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Korea

Pop Culture11 min

Korean MMORPGs: Lineage, MapleStory and an Industry

Birthplace of the MMORPG and free-to-play, Korea gave the world Lineage, MapleStory and a business model that reshaped the global games industry.

July 28, 2026Read

Japan

Society13 min

Gacha Games: The Mechanics and Controversies Explained

Gacha (ガチャ) explains the economics of mobile gaming. Drop rates, tenjō pity, the 2012 komp-gacha scandal, and the worldwide loot-box regulation battle.

May 6, 2026Read