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As we gear up for G-STAR 2024, the largest gaming exhibition in Korea, excitement is building around the major game developers who are unveiling their highly anticipated titles. This year’s G-STAR, set to take place from November 14 to 17 at the BEXCO Convention Center in Busan, promises to be the biggest yet, with 3,281 booths—101% larger than last year. With global gaming powerhouses like Nexon, Netmarble, and Krafton showcasing their latest innovations, here’s a sneak peek at what to expect. Nexon Leads with Massive Presence Nexon, the event’s main sponsor, is expected to draw significant attention with its lineup, though details remain under wraps until the upcoming “Nexon Media Day” on October 30. Speculation is rife that titles like First Berserker: Kazan, which was teased at Gamescom and Tokyo Game Show, will headline the booth. With 300 booths dedicated to their […]

Cozy games are a relatively new game genre/type. They help players to relax. There is no FOMO, time pressure, or violence inside this game.Typical for cozy games to have nature or farming topics. And beautiful visuals.The most famous cozy games are Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing: New Horizons.This photo was taken during the last Game Habitat Playtest Session in Malmö. Around half of the games I saw/played were cozy games! New trend? Especially among small indie or solo devs.The growth of its popularity means that people face lots of anxiety nowadays and they are looking for relaxation and calmness 😌Players say that cozy games can help with mental well-being.Do you play any cozy games? Have a favorite one? 🩷P.S. My favs are Unpacking and Monument Valley.