Square Enix, the Japanese company renowned for its RPG franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Kingdom Hearts, has recently faced scrutiny after a shareholder questioned the company’s business relationship with video game consultancy firm Sweet Baby Inc. They wanted to know if Square Enix was really working with Sweet Baby Inc. and what kind…
Stellar Blade, the PlayStation 5 exclusive action RPG developed by South Korean studio ShiftUp, has taken the gaming world by storm since its release on April 26, 2024. With impressive sales figures and critical acclaim, the game has quickly become a major player in the industry. During the IPO press conference on June 25, 2024, ShiftUp’s CFO, Ahn Jae-woo, declared that Stellar…
K-pop and gaming collaborations are becoming more popular. In recent years, we’ve seen exciting partnerships between these two worlds, creating unique experiences for fans of both industries. Some notable examples include Overwatch 2 teaming up with LE SSERAFIM, PUBG joining forces with BLACKPINK, League of Legends creating the virtual K-pop group K/DA, and Fortnite featuring BTS. These collaborations always…
Back in 2020, the gaming community was rocked when Guy “Dr Disrespect” Beahm, one of Twitch’s biggest stars, was suddenly and permanently banned from the platform. The kicker? Nobody knew why. A year later, he initiated legal action against Twitch, claiming that the ban had not only cost him money but had also inflicted substantial harm upon his…
LRG3 has returned, and this time it’s with over 20 new physical releases. The LRG3 Showcase is an annual event hosted by Limited Run Games, a company known for producing physical editions of digital games. The cleverly named LRG3, a playful nod to the once-dominant E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), has become a highly anticipated fixture in the gaming calendar. Much…
PUBG, a popular battle royale game by Krafton, recently teamed up with NewJeans, a young K-pop girl group featuring five members: Minji, Hanni, Danielle, Haerin, and Hyein. The idea was exciting – players could use NewJeans characters in the game and wear costumes inspired by the group’s stage outfits. However, things quickly took a turn for the…
As the highly anticipated “Deadpool & Wolverine” movie is just a month away from its theatrical release, rumors are swirling about potential crossovers in the world of Marvel gaming. With Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man series already a “Great Success” for Sony, could we see the Merc with a Mouth joining forces with our favorite web-slinger in the…
Kaitlyn Siragusa, better known by her online persona ‘Amouranth‘, has just made a bold move into the esports arena. In a surprising move, she has acquired a significant ownership stake in Wildcard Gaming, a North American esports organization. Amouranth is a household name in the streaming world, boasting an impressive following of over 14 million across various platforms like Kick, Twitch,…
Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming platform from the e-commerce giant, is making waves in the gaming industry with its latest expansion. With new countries added to its service area and a fresh partnership with GOG Game Store, Luna is set to offer an even more diverse gaming experience. Let’s dive into the details Which Countries Now Have Access…
Counter-Strike 2, the sequel of Valve’s iconic first-person shooter got mixed reception when it first launched in September 2023. But, Valve is not resting on its laurels, continuously adding quality-of-life updates and exciting new content to please its vast user base. According to popular Counter-Strike 2 content creator Gabe Follower, data mining has revealed a treasure trove of potential…
