Sep 12, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
NCsoft announced Aion 2 will launch in Korea and Taiwan on November 19, 2025, with global release following in mid-2026, featuring a world 36 times larger than the original with unrestricted flight and player-friendly monetization. The MMORPG sequel includes eight classic classes, over 200 dungeons, and focuses on manual combat without pay-to-win mechanics.
Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Over 1,600 students with disabilities competed in Korea's largest inclusive gaming tournament at Vivaldi Park in Gangwon Province, featuring 28 categories of esports and IT competitions after advancing from nationwide preliminaries involving 2,500 participants.
Sep 09, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble launched "The King of Fighters AFK," a mobile idle RPG featuring 114 collectible fighters from SNK's classic fighting franchise, worldwide on September 4, 2025. The game transforms the traditional fighting series into an accessible team-building experience with automated battles, though it faces mixed reception due to the recent shutdown of its predecessor "KOF Allstar."
Sep 05, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NIKKE reached #1 on Japan's App Store revenue rankings in September 2024 following the launch of its bunny-themed "COINS IN RUSH" update, marking another strong performance in Japan's competitive mobile gaming market where the game has generated $592.3 million in lifetime revenue.
Sep 04, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Borderlands 4, the genre-defining looter shooter, returns September 12, 2025, featuring seamless open-world exploration on the new planet Kairos with revolutionary movement mechanics including grappling hooks, gliding, and on-demand vehicle summoning. The game promises extensive single-player content with optional 4-player co-op, marking Gearbox's most ambitious entry that emphasizes story-driven gameplay over live-service monetization.
Sep 02, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble's vampire-themed MMORPG "Vampir" achieved remarkable success by reaching 200,000 concurrent players within its first week of launch on August 26, while simultaneously topping both Apple App Store and Google Play Store charts in South Korea. The game's innovative "Diamond Farming" system and cross-platform support helped it stand out in the crowded MMORPG market.
Sep 02, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "K-Pop Demon Hunters" (236 million views) has sparked a gaming industry gold rush, with multiple Korean and international developers pursuing licensing deals to create games based on the demon-fighting K-pop idols.
Aug 28, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Nexon Korea has introduced two new player classes for EA Sports FC Online that will dynamically adjust player ratings based on real-world performance results from the 2025 Icon Match in Seoul, while also hosting a coaching education seminar featuring former Liverpool manager Rafael Benítez.
Aug 27, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Kakao Games' upcoming mobile RPG "Goddess Order" launches globally on September 24, 2025, developed by the Crusaders Quest team and featuring tag-team pixel art combat that could be crucial for rescuing the publisher from its current financial struggles with declining revenues.
Aug 25, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Pan Studio will reveal the global launch schedule for their action RPG "Duet Night Abyss" during a special YouTube broadcast on August 26, following the game's successful showcase at Gamescom 2025 where it attracted significant player interest.
Aug 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble's vampire-themed MMORPG "Vampir" launches August 26, 2025 in South Korea with four unique classes and cross-platform support for mobile and PC. The game features innovative PvP systems, fair monetization through diamond farming, and separates competitive content from character progression.
Aug 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Wemade has launched global pre-registration for Legend of Ymir, a Norse mythology MMORPG with blockchain integration that allows players to earn gWEMIX tokens through gameplay, targeting a Q4 2025 worldwide release after its successful February launch in South Korea. The game features innovative "second-generation tokenomics" with 1:1 WEMIX token exchange and triggered an 11% surge in WEMIX price following the pre-registration announcement.
Aug 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NVIDIA announced major gaming updates at Gamescom 2025, bringing RTX 5080-class performance to GeForce NOW cloud gaming without price increases and expanding DLSS 4 AI-powered graphics technology to over 175 games. The upgrades, launching in September, deliver up to 2.8x faster performance and include new features like Install-to-Play that doubles the GeForce NOW game library.
Aug 15, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
The Busan Indie Connect Festival 2025 (BIC 2025) has become the largest indie gaming event in Asia, featuring a record-breaking 592 games from 41 countries at BEXCO from August 15-17. The festival has transformed into an interactive experience with themed zones, hands-on activities, and enhanced facilities that visitors are calling "indie game paradise."
Aug 12, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Mafia: The Old Country is a 12-hour narrative-driven crime game set in 1900s Sicily that prioritizes cinematic storytelling over open-world gameplay, earning a 76 Metacritic score but sparking debate over whether its focused experience justifies the $50 price tag.
Sep 13, 2025 AM EDT - Isaac
Sep 11, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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