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Netmarble Announces 5 New Game Titles for H2 2026 Including Project Aegis
Netmarble plans to launch five new titles in the second half of 2026, including Project Aegis from overseas subsidiaries. This follows Q1 2026 revenue of â‚©651.7 billion, up 4.5% YoY, driven by new releases like StoneAge Idle. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launches in Asia on PC May 14 and mobile May 21 .
Capcom's New IP PRAGMATA Sells Over 2 Million Units in 16 Days
Capcom's sci-fi action-adventure PRAGMATA, released April 17, 2026, has surpassed 2 million units sold worldwide. The game previously hit 1 million in two days, praised for innovative gameplay and storytelling. Nintendo Switch 2 version launched April 24 in Japan and Asia .
Hacksaw Gaming Partners with WinnerBet to Enter Serbian Market
Hacksaw Gaming (STO:HACK) has partnered with WinnerBet to bring its online slots and instant-win games to Serbia. This expands WinnerBet's digital portfolio in the region. Announcement made May 7, 2026 .
Asmodee Acquires Time's Up! as Fully Owned Board Game Brand
Asmodee has made Time's Up! a fully owned brand with new ambitions for expansion. The tabletop giant aims to grow the popular party game series globally. News from Boulogne-Billancourt, France, on May 7, 2026 .
CityUHK Hosts GachaCon 2026 Conference on Genshin Impact and Gacha Games
City University of Hong Kong held GachaCon 2026, focusing on Genshin Impact and gacha mechanics. Scholars from law, psychology, sociology, and game studies shared insights on this influential gaming format. Event gathered global interdisciplinary experts .
FIFA's Betting Ties Raise Integrity Concerns Ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA's expanding partnerships with betting operators like Betano and data firms like Stats Perform are sparking integrity fears. This includes betting on low-level matches via FIFA+ in regions where gambling is illegal, such as parts of Africa and Asia. Concerns escalate pre-2026 North America World Cup .
Netmarble Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 4.5% YoY to â‚©651.7 Billion
Netmarble reported Q1 2026 revenue of â‚©651.7 billion, up 4.5% year-over-year despite a QoQ drop, boosted by new titles like The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. Marketing expenses surged 47.3% YoY to â‚©168.2 billion for launches. EBITDA also grew YoY .
Netmarble Schedules SOL: Enchant and Game of Thrones Launches for 2026
Netmarble's SOL: Enchant is set for 2026 release alongside regional expansions. Game of Thrones: Kingsroad launches PC on May 14 and mobile May 21 in Asia. Part of broader H2 lineup with four prior titles .
Capcom's PRAGMATA Earns Praise for Sci-Fi Gameplay and Storytelling
PRAGMATA's unique world and innovative mechanics have driven its rapid sales success post-April 17 launch. High player reception worldwide follows its 1M units in two days milestone. Available on multiple platforms including Switch 2 .
FIFA+ Streams Fuel Illegal Betting Markets in Asia and Africa
FIFA's FIFA+ platform enables betting on matches from countries banning gambling, like India, Indonesia, and UAE. National associations unaware until informed; conflicts with local laws in AFC members. Part of broader betting commercialization push .