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…
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Korean popstar signs on as professional esports player
While many school students in South Korea these days are aspiring to become professional esports players, it is definitely a first to hear that an established Korean pop star has switched gears to become one. Jung Joon-young, a 28 year…
Paragon – Developer admits Unreal Engine 4 MOBA is struggling for players
The future of Paragon, an Unreal Engine 4 MOBA developed by Epic Games, seems to be in jeopardy as an internal staff admitted resources have been shifted to support the company’s other massive hit game, Fortnite. In an official Reddit…
Action Square – Blade II developer obtains investment from Kakao Games
South Korea gaming giant Kakao Games recently announced it has invested around USD 190,000 in domestic developer Action Square. Through this deal, Kakao Games will obtain a 10.43% stake in Action Square. The studio, founded in 2012, has developed mobile action…
Hyper Universe – Nexon launches action side-scroll hero brawler on Steam
[Steam page] Nexon today announced the launch of its new hero brawler, Hyper Universe, now available via Nexon Launcher and Steam ! Featuring an outrageous cast of characters, Hyper Universe pits two teams of four against each other, challenging players…
Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia – Google Play pre-registration begins for new mobile RPG
Square Enix today started the pre-registration phase for its upcoming mobile RPG, Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia, exclusively on Google Play. Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia continues with the Dissidia Final Fantasy adventure on mobile devices, where players can form parties from dozens of…
Conqueror’s Blade – Sandbox medieval warfare MMO enters beta later this month
[Beta registration] Chinese developer Booming Games today announced that the beta test for its debut game, Conqueror‘s Blade, will open on January 26. A sandbox medieval warfare title, Conqueror’s Blade recreates vast medieval civilizations and showcases their legendary weapons and fighting styles in a massive,…
Ironsight – Gamigo announces Open Beta date for futuristic online shooter
[Game website] The gamigo group today announced that the Open Beta phase for its sci-fi online shooter, Ironsight, will begin on 1 February 2018 through its subsidiary, Aeria Games. Players who purchase a Founder’s Pack will be given an exclusive…
Wonder Tactics – Limited edition pet up for grabs in 2nd anniversary event
[Pre-register now] Wonder Tactics recently started the pre-registration phase for its upcoming 2nd year anniversary update, which will last until 18 January. Players who successfully pre-register will obtain a limited edition Legendary Pet, B-day Party White Ring. Other free items,…