You may have heard of Joycity, as this Korean publisher has launched several games for the English market, including the PC basketball online title, Freestyle, and also mobile titles such as Game of Dice. Earlier today, the Korean HQ held…
Monster Hunter: World – Experience a monster-size meal at the Monster Hunter Meat Shack
To celebrate the official launch of the console version of Monster Hunter: World, London’s Flat Iron Square was today transformed into a fully immersive monster dining experience, offering a plethora of outrageously sized mouth-watering BBQ dishes. The Monster Hunter Meat…
Warframe – The undead rises in Ghoul Purge Bounties update
[Play free now] Canadian developer Digital Extremes today injected a dose of gruesome action in Warframe: Plains of Eidolon with the new “Ghoul Purge Bounties” content update. The grounds of the Plains have erupted with vile beings of Grineer (enemy…
Google – Internet giant hires console gaming veteran for hardware team
While currently just a rumor, a recent executive hire triggered the speculations that Google is building its own gaming device. The new Google hire is video game industry veteran Phil Harrison, who worked on the Sony PlayStation brand across 15…
MapleStory M – Global beta phase begins for Android devices
Based on the original side-scrolling MMORPG franchise, MapleStory M has now entered the global beta phase on Google Play! MapleStory MÂ beta will be available to download from now until 30 January 2018 in all regions excluding Korea, China and Japan.…
Overwatch – 13 suspects detained in South Korea for violating internet law
Blizzard Korea last week posted a notice in the official forums, announcing that it had been working with the Cyber ​​Safety Division of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency between Jan and Dec 2017. The 2 parties worked together on cases regarding…
Dragon Ball Z: XKeeperz – New web browser game announced for Japan
Other than Digimon ReArise, Bandai Namco Entertainment also announced a new PC web browser game earlier today, titled Dragon Ball Z: XKeeperz. Set to launch this Spring exclusively in Japan on Yahoo’s web games portal, the game can be played…
Digimon ReArise – New mobile RPG announced for popular franchise
Bandai Namco Entertainment today officially announced a new mobile game for the Digimon series, Digimon ReArise, after teasing it for a couple of weeks. Set to launch later this year in Japan as a Free-to-Play title for Android and iOS…
Virtus.Pro – Parent company acquired for USD 150 million by major Russian corporation
In reportedly the biggest esports-related transaction ever in Russian history, Mail.Ru has acquired ESForce, the parent company of SK Gaming, Virtus.Pro and several other esports ventures, for a sale price of USD 150 million, according to ESPN. ESForce also owns tournament organizer…
GameStart 2018 – SEA gaming event heading to 2 countries this year
[Event website] Eliphant, the organiser of Singapore’s largest game convention, GameStart Asia, recently announced the date and venue for the 5th edition of the event, GameStart 2018. The 2017 event welcomed 24,000 gamers and esports enthusiasts from all over the…
Fortnite – Open Beta date announced for South Korea service
Last week during a media conference held at Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas, Epic Games announced that its self-developed game, Fortnite, will enter Open Beta on 23 January in South Korea. Of course, the super-popular Battle Royale mode will be made…
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery – Enroll into the school of magic later this year
[Pre-register now] Mobile games developer Jam City, in partnership with Warner Bros Interactive, recently revealed new details for Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. It is the first game in which players can create their own personalized character and experience life as a…
Kakao – Media giant announces USD 1 billion in new foreign investments
South Korea media giant Kakao Corporation, with over 30 different services including Kakao Games, recently announced that it has procured USD 1 billion in foreign investments. This news come after Kakao held roadshows in Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, London, Boston,…
Overwatch – Over 10 million viewers recorded for first week of official league
[Official website] The Overwatch League roared to life last week at the Blizzard Arena Los Angeles with 4 days of intense competition between all 12 teams. Buoyed by Twitch, the Overwatch League’s exclusive worldwide third-party digital broadcast partner, opening day…