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Lies of P dev is hiring an "AI creator" who can "combine the creativity of artists with the productivity of AI"Round8 Studio, the developer of Lies of P, is hiring an "AI Creator" to integrate generative AI technology into its game art production pipeline. The role involves using AI tools like Stable Diffusion and Midjourney for concept art, texturing, and upscaling, aiming to enhance efficiency and visual quality, potentially for the Lies of P sequel.
The 10 best Soulslike games for life-or-death parries, crushing huge bosses, and bouncing back from defeatThis article ranks the 10 best Soulslike games, highlighting titles that excel in exploration, challenging combat, and boss fights. It defines the genre by drawing inspiration from FromSoftware's Dark Souls and Demon's Souls, while also acknowledging games that innovate within the formula. The list includes a variety of titles such as Bloodborne, Nioh 2, Lies of P, and the upcoming Hollow Knight: Silksong, each offering unique takes on the demanding yet rewarding Soulslike experience.
NEOWIZ Launches Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe WorldwideNEOWIZ has launched its mobile idle game, Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe, globally, expanding on the popular Cats & Soup IP. The sequel introduces a new story, gameplay elements, and cat designs while retaining the original's art style and cozy atmosphere. The game is available worldwide except for China, Vietnam, and Russia, with pre-registration rewards and launch events offered to players.
Crimson Desert 5 Million Sales Milestone Gains Prime Minister's PraiseCrimson Desert has achieved over 5 million sales in its first month, earning praise from South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok for elevating the Korean game industry globally. Pearl Abyss also celebrated the milestone by awarding employees a 5 million won bonus. The game's success, partly attributed to its incorporation of Korean cultural elements, is seen as a significant step for "K-content" and demonstrates the potential of domestic studios on the global stage.
Neowiz Holds Awards Ceremony for Global Indie Game Contest ‘Neowiz Indie Quest’Neowiz hosted the awards ceremony for its global indie game development contest, 'NEOWIZ Indie Quest,' on April 21, 2026. The contest aimed to discover and support promising indie games worldwide, with five finalist teams receiving a total of 165 million KRW in prize money. 'Glass House' secured first place for its narrative structure and gameplay, while 'INARI' took second, and three other titles shared third.
10 Best ARPGs to play in 2026This article ranks the 10 best action RPGs to play in 2026, defining ARPGs as games with a strong focus on combat, leveling, and loot systems. The list includes titles like Elden Ring, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, and Cyberpunk 2077, highlighting their unique combat mechanics, customization options, and overall player experience.
Cats & Soup Rolls Out a Sanrio Collab with a Super Cute New Story!NEOWIZ has launched a new collaboration event for its idle mobile game Cats & Soup, featuring popular Sanrio characters like Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Pochacco. The update introduces new progression systems, cosmetic items, and characters, allowing players to customize their game environment with a kawaii aesthetic. The event runs until May 6th, 2026, and includes various in-game activities and login bonuses.
Cats & Soup Welcomes Sanrio® Characters in New CollaborationNEOWIZ has announced a new collaboration for its mobile idle game, Cats & Soup, featuring popular Sanrio characters like Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and Pochacco. The event includes new story content, limited-time rewards, exclusive collaboration packages, and in-game items. This collaboration aims to combine the 'unbearable cuteness' of both brands.- Brown Dust 2 Brings Back Senran Kagura Collab With Ikaruga and Returning Shinobi Because Someone's GottaNeowiz has launched a returning collaboration event for the mobile RPG Brown Dust 2, featuring characters from Senran Kagura. The event introduces Ikaruga as a new playable character and brings back Yumi, Yozakura, Hikage, and Yomi. This rerun of the crossover event offers new and returning cosmetics tied to the guest characters, with Yomi's 'Gentle Destroyer' costume available for free.
Lies Of P Franchise Celebrates 4 Million Copies Sold | Console CreaturesThe action RPG Lies of P and its prelude, Lies of P: Overture, have collectively sold over 4 million copies worldwide since their releases starting in September 2023. Publisher NEOWIZ and developer ROUND8 Studio expressed gratitude for the community's enthusiasm for their dark reimagining of the Pinocchio tale.
Lies of P Sales Hit 4m as Sequel Info Remains ElusiveNeowiz announced that its Soulslike game Lies of P has sold over four million copies worldwide. While the game's DLC, Overture, has been released, details regarding the sequel remain scarce, with the development team reportedly focused on its creation.
Lies of P Sales Have Surpassed Four Million UnitsNEOWIZ and Round8 Studio announced that Lies of P has sold over four million units worldwide. The action RPG, which launched in September 2023, is available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Mac. Its prequel DLC, "Overture," released in June 2025, has also received industry awards.- Lies of P sales top four millionLies of P has achieved over four million units in worldwide sales, as announced by publisher NEOWIZ. This milestone highlights the game's significant commercial success since its release.
- Lies of P Franchise Celebrates 4 Million Copies SoldThe action Soulslike game Lies of P has surpassed 4 million copies sold globally. Developed by ROUND8 Studio and published by NEOWIZ, the franchise includes the base game launched in September 2023 and its prequel DLC, Lies of P: Overture, released in June 2025. NEOWIZ expressed gratitude for the community's support, highlighting the game's unique take on the Pinocchio story and its strong performance in the market.
NEOWIZ Launches Global Pre-Registration for Cats & Soup: Magic RecipeNEOWIZ has opened global pre-registration for its new mobile idle game, Cats & Soup: Magic Recipe, the official sequel to the popular title that has garnered 80 million downloads. Players can pre-register on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store to receive exclusive in-game rewards, including the Sakura Shorthair cat. The game is scheduled for a global launch in late April.- Lies of P Surpasses 4 Million Units Sold WorldwideNEOWIZ and Round8 Studio announced that their souls-like action RPG, Lies of P, has sold over four million units worldwide. The developers expressed gratitude for the community's enthusiasm for their dark reimagining of the Pinocchio story. Lies of P is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with a sequel already confirmed.
Lies of P Has Sold More Than 4 Million CopiesDeveloper Round8 Studio and publisher NEOWIZ announced that Lies of P has sold over 4 million copies worldwide since its September 2023 release. The companies are also working on a sequel, with game director Choi Ji-won expressing confidence in its development. NEOWIZ also shared ambitions to introduce more successful IPs and is developing over five new PC and console titles.- The Sims Maker Program and The Sims 4 Marketplace LiveThe Sims 4 has launched a new in-game Marketplace and Maker Program to support custom content creators. This platform allows players to discover and purchase official Maker Packs alongside other downloadable content. The Sims 4 is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
- Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles Final Episode LiveThe final episode of the narrative podcast "Sonic the Hedgehog Presents: The Chaotix Casefiles" has been released by SEGA and Realm. The mystery-driven audio drama, which features voice talent like Roger Craig Smith and Matthew Mercer, has garnered nearly two million downloads since its January launch. The article also briefly mentions updates and releases for other games including Palia, TAMASHIKA, Shape of Dreams, Sound System, and The King is Watching.
- Co-Op Action Roguelite Shape of Dreams Receives Version 1.2 UpdateShape of Dreams has received its 1.2 update, introducing new skins, the "Omen of Pain, Corrupted Chaos" event with new challenges and rewards, and additional shrines, cosmetics, and constellations. The co-op action roguelite is available on PC via Steam, with NEOWIZ offering discounts on other titles during the Steam Spring Sale.