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T1 defeated Gen.G Esports 3-2 in the 2026 LCK Road to MSI 2nd Seed Qualifier. T1 secured the final MSI ticket at Wonju DB Promy Arena after a five-set series. Despite Gen.G winning the first and fourth games, T1 utilized a signature Baron play in the fifth game to secure an ace and destroy the Nexus. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Nexon held the 'Kivotos Run' charity event for Blue Archive at Hanam Misari Rowing Stadium. General Producer Kim Yong-ha and 4,500 players participated in the 5km race following a donation ceremony. The event featured developer-led stretches, exclusive merchandise, and a lucky draw to support both health and the fandom. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Nexon announced the 2026 MapleStory Summer Showcase 'Overdrive' featuring a new job and boss. The update includes the summoner job 'Lethe' on June 18, followed by new 6th job skill cores on July 23 and the level 280 boss 'Velona' on August 20. Playtime reductions, a level 280 Hyper Burning event, and various system revamps were also confirmed. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Gen.G Esports defeated kt Rolster 3-0 in the 2026 LCK Road to MSI Round 4 to reach the second seed decider against T1. Gen.G overcame early deficits and secured objective steals to sweep the series, winning the final game after a decisive teamfight as the Elder Dragon buff expired. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Kakao Games held an offline event at KINTEX to celebrate the 4th anniversary of Uma Musume: Pretty Derby. About 3,000 users participated in programs including live matches and quizzes, while a representative stated the event was organized to express gratitude and facilitate offline communication. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Activision confirmed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IV campaign early access begins October 16 for pre-orders. The title launches October 23 on Xbox, PC, PS5, and Switch 2, featuring a campaign set in South Korea with characters Private Park Hyun-jun and Captain Price. invenglobal.com/articles/227…

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Hanwha Life Esports defeated T1 3-1 to secure the 2026 MSI 1st seed. Hanwha Life Esports advanced to the MSI Bracket Stage following the victory at Wonju DB Promy Arena. T1 will face the winner of Gen.G and kt Rolster on the 14th to determine the 2nd seed. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Zoroarts and Assemble Entertainment announced the voice-controlled co-op racing game CAAAHR! for summer 2026. Players use microphones to control speed and steering through shouting and sounds. The title supports local and online co-op, with a demo arriving for the June 2026 Steam Next Fest. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Hidetaka Miyazaki stated he is satisfied with FromSoftware's development environment. Amid a dispute between Kadokawa and Oasis Management over profit-sharing, Miyazaki confirmed the studio operates without interference. Kadokawa rejected Oasis's demand to dismiss its president and its proposal for an immediate shift to self-publishing. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Steam is hosting a Bullet Hell Game Festival featuring discounts on titles like Returnal and Vampire Survivors. Destiny 2 ended new content development with its final update, while Gothic 1 Remake and Road To Empress 2 launched with positive reviews. Crimson Desert received a major system update. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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EA Sports FC26 and FM26 launched discounts and updates for the World Cup season. FC26 is 80% off with a tournament mode, while FM26 holds the official FIFA license. Hearts of Iron IV and Final Fantasy VII Remake also climbed sales charts. Unrailed 2 and Frog Squad have officially released. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Nexon updated FC Online with new PTG and TK player classes and the THE IMPACT event. The update adds a mobile-exclusive Player Growth mode and offers tradeable 8 class players as login rewards. PTG class stats will reflect real-world performance, while the TK class features South Korean national players. A collaboration with Naver CHZZK links match viewing to gameplay. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Nexon announced a collaboration between The First Descendant and Evangelion scheduled for June 18. The update includes plug suit skins for Bunny, Valby, and Gley, plus weapon skins and social motions. A developer note detailing the collaboration will be released on the 16th. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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SQUARE ENIX announced Dragon Quest Monsters 4: Bianca and Flora of the Arid Land will release worldwide on December 3, 2026. The title features over 500 monsters and launches on platforms including Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Players control Bianca or Flora as Monster Masters to restore the Soul Leaf. Four DLC packs and various editions will be available at launch. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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NAVER and KRAFTON signed a strategic MOU to expand the PUBG esports content ecosystem through the CHZZK streaming platform. The partnership links PUBG IP with NAVER's community capabilities to broadcast tournaments, conduct joint branding, and revitalize the streamer ecosystem via collaborative content. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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WEMADE signed a publishing agreement with MADNGINE for a new MMORPG based on the Night Crows IP. The companies aim for a global one-build release within the year on PC and mobile. WEMADE plans to leverage the original game's global success to release specific game information and the official title sequentially. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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SQUARE ENIX chose the CD-ROM format for Final Fantasy VII to ensure a lower consumer price. Producer Hironobu Sakaguchi stated the decision was based on technology and pricing logic rather than platform loyalty. The game's 1997 release on PlayStation influenced the console market, while the remake trilogy continues to reinterpret the original story and characters. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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INVEN GAMES launched official sales of the SQUARE ENIX FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE series on June 12. A promotional event running until June 26 features discounts of up to 65% on titles such as Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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KRAFTON will hold the first global community test for Project ZETA from June 25 to 28. Participants can register on Steam to play the multi-team tactical arena game featuring 14 heroes and 4-team battles. Nurbanana Studio will collect feedback for the planned Early Access release in the second half of 2024. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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Nexon won ₩50 million in damages from an agency employee for leaking MapleStory information. The court held the agency liable for preempting character names using non-public data. Nexon banned the agency and stated it will take firm action against using internal info for personal gain. invenglobal.com/articles/227…
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