COLOGNE, Germany--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2026--
The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) announced that 13 Korean game companies will gather under one roof at Gamescom 2026, Europe’s largest game show, held in Cologne, Germany, from August 26 to 28 (B2B, 09:00~20:00). Located in Booth Hall 3.2 C-050g–D051g, the Korea Joint Pavilion offers visitors hands-on experiences with an expansive lineup of titles, ranging from PC and mobile games to VR-powered titles across diverse genres.
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The standout feature of this year’s joint pavilion is its overwhelming genre diversity. The lineup includes roguelike deckbuilders, visual novels, 2D shooters, rhythm action, and cooperative horror survival—catering to a broad spectrum of gamers—alongside immersive content that integrates AI and XR technology.
Introducing the Participating Titles
1. Didim |Twohands Interactive| VR / Kiosk
A LiDAR-based AR exercise solution that recognizes the user’s movements to deliver an immersive indoor workout experience.
2. Forest Island |Nanali Inc.| Casual / Idle Simulation / Mobile
A casual idle simulation game in which players decorate a living, breathing island and bond with over 200 species of animal friends for a healing experience.
3. Guns & Dragons |ABUTTON Inc.| FPS·Roguelite / PC·Online
An FPS roguelite in which the power of science confronts a world ruled by magic. Players strengthen their character with a variety of weapons, skills, and artifacts while enjoying combat set in a fantasy universe.
4. COPYIT |NW Corp| Social Network Game (SNG) / Mobile
A social network game that uses AI technology to turn real-world objects into your own custom items and content from just a single photo.
5. Backroom Cleaners |Hypercent Inc.| Cooperative Horror·Survival / PC
A 4-player cooperative roguelike shooter in which players eliminate unidentified entities spreading through the mysterious Backrooms and try to survive.
6. Late-Night Self-Study |Geniesoft Inc.| Roguelike Deckbuilder / PC·Mobile
A slingshot-style roguelike deckbuilding game in which players bounce projectiles off walls to strike cards. Features a unique blend of strategic card combinations and physics-based shooting.
7. Larva Survival: Evolution |MYTURN Inc.| Action·Survival / Mobile
A casual survival RPG based on the globally popular animated IP ‘LARVA.’ Depicts an adventure with the Larva characters through an easy-to-learn evolution and survival system.
8. Mu Drum |Emotionwave Inc.| Rhythm Action·Education / PC
Game-based rhythm education content that combines AI technology with an electronic drum, making it easy and fun for anyone to learn. AI coaching helps players naturally pick up drumming.
9. Live Affection |NboxGames.Inc| Visual Novel / PC·Mobile
A visual novel depicting the process of earning money by day and watching internet broadcasts by night to win a streamer’s heart. Offers an immersive story experience through varied CG and direction.
10. SEMO |Hard Coders| Cooperative Platformer / PC
A chaotic cooperative platformer packed with nonstop fun moments. Players can enjoy uproarious cooperative play as they stumble over obstacles together with friends.
11. Project Revenant |MAYFLY Co., Ltd.| 2D Shooter / PC·Console
A 2D shooter where death is one shot away and a comeback lies within a single precise shot. Delivers a new kind of action thrill through uncompromising precision shooting and tense combat.
12. Pandoor |LUDENS| 3D Engine·B2B SaaS / Online (Proprietary Platform)
An ultra-fast, AI-powered 3D creation engine that runs instantly in a web browser. It lets anyone easily design their own worlds while creating and experiencing XR content on the fly.
13. ChoomChoom |DEVUNLIMIT| Arcade·Entertainment / Kiosk
An AI real-time K-POP dance coaching kiosk that you can enjoy with just a single camera. Combines AI coaching, four-cut photo booth shots, and automatic TikTok video generation all in one, helping users master K-POP dance moves.
Interpreters will be stationed at each participating company’s booth, allowing visitors to try out the games firsthand and communicate directly with the development teams. A stamp tour event and souvenirs will also be available for visitors.
This year’s Korea Joint Pavilion is an opportunity to see, all in one place, the diverse works of 13 game companies equipped with fresh ideas and highly polished technology. Visitors and industry professionals attending Gamescom are encouraged to visit the Korea Joint Pavilion.
KOCCA will bring 13 Korean game companies to Gamescom 2026 in Cologne, Germany (Image: KOCCA)
TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 18, 2026--
Roots, the premium outdoor lifestyle brand, introduces its Fall 2026 Collection, a contemporary take on the brand’s heritage that blends outdoor prep with effortless versatility. Grounded in iconic Canadian style and energized by bold seasonal colours, this season delivers a wardrobe designed to move seamlessly from cabin to city to trail.
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Fall 2026 Collection Highlights:
Life in Motion - Activewear, Horizon & Roam
The Activewear collection delivers performance-driven essentials crafted from recycled, breathable and quick-drying fabrics with moisture-wicking properties and UPF protection. Technical by design and effortless to wear, each piece transitions seamlessly from daily movements through the rest of the day.
Expanding Roots outdoor offering, Horizon combines lightweight technical woven fabrics with water repellency, stretch and sun protection to create versatile outerwear and separates. Designed for urban hikes, outdoor trails, and everything in between, Horizon offers lightweight, functional layers for wherever the day takes you.
Created for travel and movement, Roam offers polished essentials made from wrinkle-resistant fabrics that maintain their shape and comfort throughout the day. The stain-resistant and moisture-wicking properties on select pieces make each piece easy to wear, easy to care for, and ready for life on the go.
Everyday Comfort – Original & Cloud
Original celebrates the unmistakable spirit of Roots through relaxed fits and signature graphics. The latest collection pairs the iconic beaver logo with updated silhouettes, giving a new expression to Roots favourites, designed to stand the test of time.
Cloud returns with its softest fleece and clean silhouettes that offer elevated comfort without sacrificing style. Crafted from a premium organic cotton blend, the collection introduces pieces that look effortless for any adventure. The new drop includes new seasonal colours in this fan-favourite fleece.
Modern Heritage - Roots Beavermark & Lifestyle
The debut of Roots Beavermark brings a new expression of classic collegiate style, inspired by varsity heritage and timeless campus culture. Designed with clean, city-ready fits, the collection blends comfort with a refined, athletic attitude. At its centre is the new embroidered beaver patch, offering a subtle expression of Roots identity.
Completing the season, new lifestyle pieces include elevated knitwear, outerwear and premium accessories designed to round out the Fall wardrobe. Clean lines, soft materials and considered takes on heritage silhouettes make these pieces easy to layer and wear season after season.
Heritage Leathers
The Fall 2026 leather assortment celebrates Roots longstanding commitment to handcrafted quality and Canadian craftsmanship, reimagined through modern silhouettes and rich seasonal colourways. New colours and styles including the Riley Crossbody and Margo Satchel in suede, and the suede and cervino Jacq Shoulder Bag, bring a contemporary expression to the brand’s iconic leather heritage.
Across the Fall 2026 drop, Roots continues to evolve its wardrobe for the way people live today—bringing together comfort, performance, and versatility rooted in the quality, craftsmanship and authenticity that has defined the brand since 1973.
Explore Roots Fall 2026, available now and arriving through September, on Roots.com and in-store.
About Roots:
Established in 1973, Roots is a global lifestyle brand. Starting from a small cabin in northern Canada, Roots has become a global brand with over 100 corporate retail stores in Canada, two stores in the United States, and an eCommerce platform, www.roots.com, that serves many international markets. We have more than 100 partner-operated stores in Asia, and we also operate a dedicated Roots-branded storefront on Tmall.com in China. We design, market, and sell a broad selection of products in different departments, including women’s, men’s, children’s, and gender-free apparel, leather goods, footwear, and accessories. Our products are built with uncompromising comfort, quality, and style that allows you to feel at home with nature. We offer products designed to meet life’s everyday adventures and provide you with the versatility to live your life to the fullest. We also wholesale through business-to-business channels and license the brand to a select group of licensees selling products to major retailers. Roots Corporation is a Canadian corporation doing business as “Roots” and “Roots Canada”.
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Roots Fall 2026 Drop, A New Interpretation of Canadian Heritage, Designed for Every Journey
