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Gravity Game Tech (GGT), the Thailand-based subsidiary of the global game company Gravity, has announced the official launch of its MMORPG, Ragnarok V: Returns in North America, Latin America, and Oceania which commenced last August 7, 2025. The game is now available for download on Google Play, the Apple App Store, and the Huawei AppGallery. The PC version can be downloaded from the game's official website. Evolving from the legendary Ragnarok Online, Ragnarok V: Returns offers a new experience in a 3D world, fully playable on both mobile devices and PC. The game elevates the classic legacy into a charming, cartoon-styled 3D MMORPG filled with stunning visuals and spectacular skills.
Players can experience enhanced cooperative play with friends, participate in guild activities, forge new friendships, and continue their adventures in the vibrant world of Ragnarok V: Returns. The game features a new server named “Global” which will unite players from North America, Latin America, and Oceania. This server aims to create a borderless gameplay experience, allowing players to communicate and interact freely with one another. Within the game, players can fight alongside up to two mercenaries and enjoy a robust Life Skill system to gather various materials for crafting and character development. Key features include real-time boss hunts, diverse dungeons, and rich, intense guild content. To welcome new adventurers, Gravity Game Tech (GGT) has organized numerous special launch events including:
• Novice Backpack: Simply create an account and a new character to immediately receive a wealth of support items, such as an exclusive mount, a battle-ready mercenary, and stat-boosting buff items.
• Online Accumulation Event: Stay online to collect exclusive rewards.
• New Realms, New Rewards: A special login event for all new players.
• Level Rush: Race to level up faster than anyone else to earn valuable and rare prizes.
All adventurers are invited to experience the world for themselves. Don't wait and download the game and embark on a new journey today! GGT Director Jaejin Lee stated, “We are honored and delighted to officially launch Ragnarok V: Returns in North America, Latin America, and Oceania. We hope players will enjoy their adventures in the game world and experience the thrill of cooperating with players from diverse regions, fighting side-by-side, and creating special memories together. We are fully committed to providing the best possible service, just as we have in other regions, and we thank everyone for their continued interest and support for our game.”
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Letran Knights Crowned As First-Ever NCAA eSports MLBB Champions
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The Philippines' National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has successfully concluded its first Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) eSports Tournament with the Letran Knights claiming the championship after the hard-fought 3-1 victory over the JRU (Jose Rizal University) Heavy Bombers last July 27, 2025 during the 2025 Philippine GameDev Expo at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City. This marks a historic milestone for Colegio de San Juan de Letran as the league's first-ever MLBB eSports champions.
“Sulit ‘yung pagod ng araw-araw na scrim, araw-araw na laro. Ngayon, sulit lahat ng oras at sakripisyo namin as a team. Unang una, thank you kay God, thank you sa mga teammates ko, at sa lahat ng nagtulong-tulong mag-organize ng NCAA eSports. Sana matuloy pa ito,” said Letran Knights jungler John Marcus Loyola. Both the Letran Knights and the JRU Heavy Bombers topped their respective groups at the Round Robin phase to earn a bye in the tournament. They met first in the upper bracket final, with JRU defeating Letran in a 3-1 victory to claim the first grand finals slot. The Knights fought in the lower bracket final against the Mapúa Cardinals in a 3-1 score to earn a rematch for the title. In the end, it was Letran who rose above the competition, sealing the championship with a 3-1 victory, over the team that dropped them in the bracket. With the victory, the team was awarded a trip to the 2025 Thailand Game Show this coming October courtesy of NCAA Esports’ partner and NCAA Season 100 eSports Kickoff organizing partner Collegiate Center For eSports.
Jade Michael Mercado, the captain of Letran Knights, was also awarded as the realme Finals MVP — with his strong performance in the gold lane and his presence and leadership. With the honor, he was also awarded his very own realme 14 5G. The JRU Heavy Bombers finished in 2nd Place in their Playoff run while the Mapúa Cardinals finished in 3rd Place completing the first-ever NCAA eSports podium finishers. “We’d like to thank everyone who helped make this event possible. Matagal na naming pangarap ito para sa mga bata na nangangarap magkaroon ng career sa eSports. Basta tuloy lang sila sa pagsikap sa pangarap nila, tuloy lang kami sa pagsuporta,” said Collegiate Center for eSports Founder Stanley Lao.
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PP Invasion Wins Big At PGDX 2025 Indie Game Stars Awards
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The spotlight shined bright on the indie game development scene at PGDX (Philippine GameDev Expo) 2025 as PP Invasion was officially crowned the People’s Choice Award winner under Indie Game Stars (IGS). Garnering the highest number of public votes during the 3-day showcase, the game earned a grand prize of ₱100,000. Indie Game Stars (IGS) is PGDX’s flagship platform dedicated to up-and-coming Filipino indie game developers — providing a stage to exhibit original games, connect with fans, and gain exposure to publishers, investors, and collaborators. It’s a celebration of raw creativity and innovation that lies at the heart of the local game dev community.
PP Invasion, developed by Alex E. Valdez, rose to the top after three days of exhibit engagement, community buzz, and active gameplay testing alongside a strong lineup of fellow indie titles. More than just a win, the award highlights the importance of public support in spotlighting homegrown talent and pushing the envelope for what’s possible in local game development. This year’s Indie Game Stars was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Sui Foundation, with program support from the Game Developers Association of the Philippines (GDAP), and Smart Communications Inc. (SMART). Together, they helped raise the platform’s impact and reach — enabling even more developers to showcase their passion projects on the big stage. A heartfelt thanks goes to Sui Foundation whose sponsorship of this year’s IGS marks a powerful investment in grassroots game development. Their support underscores the global potential of Filipino games and the value of fostering regional talent across Southeast Asia. Their backing helped expand IGS into a more inclusive, impactful space for aspiring devs to shine.
PGDX 2025 organizers have also expressed their deepest gratitude to SMART who has stood with Indie Game Stars since its inception. For three consecutive years, SMART has supported the program and its mission — recognizing the creativity, dedication, and brilliance of Filipino developers. Their continued partnership has helped turn dream projects into playable realities, and they remain a vital part of the ecosystem that uplifts and empowers our devs. The journey of PP Invasion is a reminder: when creativity meets opportunity, great games — and great moments — can be made.
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Green Man Gaming Reveals New Charity Bundles Initiative And APAC Expansion
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Green Man Gaming is proud to announce the launch of its brand new games charity bundle platform, designed with full transparency for developers, publishers and consumers. Led by industry veteran Paul Herron whose impressive career includes 11 years at Humble Bundle, Green Man Gaming is also officially expanding into the APAC (Asia Pacific) region, signaling a bold new phase of strategic growth.
Green Man Gaming’s new charity bundles are designed to make game discovery easier for players while creating new incremental revenue opportunities for developers and publishers. Each charity bundle offers full transparency for customers with visible stock indicators that show exactly what’s available - something rarely seen in the industry. Customers are guaranteed to receive their keys instantly, and regional pricing will make charity bundles accessible and fair for players around the world. Each charity bundle will be available worldwide with proceeds dedicated to supporting local causes driving meaningful impact in communities that matter most to our global audience. The first charity bundle is being prepared in support of SpecialEffect’s One Special Day with specific titles to be announced soon. Recognizing the rapid growth of the Asia-Pacific games market, Green Man Gaming is also announcing its expansion into the region. Herron will leverage his experience to help drive the charity bundle initiative as well as providing solutions for developers and publishers to bring their games to the West. “It's an honour to be joining the Green Man Gaming team and spearheading not only the Bundles launch but also the expansion into the APAC regions. Charity bundles not only offer amazing curated content for consumers, they offer the opportunity for many great games to break through the noise of thousands of new titles that are launched every year. I’m excited to showcase what we have been working on and how Green Man Gaming will provide value across the whole lifecycle of a game,” said Green Man Gaming General Manager Paul Herron.
Green Man Gaming Founder and CEO Paul Sulyok added, “I’m delighted to welcome Paul Herron to Green Man Gaming, who comes with outstanding knowledge, experience, professionalism and reputation in the games industry. We have built these charity bundles to be a force of positivity in an industry which has seen difficult times of late. We feel the opportunity to support gaming for good, whilst giving publishers and developers the tools to secure incremental revenue from their products, is a win-win the games industry needs right now. We can’t wait to build this initiative collaboratively with our fantastic developer and publishing partners.” Earlier this year, Green Man Gaming also launched Green Man Gaming Distribution, a Distribution Managed Service (DMS) which allows publishers and developers to activate their games across 180-plus vetted “Green-tailers” worldwide with an audience of 100 million engaged gamers. Offering enhanced discoverability and a chance to see a 20-30% revenue increase over Steam-only sales, Green Man Gaming Distribution aims to ensure the long-term lifecycle of games. For more information please visit https://www.greenmangaming.com/company/charity-bundles/.
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Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2025 Schedule Announced, Tickets Now On Sale
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The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA), the peak industry association representing the voice of Australia and New Zealand in the global computer and video games industry, is excited to announce that the schedule for Game Connect Asia-Pacific (GCAP) 2025 is now available, and tickets are on sale. With a renewed focus on fostering business-to-business connections, growing peer networks, providing space for community building, and delivering in-depth talks across various game development disciplines, GCAP 2025 will be the definitive games conference to attend in our region headlined by keynote presentations from:
• Jordan Mochi, a self-taught solo indie developer who developed WW1-themed survival horror game CONSCRIPT over seven years with no prior game development experience. Published by Team17, CONSCRIPT was released on July 23, 2024 and would go on to win 3 Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) including Australian Game of the Year 2024. CONSCRIPT was also nominated for best indie at the Golden Joystick Awards and was named the 5th best indie game of 2024 by Forbes.
• Jenny Windom specializes in marketing, community, production, and content creation in the games industry. Currently, she is the Communications Director for Ivy Road; leads production and marketing at Soft Not Weak; and is one of four organizers - and the main host - for Wholesome Games. With a background as an educator, she’s especially passionate about the ways games can help people reflect on their own stories and meaningfully engage with the world around them. Her game club - Geeks & Grounds - is the hub where she strives to curate and highlight games while modelling thoughtful play and reflection. She is also a co-host on The Indie Council, discussing the latest news and releases in the indie space.
• Lis Moberly, the Creative Lead of 20th Century Games at The Walt Disney Company. She has worked with companies such as Obsidian Entertainment, WB Avalanche, and Chuhai Labs as a game writer and narrative designer. Her works can be found in Avowed, Cursed to Golf, Hogwarts Legacy, and We Went Back, among others. In addition to her games work, Lis is a former academic and professor who continues to study critical issues facing game development, including game dev burnout, feedback culture, and institutional memory.
• Josh Sawyer started in the game industry in 1999 at Black Isle Studios, where he worked on the Icewind Dale games. Since 2005, he has been at Obsidian Entertainment where he has directed Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, and the 2022 narrative adventure game Pentiment. He is currently Obsidian’s Studio Design Director.
The GCAP schedule can be accessed at https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcapandagdas2025/schedule which includes roundtable discussions and more bespoke networking opportunities. Tickets to the event can be purchased here. In addition, one-day ticketing options and optional AGDA's add-ons are reintroduced, allowing you to tailor your Melbourne International Games Week schedule to your needs, as well as a new networking platform for all ticket holders to connect, build meetings and plan out your talk schedule. Meanwhile, the Victorian Government, through Creative Victoria, is providing 50 free GCAP Assist tickets to facilitate GCAP access for under-represented and/or marginalised communities from across the Australian games industry. GCAP Assist will also be open to those who may have been affected by industry layoffs in the past year. The application form can be found at https://gcap.com.au/2025-assist-program/. Applications for GCAP 2025 volunteers are also open. For more information, visit https://gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-vollies/.
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2025 Game Devs of Color Expo Unveils Full Schedule
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Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo), now in its tenth year, recently revealed the full schedule for its online conference set for September 16-19, 2025. Organized by Game Devs of Color, the four‑day event will feature live panels, developer interviews, and more than 30 new game announcements during the GDoCExpo Direct kickoff on September 16 at 1:00 pm PDT/4:00 pm EDT (September 17, 4:00 am PHT/HKT/SGT) on the GDoCExpo YouTube channel. The Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale will also be live during the conference, with hundreds of demos and discounted games. The full event schedule can be viewed at https://gdoc.events/2025schedule.
In addition to the virtual program, in‑person watch parties are returning this year in New York City and Pittsburgh with more watch parties to be announced. Thanks to the support of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, GDoCExpo will award up to $15,000 in no‑strings development grants to creators of color. Since 2019, GDoCExpo has awarded a total of $405,000 in grants to game creators of color. Tickets for the 2025 GDoCExpo are on sale now with need‑based tickets available by applying through this form. Members of the press are encouraged to register here to gain access to sessions, connect with speakers, and schedule interviews with developers. GDoCExpo is made possible thanks in part to its 2025 sponsors: Clever Endeavour Games, Fellow Traveller, Ghost Town Games, Isometricorp Games, Young Horses, and more. Community support remains vital as donations via the GiveButter fundraiser help underwrite future programming.
Since its inception in 2016, GDoCExpo has built a reputation as a welcoming and inclusive space where developers can exchange knowledge, showcase their work, and find new opportunities in the industry. The event fosters genuine conversations and connections that extend beyond the expo, creating lasting relationships among attendees. The full list of speakers can be found at gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/speakers. For more information about Game Devs of Color Expo, please visit gamedevsofcolorexpo.com.
