SEOUL, South Korea, March 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Netmarble, a leading developer and publisher of high-quality games, is currently accepting sign-ups for the upcoming Steam Playtest for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad ahead of its launch in Asia.
Players can apply to participate in the Steam Playtest through the game's Steam page until April 23, with the test scheduled to run from April 17 to April 24.
Players who take part in the Steam Playtest will be able to experience the vast open world of Westeros, brought to life with unprecedented scale and remarkable detail. Set across the Seven Kingdoms, the game allows players to explore a sprawling open world inspired by the epic saga of the series, offering an early look at immersive environments and action RPG gameplay.
The upcoming test will support multiple languages to accommodate players across the region, including Korean, Japanese, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, and English.
Meanwhile, pre-registration for Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is currently underway with strong player interest. Players who pre-register can receive a range of platform-specific rewards designed to support early progression and customization, including Northern Outfit, mounts, in-game currency, and cosmetic items.
Netmarble is hosting a subscription event across official channels, offering additional rewards such as the launch special title "Harbinger of Westeros" and 100,000 Copper.
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad is an open-world RPG based on HBO®'s iconic Emmy®- and Golden Globe®-winning original drama series, Game of Thrones. The game is officially licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of HBO.
For the latest updates, visit the official website of Game of Thrones: Kingsroad or check out official social media channels.
GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD, GAME OF THRONES, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON and all related characters and elements © & ™ HOME BOX OFFICE, INC. (s26) All rights reserved. ™ & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s26)
About Netmarble Corporation
Founded in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a leading global game developer and publisher. Through acclaimed franchises and strategic partnerships with top-tier IP holders, the company delivers innovative and engaging gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. As a parent company of Kabam, SpinX Games, Jam City, and a major shareholder of HYBE and NCSOFT, Netmarble's diverse portfolio includes Solo Leveling:ARISE, Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, and Raven2. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com.
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NETMARBLE STEAM PLAYTEST SIGN-UPS UNDERWAY FOR GAME OF THRONES: KINGSROAD
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GRENOBLE, France and PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a 2026 CES Innovation Award, MountAIn enables frictionless deployment of high-precision AI models fully optimised for Alif's ultra-low-power hardware to eliminate the need for power-hungry chipsets.
Python developers can now slash development time from 12 months to minutes while achieving a 3x reduction in memory usage to run computer vision models.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
https://www.multivu.com/mountain-and-alif-semiconductors/9397851-en-ai-cloud-computing-balletto-processors
MountAIn SAS, an award-winning AI orchestration company and 2026 CES Innovation Award honoree, today announced a strategic partnership with Alif Semiconductor to revolutionize Computer Vision at the extreme edge.
The combined hardware-software solution is engineered to serve high-demand mass markets, enabling the next generation of smart cameras, smart glasses, smart factories, health tech, and smart home appliances.
Historically, device manufacturers and developers faced a frustrating trade-off: use expensive, power-hungry MPUs to run complex vision AI, or settle for limited AI performance on cost-effective MCUs. MountAIn's proprietary "AI Booster" middleware is acting as an intelligent bridge, orchestrating Alif's internal processors to maximize speed (FPS) while compressing memory usage by 3x.
A Game-Changer for the Edge AI Ecosystem
For Device Manufacturers (OEMs/ODMs): MPU Power at MCU Economics
- Ultra-Low Power: Manufacturers can now integrate vision models into battery-powered devices operating under a strict 100 mW power envelope.
- Uncompromised Precision: Deliver cloud-equivalent model resolution and accuracy directly on the edge, without the traditional cost or thermal penalties.
For AI Developers: From Python to Silicon in Just One Click
- Developer Democratization: Python-centric AI specialists can seamlessly deploy models directly to Alif MCUs
- Months to Minutes: MountAIn's single-click compiler completely eliminates the firmware bottleneck
"The Edge AI industry has been forced to choose between expensive, power-hungry MPUs and cost-efficient MCUs" said Vincent Huard, CEO of MountAIn. "We believe that 'Embedded AI' shouldn't require a PhD in firmware optimization. We are on a mission to Deliver cloud-grade vision at MCU economics and to unlock entirely new use cases."
"To truly democratize Edge AI and scale it across billions of smart devices, developers need hardware that delivers extreme efficiency without sacrificing capability," said Reza Kazerounian, President and Co-Founder of Alif Semiconductor. "By pairing MountAIn's 1-click software infrastructure with the native power of our Ensemble and Balletto processor families, we are giving the market exactly that."
MountAIn and Alif Semiconductor will be present at the Embedded Vision Summit in Santa Clara, May 11-13, 2026.
Contacts:
David Nahmani
david@mountainedge.ai
Alexandra Kazerounian
alexandra.kazerounian@alifsemi.co
GRENOBLE, France and PLEASANTON, Calif., May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a 2026 CES Innovation Award, MountAIn enables frictionless deployment of high-precision AI models fully optimised for Alif's ultra-low-power hardware to eliminate the need for power-hungry chipsets.
Python developers can now slash development time from 12 months to minutes while achieving a 3x reduction in memory usage to run computer vision models.
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
https://www.multivu.com/mountain-and-alif-semiconductors/9397851-en-ai-cloud-computing-balletto-processors
MountAIn SAS, an award-winning AI orchestration company and 2026 CES Innovation Award honoree, today announced a strategic partnership with Alif Semiconductor to revolutionize Computer Vision at the extreme edge.
The combined hardware-software solution is engineered to serve high-demand mass markets, enabling the next generation of smart cameras, smart glasses, smart factories, health tech, and smart home appliances.
Historically, device manufacturers and developers faced a frustrating trade-off: use expensive, power-hungry MPUs to run complex vision AI, or settle for limited AI performance on cost-effective MCUs. MountAIn's proprietary "AI Booster" middleware is acting as an intelligent bridge, orchestrating Alif's internal processors to maximize speed (FPS) while compressing memory usage by 3x.
A Game-Changer for the Edge AI Ecosystem
For Device Manufacturers (OEMs/ODMs): MPU Power at MCU Economics
- Ultra-Low Power: Manufacturers can now integrate vision models into battery-powered devices operating under a strict 100 mW power envelope.
- Uncompromised Precision: Deliver cloud-equivalent model resolution and accuracy directly on the edge, without the traditional cost or thermal penalties.
For AI Developers: From Python to Silicon in Just One Click
- Developer Democratization: Python-centric AI specialists can seamlessly deploy models directly to Alif MCUs
- Months to Minutes: MountAIn's single-click compiler completely eliminates the firmware bottleneck
"The Edge AI industry has been forced to choose between expensive, power-hungry MPUs and cost-efficient MCUs" said Vincent Huard, CEO of MountAIn. "We believe that 'Embedded AI' shouldn't require a PhD in firmware optimization. We are on a mission to Deliver cloud-grade vision at MCU economics and to unlock entirely new use cases."
"To truly democratize Edge AI and scale it across billions of smart devices, developers need hardware that delivers extreme efficiency without sacrificing capability," said Reza Kazerounian, President and Co-Founder of Alif Semiconductor. "By pairing MountAIn's 1-click software infrastructure with the native power of our Ensemble and Balletto processor families, we are giving the market exactly that."
MountAIn and Alif Semiconductor will be present at the Embedded Vision Summit in Santa Clara, May 11-13, 2026.
Contacts:
David Nahmani
david@mountainedge.ai
Alexandra Kazerounian
alexandra.kazerounian@alifsemi.co
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MountAIn disrupts Edge AI landscape to Deliver Cloud-Grade Computer Vision Stack on Alif Semiconductor's Ensemble and Balletto Processors
