Interview

  1. Interview

    Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim: "I Didn't Want to Give a Downgraded Experience"

    Shift Up's 'Stellar Blade,' which expanded its reach from PS5 in 2024 to PC, is now heading to Nintendo Switch 2.

    · Sep 19, 2026
  2. Interview

    Parries, Yes, Dodges, No—Why? Because the Protagonist Is a Zombie in 'Stupid Never Dies'

    ©SEGAThe protagonist is a zombie, but there's no dodging and no guarding. He doesn't fall even when hit, instead fighting on by attacking and devouring enemies.

    · Sep 19, 2026
  3. Interview

    Racing Master Cup Champion 'Myeonap': "I Won Because of the Avante N"

    On September 19, South Korea's 'Myeonap' Kim Woo-jin claimed victory at the 'Hyundai N x Racing Master Cup' held at the Game Esports Seoul (GES) event in Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Seoul.

    · Sep 19, 2026
  4. Interview

    "Atelier Karia learns from synthesis of the past while adding new charm"

    Ahead of its February 2027 release, the Atelier series—which took on a new open-world challenge with Atelier Yumia—presented its latest entry, Atelier Karia, at TGS 2026.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  5. Interview

    Music Director Mitsukiyo: "The Core of Fareidolia's Music Is Balancing Comfort and Mystery"

    ©INVEN"Pareidolia," the new title from Nexon Games' IO Division—well known for Blue Archive—lifted its veil at TGS 2026.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  6. Interview

    What 'Persona 4 Revival' Kept and What It Changed

    ©INVENFirst released in 2008, 'Persona 4' is being reborn in complete form roughly 19 years later.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  7. Interview

    Hyulla's Art and Gameplay: How 'Miraesi' Refined Itself Over the Past Year

    'Miraesi: Invisible Future' (hereinafter 'Miraesi'), a new collectible RPG developed by Control Nine and to be published by Smilegate, visited Tokyo Game Show (TGS) again this year following last year.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  8. Interview

    How Sonic Has Kept Running for 35 Years: Takashi Iizuka and Kazuyuki Hoshino on the Present and Future

    ©SEGAIn South Korea, where the franchise is also remembered for the intro tune of the American animated series—'Sonic, Sonic, Sonic the Hedgehog'—the 'Sonic the Hedgehog' series marks its 35th anniversary this year.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  9. Interview

    40 Hours for the Main Story Alone: 'Attack on Titan 3' Covers Full Original Narrative

    Attack on Titan 3 booth at TGS 2026 ©INVENReleasing on December 10, 'Attack on Titan 3' is the latest entry in the action game series developed by Omega Force.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  10. Interview

    Evolved Gameplay Through Open Fields and Insight Skills — Wo Long 2

    Wo Long 2 demo booth at TGS 2026 ©INVENWo Long: Fallen Dynasty, which presented a unique world combining Three Kingdoms history with dark fantasy alongside fast-paced combat center...

    · Sep 18, 2026
  11. Interview

    'Stranger Than Heaven': Why the Step Up in Brutality?

    ©SEGARGG Studio is preparing a new title that isn't 'Like a Dragon.' A new 'Judgment' series? No.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  12. Interview

    Smilegate CBO Baek Young-hoon: "Retention, Not Just Revenue, Is Key to Japan Business"

    ©INVENFollowing last year, Smilegate participated in Tokyo Game Show 2026, held at Makuhari Messe in Japan from September 17 to 21.

    · Sep 18, 2026
  13. Interview

    From PvP to Open-World PvE: Why 'Ninjala 2' Made a Bold Transformation

    At TGS 2026, an unexpected new title made its appearance: 'Ninjala 2', the official sequel to 'Ninjala', one of GungHo's flagship titles.'Ninjala' is a free-to-play PvP game built ...

    · Sep 18, 2026
  14. Interview

    'Riftbound' Demand in Korea Exceeds Expectations

    ▲ Speakers attending the 'Riftbound' Korean launch showcase ©InvenRiot Games held a Korean launch showcase for 'Riftbound' at GGX in Dongdaemun, Seoul on September 18, followed by a media Q&A session.

    · Sep 17, 2026