Zenless Zone Zero developer HoYoverse Korea announced a collaboration with domestic pizza franchise Banolim Pizza to run a limited-edition merchandise promotion from August 4 to 25. According to HoYoverse Korea, the partnership pairs the urban fantasy ARPG’s characters with signature menu items to bridge virtual gameplay and everyday life. Zenless Zone Zero Collaboration Sets and … Read more
Sony’s PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers continue to evolve as a hybrid service, blending high-profile AAA titles like Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and Rise of the Ronin with a dedicated focus on retro gaming and cult classics. The Shift Toward Hybrid Subscription Value Did you know? The Resurgence of Retro and Cult Classics The … Read more
Gryphline recently concluded its first offline tournament for the 3D strategy RPG Arknights: Endfield, titled “Contingency Contract Masters: Operation Ignition Experiment.” Held in Seoul on the 4th and 5th, the event featured 35 teams of two competing in the game’s high-difficulty “Contingency Contract” mode to determine the inaugural champions. What happened at the Arknights: Endfield … Read more
Wemade Max subsidiary LightCON has released a major first-anniversary update for its roguelike casual defense game, Hellsquad Rrrush. The update introduces the ‘Champions Arena’ cross-server PVP mode, a new legendary character named ‘Chu-Chu,’ and expanded synergy systems designed to increase gameplay depth for the title’s global audience. What new features are included in the anniversary … Read more
NEOWIZ has launched a 19th-anniversary update for its online FPS, A.V.A, featuring the renewed ‘Anaconda Core’ map and the ‘SUMMER FESTA’ event. Running through August 24, the update introduces new sniper weaponry and rewards for long-term players, including permanent items and in-game currency. What new gameplay features arrived with the update? NEOWIZ confirmed the renewal … Read more
Pearl Abyss released a major update for Crimson Desert on June 22, expanding character capabilities and adding 58 new housing items. The update allows characters Unka and Demian to utilize Visione, perform memory reading, and mount Blackstar—abilities previously restricted to the character Kliff. Additional changes include new equipment for Kliff and improved combat settings for … Read more
Com2uS Holdings will release the mobile puzzle game ColorSweeper globally on July 2. Developed by ARRKKA, the title blends the mechanics of Minesweeper and Nonogram, moving away from luck-based gameplay to focus on logical deduction. The game aims to capture international markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia, with support for 12 languages. Why Logic-Based … Read more
I Am Dead, a puzzle-adventure title developed by Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg, highlights a growing trend in independent gaming: the shift toward “cozy” games that utilize exploration and environmental storytelling to address themes of mortality and community. By tasking players with investigating the life of a deceased museum curator, the game mirrors a broader … Read more
Retro Gaming Revival: How QUByte’s PS5/PS4 Re-releases Signal a $1.2B Industry Shift QUByte, a Brazilian publisher specializing in niche retro licenses, has announced 13 classic games—including Gaelco’s Gaelco Sports Collection and Biomechanical Toy—will return to PS5 and PS4 in 2026–2027, a move analysts say reflects a $1.2 billion retro gaming market boom. According to Newzoo, … Read more
NC announced a major expansion for Aion 2 during a showcase at the Mayfield Hotel in Seoul on June 14, 2006. The update, titled “Land of Sand and Frost,” launches on July 1 and introduces the “Soul Master” class, a new 5-player party system, and a consolidated monthly membership model priced at ₩25,000. The event, … Read more