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Inven Global https://www.invenglobal.com/ 2026-09-27T18:26:07+00:00 2026 Inven Global English, LLC. All rights reserved. 'To Me, This Is F1': Future GPX Cyber Formula Returns with First New Work in 27 Years Since SIN https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26514 2026-09-27T18:26:07+00:00 2026-09-27T18:24:32+00:00

Future GPX Cyber Formula, considered a classic Japanese racing anime series, will return to theaters in February 2027 to mark the 35th anniversary of its broadcast....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Lying down to hunt Diablo again (and this time, it's actually Diablo) https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26513 2026-09-27T17:04:07+00:00 2026-09-27T17:01:09+00:00

©INVENEveryone has their own way of enjoying games. Some people like casting a game onto a massive TV screen, clicking through QTE buttons, and soaking in cinematic scenes that feel like movies....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Take a Break for the Holidays?! Key Highlights of the 15th Castle Siege https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26512 2026-09-27T14:29:06+00:00 2026-09-27T14:26:09+00:00

During the 15th Castle Siege—marking the second week of the second server transfer period—combat was absent across most servers, with coalition clashes unfolding exclusively on the Atun server....

Donghyun "Harv" Lee kt Rolster Yeon Je-gil: "Glory of Gold Medal Goes to My Wife and Teammates" https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26511 2026-09-27T12:38:06+00:00 2026-09-27T12:36:38+00:00

KT Rolster released an interview with Yeon Je-gil, gold medalist in the fighting games category at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games....

Byungho "Haao" Kim Bracket Changed After Group Draw... Korea Disadvantaged by Asian Games 'Pokémon UNITE' Mismanagement https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26510 2026-09-27T12:22:08+00:00 2026-09-27T12:20:12+00:00

©INVENIt has been confirmed that the semifinal bracket rules for 'Pokémon UNITE' at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games were changed after the group draw was completed....

Byungho "Haao" Kim South Korea 'Honor of Kings' Team Eliminated in Quarterfinals by Philippines https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26509 2026-09-27T09:56:08+00:00 2026-09-27T09:54:43+00:00

©KeSPAThe South Korean national 'Honor of Kings' team's bid for a medal ended in the quarterfinals.On September 27, South Korea defeated Myanmar 2-0 in the preliminary stage of 'Ho......

Byungho "Haao" Kim “Sorry I Couldn't Bring Home Gold”... Tearful Bronze in Pokémon UNITE https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26508 2026-09-27T12:25:08+00:00 2026-09-27T07:51:36+00:00

©INVENThe South Korean national Pokémon UNITE team finished their tournament run with a bronze medal after failing to overcome tournament favorite Japan.On September 27, South Kore......

Byungho "Haao" Kim Claimed as 'Single Exchange'... Asian Games South Korean Esports Gold Medal Also Shows Peeling Defect https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26507 2026-09-27T09:50:02+00:00 2026-09-27T05:51:40+00:00

Traces of paint peeling and defects discovered on a South Korean esports gold medal ©InvenAt the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, only one gold medal was reported to have actually been exchanged due to a defect....

Byungho "Haao" Kim Naughty Dog Releases Free PS5 Animated Background for 'The Last of Us Day' https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26506 2026-09-27T04:49:07+00:00 2026-09-27T04:47:45+00:00

©Naughty DogOn September 26 PT, Naughty Dog released a free PS5 animated background to celebrate 'The Last of Us Day 2026', an annual event honoring its flagship franchise, 'The La......

Hongman "Nowl" Yoon ‘Pokémon UNITE’ Reaches Semifinals, Secures Bronze Medal https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26505 2026-09-27T04:08:06+00:00 2026-09-27T04:06:48+00:00

©KeSPAThe South Korean ‘Pokémon UNITE’ national team advanced to the semifinals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, securing at least a bronze medal.On September 27, South Korea ......

Byungho "Haao" Kim How a Trio of 41-Year-Old Veterans Delivered Gold to South Korea https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26504 2026-09-27T14:28:02+00:00 2026-09-27T00:04:49+00:00

On the 26th at Aichi Sky Expo, South Korea defeated Japan 5-2 in the fighting game team finals at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Trailing 1-2, South Korea stormed back with four consecutive set wins to seal the dramatic comeback....

Byungho "Haao" Kim Teaser Released for DAWNGAZER, New Title from Unicorn Overlord Director Takafumi Noma https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26503 2026-09-26T14:04:07+00:00 2026-09-26T14:02:34+00:00

Vanillaware's SRPG Unicorn Overlord earned widespread acclaim for its gorgeous visuals and unique system often referred to as "tactical coding." On September 25, a teaser trailer w......

Hongman "Nowl" Yoon Asian Games Gold, Bae Jae-min: "Most Meaningful Day in My 30-Year Gaming Career" https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26502 2026-09-26T09:50:08+00:00 2026-09-26T09:48:00+00:00

©INVENThe South Korean fighting game national team defeated Japan to claim the gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games....

Byungho "Haao" Kim Age Is Just a Number in Gaming: Korea's Fighting Game Squad, Averaging 41.7 Years Old, Defeats Japan for Gold https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26501 2026-09-27T00:36:02+00:00 2026-09-26T08:56:23+00:00

©INVENOn September 26, South Korea defeated Japan 5-2 in the esports fighting games final at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, held at Aichi Sky Expo....

Byungho "Haao" Kim 'Beat a Boss, Time for an Ad': MS Files Patent, Accelerating Xbox Ad Strategy https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26500 2026-09-26T06:45:06+00:00 2026-09-26T06:43:30+00:00

Microsoft has filed a patent application that inserts advertisements into video games during boss fights, cutscenes, or quest completions....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Mario + Rabbids Dev Ubisoft Almost Made New Zelda Game Starring Ganondorf https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26499 2026-09-26T06:28:07+00:00 2026-09-26T06:26:19+00:00

It has belatedly come to light that Ubisoft and Nintendo were once jointly preparing a new title set in The Legend of Zelda universe....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Is Sony Surveying Developers Amid Backlash Over PS5 Disc Discontinuation? https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26498 2026-09-26T05:16:06+00:00 2026-09-26T05:14:40+00:00

More than two months after Sony announced it would completely halt physical disc production for new PS5 games starting in 2028, claims have surfaced that a large-scale survey sent ......

Seungjin "Looa" Kang 11-Year-Old Japanese Puyo Puyo Prodigy Sets New Asian Games Record as Youngest Gold Medalist https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26497 2026-09-26T04:45:08+00:00 2026-09-26T04:43:06+00:00

The youngest gold medalist in Asian Games history has emerged....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang FC Seoul Cancels 'PUBG Seongsu' Collaboration... Partner Departures Continue Even After Disciplinary Action https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26496 2026-09-26T01:31:06+00:00 2026-09-26T01:29:33+00:00

Football club FC Seoul has decided not to proceed with a joint collaboration event planned with Krafton's PUBG brand space, 'PUBG Seongsu,' at its Seongsu-dong pop-up store....

Doohyun "Biit" Lee Supergiant Games marks Hades II anniversary with documentary and new releases https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26494 2026-09-25T19:36:04+00:00 2026-09-25T19:36:01+00:00

Supergiant Games has teamed up with Noclip on a multi-part documentary about the making of Hades II, one of several announcements marking a year since the game's full release. The studio, which has be...

John Popko Dutch consumer group seeks over $100m from Epic Games over Fortnite https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26493 2026-09-25T18:17:56+00:00 2026-09-25T18:17:53+00:00

A Dutch consumer group has launched a class action against Epic Games, alleging that Fortnite misled young players into purchases they would not otherwise have made. Stichting Massaschade & Consum...

John Popko thatgamecompany shares Dear Van Gogh behind-the-scenes for Sky: Children of the Light https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26492 2026-09-25T16:54:13+00:00 2026-09-25T16:29:18+00:00

thatgamecompany has released a new behind-the-scenes video on Dear Van Gogh, the Vincent van Gogh-themed experience inside Sky: Children of the Light. The five-minute video features artists, musicians...

John Popko SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION physical editions launch as Collector's Edition slips to October https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26491 2026-09-25T16:21:23+00:00 2026-09-25T16:21:20+00:00

Physical editions of SUPER BOMBERMAN COLLECTION have launched across North America and Europe, though fans waiting on the Collector's Edition and Nintendo Switch 2 Edition will have to hold on until l...

John Popko A Scale Worthy of the Series' Culmination, 'Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve' ⭐8.7 https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26490 2026-09-25T14:04:07+00:00 2026-09-25T14:01:05+00:00

In the Ace Combat series, the primary vantage point for experiencing war has usually been the fighter cockpit—hearing squadmates' voices over the radio, shooting down enemies in sight, and completing missions handed down in briefings....

Kyuman "Frann" Kim Gearing Up for Worlds: 'Shadowverse Road to WGP' Episode 4 Released https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26489 2026-09-25T09:46:07+00:00 2026-09-25T09:44:10+00:00

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Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon Squishy-Cheeked Daily Chaos Becomes Anime: Short Animation 'Trickcal Cartoon World' Premieres Sept 28 https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26488 2026-09-25T08:13:07+00:00 2026-09-25T08:11:08+00:00

©EPID GamesEPID Games announced that it will release "Trickcal Cartoon World," a short anime series based on its collectible RPG Trickcal: Revive, starting on September 28.Trickcal......

Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon The Real Race Begins Now: 'Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' 2nd STAGE Released https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26487 2026-09-25T08:05:06+00:00 2026-09-25T08:03:57+00:00

Starting today (25th), Netflix will release episodes from the 2nd STAGE and 3rd STAGE of 'Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' every Friday.'Steel Ball Run: JoJo's Bizarre Adv......

Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon A Three-Stage Revival Plan From October to March: Bungie Unveils 'Marathon' Roadmap https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26486 2026-09-25T06:11:07+00:00 2026-09-25T06:09:05+00:00

©BungieBungie, which recently apologized to players while addressing the studio's current status, revealed its future plans for Marathon today (September 25) as part of those effor......

Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon 'ARC Raiders' to Test PvP-Free PvE Mode in October https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26485 2026-09-25T05:01:06+00:00 2026-09-25T04:59:07+00:00

©Embark StudiosEmbark Studios announced on its official website on September 24 that it will conduct a beta test for a PvE matchmaking toggle feature in 'ARC Raiders' from October 13 to October 20....

Kyuman "Frann" Kim Original 'Castlevania' Available Free Until October 24 for Series' 40th Anniversary https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26484 2026-09-25T04:35:06+00:00 2026-09-25T04:32:57+00:00

©KONAMIKonami announced today (September 25) that it is offering the mobile version of 'Castlevania,' the original entry in its iconic franchise, for free to celebrate the series' ......

Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon Why the Father of Kirby and Super Smash Bros. Ended the Award He Created https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26483 2026-09-25T03:46:06+00:00 2026-09-25T03:37:55+00:00

At the Japan Game Awards on September 15, 2026, Masahiro Sakurai—the renowned developer of the Super Smash Bros. series and head of the judging committee—took the stage for the final ceremony of the Game Designers Award, which spanned 16 years....

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Taiwan Gaming Market Trends in August: From Esports and Indies to AI Acceleration https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26482 2026-09-25T03:24:09+00:00 2026-09-25T03:21:15+00:00

©HAPPYTUK※ Inven delivers a monthly Taiwanese Gaming Market Report. Get a quick look at news from the increasingly important Taiwanese gaming market....

Seoho "Ruudi" Yoon League of Legends' Lead Gameplay Designer admits game 'might be a bit stale' for top players https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26481 2026-09-24T23:21:59+00:00 2026-09-24T23:21:55+00:00

Riot Games' Phroxzon has said League of Legends is balanced right now but "might be a bit stale" for high-skill players. Matt 'Phroxzon' Leung-Harrison, Lead Gameplay Designer for League of Legends at...

John Popko Escape from Tarkov: Arena free weekend goes live https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26480 2026-09-24T19:37:46+00:00 2026-09-24T19:36:42+00:00

Escape from Tarkov: Arena (EFT: Arena) is free to play until September 27th, with discounts of up to 20% and Twitch Drops running alongside the event. EFT: Arena is the PvP spin-off of Escape from Tar...

John Popko Rockstar announces GTA VI Vice City collector's box https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26479 2026-09-24T17:59:41+00:00 2026-09-24T17:59:38+00:00

Rockstar Games has opened pre-orders for The Goodtime State – Vice City Collection, a limited-edition Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI) collector's box arriving on November 19th. The set is built aro...

John Popko BeamNG.drive heads to PS5 in Early Access on October 19th https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26478 2026-09-24T17:35:17+00:00 2026-09-24T17:35:14+00:00

Driving simulator BeamNG.drive will launch on PlayStation 5 (PS5) on October 19th, developer BeamNG has announced. The console version will arrive in Early Access, a stage where a game is released to...

John Popko Arc System Works America launches tactical RPG Qliphah in Providence's Shadow https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26477 2026-09-24T17:31:52+00:00 2026-09-24T16:59:02+00:00

Arc System Works America has launched Qliphah in Providence's Shadow, a tactical counter-timeline role-playing game (RPG), on PlayStation 5 (PS5), Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam and the Epic Games S...

John Popko Owlcat details final Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader DLC https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26476 2026-09-24T15:39:14+00:00 2026-09-24T15:39:10+00:00

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader's final piece of downloadable content (DLC), Processional of the Damned, will launch in December and bring the game's story to a close. According to a release from Owlca...

John Popko Steam Frame: Valve's True Big Picture Inside a VR Headset https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26475 2026-09-24T08:56:07+00:00 2026-09-24T08:52:56+00:00

In the early hours of the 15th, Valve made a surprise announcement regarding the release of its VR device, "Steam Frame." Alongside the announcement, a wealth of details—including ......

Seungjin "Looa" Kang Diablo IV Developers Send Chuseok Greetings to Korean Fans: "Thank You for 30 Years Together" https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26474 2026-09-24T06:48:07+00:00 2026-09-24T06:45:39+00:00

The Diablo IV development team delivered Chuseok holiday greetings and expressed gratitude to Korean fans.Developers' Chuseok Greeting Video ©Blizzard EntertainmentOn September 24,......

YoungSeok "Lavii" Yang Meta Unveils ~100g VR Glasses and Expands Everyday AI Glasses Lineup https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26473 2026-09-24T02:19:07+00:00 2026-09-24T02:17:46+00:00

©MetaOn September 23, 2026, Meta unveiled a new lineup of virtual reality (VR) glasses and artificial intelligence (AI) glasses at Meta Connect 2026....

YoungSeok "Lavii" Yang South Korea Awarded Default Win Against Qatar in Asian Games eFootball as Qatar Claims On-Site Guidance Error https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26472 2026-09-24T01:57:08+00:00 2026-09-24T01:55:30+00:00

In the esports eFootball group stage at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, Qatar was handed a loss after failing to appear for its match against South Korea....

YoungSeok "Lavii" Yang Warframe Launches Major New Update 'Iceblade of Narin' on September 24 https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26471 2026-09-24T00:59:08+00:00 2026-09-24T00:57:35+00:00

YoungSeok "Lavii" Yang Esports organization Complexity shuts down after 23 years https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26469 2026-09-24T00:31:09+00:00 2026-09-24T00:31:06+00:00

Complexity has shut down after 23 years in esports, Complexity Founder Jason Lake has confirmed. Founded in 2003, Complexity was one of the world's longest-standing esports organisations. According to...

John Popko First Stills Revealed for 'Exorcism Chronicles 2'... Returning with 'The Portrait is Calling' https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26470 2026-09-24T00:32:07+00:00 2026-09-24T00:30:32+00:00

Hongman "Nowl" Yoon Riot Games announces expansion to VALORANT voice abuse detection https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26468 2026-09-23T23:47:10+00:00 2026-09-23T23:47:06+00:00

Riot Games has updated VALORANT's voice chat moderation system to better catch abusive players, who speak Spanish, Portuguese and Korean. The change arrived with Patch 13.06, according to an announcem...

John Popko Bethesda memo confirms work on new Fallout project with Obsidian https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26467 2026-09-23T20:24:16+00:00 2026-09-23T19:37:04+00:00

Bethesda has told staff that Obsidian will keep its creative identity after moving under Bethesda, according to an internal memo obtained by IGN. The memo, written by Bethesda's Jill Braff, explained...

John Popko ARC Raiders reveals Frozen Trail update ahead of October 8th launch https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26466 2026-09-23T19:15:10+00:00 2026-09-23T19:15:06+00:00

The ARC Raiders Frozen Trail update will add a new map called Pendola Pass, three new enemies and a late-game weapon upgrade system when it launches on October 8th. The ARC Raiders team shared a first...

John Popko Red Bull League of its Own 2026 heads to Spain with T1 and G2 https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26465 2026-09-23T17:44:52+00:00 2026-09-23T17:44:49+00:00

Red Bull League of its Own is coming to Spain for the first time, with T1, G2 Esports, Movistar KOI and Karmine Corp set to face off at the Olímpic Arena Badalona in Barcelona on December 5th....

John Popko Spiritual Successor to Imjinlok, Red Ginkgo Games' 'Project: Azalea' https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/26464 2026-09-23T15:57:02+00:00 2026-09-23T15:52:45+00:00

Red Ginkgo Games has opened the Steam page for 'Project: Azalea', a real-time strategy (RTS) game set during the Imjin War. Three factions—Joseon, Ming, and Japan—gather food and timber to raise armies, taking the battlefield to the sea and sky....

Doohyun "Biit" Lee