KRAFTON, the South Korean video game giant known for popular titles like PUBG and BGMI, has a plan to establish a Research and Development (R&D) facility in India by next year. Sean Hyunil Sohn, the head of KRAFTON’s India business, announced that this new facility will work on developing games tailored to Indian culture. While the exact location is…
Tango Gameworks, the Japanese studio behind critically acclaimed titles like Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within, has been given a new lease on life. Krafton, the publisher known for hits like PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds), has now acquired Tango Gameworks and its IP HI-FI Rush from Microsoft. Earlier this year, Microsoft had planned to close Tango Gameworks as part of its…
Chinese team Wolves Esports claimed victory in the Teamfight Tactics (TFT) tournament at the Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this Sunday. They secured the championship by defeating the Korean powerhouse T1 by 3:1 in the grand final, taking home $200,000 and 1,000 Club Points. Tournament Structure Normally TFT is an individual sport, but the EWC brought…
Chinese player Xiao Hai emerged victorious in the Street Fighter 6 tournament at the Esports World Cup 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this Sunday. The event featured 32 top players from around the world, and 35-year-old Xiao Hai proved his dominance by defeating Japanese player Kawano 5-2 in the grand final. The tournament saw intense competition, with many…
American team XSET emerged victorious in the Fortnite tournament at the Esports World Cup 2024, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They defeated fellow Americans Exceed 4-2 in the grand final, claiming the $400,000 top prize with 1000 club points on Sunday. XSET’s Journey to Victory XSET dominated the competition from the start. They didn’t lose a single map…
The 6th week of the Esports World Cup 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, concluded with thrilling victories across three major esports titles: “Fortnite,” “Street Fighter 6,” and “Teamfight Tactics.” From August 6 to August 12, fans witnessed intense battles and the crowning of new champions. Let’s dive into the highlights of each competition at EWC….
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Rockstar Games, has unveiled its earnings results for Q1 2025. During the presentation, CEO Strauss Zelnick highlighted Rockstar’s achievements over the past quarter, covering April 1 to June 30. GTA 6 Still on Track for a Fall 2025 Release Rockstar Games’ highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI is still on schedule for a Fall…
South Korea’s gaming giant, NCSOFT has joined forces with Vietnamese tech unicorn VNG Corp. to establish a new joint venture called NCV Games. This new company will be introducing NCSOFT’s gaming titles to six key countries in the region: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, and the Philippines. Starting with the release of Lineage2M, the mobile adaptation of the iconic MMORPG Lineage 2,…
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) recently unveiled the results for the second quarter of this year (April 1st to June 30th) and the numbers are not in their favor. As per the report, WBD witnessed a significant drop in its gaming revenue, with a decrease of over 41% compared to the previous year’s Q2. The reason they cited here is “the weak performance of…
South Korean video game giant Krafton Inc., widely known for its hit games “PUBG” and “BGMI,” has announced a substantial investment of $150 million in India. This investment will be channeled through strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and startup incubation models. Krafton’s Global CEO, CH Kim, recently made his fourth visit to India, where he addressed the press and emphasized the importance…
