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.
Aug 08, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's Galaxy AI suite offers practical features like real-time call translation in 20 languages, advanced photo editing with object removal, and intelligent writing assistance—all currently free until 2025 but with potential paid features afterward.
Aug 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's foundry division has secured a $16.5 billion Tesla contract for AI6 chips and an Apple partnership for iPhone camera sensors, potentially ending years of massive losses and market share decline against TSMC. These deals, centered on Samsung's Texas facilities, benefit from Trump's semiconductor tariff policies that exempt domestically manufactured chips.
Aug 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Samsung's Galaxy S25 series achieved 3 million sales in South Korea faster than any previous Galaxy phone, driven by AI features and a subscription program offering 50% residual value guarantees. The success extends to foldables, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 outselling the Flip 7 for the first time, though the ultra-thin Galaxy S25 Edge is underperforming with disappointing sales.
Aug 07, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
South Korean mobile game publisher Supercent relocated its headquarters to Seoul's Lotte World Tower following 13 consecutive quarters of growth, as part of its strategic transformation into an AI-powered content technology company. The move supports aggressive expansion plans including hundreds of new hires and leverages the success of hit games like Pizza Ready! (250+ million downloads) and Snake Clash! (150 million downloads).
Jul 31, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Nexon's Dungeon Fighter Mobile has launched a Sword Art Online collaboration featuring 22 new character avatars and limited-time events running through September 18, 2025. Players can collect SAO-themed items, interact with Asuna in towns, hunt special enemies, and earn rewards including bonus experience and premium currencies.
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