The three-day festival, kicked last Friday at KINTEX in Goyang, drew 40 percent more visitors than last year's 72,081.
Despite sub-zero temperatures and heavy snowfall on the opening day, fans lined up early, with some even waiting overnight. The diverse crowd, including teenagers and families, highlighted the growing mainstream appeal of what was once considered a subculture.
Major gaming developers participated, with Smilegate unveiling its tactical time-travel RPG "MIRESI: Invisible Future" alongside its popular "Epic Seven." Nexon showcased "Mabinogi Mobile," recreating the game's village for an immersive experience. NCSoft made their first appearance at the festival with interactive events for its upcoming release, "Limit Zero Breakers."
Netmarble celebrated the eighth anniversary of "Fate/Grand Order" with a booth featuring interactive games and a variety of other events. Other developers and companies also captivated fans with their popular characters and costumes.
Organizers said, "The festival has established itself as a fandom event, and we aim to enhance its programs next year to become a leading global festival."
* This article, published by Economic Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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