Entering university, opening party, MT, and club activities, etc.

The excitement of the word 'campus life' is always special.

What if we add a Manito game where you express your feelings to someone you don't know? 마니또 게임이 더해진다면 어떨까요?

This is the demo version of 'Who's My Manito', the new game from Gooreumbyeol Games, which presented the masterpiece visual novel 'French Connection' in 2025.Who's My Manito.

The demo version of Who's My Manito was released on August 21, 2025.

The release date of the full version is not yet determined, but I personally think it will be released in February.

It is also a sequel to Gooreumbyeol Games, which produced French Connection, which is included in the 2025 Stove Indie Awards nominees.

Looking at the Tumblbug funding, it achieved as much as 344%, showing that it has already firmly established itself as one of the most anticipated works in the first half of 2026 for many genre fans.

Above all, the illustrator of the previous work, French Connection, participated in this work as well, showing off her unique, beautiful, and emotional artwork.

In addition, many famous developers in the visual novel industry participated, which I think added to the trust in the quality.

The demo version play time is about 1 hour, which is short, but the full version seems to be much longer.

There are 2 heroines that can be targeted, which is the same as French Connection.

In fact, I visited the Gooreumbyeol Games booth at the Seoul Comic World last year.

Thanks to the anticipation at the time, I played this demo as soon as it was released.

Game Introduction - Story and Characters

Campus Life Begins!

The main character, a 21-year-old majoring in Media Communication, starts his freshman life a little later than others.

He sees an announcement on the school community and gets accepted into Wibiz, an ambassador.

You've been caught.

The main character, who went to the Wibiz freshman welcome party, is suddenly forced to play the Manito game.

And Doeun, who is sitting at the same table, gets caught.

After that, the main character receives a gift from his Manito that he can't even imagine, so I recommend checking it out yourself.

That's why quick-witted kids...

Still, he takes the same lecture as Doeun, so things go smoothly, such as doing team projects.

As he gets to know her little by little and goes to a cafe to take care of Doeun, the demo version ends with a shocking question.

???: Manager!!!

She has an extremely introverted personality, but rather than being simply timid, she is a cool beauty heroine with a feeling of being a voluntary outsider who is comfortable being alone.

She is a heroine whose gap moe behind her cold first impression is expected.

I personally liked Doeun the most.

I liked her quiet and whispering voice.

If there is a branching point in the full version, I think I will proceed with Doeun's route first.

Inssa aura.. It's already not easy

Actress is a heroine with a unique background.

On the outside, she is active and friendly and gets along well with everyone, but she gives off a subtle feeling that she is acting out her image somewhere.

I think she is a three-dimensional heroine that makes you wonder what her real appearance is hidden behind it.

Namo couldn't escape the lab here either..

She is a direct senior in the same department and Wibiz as the main character.

Unlike her appearance, which seems like she would be at the top of her class, she is a charming owner of a laid-back charm who loves drinking and Korean soup.

I'm somehow glad to see a heroine wearing glasses in a visual novel after a long time.

Unfortunately, she is a heroine that cannot be targeted.

Game Play - In-Game System and Operation

The confirmed UI is different from the atmosphere of French Connection

The game progress method is not much different from the previous work or other visual novels.

There were no options in the demo version, but it seems like there will be options in the full version.

Seeing that there is also a streamer mode, there may be a Secret Plus version.

This review is based on playing the demo version, so I will skip the overall game review.

The detail of putting the spoon and chopsticks on the tissue lol

One feature I felt was necessary was the voice control function for each character.

Personally, Doeun, who has a quiet personality, has a calm and low acting tone, but BGM's lines were buried and difficult to hear in some cases.

If I turn down the BGM, the atmosphere won't come alive, and if I turn up the voice, the voices of other characters become too loud.

I think it would be good to have an individual voice volume control function for each character in the full version.

The ambassador uniforms all feel similar

The specific setting of being a university ambassador makes it quite relatable, and the material of Manito creates a sense of immersion due to the connected directing.

In particular, the exquisite cutting skills reminded me of the spicy taste I felt during French Connection again.

I had a strong feeling that the future development would not be just sweet, and that a difficult emotional vortex was waiting for me.

Also, I was happy that the background illustrations from the previous work were used.

A game that I'm looking forward to the official release of

When is it coming out.. I'm getting dizzy

Although it was a short demo play, Who's My Manito showed the textbook of the campus romance genre visual novel and satisfied my expectations.

If you enjoyed French Connection or want to feel the fresh excitement of university life again, I highly recommend adding it to your wishlist.

I'm ready to run as soon as it's officially released.

Who will your Manito be?

If you're curious, please try the demo version first.

So what do I do until it comes out

✅Go to Who's My Manito Demo Version page

Hello!Let's find out what various news are waiting for you this week!Let's find out quickly with Game Knowledge!
🏢 [Developer News of the Week] Ubisoft Shelves 6 Projects, and Puts the Money into AI?🎮 [Console News of the Week] XBOX, PS5, and Switch 2 in One! 'Dream Console - Ningtendo PXBOX 5' That Makes Gamers' Imagination a Reality🖥️ [Hardware News of the Week] Hardware Where the Line Between Hacks and Normal Becomes Blurred - MSI Unveils AI Monitor🤣 [Game Humor of the Week] South Korea Being Dominated by Computers🪟 [Game and OS of the Week] Gamers Suffer Again Because of Windows - KB5074109 Update Alert😶‍🌫️ [Steam Summary of the Week] Only Release the AI That Is Visible! Steam's AI Disclosure Form Update🔊 [Game News in Brief of the Week] Short but Important Industry News🖐️ Thank You and Notice of End of Series
 🏢 [Developer News of the Week] Ubisoft Shelves 6 Projects, and Puts the Money into AI?
Ubisoft's CEO Yves Guillemot cited intensifying competition in the AAA market and rising development costsas reasons for announcing a major restructuring plan.
This restructuring is emphasized as a "major reset" to create long-term growth and a sustainable organization.
In this process, Ubisoft canceled six projects, including the remake of 'Prince of Persia: Sands of Time',delayed the development of seven additional projects, and announced the closure of Halifax and Stockholm studios and additional workforce reductions.In particular, the cancellation of Sands of Time development left fans greatly disappointed.
Ironically, 'Beyond Good & Evil,' which had been silent for a long time, survived, raising questions about Ubisoft's judgment criteria.Don't know what 'Beyond Good & Evil' is? That's the question that makes you question this restructuring.
 - Return to Open World, and Obsession with Live Service
The new operating model will further strengthen the execution of the group's strategy centered on
open-world adventures and live service-based experiences.Ubisoft is reorganizing the organization into five creative houses
and has announced a strategy to focus on open world and live services.Although it has been ridiculed as 'Ubisoft-style open world = erasing map markers,' this direction itself is understandable.Most of the hit games that made Ubisoft's heyday were ultimately born on this open-world structure.
The problem is live service.
Ubisoft has not yet created a clear success story in live service.Rather, the 'The Crew' service termination incident triggered distrust that "games are services, not ownership," and remains a symbol of the Stop Killing Games movement.In this situation, bringing live service back as a growth engine is a difficult choice for gamers to accept.
With this reorganization, Ubisoft has distributed major IPs to each creative house (CH).
Vantage Studios (jointly established with Tencent)
- Assassin's Creed / Far Cry / Rainbow Six
CH2 (focusing on shooting genre) - Ghost Recon / Splinter Cell / The DivisionCH3 (focusing on live service)
- Brawlhalla / For Honor / Riders Republic / Skull and Bones / The Crew
CH4 (fantasy and narrative) - Anno series / Beyond Good & Evil / Might & Magic / Prince of Persia / Rayman
CH5 (casual and family)- Just Dance / Uno / Hungry Shark, etc.
Looking at the structure, it seems efficient to have one studio in charge of similar genres.You could say it's a positive specialization of genres.
Just by looking at the game lineup that each studio is in charge of, you can clearly see where Ubisoft will focus in the future.However, there is little vision for new IPs in this reorganization.
This reads more like a declaration that they will rely more on already proven IPs, rather than "stable operation of existing franchises."The decision to reduce risk is understandable, but at the same time, it is also a sign that Ubisoft is giving up on expanding creation.
The most core IP is exclusively held by 'Vantage Studios,' a joint venture with Tencent. - Expanding Investment in Generative AI, and Uncomfortable Timing Along with this restructuring, Ubisoft also announced a 'radical' expansion of investment in generative AI.Superficially, they brought out the justification that it was a choice to create a "more agile and gamer-centric organization," but given that it was announced at the same time as large-scale workforce reductions, it is difficult for this message to sound pure.In particular, the explicit mention of generative AI, which is constantly plagued by copyright and quality controversies, rather than AI NPCs for world-building assistance, which had few problems, has raised many concerns.There are already cases in the industry where low-quality AI results have eroded content, such as in 'Call of Duty.'Ubisoft's AI NPC (Neo NPC), which was once praised as 'the future of gaming'
 - What is Ubisoft choosing now?The current Ubisoft is closer to prioritizing efficiency over creative challenges, management over new experiments, and profit over love for games.This choice may help with immediate financial stability, but it is still questionable whether it will leave Ubisoft as "a company that makes memorable games" in the long run.
The reason why gamers are disappointed with Ubisoft may not be because they fail, but because they no longer excite them.It may be difficult to see Ubisoft's games that were really innovative and fun anymore. 🎮 [Console News of the Week] XBOX, PS5, and Switch 2 in One! 'Dream Console - Ningtendo PXBOX 5' That Makes Gamers' Imagination a Reality이기도 하죠.
가장 핵심 IP는 텐센트와의 합작사 ‘Vantage Studios’가 독점합니다.
 - 생성형 AI 투자 확대, 그리고 불편한 시점 
이번 구조조정과 함께 유비소프트는 생성형 AI에 대한 ‘급진적인(radical)’ 투자 확대도 선언했습니다.
표면적으로는 “더 민첩하고, 더 게이머 중심적인 조직”을 만들기 위한 선택이라고 명분을 꺼내 들었지만,
대규모 인력 감축과 동시에 발표됐다는 점에서 이 메시지가 순수하게 들리기는 어렵습니다.
특히 문제가 적었던 세계관 보조용 AI NPC가 아니라, 
저작권과 품질 논란이 끊이지 않는 생성형 AI를 명시적으로 언급했다는 점은 많은 우려를 키웠습니다.
이미 업계에는 ‘Call of Duty’처럼 저품질 AI 결과물이 콘텐츠를 잠식한 사례도 존재하니까요.
한때 ‘게임의 미래’라고도 호평받았던, 유비소프트의 AI NPC (Neo NPC)
 - 지금의 유비소프트는 무엇을 선택하고 있는가
지금의 유비소프트는,
창작의 도전보다는 효율, 새로운 실험보다는 관리, 게임에 대한 애정보다는 비용 대비 수익을 우선하는 모습에 가깝습니다.
이 선택이 당장의 재무 안정에는 도움이 될지 모르지만, 장기적으로 유비소프트를
“기억에 남는 게임을 만드는 회사”로 남길 수 있을지는 여전히 의문입니다.
게이머들이 유비소프트에 실망하는 이유는 실패해서가 아니라,
더 이상 설레게 하지 않기 때문일지도 모르겠습니다.
정말 참신했고 재밌었던 유비 소프트의 게임은, 더 이상 만나기 어려울지도 모르겠습니다.
🎮 [금주의 콘솔 소식] XBOX·PS5·스위치2를 하나로! 게이머의 상상을 현실로 만든 ‘꿈의 콘솔 - 닝텐도 PXBOX 5’
“Console wars? Why not just combine them all into one.”It's probably something gamers have imagined at least once.Someone has appeared who has truly made that imagination a reality..
Chinese YouTuber Xiaoningzi (XNZ) has created and unveiled the 'Ningtendo PXBOX 5', which integrates the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch 2 into one device.
Thatproud name..
Of course, it's not a magical device that combines the boards and software of the three consoles into one.
It's a well-designedcompromise that puts all three consoles in one case and shares power and cooling,but is convincing enough to argue that it's "one device." 😄
하지만 “하나의 기기”라고 우겨도 충분히 납득할 만한, 꽤 영리한 타협안입니다. 😄
The core of this project is just three things.A single power supply, a shared cooling system, and a custom case that houses everything..
After separating the boards of each console,a large triangular cooling systemwas placed in the center, and the Switch 2 was redesigned with a docking method to take advantage of its portable nature...The idea of taking inspiration from a 'toaster' for the Switch dock modification was also novel.
The power supply is also integrated into one, but the PS5 and Xbox are directly connected to 12V DC, and the Switch is supplied with a transformer and USB-C PD.
The most difficult part was the cooling system (heat dissipation).
Making an aluminum heat sink with CNC would cost 5,000 yuan (about 1 million won),
so they chose the Lost-PLA method of printing with a 3D printer → making a plaster mold → melting and removing the PLA.
As a result,they succeeded in controlling the PS5's unique high heat to around 60 degrees Celsius with a combination of general thermal paste and a large fan..
The completed deviceswitches sequentially from XBOX → PS5 → Switch 2 in about 5 seconds when you press the top switch..Using Arduino, they even took care of the detail of using the LED color on the front to indicate which console is currently running.
Playing all the games from the three camps with one console is the ultimate console that gamers dream of,andthis looks likea declaration of the end of the console war. ..
However... unfortunately, controller integration is still left as a task for the future.
🖥️ [Hardware News of the Week] Hardware where the line between hacks and boundaries is blurred - AI monitor unveiled by MSI
At CES 2026, where the latest home appliances and experimental technologies are unveiled,gaming hardware that sparked controversy was unveiled..
MSI's gaming monitoris a new product in the MEG X lineup, which features high-end OLED panels and color correction technology.
The core of the problem is not the image quality, but the AI support function...
The AI recognizes and highlights enemies on the screen,.and
when a flashbang goes off, it automatically adjusts the screen brightness to minimize visual obstruction,.and
adjusts the brightness of dark areas to expand the dark field of view,.and
displays key stats such as health and mana intuitively by linking them to the LEDs on the bottom of the monitor...
Looking at the features alone, it seems like an improvement in convenience,but the problem is that many of these are 'not technically much different from illegal hacks' that break the game balance...In particular,the function of neutralizing the flashbang effectseems to have the potential to collapse the balance or tactics designed by the game itself, going beyond simple assistance...
In fact, this is not the first time MSI has attempted this.They had already introduced a feature at a previous CES that used AI to recognize the minimap and warn of ganking, and today's commonly provided monitor crosshair function can also be interpreted as an extension of 'cheating hardware' in a broad sense.
...
The gaming industry has already experienced several cases where such hardware has shaken the balance.In some fighting game tournaments,hitbox-type controllers have been banned,and mice with rapid-fire functions and certain auxiliary equipment have also been subject to usage restrictions...
Some e-sports tournaments have even chosen to unify equipment to block hardware differences themselves.However, in this case, there have been complaints that they cannot perform to their full potential because the equipment is not familiar to the gamers.
In the end, the question is this. Is the AI monitor a hardware version of illegal hacks, or is it a transition to a new standard?
As gaming hardware has evolved by stimulating each other like 'spears and shields',
it seems that the game industry and platforms will now have to answer the question of how far to allow this boundary.

Please refer to 'Bbeoljit Research Institute's CES2026 visit video for the actual monitor demonstration video.

It's a fun video that covers a variety of interesting home appliances.

Idol Master - Shiny Colors, so-called 'Shanimas' 'Kuwayama Chiyuki.'

As the older sister position of team 'Alstroemeria'... she's famous as a character with an embracing charm in the position of a mother, in terms of feeling.

To date, 3 critical bugshave been identified,

The reason why I said it was a trend even with relatively low concurrent users...

Currently, it is sweeping up all new users, 'Hytale' with a maximum of 2.8 million concurrent usersis taking away Steam users with its own publishing! lol

Minecraft 2and "If the game is fun, you can compete even if it's not on Steam." proves an interesting factis also doing.

Hytale is called the superior version of Mark. There are still many unfinished parts, but it is overwhelming with its overwhelming potential.

Hello~!
I'm "Mood," posting my first article as a Crew Plus!“Mood”I greet you!🙇

Oh, are you curious about who I am???

(It's a secret that my Mood nickname is duplicated, so it's MD Mood...)

Well, now that I've said hello! 

The game I'm going to review today, 
"Crashlands 2"I will introduce you to ~

🎮"Game Information"🎮

*The information standard for all reviews is Stove*

This game is 35% off right now~ 

The boss is crazy, crazy—

As you can see, it's on sale, and
It can be said to be a relatively hot new game that came out last year.

Hmm, but...

To be honest, I
Actually the main character[Purple Friend]I wasn't going to do it after seeing how it looked.
 (Because it's ugly…)
(To be honest, the art is not my taste;;)

But?

The colors are so vibrant that I like it.
So I watched the trailer roughly in the store

Oh~? 
I felt a familiar taste. 

Yes, yes.

As a crazy person about survival/crafting games 
It was quite similar to a game called Core Keeper.

So I tasted it right away...hehe

But what is this? 

Personally, it was more delicious?
What was so delicious, let's take a closer look~

📌Wow...you really hit the nail on the head~📌

For those of you who are busy
Let me tell you the key points first…

For these three reasons,
It was much more delicious to me👍

💬Story💬

When you start the game
The saying of Polari
Anyway, the story comes out with great sayings.

Roughly quiteStrange (?) tasteA purple friend with
"Alien Delivery Man"As
While delivering parcels to various places, I also made friends
Heroic welcome(?) I think I received it.

But this friend worked so hard that...
BurnoutIt seems like it's coming.

So I was going home to rest?

Crash on an alien planet due to an accidentWhile doing

Start the gameYou will!

Fell while crash landingTo find the juice box
Become a purple friend (Flux)AdventureYou will leave.
(Flux = Playable character [Main character])

+

If you walk to the right through the hole
A shabby house site (?) appears...
This is because the main character crash-landed in the story
That house is broken lol
(So I have to repair thatㅋ;;;) 

🕹️System🕹️

*This is the difficulty selection window that appears immediately after starting the game*

Instead of the story coming out immediately after starting the game

A window appears where you can select the difficulty of the game.

It consists of a total of 6 difficulty levels.

I amPursue ordinarinessBecause
Basic difficultyAdventure difficultyWith
I played for 6 hours!

🗡️Combat Content🗡️

*I died while fighting*

When you start Crashlands 2
The first thing you encounter is monsters.

If there are monsters, it means you have to fight, right?

Yes, there is combat content.

Let me give you a tip that's not a combat tip...
First of allSpace barPress and work hard
AvoidanceWhile walking around
Space WokGet it.

And2 keysPress
With Space WokMonster firstStunAnd
Automatic weapon Q key stateBecause it changes to
As it isLeft click repeatedlyYou can catch it easily!

🏠Construction, Production, Collection Content🏠

The root of Crashlands 2 is item farming.
You need materials to make weapons or medicine,

You can build a house or complete quests.

With a broom-like friend on the E key
You can get it by hitting it!

Not only the bulging tree circled earlier
Most ofEverything is usefulThere are so many

The inventory is also unlimited~
Just sweep them up as you see them.

In the case of construction, Flux crash-lands
After talking to Graal, the owner of the broken house
Get a space wrench (B key) in the form of a quest
You will learn construction by repairing Graal's house~

(Construction is more intuitive and very easy than you think~)

🐩Pet Content🐩

*This part is not accurate due to the 6-hour play issue...ㅠ*

And I think you can raise pets.

I picked up an egg but haven't hatched it yet
I haven't seen anything yet...
(To hatch an egg, the room must be small
It's so annoying to have to put everything close together;;;)

Maybe (?)

I think you can raise something.

🎣Fishing Content🎣

If you wander around the map to some extent
At the same time as getting a fishing rod from an alien friend
You will receive a fishing quest.

(Fishing is also quite easy because you just click the left mouse button to match the timing)

➕Other Content➕

(Map exploration - Infini-suit, Teleport)

If you explore the map, you will see a unique green
You can see the spire.
This is a teleport device that saves you time
While exploring the map and collecting materials
If you see this, just touch it once and go...

Once activated, you can go anywhere, anytime
You can move from the map!

In addition to this, if you wander around the map
You can see these orange gems everywhere.

As you can see, it's a kind of juice gem
Think of it as a material that evolves that purple suit.

The number on the bottom left is the number of juice gems you currently have,
Right above, you can bring 1 to 5 juice gems
Infini-suit (purple suit)
You can upgrade it!

Strength, HP, etc.
Because the percentage goes up
You can take the one you want to take first.

The approximate content is
I think it's about this much if I summarize it...

My personal review is
I'm going to go find it again~! 

In the case of Drova, which I reviewed in my previous life(?)
It was a very fun game that I played for quite a long time...
(Sob... do I have to buy it again ㅜ)

Crashlands 2 This friend also personally
I think I'll play it whenever I think of it for a long time.

First of all, there's something I have to keep paying attention to
Because there are no parts at all
Even if you really take your brain out and do it roughly, you'll see it later
Quest items are collected on their own~

I think it will?

Mark, Core Keeper, Stew, etc...
If you're crazy about survival crafting like me

I personally recommend this game.

☑️Go taste Crashlands 2~!☑️

*Click on the image and the text below to go to the store~*

How to repair this?

Hello Heirs. This is GM Dominiel.

Sales for “Purin’s Starter Packs” will begin! These packs contain helpful items for new Heirs, such as Hero Summon Tickets and Pet Adoption Tickets, as well as the “Little Chick Arky” Pet, which increases the Repeat Battling limit to 20.

Please see below for more details.

■ Purin’s Starter Pack Details

1. Sale Period: 1/22 (Thu) 03:00 UTC – Until Further Notice

2. Pack Details:

Pack Name

Fixed Items

 Quantity 

Purchase Condition & Limit

Purin’s Starter Pack 1

Chronicle Bookmark

100

For 30 days after initially clearing Hunt/Otherworld Breach,

purchasable once per account within the sale period.

4-5★ Hero Summon Ticket

10

Purin’s Starter Pack 2

Pet Adoption Ticket

100

Toy

6

Little Chick Arky
 (4★/Battle)

1

[“Little Chick Arky” Pet Details]

* Please Note

- A pop-up window for these packs will appear once upon clearing Hunt or Otherworld Breach. They will remain available for purchase in the in-game Shop for 30 days after the pop-up appears.

* Heirs who have already cleared these contents prior to the start of sales must clear them again after the sales begin to purchase the packs.

* These packs can be purchased only once per account. If they are not purchased within the available period, they will no longer be purchasable.

- The “4-5★ Hero Summon Tickets” included in “Purin’s Starter Pack 1” will be sent to your mailbox separately upon purchase. They will be used immediately upon receiving them from your mailbox, allowing you to check the summon results right away.

- Please note that refunds are not available once the packs have been claimed from the mailbox. 

Thank you!

What level is this legendary weapon? Is it better to just buy it or use it?

To commemorate the 4th anniversary of Mahjong Ichibangai,
we are giving away in-game items to all captains.
Please claim your gift via in-game mail~
【Gift Details】
· Mahjong Tile x2
· Selection Pack · Awakening Book x1
· Camera (Locked) x1
· Perfume (Locked) x1
· Figure (Locked) x1
【Distribution Period】
January 21, 2026, 19:00 ~ January 27, 2026, 23:59
【Eligible Recipients】
Available only to accounts that have completed registration by January 21, 2026, 19:00,
and have achieved a rank of D3 or higher in any mode by January 27, 2026, 23:59~
#마작일번가Ichibangai