roulette,...
Is 'Diable' Nam Dae-Geun Leaving BFX? Trade to Another Team Likely
BNK FearX demoted AD carry ‘Diable’ Nam Dae‑geun to its second‑team roster after he missed a fan meeting, sparking controversy. Insider reports indicate a mid‑tier LCK club is negotiating a trade, with the LCK’s transfer window closing on April 30. If...
NC Signs Marketing MOU with Roblox Korea
South Korean PC‑café chain NC has signed a marketing memorandum of understanding with Roblox Korea, creating a joint framework for online and offline campaigns, co‑branded content, and cross‑promotion. Starting April 29, NC will offer in‑café benefits for three Roblox titles—‘99 Nights...
Final Fantasy XIV Launches Simultaneous Patch for Korean and Global Servers
Actoz Soft rolled out the V7.5 "Path to the Beyond" patch for Final Fantasy XIV on April 28, aligning the Korean server update with the global release. The patch raises the free‑to‑play level cap to 80, adds a new Beastmaster job, a...
'Monster Taming: STAR DIVE' Updates with First New Character, 'Mina'
Netmarble released the first post‑launch update for its action RPG Monster Taming: STAR DIVE, adding the 5‑star fire‑attribute brawler Mina. Mina wields a flame orb and an ultimate that summons a clone, and she fits well with fire‑debuff characters. A...
Lessons From 2015: The Steam Controller Returns as a 'True Gamepad'
Valve is reviving the Steam Controller in 2026 as a true gamepad, built by halving the Steam Deck’s design and adding standard inputs like a second thumbstick, D‑pad, and tilted trackpads. The new controller retains the original’s trackpads, gyro, and...
NEXUS Partners with TRON's 'B.AI' To Expand 20 Million AI Agent Ecosystem
NEXUS announced a strategic partnership with TRON’s B.AI platform to turn AI agents into autonomous economic actors. B.AI’s x402 payment protocol and TRC‑8004 identity standard let agents hold assets and transact without human oversight. The collaboration builds on NEXUS’s Multi‑Royal...