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Nintendo Switch 2 Pre-Orders Open in the US on April 24 — No Price Hike
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Netflix’s ‘Squid Game: The Experience’ to Open in Seoul This February
Netflix’s global phenomenon Squid Game is taking its thrilling action from the screen to real life with the upcoming launch of Squid Game: The Experience in Seoul. Opening this February, the immersive attraction will allow fans to step inside the high-stakes world of the popular series, experiencing some of its most iconic games and environments firsthand. An Immersive Experience Like No Other Squid Game: The Experience promises to bring the dystopian world of the show to life with stunning set designs, interactive elements, and intense activities. Visitors will have the chance to participate in life-sized versions of the deadly games seen in the show, including the infamous “Red Light, Green Light” and “Tug of War.” A mix of physical challenges and immersive theater will bring to life a taste of the tension and suspense that made the series a worldwide phenomenon. This unique attraction is designed to give fans the opportunity to engage with the story in a new way, minus the real-life danger that comes with the fictional games. It will allow the visitors to compete in challenges, earn rewards, and experience the thrill of survival, all fully immersed in the iconic visuals and atmosphere of Squid Game. Opening in Seoul Seoul, the birthplace of the Squid Game series, is the perfect location for this exciting new experience. Fans of the show will be able to walk through meticulously recreated sets, interact with actors playing familiar characters, and relive key moments from the series. The event is expected to be a huge draw for both local fans and international tourists, making it one of the most anticipated attractions of 2025. A Global Phenomenon The success of the show has spurred many spin-offs, merchandise, and international adaptations. And today, Netflix pushes the bar of the popularity the show enjoys through Squid Game: The Experience, allowing audiences to interact personally with the game in an environment that increases its connection with them. The attraction will be expanded to other cities in the future, but its premiere in Seoul will be the first official chance for fans to walk into the world of Squid Game. As the opening date approaches, excitement is building for what promises to be an unforgettable and adrenaline-pumping experience for fans of Squid Game around the world.
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UK trade bodies call for new "growth" tax relief to scale-up studios "that will drive our industry for years to come"
Game makers in the UK are calling on the British government to support a new tax relief plan, Games Growth Relief, and encourage development across the country. Read more
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Summer Game Fest confirmed for June 5 at new LA venue | News-in-Brief
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Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté exits Ubisoft after 20 years
Assassin's Creed franchise lead Marc-Alexis Côté has left Ubisoft after 20 years. Read more
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Jon Hicks joins GamesIndustry.biz as Editorial Director
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Game Republic announces nominees for 2025 Industry Awards
Game Republic has revealed the nominees for its 2025 Industry Awards, with over 100 nominations across 12 categories celebrating development, studios, and individuals in games. Read more
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Microsoft denies US retailers like Target and Walmart have removed Xbox products from stores
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Battlefield 6 is already the biggest game of the franchise by Steam concurrent user count
Battlefield 6 is the franchise's biggest ever game on Steam, clocking up over 700,000 concurrent players within 24 hours of its debut. Read more
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NetEase divests Fantastic Pixel Castle as studio hunts for new publisher to avoid closure
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Remedy adjusts FY25 outlook following "weak sales" of FBC: Firebreak
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Report: Asia-Pacific region driving growth in Souls-like subgenre
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Watch the GamesIndustry.biz UK Best Places to Work Awards 2025
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PolyDream Studio raises $500,000 to accelerate development of FPS project
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A Minecraft Movie sequel greenlit for July 23, 2027
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Report: Ubisoft cancels Assassin's Creed game set in post-Civil War US
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Former ZeniMax Online devs form Sackbird Studios
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Kimberley Turner and Mark South appointed Double Eleven co-CEOs
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Nintendo of America seeks $4.5m in damages from Redditor for copyright violations
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The Drifter wins Game of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards 2025
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New Sustainable Games Standard framework hopes to help studios measure and reduce emissions
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NBA 2K26 and Switch 2 drive growth in August 2025 video game spending | US Monthly Charts
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MCM London Comic-Con confirms Investment Summit lineup and industry networking reception
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Sega and International Olympic Committee announce multi-year licensing deal
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Microsoft halts Xbox Game Pass price rises in select markets
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Breakout hit Megabonk sells more than a million copies on Steam
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Redemption Road indefinitely delays Kingmakers
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