Games & Commerce

K-subculture new titles gather at Japan\'s TGS, eyes on following Blue Archive and Goddess of Victory: Nikke

South Korean game companies are showcasing upcoming subculture games at Tokyo Game Show 2026, aiming to test gameplay and character appeal with Japanese users and build early fandoms before official launches. Nexon Games, Netmarble, Smilegate and NC are presenting new titles including Pareidolia, Pearl in Blue, Future Sight: The Unseen Future and Astrae Oratio. Companies also outlined demos, promotional plans and development schedules, with NC targeting a 2027 release.

Games & Commerce

NHN expands Korea-Japan co-development model with first result in \'Fantasy World\'s Puchipoyong\'

NHN is building a co-development system that combines the game planning capabilities of its Japanese unit NHN PlayArt with the execution of its South Korean development organization, and will apply it more broadly to its global game business. The companies introduced their Korea-Japan collaboration strategy at a group interview near Makuhari Messe. Their first joint project is \'Fantasy World\'s Puchipoyong\', one of three new titles unveiled at Tokyo Game Show 2026.