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Minecraft is now an R-rated game in South Korea

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Minecraft is now an R-rated game in South Korea

July 8, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Castlevania Advance Collection rated for PC in Korea

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Castlevania Advance Collection rated for PC in Korea

June 27, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Looks like Hades might be coming to PS4 soon

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Looks like Hades might be coming to PS4 soon

May 16, 2021 Dom Peppiatt

Cancelled Overwatch League China matches moved to South Korea

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Cancelled Overwatch League China matches moved to South Korea

Feb. 17, 2020 Sherif Saed

Destiny: Guardians is Korea's Destiny 2 with a new microtransaction merchant

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Destiny: Guardians is Korea's Destiny 2 with a new microtransaction merchant

July 3, 2018 Marshall Lemon

PUBG developer suing Epic Games over similarities between its game and Fortnite Battle Royale

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PUBG developer suing Epic Games over similarities between its game and Fortnite Battle Royale

May 29, 2018 Sherif Saed

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds overtakes League of Legends as the most played game at Korean PC bangs

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds overtakes League of Legends as the most played game at Korean PC bangs

Oct. 19, 2017 Sherif Saed

Overwatch Play of the Game used in campaign ad for South Korean politician

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Overwatch Play of the Game used in campaign ad for South Korean politician

May 8, 2017 Sherif Saed

Blizzard is making big changes to combat Overwatch hacking in Korea

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Blizzard is making big changes to combat Overwatch hacking in Korea

Feb. 15, 2017 Sherif Saed

Titanfall Online is a thing, coming to South Korea soon

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Titanfall Online is a thing, coming to South Korea soon

Dec. 1, 2016 Sherif Saed

Overwatch becomes most popular game at Korean internet cafes, beating League of Legends

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Overwatch becomes most popular game at Korean internet cafes, beating League of Legends

June 28, 2016 Sherif Saed

Here's a look at what Civilization Online players are enjoying in Korea

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Here's a look at what Civilization Online players are enjoying in Korea

Nov. 22, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Limbo for Xbox One listed by Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee

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Limbo for Xbox One listed by Korean Game Rating and Administration Committee

Oct. 18, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

League of Legends World Championship final expected fill 45,000 seats

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League of Legends World Championship final expected fill 45,000 seats

Sept. 2, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Korea's Fighting Passion

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Korea's Fighting Passion

Eurogamer's Tom Massey explores the rise and rise of Korea's fighting game community CafeId.

May 13, 2014 Pete Davison

League of Legends betting scandal errupts after player attempts suicide

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League of Legends betting scandal errupts after player attempts suicide

March 13, 2014 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

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Kinect-based surveillance system monitoring Korean border

Feb. 3, 2014 Dave Cook

Kingdom Under Fire 2 trailers and gameplay details escape Korean expo

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Kingdom Under Fire 2 trailers and gameplay details escape Korean expo

Nov. 18, 2013 Dave Cook

PlayStation 4 set to launch December 17 in Korea, priced at ₩498,000

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PlayStation 4 set to launch December 17 in Korea, priced at ₩498,000

Nov. 7, 2013 Ewan Miller

Seoul Caliber: Inside Korea's Gaming Culture

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Seoul Caliber: Inside Korea's Gaming Culture

Eurogamer's Tom Massey on Gangnam style, PC Bangs and social arcade play.

Sept. 4, 2013 Pete Davison

New PS3 models filed by Sony for certification in South Korea

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New PS3 models filed by Sony for certification in South Korea

June 21, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PS Store scheduled to go back online in South Korea May 16

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PS Store scheduled to go back online in South Korea May 16

May 4, 2013 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

South Korean MP calls for similar regulation of games, drugs and more

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South Korean MP calls for similar regulation of games, drugs and more

May 2, 2013 Brenna Hillier

Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection listing appears in Korea

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Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection listing appears in Korea

April 18, 2013 Dave Cook

Nintendo Korea landed in hot water over sexist slur

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Nintendo Korea landed in hot water over sexist slur

April 15, 2013 Dave Cook

North Korean propaganda uses Oblivion soundtrack this time, shows nuke going off

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North Korean propaganda uses Oblivion soundtrack this time, shows nuke going off

Feb. 20, 2013 Dave Cook

North Korean Modern Warfare 3 propaganda film pulled by Activision

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North Korean Modern Warfare 3 propaganda film pulled by Activision

Feb. 7, 2013 Dave Cook

North Korean propaganda uses Modern Warfare 3 footage to show New York under attack

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North Korean propaganda uses Modern Warfare 3 footage to show New York under attack

Feb. 5, 2013 Dave Cook

Two lawsuits filed against South Korea’s Shutdown Law

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Two lawsuits filed against South Korea’s Shutdown Law

June 27, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Blizzard to offer Diablo III refunds in Korea to those below level 40

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Blizzard to offer Diablo III refunds in Korea to those below level 40

June 21, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PS Store in South Korea being revamped for new law

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PS Store in South Korea being revamped for new law

June 20, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Korea to prohibit trade of online game items starting next month

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Korea to prohibit trade of online game items starting next month

June 15, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Nexon acquires 14.7% minority stake in NCsoft for $688 million

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Nexon acquires 14.7% minority stake in NCsoft for $688 million

June 9, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Korean Fair Trade Commission raids Blizzard's Seoul office over Diablo III complaints

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Korean Fair Trade Commission raids Blizzard's Seoul office over Diablo III complaints

May 31, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Nintendo to launch 3DS in South Korea on April 28

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Nintendo to launch 3DS in South Korea on April 28

April 19, 2012 Johnny Cullen

Next Nintendo Direct conference being held on April 14

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Next Nintendo Direct conference being held on April 14

April 11, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PC gaming US market hits $18.6 billion, up 15% year-on-year

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PC gaming US market hits $18.6 billion, up 15% year-on-year

March 7, 2012 Brenna Hillier

Epic and NCsoft sign largest Unreal Engine 3 licensing deal in Asia to date

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Epic and NCsoft sign largest Unreal Engine 3 licensing deal in Asia to date

March 7, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

KGRB posts rating application for Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

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KGRB posts rating application for Magic: The Gathering – Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013

Feb. 11, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Report - South Korea to block 3 hour+ online time for minors

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Report - South Korea to block 3 hour+ online time for minors

Jan. 31, 2012 Johnny Cullen

NCsoft files lawsuit to block the release of TERA in the US

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NCsoft files lawsuit to block the release of TERA in the US

Jan. 26, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

Korean Game Rating Board gives Diablo III a rating, can be released in South Korea

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Korean Game Rating Board gives Diablo III a rating, can be released in South Korea

Jan. 13, 2012 Stephany Nunneley-Jackson

PSN game Malicious finally getting English version

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PSN game Malicious finally getting English version

Dec. 15, 2011 Andrew Groen

Gamescom 2012 floorspace upped to 140,000 square metres

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Gamescom 2012 floorspace upped to 140,000 square metres

Dec. 1, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Korean Unreal Engine-based MMORPG announced

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Korean Unreal Engine-based MMORPG announced

Oct. 19, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Monday Shorts - Vita accessories, Wii U trademarks, Carmack hearts this hardware gen

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Monday Shorts - Vita accessories, Wii U trademarks, Carmack hearts this hardware gen

Aug. 15, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Report - North Korean 'hacker army' targets MMOs

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Report - North Korean 'hacker army' targets MMOs

Aug. 8, 2011 Brenna Hillier

Limbo PS3 rated by Korean Ratings Board

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Limbo PS3 rated by Korean Ratings Board

June 29, 2011 Johnny Cullen

Wednesday Shorts: Portal 2 Easter egg, Rift in Korea, Gears 3 executions

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Wednesday Shorts: Portal 2 Easter egg, Rift in Korea, Gears 3 executions

April 20, 2011 Stace Harman

Report: Asian games industry still fuelled by Internet cafe culture

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Report: Asian games industry still fuelled by Internet cafe culture

March 22, 2011 Brenna Hillier