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Nexon, Netmarble target N. American game market

Game developers and publishers here are rushing to make preparations for the release of new games targeting North America as several Korean games, such as Pearl Abyss' “Black Desert,” have made huge successes there.

Game | 2018-06-17 16:44

MMORPGs dominate local mobile game market

There are many kinds of video gaming genres, but Korean gamers have a special love for massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs).

Game | 2018-06-12 17:09

Can PUBG win legal battle against Epic Games?

While an ongoing legal copyright battle between Korean game firm PUBG and U.S.-based Epic Games has been stirring up a heated debate over whether the latter's “Fortnite” was copied from the former's “PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds,” market observers are cautiously forecasting that there seems little likelihood of the Korean firm winning the case.

Game | 2018-06-08 16:49

Webzen, Nexon vie for lead in role-playing games

Two local game firms, Webzen and Nexon, have entered into a spirited competition as they released their new mobile massive multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG) at the same time.

Game | 2018-06-06 20:55

Netmarble to capitalize on BTS fever

Netmarble Games is expected to make a rebound in sales globally thanks to K-pop sensation BTS as the firm is scheduled to release a new game “BTS World” within the year.

Game | 2018-06-05 16:23

Football game firms capitalizing on Russia World Cup

Game developers and publishers here are rushing to update or release football-themed games to capitalize on growing interest in the sport as the 2018 World Cup kicks off in Russia June 14.

Game | 2018-06-03 15:01

Pearl Abyss shares success of 'Black Desert' with employees

Pearl Abyss, a local game firm known for its popular online role-playing game “Black Desert,” has given each of its employees an average incentive of 7.8 million won ($7,261).

Game | 2018-05-31 18:09

Bluehole PNIX makes splash in mobile sporting games

Korean game developer Bluehole PNIX, a subsidiary of Bluehole, has made an impressive performance in the global game market with its mobile casual sporting games.

Game | 2018-05-30 16:36

Korean e-sports players to attend Asian Games

Chances are looking good for Korean e-sports or competitive video game players to compete in the upcoming Asian Games. E-sports will be featured at the 18th Asian Games which will be held in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang from Aug. 18 to Sept. 2, as the event has been selected as a demonstration sport.

Game | 2018-05-29 17:04

Nexon founder vows social contribution

The founder of the nation's largest gaming company, Nexon, said Tuesday he will not hand over control of the company to his children. He also vowed to donate more than 100 billion won ($93 million) to Korean society. Kim Jung-ju, chairman of Nexon's holding firm NXC, announced this plan a few weeks after he was found not guilty on the charge of bribing former senior prosecuto...

Game | 2018-05-29 15:01

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