Sep 30, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble launched the Vester world in RF Online Next with six new servers enabling cross-regional gameplay between Korean players and communities in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau, while offering starter rewards and growth support items to new players.
Sep 23, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
NIKKE's Resident Evil collaboration "Reborn Evil" launches September 24, 2025, featuring playable characters Jill Valentine and Ada Wong as premium SSR units, plus free SR character Claire Redfield through a story event and login campaign.
Sep 23, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House is preparing an executive order that would green-light a deal keeping TikTok online in the United States while placing Oracle at the center of U.S. oversight for the app's recommendation algorithm and data security, according to multiple outlets. Under the framework, Oracle would host U.S. user data and supervise a U.S.-run, licensed copy of TikTok's ranking system; the arrangement still awaits final government approvals
Sep 22, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House is moving ahead with a framework that would keep TikTok live in the U.S. by putting Oracle at the center of a "U.S. algorithm" plan. Under the proposal, Oracle would host American user data and oversee a licensed copy of TikTok's recommendation engine that is inspected and retrained in the U.S., with the administration preparing an executive order that pauses enforcement for 120 days while
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Samsung has begun the stable One UI 8 rollout, starting with the Galaxy S25 series in select regions and expanding to more devices in October. Samsung has started pushing out One UI 8, its next major Android-based software update, beginning with the Galaxy S25 series in select markets. The company says more Galaxy phones and tablets-including the S24 line and recent foldables-are
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Apple's iPhone 17 launch brought back long queues at flagships from New York to Beijing and a day-one push for the base model, placing Korea's display and camera suppliers squarely in the spotlight as Apple defends share against intensifying competition in China. At Apple's Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan, CEO Tim Cook greeted early customers amid a festive scene of preorder pickups and first-wave unboxings. Similar lines formed at major international locations, including Beijing's Sanlitun flagship, underscoring a return of in-person
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
ROHAN 2 Global, the blockchain-powered sequel to the classic MMORPG franchise, has surpassed 1.3 million pre-registrations and introduces "ROHANomics" - a revolutionary economy where players can own and trade digital assets through RUBY tokens capped at 1 billion supply.
Sep 17, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean publisher DreamAge announced October 22, 2025 as the official release date for "Architect: Land of Exile," a premium MMORPG developed by Aquatree studio founded by the creator of hit mobile game "Lineage 2: Revolution." The Unreal Engine 5-powered game features seamless open-world exploration, dynamic large-scale events, and player-friendly monetization systems.
Sep 16, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Gyeonggi Content Agency and Seoul Business Agency are jointly showcasing 18 Korean indie games at Tokyo Game Show 2025 (September 25-28), including notable titles like Luna Hop and the award-winning Eternal Return. This represents the largest coordinated Korean indie game presence at Japan's premier gaming exhibition, aimed at breaking into the lucrative Japanese market.
Sep 16, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Netmarble's Korean FGO server is running an Autumn Festival Campaign from September 17-25, 2025, offering players up to 66 free Saint Quartz and featuring the popular SSR Saber Yamato Takeru in a pickup banner. The event includes login bonuses, special missions, and community milestone rewards for completing various activities.
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.
Oct 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Oct 03, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
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