Honor of Kings Reveals SEA Championship Plans for December
Honor of Kings has announced the Southeast Asia Championship for December, supporting the game’s expansion from grassroots to professional levels. The SEA Championship will feature top regional teams and follows 14 Open Series Split 2 qualifiers from July to September across various regions, culminating in the Invitational Championship in October. This investment is part of Honor of Kings’ $15 million strategy to solidify its global presence, building on its June 20 international launch after previously being exclusive to China.
Sony Music, Aniplex, and Pocketpair Form Palworld Entertainment to Expand the Game
Sony Music Entertainment, Aniplex, and Palworld developer Pocketpair , Palworld Entertainment, to expand the game’s global reach. Announced on social media, the collaboration aims to grow the IP through licensing and merchandise on Aniplex’s store, according to Siliconera. Palworld, released earlier this year, quickly sold six million copies in four days and became the largest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch, reaching 25 million players by February.
Lakshya Digital Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Gaming Achievements
Indian game art and animation studio Lakshya Digital is marking its 20th anniversary with a series of notable achievements. In recent months, the company has collaborated with industry giants such as Square Enix, Pocket Pair, FromSoftware, and Cygames. According to a release, Lakshya contributed to highly acclaimed titles including Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Palworld, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The studio’s work on these projects encompassed 3D assets, character designs, and environmental elements, significantly enriching the games’ immersive worlds.
Apex Legends Faces Backlash Over New Battle Pass Scheme
Respawn Entertainment’s recent changes to Apex Legends’ battle pass system have sparked significant backlash, leading to a surge of negative reviews on Steam. The developer announced a shift from a single long battle pass to two shorter 60-tier passes per season, promising the same number of legendary skins but with less filler. However, the removal of the ability to save earned Apex Coins for future premium tiers, now requiring a $9.99 USD direct payment, has infuriated players. This change has led to over 1,300 negative reviews, dropping the game’s recent review score to “Mixed.” Players have also voiced ongoing frustrations with cheaters, bugs, and server issues. Despite the uproar, Apex Legends remains one of Steam’s most popular games, peaking at over 230,000 concurrent players today.
