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GAMELOOP, the first live interactive game channel for Smart TVs, recently announced a major content and platform expansion featuring a new slate of games from award-winning publishers Midwest Games, Troglobyte Games, and Something Special Games. This milestone marks the first deployment of Amazon GameLift Streams on AWS (Amazon Web Services) for ad-supported gaming on Smart TVs.
GAMELOOP’s free interactive SmartTV channel reimagines game discovery and monetization through live-hosted gameplay and its unique instant-launch “Play Now” feature. The experience blends live hosts, party gaming, and a cloud-based game catalog, transforming passive viewers into active players. Publishers gain transparent engagement metrics and ad-supported revenue while Amazon GameLift Streams powers scalable cloud delivery of PC games directly to the TV. "Game publishers are looking for ways to reach the nearly one billion-plus Smart TV audience without the cost and complexity of porting to new platforms. Our GameLift-powered platform provides a turnkey solution for seamless cloud streaming across Smart TVs, with built-in monetization and measurement capabilities," said GAMELOOP Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer Michael Gregor.
GAMELOOP's expanding content slate will include Hive Jump 2: Survivors and The Lullaby Of Life from Midwest Games; HyperParasite, Death Noodle Delivery, and Little Lighthouse Of Horror from Troglobyte Games; and Something Special Games' Trash Heist with additional titles to be announced within the year. More information and updates on GAMELOOP are available on gameloop.tv. To learn more about Amazon Gamelift Streams, visit https://aws.amazon.com/gamelift/streams.
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KRAFTON Reveals Playtest Plans For PUBG Ally, Built With NVIDIA ACE
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KRAFTON Inc. recently unveiled the latest version of PUBG Ally at NVIDIA’s GeForce Gamer Festival held in Seoul, South Korea. Last October 30, 2025, KRAFTON joined NVIDIA to present PUBG Ally, an innovative CPC (Co-Playable Character), and demonstrated how the company aims to drive innovation in gaming through AI. Enabled by an on-device SLM (Small Language Model) built with NVIDIA ACE technology, PUBG Ally is an interactive PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS CPC equipped with the ability to communicate and cooperate with players.
KRAFTON AI Head Kangwook Lee showcased two key features of PUBG Ally. First, he explained that unlike traditional NPCs (Non-Player Characters), PUBG Ally demonstrates cooperative and autonomous gameplay. Lee stated, “PUBG Ally can discuss strategies with players and adapt its playstyle accordingly. It can bring you requested items, assist in reviving its teammates, and make independent decisions during looting, combat, and survival situations — continuously adjusting its strategy as circumstances change.” Second, Lee highlighted that PUBG Ally enables voice-based interaction, stating, “The system is designed for in-game dialogue and understands PUBG terminology, maps, and item attributes, allowing for natural player communication. PUBG Ally supports English, Korean, and Chinese, and because it operates entirely on-device, latency is extremely low.”
KRAFTON also announced the first playtest plans for PUBG Ally. Players can experience a test version of the AI teammate for the first time via PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Arcade in early 2026. KRAFTON plans to refine and optimize PUBG Ally based on user feedback prior to full-scale implementation, continuing its long-term strategic partnership with NVIDIA to further advance AI technologies in gaming. Meanwhile, KRAFTON recently announced its transition to an ‘AI First’ company during its company-wide town hall meeting, KRAFTON LIVE TALK (KLT), held last October 23. Through this initiative, KRAFTON is accelerating efforts to implement Agentic AI, supporting AI workflow automation, AI R&D, and in-game service enhancements across the organization.
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PUBG MOBILE Partners With University Of Southern California's USC Games Program To Support The Next Generation Of Game Creators
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PUBG MOBILE, one of the world’s most popular mobile games, is excited to announce a partnership with the top-ranked USC Games program at the University of Southern California. This partnership will officially introduce the game’s UGC platform World of Wonder (WOW) into USC’s Games as a Service and Live Operations (GLO) course, which will launch on January 2026 and run until May 2026.
PUBG MOBILE’s landmark co-creation platform World of Wonder will be utilized as a hands-on teaching tool in USC Games’ GLO curriculum, empowering students to bring their creative ideas and receive direct feedback from real players within PUBG MOBILE during the development process. The collaboration aims to expand students’ professional practice and career opportunities, while also showcasing PUBG MOBILE’s ambition to build a platform-driven, open co-creation ecosystem. Student projects from the course will be showcased at the annual USC Games Expo on May 2026 with top-performing students receiving interview opportunities for a summer 2026 internship — helping pave the way for the next generation of talent to secure professional roles in the gaming industry. More information on the 2026 USC Games Expo is available on USC Games’ official online channels.
PUBG MOBILE has already partnered with over 50 universities worldwide, helping students gain specialized knowledge and offering new internships and career pathways. To date, over 4.4 million maps have been created in WOW by players from all corners of the world, generating over 33 billion matches. World of Wonder continues to be a core priority with PUBG MOBILE recently launching an upgraded incentive ecosystem offering a $10,000,000 prize pool for creators. World of Wonder’s Version 1.0, launched in September 2025, expanded creation access to all players, empowering anyone to become a creator. This new partnership with USC will not only inspire the next generation of game developers but also bring more fresh and diverse content to millions of PUBG MOBILE players worldwide.
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Ubisoft+ Premium Arrives On Blacknut
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Blacknut, the world’s leading pure-player cloud gaming platform, is proud to announce the arrival of Ubisoft+ Premium to its service. Ubisoft+ Premium provides Day 1 access to new releases such as the upcoming Anno 117: Pax Romana and recent releases like Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Players can now dive in and enjoy Ubisoft’s most iconic franchises alongside Blacknut’s curated catalog of over 1,000 games, all under one subscription.
With Blacknut, players get unparalleled choice and convenience. Families and friends can share one account to explore everything from AAA blockbusters to indie gems without the complexity of multiple subscriptions, downloads, or updates. Games launch instantly on Smart TVs, mobile devices, tablets, PCs, or set-top boxes with automatic cloud saves and seamless cross-device progression. Start a mission on your living room TV, continue on your commute via smartphone, and finish on a laptop without ever losing progress. Beyond direct-to-consumer access, this integration also paves the way for Ubisoft+ Premium to reach new audiences through Blacknut’s extensive ecosystem of partners worldwide. With established distribution networks across telecom operators, ISPs, and device manufacturers in regions such as Latin America, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, and India, Blacknut extends Ubisoft’s premium catalog to millions of players who may not otherwise have access — further broadening the reach of both brands on a truly global scale. “This new chapter with Ubisoft reflects our shared belief that premium gaming should also be effortless. Together, we’re combining the best of both worlds; the depth of the Blacknut library and the prestige of Ubisoft+ — to give players generous, instant access to incredible games, on any screen, without compromise,” said Blacknut CEO Olivier Avaro.
By bringing Ubisoft’s newest games with Blacknut’s cloud technology and extensive device and regional reach, players now enjoy blockbuster experiences alongside Blacknut’s expansive library — truly universal gaming at its best. No consoles. No storage limits. No waiting. Just instant, uninterrupted access to a generous world of games for all genres of players everywhere, anywhere. Blacknut Ubisoft+ Premium subscriptions are currently available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and Brazil with additional regions coming soon.
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Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition Now Available Worldwide
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Atari and PLAION REPLAI are proud to announce that the Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition, a brand-new version of the legendary console inspired by one of gaming’s most recognizable icons, is out now. Launched last October 31, 2025, this special edition brings together two giants of video game history just in time for Halloween, the perfect night to celebrate PAC-MAN’s never-ending pursuit of ghosts.
The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is a lovingly reimagined take on the console that defined home gaming for a generation. Now finished in signature PAC-MAN yellow and featuring illuminated character icons across the front panel, this collector’s edition combines authentic retro design with modern features including HDMI output, USB-C power, and multiple display modes (4:3/16:9). Included in every box is the PAC-MAN Double Feature cartridge, giving players two ways to relive the arcade chase that started it all, comprising of PAC-MAN 2600 – the original home console version that introduced millions to PAC-MAN’s maze-chase magic – and PAC-MAN 7800 – a brand-new, arcade-style version faithfully recreated for the modern era. Each console also includes a PAC-MAN CX-40+ Wireless Joystick (Yellow) — a bold reimagining of Atari’s most iconic controller. In addition to the console, fans can also collect the PAC-MAN CX-40+ Wireless Joysticks, available separately in five vibrant colours inspired by PAC-MAN and the ghosts; Yellow (PAC-MAN), Red (Blinky), Pink (Pinky), Blue (Inky), and Orange (Clyde). Each joystick retails for £29.99.
“The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition is where nostalgia meets new life. By bringing two of gaming’s most enduring icons together, we’ve created a piece of history that doesn’t just look the part, it plays beautifully too. It’s the perfect way to rediscover simple fun in a complex world,” said PLAION REPLAI Commercial Director Ben Jones. Atari CEO Wade Rosen added, “Atari and PAC-MAN both defined what it meant to play. This release celebrates that shared legacy and the endless joy of the chase that continues to inspire generations.” The Atari 2600+ PAC-MAN Edition and the PAC-MAN CX-40+ Wireless Joysticks are available now from leading retailers worldwide and Atari.com, priced at £129.99 and £29.99 respectively.
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NCSOFT Unveils Playable Aion 2 And Cinder City Demos At NVIDIA's GeForce Games Festival
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At NVIDIA’s GeForce Gamer Festival in Seoul, South Korea, NCSOFT partnered with the tech giant to celebrate GeForce’s 25th anniversary in Korea by bringing its two premiere titles, Aion 2 and Cinder City, for attendees to play. The festival featured NCSOFT as the only partner offering hands-on gameplay, giving local visitors the first opportunity to experience the latest playable builds and new trailers for both titles.
“NCSOFT has long collaborated with NVIDIA in pursuit of high-quality graphics and new technologies. We look forward to players’ continued support for Aion 2 and Cinder City, which is being developed using NVIDIA’s latest advancements,” said NCSOFT's Chief Business Officer and Vice President Sunggu Lee while onstage. Aion 2 is NCSOFT's next-generation MMORPG which is slated to be officially launched in Korea and Taiwan on November 19, 2025 and in the US and Europe in 2026. Renowned for its stunning visuals and expansive PvE content, the title reimagines the essence of the Aion franchise for a new era. The newly revealed trailer showcases its dynamic class-driven combat system and the iconic flight and gliding mechanics that define the Aion universe. Executive Vice President and Chief Business Officer Seunguk Baek who leads Aion 2’s development stated, “We’re developing Aion 2 as the ultimate evolution of Aion experience — preserving the spirit and worldview of the original while pushing the boundaries of our technology.”
Cinder City, developed by NCSOFT’s studio BigFire Games (CEO Jaehyun “James” Bae), is an open-world tactical shooter set in a post-apocalyptic Seoul. Introduced as an RTX flagship title at NVIDIA’s Gamescom event in Cologne, Germany last August, the latest trailer features urban battlefields inspired by Seoul districts such as Samseong-dong, strategic combat with advanced gear and weapons, and key narrative moments centered around the main character Joi. “Cinder City is being developed with NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology to deliver large-scale co-op gameplay, letting players experience the excitement of teamwork in a vast open-world setting,” said Baek.
