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2026 Korea Game Awards finalist list unveiled with 12 titles including Crimson Desert, Aion2

Twelve games have been named finalists for the main awards at the 2026 Korea Game Awards, including Pearl Abyss\' Crimson Desert and NC\'s Aion2, the Korea Game Industry Association said. The list also includes three titles developed by Netmarble affiliates. Finalists were chosen from games made and released in South Korea between Oct. 3 last year and Oct. 12 this year. Online voting runs through 5 p.m. on Nov. 16. The awards ceremony will be held on Nov. 18 in Busan.

Games & Commerce

G-Star expands and AGF focuses as Korea game events diverge

Korea’s major game events G-Star and AGF are pursuing different strategies. G-Star is expanding its exhibition scope to include AI services and more overseas and indie developers, while AGF is reinforcing fan-focused marketing by centring displays on upcoming releases and existing intellectual property. This year G-Star will be held in Busan and AGF in Goyang. NCSoft, last year’s main sponsor of G-Star, is serving as AGF’s main sponsor.

AI & Enterprise

Children unleash imagination with AI as science ministry holds finals of 2026 AI creation contest

South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT on Friday held the finals of the 2026 AI Creation Contest at the Kakao AI Campus. Launched for the first time this year, the contest is a key programme under the National AI Competition and targets young children and elementary school students. Participants create fairy tales, children’s songs and webtoons using AI tools provided by four domestic companies.