News•Mar 3, 2026
Nintendo, Blumhouse Games and Double Fine Join PAX East 2026
PAX East 2026 announced its full exhibitor roster, featuring Nintendo, Blumhouse Games and Double Fine Productions among more than 300 companies. The convention runs March 26‑29 at Boston’s Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center. The floor will host publishers, developers, hardware brands like Logitech and Lexar, and tabletop titles such as Magic: The Gathering. Panels include IllFonic’s horror game *Halloween* with John Carpenter appearing virtually, while tickets start at $250 for a four‑day badge.
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News•Mar 3, 2026
KRAFTON Cuts 271 Jobs in January 2026 as RisingWings Hit by 40% Attrition Rate Amid Voluntary Resignation Program
Krafton announced that 271 employees left the group in January 2026 through a voluntary resignation program tied to its new “AI First” initiative. The program, which offered up to 36 months of salary as a severance package, will cost roughly KRW 40 billion...
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News•Mar 2, 2026
Kabam Unveils International Women’s Day Content for Marvel Contest of Champions
Kabam announced a March update for Marvel Contest of Champions featuring International Women’s Day content, including two new champions—Pixie (available March 12) and Madelyne Pryor (available March 26). The update adds a Women of Power New Player Bundle that delivers ten champions and...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Dungeon & Fighter Mobile to Unveil 2026 Update Plans at 4th Anniversary DM Event
Nexon will host a Director’s Message event on March 8 to celebrate the fourth anniversary of Dungeon & Fighter Mobile and unveil its first‑half 2026 update roadmap, featuring a live Q&A with Neople Director Ok Seong‑tae. The company also introduced the Battleground of...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
ASUS Launches ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF VG27AQE5A and ZenScreen MB16NCG/MB16FC Gaming & Portable Monitors
ASUS Korea unveiled four new monitors aimed at gamers and hybrid‑work users: the ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG, TUF Gaming VG27AQE5A, and two ZenScreen portable models, MB16NCG and MB16FC. The OLED flagship delivers a 27‑inch QHD panel with a 280 Hz refresh...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Sudden Attack Donates 20th Anniversary Pop-Up Store Proceeds to Support Descendants of Korean Independence Patriots
Sudden Attack celebrated its 20th anniversary with a pop‑up store in Seoul, generating roughly KRW 52 million from merchandise sales. Nexon pledged 100 % of the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity Korea, earmarking the funds for housing assistance. The donation funded home renovations...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
KRAFTON to Host Large-Scale Fan Festival Celebrating PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS’ 9th Anniversary
KRAFTON announced a large‑scale fan festival to mark the ninth anniversary of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. The “PUBG 9th Anniversary Festival” will be held on March 28 at Korea University’s Hwajeong Gymnasium under the theme “STILL HERE, ALLDAY.” The event will feature an...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Netmarble Union Accuses ZEMPOT of Forcing Recommended Resignations After Project Shutdown, Demands Job Security Plan
The Netmarble labor union alleges that ZEMPOT, a Netmarble affiliate, forced 13 employees into a “recommended resignation” scheme after a project was shut down. Workers were placed on standby, offered 80% of their wages or three months of consolation pay,...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
KRAFTON Unveils New Vision and Core Values, Announces Pioneer the Undiscovered Strategy to Drive Big Franchise IP and AI Expansion
KRAFTON announced a new corporate vision titled “Pioneer the Undiscovered,” emphasizing bold imagination, technology, and a unified direction for the company. The vision is paired with refreshed core values and a slogan that stresses pioneering beyond current gaming boundaries. KRAFTON’s...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Nexon Reveals ARC Raiders Reboot Story at GDC 2026 After Massive AAA Reset
Nexon’s Embark Studios will showcase the ARC Raiders reboot at GDC 2026, highlighting a dramatic project reset that prioritized player fun over visual fidelity. The title has already moved 14 million units and peaked at 960,000 concurrent users, earning a 93% critic recommendation....
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News•Feb 27, 2026
NCSoft’s Lineage Classic Launches Clean Campaign, Sanctions 1.5 Million Accounts to Combat Macros and Unauthorized Programs
NCSoft announced a "Clean Campaign" for Lineage Classic, targeting macro usage and unauthorized programs. Over a two‑week window the firm sanctioned more than 1.5 million accounts for policy violations. The campaign, running through March 25, encourages players to report offenders via an...
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News•Feb 27, 2026
Yogscast Games Details Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times Character Deep Dive Ahead of Launch
Yogscast Games released a new deep‑dive video revealing how player choices shape the protagonist Rhell’s personality and the world in the upcoming indie title Rhell: Warped Words & Troubled Times. The game, developed by SlugGlove, launches on Steam on March...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Raven2 Unveils BURNING Boost Server With Rapid Leveling and Legendary Holy Garment Rewards
Netmarble launched Raven2’s first boost server, BURNING, to fast‑track players to level 60 within a limited timeframe. The server grants a Legendary Holy Garment to anyone who reaches level 60, with the same reward available on all servers during the...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
ARC Raiders Shrouded Sky Update Adds Hurricane Weather, New Enemies Firefly and Comet
South Korean publisher Nexon released the fourth free update, “Shrouded Sky,” for its PvPvE title ARC Raiders. The update introduces a Hurricane weather condition that slows movement, reduces visibility, and alters projectile trajectories, alongside two new enemy types—Firefly, a flamethrower‑armed flyer,...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
Loot Box Crackdown? South Korea Eyes Revenue Penalties for Probability Disclosure Breaches
South Korea is set to amend the Game Industry Promotion Act, allowing regulators to impose an administrative surcharge of up to 3% of revenue or KRW 1 billion on games that fail to disclose or misrepresent loot‑box probabilities. The proposal follows a...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
NCSOFT to Change Company Name to NC 28 Years After Founding
NCSOFT will rebrand to “NC Corporation” and file an amendment at its March 26 shareholders’ meeting. The change updates the trade name, English name, head‑office location and website address. It also amends the articles of incorporation to clarify issuance of stock...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Seal M on CROSS Surpasses 1 Million Global Pre-Registrations
NEXUS and PLAYWITH KOREA report 1.33 million global pre‑registrations for Seal M on CROSS, a mobile MMORPG that launched its registration window on February 11. The title adapts Seal Online’s cartoon‑style visuals and combo‑based combat for smartphones while integrating with the CROSS on‑chain full‑stack ecosystem....
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Krafton Introduces Terminus KIRA, Open-Source AI Agent Enhancing Game Development Workflows
Krafton unveiled Terminus KIRA, an open‑source AI agent designed to streamline game‑development workflows. Built as a desktop “virtual colleague,” KIRA repackages the internal KRIS system and adds self‑critique prompts to existing large language models. In Terminal‑Bench tests it achieved a 74.8%...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Smash Vows to Defeat Former Team T1 After Dplus KIA’s 3–1 Win at 2026 LCK Cup
Dplus KIA defeated DN SOOPers 3‑1 in the lower‑bracket Round 2 of the 2026 LCK Cup, keeping their tournament run alive. AD carry Shin “Smash” Geum‑jae earned Player of the Match by excelling on Ezreal, Aphelios and Ashe. He explained the...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Update Adds Legendary Hero Radgrid, Real Time Arena PvP and New Events
Netmarble rolled out a major update for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, adding two Legendary heroes—Radgrid, a Defense‑type Celestial Guardian, and Bai Long, an Attack‑type single‑target damage dealer. The patch also launches Real Time Arena, a PvP mode where players manually select skills...
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News•Feb 20, 2026
Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime Reveals Star-Studded Voice Cast
Bonte Avond unveiled a new trailer for its upcoming indie RPG, Bonnie Bear Saves Frogtime, at the Convergence Showcase, revealing a star‑studded voice cast whose combined social‑media following exceeds 78 million. The game is described as a comedy‑focused, fully voice‑acted adventure...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Biggest Esports Titles Today: A Structured Overview of the Most Popular Competitive Games
The article maps the current esports hierarchy, highlighting the ten most competitive titles such as League of Legends, Counter‑Strike 2, Dota 2 and emerging mobile powerhouses like Honor of Kings. It explains how publisher‑backed leagues, open qualifiers and seasonal championships create stable...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Arc System Works Announces Donutal
Arc System Works America unveiled *Donutal*, a narrative‑driven alien‑screening adventure slated for a 2026 Steam release, and opened its store page with a free demo today. Players assume the role of a Chief Xeno Inspector in 2206, interrogating groups of...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
Dead in Antares Launches on Steam, Expanding Ishtar Games’ Survival RPG Series
Ishtar Games and publisher NACON have launched Dead in Antares on Steam, expanding the studio’s long‑running “Dead In” survival RPG series. The new title shifts the franchise to a sci‑fi setting, tasking players with managing a ten‑person crew stranded on...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Launch Trailer Revealed
Daedalic Entertainment unveiled the launch trailer for *Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown*, confirming a February 18 release on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. The teaser spotlights survival‑strategy mechanics, ship management, resource allocation and branching narrative choices that...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 Gameplay Trailer Reveals The Prototype’s Return Ahead of Feb. 18 PC Launch
Mob Entertainment released the official gameplay trailer for Poppy Playtime: Chapter 5 – Broken Things, confirming a February 18, 2026 PC launch on Steam and the Epic Games Store. The trailer showcases the return of The Prototype as the central antagonist and introduces...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
PUBG MOBILE Esports Reveals 2026 Roadmap, Confirms PMGO Events in Indonesia and Pakistan
PUBG MOBILE Esports unveiled its 2026 competitive roadmap, confirming two Global Open (PMGO) tournaments—Season 1 in Indonesia and Season 2 in Pakistan—each with a $500,000 prize pool. The new “Road to PMGO” format introduces in‑game qualifiers followed by national and regional stages,...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
The First Descendant Update Adds New Character Dia, Episode 3 Story, and Endgame Content
Nexon rolled out a major update for its looter‑shooter The First Descendant, introducing a new Chill‑attribute character named Dia. The patch adds Season 3 Episode 3’s story focusing on Dia’s hidden past, a fresh underwater dungeon with the Sarcophage boss, and two...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Kt Rolster Eliminated From 2026 LCK Cup as Coach ScoreTakes Responsibility for Upset Loss
kt Rolster were eliminated from the 2026 LCK Cup after a 2‑0 loss to DN Supers in the Play‑In Round 1. The team blew a 10,000‑gold advantage in Game 1 and fell flat in Game 2, prompting a decisive upset. Head coach...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary Servers Launch
Blizzard Entertainment launched the World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic Anniversary servers on February 6, 2026, adding the iconic Outland expansion to the existing Classic realms. The update introduces two new playable races—Blood Elves and Draenei—expands the level cap to...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Hideo Kojima Pulls Out of GDC 2026 Keynote Appearance
Hideo Kojima announced he will not attend the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026 keynote he was slated to deliver. The cancellation was posted by Kojima Productions on X, with no explanation provided. The keynote, titled “Starting Over From Zero,” was...
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News•Feb 7, 2026
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Comes to Epic Games Store, Adds Four Lords Hero Lu Bu
Netmarble has launched Seven Knights Re:BIRTH on the Epic Games Store, extending the game from mobile to PC. The update adds two Legendary heroes, including the Four Lords champion Lu Bu, and introduces a Lu Bu Rate‑Up Summon event. Additional content features the...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Where Winds Meet Unveils Version 1.3 Update With New Sect, World Bosses, and Lunar New Year Events
NetEase Games and Everstone Studio are rolling out Version 1.3 of the open‑world wuxia RPG *Where Winds Meet* on February 6, branded “Spring’s Bliss.” The update adds a culturally‑rich new sect, The Masked Troupe, alongside a Contortion Mystic Skill that lets characters...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Call of Duty League Championship 2026 Headed to Las Vegas With $2 Million Prize Pool
The Call of Duty League announced that its 2026 Championship will be held in Las Vegas from July 16‑19 at the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The four‑day event will feature the league’s 12 franchise teams competing for a $2 million...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Tomb of the Bloodletter Launches on Steam With Roguelike Combat Driven Entirely by Typing
Tomb of the Bloodletter, a horror‑themed roguelike, launched on Steam today as part of Steam Typing Fest. Developed by solo creator Ethan’s Secretions, the game replaces conventional combat with a typing system where players spell words to deal damage and...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
The Gate Must Stand Demo Launches on Steam, Blending Tower Defense and Roguelike Action
Yogscast Games and Gamersky have released a Steam demo for *The Gate Must Stand*, a new title that fuses tower‑defense, roguelike and survivor‑style action. The game puts players directly on the battlefield, defending a single city gate against waves and...
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News•Feb 5, 2026
Riot Games Launches Major ARAM: Arena Update for League of Legends
Riot Games launched a major update to League of Legends’ ARAM: Arena mode on Feb 5, initially in South Korea. The overhaul adds over 40 new augments, a progression system, and an augment‑combination mechanic inspired by Teamfight Tactics. These changes broaden...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Take-Two Raises Outlook, Expects Record FY2027 Net Bookings Driven by GTA 6
Take‑Two Interactive reported third‑quarter FY2026 net bookings of $1.76 billion, a 28% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by recurrent consumer spending that now represents 76% of total bookings. GAAP net revenue rose to $1.70 billion while the operating loss narrowed to $92.9 million. The...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Korea Strengthens Content Dispute Resolution, Introducing Collective Mediation for Game User Disputes
The Korean government amended the Enforcement Decree of the Content Industry Promotion Act, strengthening the Content Dispute Resolution Committee (CDRC) and adding a collective mediation mechanism for game‑user disputes involving 50 or more victims. The Minister of Culture, Sports and...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
ZA/UM Studio Launches IMPRINT Devcast, Offering New Details on Zero Parades: For Dead Spies
ZA/UM Studio has introduced a monthly behind‑the‑scenes podcast called IMPRINT, focusing on its upcoming RPG Zero Parades: For Dead Spies. Hosted by writer Jim Ashilevi, the first two episodes highlighted art direction, world‑building, and narrative themes such as identity and...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
Riot Games Reveals Riftbound 2026 Roadmap With New Card Sets, Competitive Events, and Languages
Riot Games unveiled its 2026 Riftbound roadmap, detailing two major set releases—Vendetta in July and Radiance in October—along with a full‑year schedule of preview seasons and new language support. Organized Play will expand with Regional Qualifiers in North America, Europe...
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News•Feb 4, 2026
2026 LCK Cup Play-In Preview: Schedule, Teams, Format, and What’s at Stake
The 2026 LCK Cup Play‑In will take place from February 6‑8 at Chzzk LoL Park in Seoul, featuring six teams battling for the final three playoff spots. Dplus KIA and Nongshim RedForce earn byes into Round 2, while DRX, BRION, KT Rolster and DN Supers compete...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Neverness to Everness Gameplay Video Showcases Open-World Action and Anomaly Combat
Perfect World Games released new gameplay footage for Neverness to Everness ahead of its third Closed Beta Test. The 12‑minute video reveals open‑world action RPG elements, including anomaly battles in Hetero City and a variety of civic activities. The third...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
KRAFTON Turns BGMI Gameplay Data Into Career Skills in India With New Career Mode Experiment
KRAFTON has launched a new "Career Mode" for Battlegrounds Mobile India that converts in‑game behavior into measurable soft‑skill indicators. The tool analyzes gameplay statistics and scenario‑based responses, then generates a personalized report highlighting traits such as communication, teamwork, and leadership....
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News•Feb 3, 2026
NIGHT CROWS Reveals New Cannon Class With Long-Range Combat and Battlefield Control
WEMADE has introduced the Cannon, a new ranged, physical‑damage class for the global version of NIGHT CROWS ahead of its second anniversary. The class emphasizes long‑range suppression, area bombardment, and status‑effect attacks to control large‑scale battles. Its unique Tactical Variation...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
Escape From Tarkov Developer Battlestate Games Reveals New Sci-Fi Game COR3
Battlestate Games, the studio behind Escape from Tarkov, released a teaser for its new sci‑fi title COR3. The video depicts a ruined futuristic city, an orbital colony, and an astronaut with a red‑star Bogatyr suit giving a middle‑finger salute. The...
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News•Feb 3, 2026
The Original Meets the Parody: Escape From Duckov Secures a Collaboration with Escape From Tarkov
Escape from Duckov, a parody of the hardcore shooter Escape from Tarkov, announced an official collaboration with the original title. Battlestate Games revealed the partnership on X, teasing a joint event with a "Wanna party up?" teaser image. Duckov retains...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Nexon CEO Daehyun Kang Takes Direct Control of MapleStory: Idle RPG After Probability Controversy
Nexon announced that co‑CEO Daehyun Kang will also lead the Maple Division, directly overseeing MapleStory: Idle RPG. The move follows a probability‑error scandal that saw a month‑long stat bug and undisclosed item odds, prompting the company to issue full refunds...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Tekken 8 Season 3 Roadmap Reveals Kunimitsu, Bob, Roger Jr., And More New Characters
Bandai Namco unveiled Tekken 8’s Season 3 roadmap, adding Kunimitsu in late‑spring, Bob in summer, Roger Jr. in autumn, and a mystery character in winter. The schedule spreads new DLC fighters throughout 2026, extending the game’s live‑service lifespan. The announcements arrive as Tekken 8’s...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Netmarble Updates MONGIL: STAR DIVE Website With New Character Details, Expanded Language Support Ahead of Global Launch
Netmarble has refreshed the official MONGIL: STAR DIVE website, adding detailed character profiles, 2D art, 3D models and dual‑language voice clips. The site now supports twelve languages, expanding beyond Korean, English and Japanese to reach a global audience. The update...
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