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Game firms wage war against cheat software

Game companies have been waging war against illegal software enabling players to cheat, as this disturbs fair competition and obstructs the fun of games, which would lead directly to a fall in companies' sales and profits.

Game | 2018-10-30 16:42

Korean game industry in doldrums in absence of new products

Nexon, NCSOFT, Netmarble and other game companies here have been struggling with sluggish sales and faltering profits this year amid delays in releasing new games.

Game | 2018-10-29 16:38

Korea to treat game addiction as mental disorder

The Ministry of Health and Welfare has made it clear that it will accept the stance of the World Health Organization (WHO) that game addition is a mental disorder, drawing a backlash from game developers and publishers here.

Game | 2018-10-15 18:41

Netmarble to release 'Blade & Soul Revolution' in December

Netmarble will officially release its new mobile massive multiplayer online role playing game (MMORPG), “Blade & Soul Revolution,” Dec. 6, hoping for it to become a new cash cow for the company after the success of “Lineage 2 Revolution,” the company said Thursday.

Game | 2018-10-11 16:36

LG Electronics launches laptop optimized for games

LG Electronics Inc. on Wednesday released a new laptop optimized for gaming content. The South Korean tech giant said the 15.6-inch laptop, the 15G880, comes with a 144Hz monitor and runs high-quality games more smoothly and without interruptions. LG said the new computer is especially helpful in playing shooting games since it can process up to 144 frames per second.

Game | 2018-10-10 10:29

Netmarble to release new games for rebound

Netmarble Games plans to launch a series of new games on both domestic and international markets before the end of the year to reinvigorate its sluggish performance.

Game | 2018-10-04 14:34

Bluehole shareholders hit by falling 'Battlegrounds' users

Shares of Bluehole have been dropping sharply in the over-the-counter market amid the declining popularity of its mega-hit computer game “PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.” This has dealt a blow to company founder Chang Byung-gyu, Tencent and other shareholders.

Game | 2018-10-01 16:58

Bluehole in trouble for sluggish 'Battlegrounds'

Bluehole is falling into deeper trouble as its mega-hit computer game “PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds,” developed by its subsidiary PUBG, has seen a rapid decrease in the number of users, while its foreign rivals such as “Fortnite” developed by U.S.-based Epic Games are attracting more gamers.

Game | 2018-09-28 17:06

Nexon to hire more game developers

With companies opening this year's regular autumn hiring sessions, not only info-tech firms but also companies from other industries are making efforts to secure tech-savvy jobseekers.

Game | 2018-09-26 16:13

NCSOFT dives deep into AI technology

NCSOFT is diving deep into artificial intelligence (AI), after deciding the emerging technology is the firm's new growth engine.

Game | 2018-09-21 16:47

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