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Ragnarok Origin Classic Delivers on Its Launch Promise with Sakura Vows Update
Ragnarok Origin Classic has launched its "Sakura Vows" update, introducing a marriage system and new server without impacting player power progression. The update emphasizes social gameplay, with all wedding-themed outfits offering identical stats and accessible ceremony options. This release reaffirms the game's commitment to a "grow with Monthly Pass only" philosophy, prioritizing player experience over pay-to-win mechanics.
Marathon sells 1.2 million copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox | News-in-brief
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully, Those Eyes, and Windup Games discussing game design and development. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track, with talks from companies like Infinity Fiction and Nunu AI focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in game development, storytelling, and QA. The conference expects over 3,000 attendees in 2026 and will showcase over 100 indie games.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully (Planet of Lana), Raw Fury, and Those Eyes. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track curated by ImmerSynth Inc., with talks focusing on AI's role in game development, publishing, and design. Over 3,000 attendees are expected, with over 100 indie games showcased.
