News•Feb 2, 2026
Kaiju No. 8 The Game Marks Half Anniversary With New Chapter, Playable Character, and Major Rewards
Kaiju No. 8 THE GAME marks its six‑month milestone with a half‑anniversary event that adds Main Story Chapter 8 “Plan D,” a new frozen‑Dubai setting, and a five‑star playable character, Over Limit Sagan Shinomiya. The update also launches a daily free‑gacha promotion offering up to 80 pulls and rewards players with as many as 30,000 Dimensional Crystals. The campaign runs from February 1 to March 15 across iOS, Android, and Steam, reinforcing the game’s live‑ops roadmap. Akatsuki Games highlights the initiative as a way to boost engagement without mandatory spending.
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Team Liquid Celebrates 25 Years With Coffee Table Book and Alienware-Backed Documentary
Esports powerhouse Team Liquid marked its 25th anniversary with a three‑part campaign that includes a 247‑page coffee‑table book, a retro‑styled pro‑kit jersey, and an Alienware‑backed documentary titled “Origins: Team Liquid.” The book, titled “Behind the Blue,” showcases never‑seen photos and...
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News•Feb 2, 2026
Gen.G Clinches Baron Group Victory as Super Week Decides 2026 LCK Cup Playoff Field
Gen.G secured a 3‑0 sweep over Hanwha Life Esports in the decisive Super Week match, propelling the Baron Group to a 16‑14 overall lead over the Elder Group. The victory locked all five Baron Group teams into the upper playoff...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
NCSOFT Promotes Sunggu Lee to Senior VP as AION 2 Drives Executive Shake-Up
NCSOFT announced a senior‑level reshuffle on Jan. 29, promoting Chief Business Officer Sunggu Lee and COO Koo Hyunbeom to Senior Vice President. The moves are tied to the strong commercial performance of AION 2, which has generated over KRW 100 billion since its...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
T1 Faces Dplus KIA in Crucial LCK Cup Super Week BO5
T1 enters a decisive best‑of‑five against Dplus KIA during LCK Cup Super Week, aiming to equalize the Baron Group standings at 14‑14. The Korean powerhouse currently sits 4‑0 in the group, while Dplus KIA is the second opponent in the...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
GRAC, KOCCA Sign MOU to Strengthen User Relief for Probabilistic Items
South Korea’s Game Rating and Administration Committee (GRAD) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) signed a memorandum of understanding to improve relief for users harmed by probabilistic‑item systems, such as loot boxes. The agreement links GRAD’s Probabilistic Item User...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
Guilty Gear -Strive- Nintendo Switch Gets Free DLC With 43 New Character Colors
Arc System Works America released a free downloadable content pack for Guilty Gear –STRIVE– Nintendo Switch Edition, adding 43 new character color options. The Additional Character Color Pack provides Color 16 for 31 of the game’s fighters, except Lucy, and expands...
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News•Jan 30, 2026
PUBG Mobile Teams Up With The King of Fighters for Limited-Time Crossover Featuring Iconic Fighters
PUBG Mobile has launched a limited‑time crossover with The King of Fighters, running from Jan. 30 to Mar. 10, 2026. The event adds character outfits, emotes, a companion hawk and themed glider and parachute inspired by Mai Shiranui, Nakoruru and Iori Yagami....
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News•Jan 29, 2026
KRAFTON Recruits Ex–LOTTE ON CTO to Drive Company-Wide AI Transformation
KRAFTON has appointed Lim Kyung‑young, former CTO of LOTTE ON, as Vice President and Head of AI Transformation. Lim brings over two decades of experience in IT services and game development, including leading Nexon’s Crazy Arcade BnB M to 10 million users. His recent roles include...
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