Korean indie developer YNOT halted the public demo for Spookitchen on October 20 following reports of AI-generated cloning. YNOT stated, "Pulling the demo is only a temporary measure and not a fundamental solution," amidst wider indie game copycat and extortion incidents. invenglobal.com/articles/274…

Indie studio Codename Bom released a demo for its deckbuilding RPG Archetype Blue featuring pixel art, companion synergies, and narrative content. The title combines tactical card management, random companion recruitment, unit positioning, and story progression across challenging stages. invenglobal.com/articles/274…

The 44th Golden Joystick Awards announced its 2026 nominees and opened global fan voting until October 24. Winners will be announced on November 11 following voting across categories including PC and Console Game of the Year. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

$CAPCOM confirmed its participation in G-STAR 2026 to showcase upcoming titles in a 35-booth demo area. Playable demos will feature 2027 releases alongside Director Yonghee Cho's scheduled appearance at G-CON 2026. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

KRAFTON announced its lineup of five titles and booth plans for G-STAR 2026. The exhibition features playable demos for PUBG, TARAE: The Unbound, Age Twisters, Waltz and Jam, and Overgeared Hero. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

XLGAMES released a playable demo for ArcheAge Chronicles on Steam on October 20. The demo features four classes, PvP, and a new dungeon available until October 27. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

CD Projekt Red is hosting free Twitch screenings for the premiere episode of 'Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2'. The 10-episode standalone anime series launches on Netflix featuring a new cast and Studio TRIGGER's return. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Swedish game developer Liquid Swords has gone bankrupt following unpaid employee wages and poor sales of its debut title, Samson. The Stockholm District Court issued the bankruptcy ruling on October 12, and the bankruptcy administrator is currently seeking a buyer for the game's IP. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Game development studio Liquid Swords is closing down, founder Christofer Sundberg announced. Sundberg stated that market conditions and business decisions led to the closure, while discussions regarding ongoing support for Samson remain underway. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

CD Projekt Red confirmed it will broadcast the first episode of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 across three Twitch streaming sessions starting today. Viewers can unlock exclusive chat badges during the broadcasts ahead of the anime's Netflix premiere. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Google DeepMind researchers confirmed four AI agents running on the Gemini model autonomously defeated Minecraft's Ender Dragon. Operating without human help, the $GOOG agents wrote 2,783 programs, coordinated via chat, and completed the run in 27 hours. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

NAVI confirmed it will not compete as a partnered organization in the VCT in 2027. The Ukrainian esports organization stated that recent competitive results fell short of expectations, and its attention will now move to NAVI Junior. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

NC released a developer video for CINDER CITY detailing combat, Tactical Gear, and co-op boss fights. The sci-fi open-world shooter features Seoul exploration, vehicles, mechs, and large-scale raids. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

G2 Esports and PUBG MOBILE opened registration for the amateur Community Challenge tournament. The 5v5 event runs from October 24th to 25th, 2026, featuring a maximum of 64 non-professional teams. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

A fan traveled from Tokyo to Osaka to complete the Blue Archive stamp rally and visited pop-up stores in Akihabara and Shibuya. The traveler successfully collected all eight digital stamps, purchased merchandise, and found a specific Neru plushie. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Red Bull India announced a product partnership with esports organisation Team Apex Gaming. The deal covers competitive rosters in Battlegrounds Mobile India and Free Fire alongside content creators. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

The global trading card market is expanding, driven by growth in Pokémon and rising demand for card grading and authentication. Collectors Holdings faces an antitrust class action lawsuit over industry consolidation, while platforms like CardTrack provide market data. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Curve Games and Coyote House Games confirmed that co-op sandbox game Dumpster Gang launches on PC and Xbox on December 3rd. The raccoon-themed title will be available on PC Game Pass on day one, with a free demo currently live on Steam. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Kuro Games hosted its sold-out Wuthering Waves concert tour at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on October 17th. The global tour has reached 50,000 attendees across six cities, accompanied by a two-day merchandise pop-up event. invenglobal.com/articles/273…

Paradox Interactive confirmed the November 17, 2026 launch of Crusader Kings III: Silk & Silver. The $PDX expansion introduces merchant companies, playable Republics including Venice and Genoa, and new trade mechanics priced at $29.99. invenglobal.com/articles/273…