‘Shovel Knight’ is a title that defines an entire era of indie gaming. By blending classic presentation and gameplay with modern design, it paved the way for countless similar titles. It also served as the catalyst that brought the small-scale Yacht Club Games to global prominence. Consequently, the new IP from Yacht Club Games—which has …
Christopher Nolan is known for going all-in to make his movies feel authentic, heading to locations other directors wouldn’t dream of. The Odyssey, his upcoming epic based on Homer’s legendary work, is no exception, seeing the cast head to Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iceland, and Scotland. It was such a sprawling adaptation that Matt Damon, who …
Lee Ji-young, Planner at Nexon Korea ©INVEN Topic: Do AIs Dream of Storytelling? – Using Generative AI in Game Narrative Design and Human Judgment of ‘Fun Speaker: Lee Ji-young – Nexon Korea Field: Artificial Intelligence / Game Design Recommended for: Narrative designers interested in building game scenarios, quests, and world-building Tags: #NDC26 #GenerativeAI #GameDesign [🚨 …
Back in 2003, FOX aired the first season of Arrested Development, featuring Will Arnett as Gob Bluth, a member of The Alliance of Magicians. While Gob was relatively normal (looking, at least), the rest were dressed like absolute freaks, which contrasted wildly with their slogan: “We Demand To Be Taken Seriously.” It’s a motto that, …
©SEGA, Electronic Arts, INVEN 📊Steam Check 9- Your daily Steam briefing, updated every day. We bring you everything from real-time concurrent player counts and global/Korean top-selling charts to the latest news, new releases, and updates in one convenient summary. With the World Cup season in full swing, soccer games are rolling out massive discounts, aiming …
Toy Story 5 brings the beloved Pixar franchise back to the big screen, reuniting viewers with Woody, Buzz and Jessie. This time around the story sees the toys dealing with a new threat: the rise of technology. Voiced by Greta Lee, a new tablet called Lilypad has joined playtime and the now eight-year-old Bonnie is …
On June 7 (local time), following the Xbox Game Showcase at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, Xbox hosted private sessions for global media and creators. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, which recently made headlines for being set in South Korea, held a multiplayer-focused session that we were able to attend. …
The Xbox brand has been through many highs and lows over the years, and it’s safe to say its current position is akin to a stalled rollercoaster cart so close to the ground its inhabitants can just step out and grab an ice cream cone. Hardware sales and overall revenue have been on a steady …
Choi Hye-rin, Customer Success Team Lead at AB180 | Reporting by Kim Gyu-man, INVEN At the ‘Game UA 2026: Growth Strategy Seminar via AI’ held on June 4, Choi Hye-rin, Customer Success Team Lead at AB180 (hereinafter ‘Lead Choi’), gave a presentation on ‘Steam Marketing Strategies to Captivate Global Users.’ At AB180, Lead Choi supports …
Refresh So what’s all the fuss about? Yesterday (June 1), Avengers: Doomsday directors Joe Russo and Anthony Russo shared a mysterious post on social media. After posting several images teasing a logo, they shared the full Doomsday logo alongside a caption teasing a location. This read: “#DomLatveria 4b Holywell Ln. London. EC2A 3ET. Starts June …