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Scholars pan, audiences cheer as \'Odyssey\' sparks hot debate overseas

Christopher Nolan’s film \'Odyssey\' has remained controversial since its casting and design were first revealed. After release, it won substantial praise and strong box office results, but debate continues between classicists and general audiences, IT outlet Ars Technica reported on Aug. 2. The film adapts an epic poem from around the 8th century BC in a modern way. Classicist Emily Wilson criticised its focus and choices, while others defended Nolan’s intent.

Games & Commerce

Kakao Games sets rebound push with five new games, targets return to profit in Q1 2027

Kakao Games is reorganising non-core businesses under a new co-CEO structure and concentrating on launching five new titles. The company reported second-quarter revenue of 75 billion won and an operating loss of 23 billion won, with revenue down year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. It sees sales bottoming in the second and third quarters, expects a meaningful rebound from the fourth quarter, and aims to turn profitable in the first quarter of next year.

Games & Commerce

Korean game makers head to Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show to test new titles

South Korean game companies are set to appear in succession at Gamescom 2026 in Cologne and Tokyo Game Show 2026 in Chiba, highlighting new PC, console and subculture titles. Krafton plans a large booth and five new games, while Pearl Abyss teams up with Samsung Electronics to show Crimson Desert. NC runs a B2B booth via its North American unit. Firms also cite overseas-focused revenue and wider platform strategies behind the push.