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What started as a dream for the Flyff community has now become one of the biggest annual eSports and community celebrations in the Philippines. The Flyff World Championship (FWC) has grown into a global stage where guilds fight for honor, rewards, and pride — not just in the game, but as part of a passionate worldwide community. Last year’s FWC 2024 Grand Final at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall was a true testament to this passion. Thousands of Filipino fans lined up around the venue, cheering for their favorite guilds as Team Astral and other contenders clashed in unforgettable battles. This year, the legacy continues as FWC 2025 is set to happen on October 18, 2025 at Ayala Malls By the Bay in Manila with an even bigger stage, a prize pool of over US$110,000 [₱6.3-M (6.3 million pesos)], and a stronger lineup of competitors.
The announcement of FWC 2025 was announced by Flyff Universe's developer Gala Lab represented by CEO Kim Hyunsu and publisher Wemade Connect represented by CEO Lee Hodae as well as Quach Dong Quang of PlayPark, the renowned HTML5 MMORPG's authorized channel and marketing partner in the Philippines. This year’s Grand Final kicks off with the pre-party on October 17, giving fans a chance to directly engage with the developers through talks and Q&A sessions for a deeper look into the game. On October 18, the Grand Final tournament will showcase intense competition on stage, along with a special live performance by KAIA, one of the Philippines’ most popular P-Pop groups, to hype up the crowd. On-site, fans can also enjoy a wide range of activities including an official merchandise shop, lucky draw giveaways, and sponsor booths offering interactive experiences. Special souvenirs and exclusive gifts will be provided to VIPs, early-bird ticket holders, and the first wave of attendees.
Hodae commented, “We’ve prepared an even more thrilling tournament, stage production, broadcast, and fan activities compared to last year. Our goal is to create a global-local festival that both local fans and global viewers can enjoy together.” For the latest updates on FWC 2025 Grand Final tickets and program details, please visit the tournament's official website. For more information on Flyff Universe, visit the game's official website at https://universe.flyff.com/, subscribe to the FlyFF Universe YouTube channel (@flyffuniverseofficial), and like and follow @uflyff and @PlayPark.FlyFF on Facebook.
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Netmarble Builds Anticipation For Brutal Dark Fantasy MMORPG Raven2 Through Ongoing Video Series "Inside Raven2"
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Netmarble, a renowned developer and publisher of high-quality games, continues to unveil new details for its upcoming dark fantasy MMORPG Raven2 through its weekly video series "INSIDE RAVEN2". After opening global pre-registration in August across Google Play, the App Store, and the Epic Games Store, Netmarble has been steadily releasing new video content to showcase the game's expansive world, story, systems, and more. The video series can be viewed on the game's official YouTube channel. The latest episode "Trail Of The Demon" highlights Raven2's cooperative and combat content, emphasizing the game's commitment to delivering the fundamental thrill of MMORPG gameplay. The video also focuses on strategic PvE content where tactical coordination with allies are essential. Additionally, players can get a sneak-peek of a variety of field bosses they will encounter when playing Raven2.
Previous episodes in the "INSIDE RAVEN2" series have introduced the game's dark fantasy setting (Episode 1, The Dark Fantasy Begins), eight different classes with extensive character customization options (Episode 2, Hero's Birth), and a vast world spanning five unique kingdoms with various quests, and hidden secrets (Episode 3, Epic Adventures). By gradually unveiling major gameplay systems through cinematic footage and in-game narration, "INSIDE RAVEN2" offers fans an evolving and layered look into Raven2's dark, immersive universe. New episodes are scheduled in the coming weeks with upcoming features covering guild systems, character progression, and deeper developer commentary. Raven2 is set for worldwide launch on both mobile and PC platforms, supporting cross-platform play. Players can pre-register on Google Play and the App Store, or wishlist the game on the Epic Games Store. Pre-registered players will receive exclusive rewards including a heroic grade Holy Garment and a special pre-registration package upon the game's official launch.
Powered by Unreal Engine, Raven2 showcases unrivaled graphics, and a vast universe set in a dark fantasy realm where players become a member of the Special Corps bearing the "Cursed Stigma". As they investigate strange and perilous phenomena unfolding across the world, they embark on a journey to vanquish demons and uncover the secrets behind the world's fate. Raven2's large-scale guild-based battles are all hallmarks of a truly immersive, high-quality MMORPG experience. For more information, visit the game's official website and follow Raven2 on YouTube, Facebook, and Discord to watch new "INSIDE RAVEN2" episodes and stay updated on the game's upcoming launch.
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Netmarble's New Collectible RPG Seven Knights Re:BIRTH Celebrates Official Grand Launch With Exclusive Events
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Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, has officially launched Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, its newest collectible RPG, globally on both mobile and PC platforms. At launch, players of Seven Knights Re:BIRTH can collect and nurture over 120 heroes and more than 30 pets. They can also enjoy a variety of content such as Arena, Guild War, Raids, and more, beyond the main Adventure mode. To celebrate the grand launch, a range of exciting events is now underway including the following:
• Daily Check-In Event: Rewards users with valuable in-game items such as Gold, Key Chests, Rubies, and more. One Legendary Hero is guaranteed every 10 days of checking in.
• New Adventure Buff & Check-In Events: Buffs are provided to help new players settle in, boosting the drop rates for heroes, gold, and equipment when playing Adventure mode. New Adventure Check-In Event will offer Tickets, Rank Up Materials, Gold, and more.
• Rate Up Summon Event: Newly joined players can participate in a limited-time rate up summon event featuring the Legendary Hero "Teo".
Additional launch events are also currently running with full details available on the official forum. Seven Knights is Netmarble's flagship IP that has surpassed 100 million cumulative downloads and has received immense love and support from fans around the world. The original title, launched in October 2015, was globally acclaimed for its dynamic visuals, strategic gameplay, and the joy of collecting and nurturing over 500 unique characters.
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH inherits the key elements of the original - including its story, characters, combat systems, and core mechanics - while enhancing the gameplay experience with modern gameplay features and the latest trends. The game officially launched in Korea on May 15, 2025 and made a strong debut, reaching the number one spot on the App Store's "Top Free Games" chart (in Korea) within just seven hours. It also topped both Google Play and the App Store's "Top Revenue Games" charts in Korea within five days of release. More details on Seven Knights Re:BIRTH are available on the game's official website. Fans can also stay up-to-date with the latest information on the game by following official social media channels on Facebook and YouTube.
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Team Falcons Delivers On Expectations With Double Victories In Free Fire World Series Southeast Asia 2025
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The Free Fire World Series (FFWS) Southeast Asia 2025 Fall concluded last October 5, 2025 at the Samyan Mitrtown Event Hall in Bangkok, Thailand where nearly 1,200 fans cheered on the region's best teams. In a heartstopping Grand Final, Thailand's Team Falcons secured victory with a decisive Booyah! after activating its Champion Rush qualifying criteria, overcoming tough competition from crowd favourites including Vietnam's Heavy and Indonesia's RRQ Kazu to claim the regional crown. Following the crowning of the FFWS Southeast Asia 2025 Fall champion, Garena also announced an exhilarating collaboration with the legendary Japanese IP Digimon Adventure. Launching on November 2025, the partnership will introduce the timeless charm of Digimon Adventure's iconic first season into Free Fire, resonating with players of all ages and celebrating the enduring spirit of courage and friendship.
FFWS Southeast Asia 2025 Fall marks the final regional stop before the spotlight turns to the FFWS Global Finals in Jakarta, Indonesia, running on October 31-November 15, 2025. The international showdown will welcome 18 of the world's strongest Free Fire teams fighting it out in the Battle Royale arena for the US$1,000,000 prize pool with the champion taking home the lion's share. A Clash Squad component will also run concurrently, witnessing 8 top teams compete for the separate $150,000 prize pool. Closing out FFWS Southeast Asia 2025 Fall, the final Battle Royale standings are as follows: (1) Team Falcons (Thailand), (2) Heavy (Vietnam), (3) Buriram United eSports (Thailand), (4) RRQ Kazu (Indonesia), (5) EVOS Divine (Indonesia), (6) GOW eSports (Vietnam), (7) All Gamers Global (Thailand), (8) P eSports (Vietnam), (9) WAG (Vietnam), (10) Bigetron by Vitality (Indonesia), (11) ONIC (Indonesia), (12) Twisted Minds (Thailand). The top 8 teams, together with EVOS Divine, will advance to the Global Finals to take on 9 contenders from Brazil, Latin America, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and the Middle East & Africa.
Over in the Clash Squad realm, Team Falcons again showed impressive strategy and teamwork, dominating the battlefield and leaving their fellow rivals from Thailand and Indonesia in the dust. Team Falcons' FLCN.KERORO and FLCN.ONFIRE were named Finals MVPs for their outstanding performances in Battle Royale and Clash Squad, respectively. The FFWS Southeast Asia 2025 Fall is powered by Red Bull, joining as the official energy drink sponsor of this year's Southeast Asian Split this year. As part of the partnership, players can look forward to exclusive Free Fire x Red Bull in-game content and limited-edition rewards launching in the coming weeks.
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It’s Time To Lock N’ Load: G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Plug-And-Play Lightgun System Now Available For Pre-Order
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Tassei Denki, a leading international provider of gaming hardware, consumer technology and innovative accessories, recently announced that preorders have now begun for the highly-anticipated G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun, a revolutionary new breed of hardware, designed to bring classic arcade Lightgun gaming back to the home in time for the 30th anniversary of TIME CRISIS. Tassei Denki first made waves earlier this summer upon launching their Kickstarter campaign for the new Lightgun system. After fully funding the campaign in a matter of minutes, the Kickstarter ended with pledges exceeding $1.1M (1.1 million dollars), almost 25 times their original funding goal. Now, Tassei Denki are moving forward with their pledge to bring real arcade action back to home consumers in time for the Holidays.
Holding several in-person experiential events across the UK, Japan, Germany and the US over the summer as well as a preview tour for lucky members of the media, gamers and experts agree that the G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun brings the much-loved classic back to modern gamers in stunning fashion. No adapters, no complex set up and no problem handling virtually any size TV or display, the only thing missing is a coin-up slot. Designed under license and supervision of Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. and multiple members of the original TIME CRISIS arcade team, the G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun features the full arcade ROM for true authenticity and realism. Lightguns of old fail to work on modern displays as they relied on old CRT technology to operate, but by utilizing A.I. driven technology, Tassei Denki has created its own, custom hardware solution featuring a high-resolution camera in place of the traditional infrared technology used in Lightguns of the past. A modern solution for a modern problem, the G‘AIM’E Lightguns calibrate with ease and work on virtually any display. With three different hardware bundles to choose from, there’s a Lightgun for all gamers this Holiday! Choose between the following:
• Basic ($99.99 USD / £99.99 GBP / €99.99 EUR): G‘AIM’E Lightgun, TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS
• Premium ($149.99 USD / £149.99 GBP / €149.99 EUR): G‘AIM’E Lightgun; TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS and three other Lightgun classics POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER and STEEL GUNNER 2; pedal for true arcade action; collectible TIME CRISIS Pin Badge
• Ultimate ($199.99 USD / £199.99 GBP / €199.99 EUR): two G‘AIM’E Lightguns so you can enjoy co-op gaming with friendly rivals; TV mini-console featuring TIME CRISIS and three other Lightgun classics POINT BLANK, STEEL GUNNER and STEEL GUNNER 2; pedal for true arcade action; collectible TIME CRISIS Pin Badge; collectible TIME CRISIS Diorama Stand; Type-C AC Power Adapter
Preorders for the G‘AIM’E TIME CRISIS Lightgun can now be availed at the G‘AIM’E webstore at https://shop.mygaime.com/ and is expected to begin shipping from December, 2025. You may also visit https://www.mygaime.com/where-to-buy for further details on preorders coming to leading video game retailers.
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AppMagic Expands Into PC Gaming With Steam Analytics Launch After Doubling Revenue
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AppMagic, the app market intelligence platform best known for mobile analytics, recently announced the launch of Steam Analytics, expanding its platform to cover both mobile and PC game performance through a unified interface. This launch comes after a year of strong growth for the company, with revenues doubling year-over-year, marking AppMagic’s strategic move into cross-platform analytics. The new module introduces analytics on 130,000 titles and DLCs released on Steam. Apart from revenue and downloads figures it will include user activity metrics such as DAU/MAU, Average Daily Playtime, Daily CCU, followers and prices information. Unlike platforms that incorporate PC data via acquired or external tools, AppMagic’s Steam module is fully integrated into its existing platform. This gives users a consistent UI/UX-experience across mobile and PC analytics.
AppMagic will expand its Steam coverage on Q1 2026 with metrics such as regional user activity, wishlists, and reviews counts and ratings. These features aim to help studios better evaluate early momentum and assess live performance across international markets. Over 10,000 new games have launched on Steam in 2025 alone, underscoring the growing need for structured, user-friendly and accessible data in an increasingly competitive environment. AppMagic’s data shows that two thirds of PC game revenue on Steam now comes from base game sales, with the remaining third from downloadable content and in-game purchases. Over 1000 titles have already surpassed $1M (1 million dollars) in revenue so far this year, including more than ten that have crossed the $100M (100 million dollars) mark – clear signals of the platform’s evolving monetization dynamics. As mobile and PC game development converge, studios increasingly seek tools that reflect how business models, player behavior, and release strategies translate between platforms. AppMagic’s unified data approach is designed to support that shift and simplify how teams benchmark success across different formats.
“PC gaming has long lacked the kind of structured, accessible data that mobile developers rely on every day. With this launch, we’re taking a big step toward changing that and giving studios a clearer, cross-platform view of their opportunities,” said AppMagic CEO Max Samorukov. Steam Analytics is now available to all users on the AppMagic web platform. The company expects to expand into console data coverage in future product phases.
