The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
  • Multicultural Youth Award
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Finance
  • Policies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Banks
  • Non-banks
  • Economic Essay Contest
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to the Editor
Lifestyle
  • Arts
  • Books
  • Travel & Cuisine
  • Trend
  • Fashion
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
Entertainment
  • K-pop
  • K-dramas & Shows
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Performances
  • Asia Model Festival
Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
World
  • Asia Pacific
  • Americas
  • Europe & Africa
  • SCMP
Video
  • On the Spot
  • Feature
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
Community
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Mon, January 25, 2021 | 17:08
Game
Nexon to release new games abroad
Posted : 2018-06-26 16:05
Updated : 2018-06-26 17:53
Mail
Print Preview
Font Size Up
Font Size Down
By Jun Ji-hye

Nexon, one of Korea's largest game developers, has been releasing a series of new games abroad to generate larger income outside the country, the company said Tuesday.

Nexon's 'Marvel Battle Lines' scheduled to be released within the year / Courtesy of Nexon
Nexon's "Marvel Battle Lines" scheduled to be released within the year / Courtesy of Nexon
On June 21, the company began a global service for "Darkness Rises," an action role-playing game (RPG), which is offered in 13 languages including English, Chinese, Thai, German and French.

"Darkness Rises" is the latest of the firm's "Dark Avenger" series whose accumulated downloads have reached 35 million worldwide.

The company said the new game received roaring attention from users around the world even before its release with the number of those who registered in advance reaching 1 million.

"Darkness Rises got off to a smooth start as it entered the top 10 game apps in terms of sales in Thailand," a Nexon official said, noting that the firm has made a lot of efforts to customize the game by adding a variety of non-player characters (NPC) and costumes.

The company also plans to release "Marvel Battle Lines" globally within the year in cooperation with Marvel Entertainment.

"Marvel Battle Lines" is a card battle game based on the intellectual properties (IP) of Marvel superheroes, including Iron Man, Spiderman and Black Panther, who have thrilled fans around the world.

"The game will offer an inventive storyline with the participation of Alex Irvine, who has written comics and novels for Marvel," the official said. "With the integration of Marvel's excellent IPs and Nexon's creativity, the game will provide lots of fun for users."

Another new game the publisher is preparing to release is the mobile version of its side-scrolling massively multiplayer online RPG "MapleStory."

The firm conducted a global pilot test of "MapleStory M" in January to verify game elements and held an event in Los Angeles in April to which it invited more than 500 "MapleStory" players. Developers of "MapleStory," "MapleStory M" and "MapleStory 2" were also present at the event.

The firm is currently making last-minute efforts to improve the user interface (UI) with the goal of releasing the game worldwide within the year.

"With MapleStory M, we will actively target the global market including North America, as its original version, MapleStory, has been consistently popular there for 12 years," the official said.

The official added that its multi-hero RPG "Overhit," which was officially released in Japan, May 29, has seen steady growth in popularity as well, becoming the No. 7 game app in terms of sales on the Apple App Store there.

The firm operated a taskforce to more effectively target the Japanese market and customized scenarios and characters of the game for users.

"This year, we plan to release a series of new games that are competitive in the global market," said Park Jae-min, head of the mobile business division of the game firm. "We will enhance localizing work and marketing activities to better target the overseas market."


Emailjjh@ktimes.com Article ListMore articles by this reporter









 
WooriBank
 
  • The death of K-pop
  • Tesla vs. Korea
  • First case of pet cat with COVID-19 confirmed in Korea: PM
  • Politicians eating in traditional market raises eyebrows
  • 'Hair today, gone tomorrow!' Inventive Russian thrives in Jemulpo
  • Outback raises prices again to prepare for sale
  • Biden's security team raises hopes for rapid North Korea policy review
  • Online petitions call for tougher regulations on reckless city bus drivers
  • Seoul City reviewing effectiveness of suicide prevention warnings on bridge handrails
  • Companies get aggressive about capital increases
  • Hyun Bin thanks Son Ye-jin after winning grand prize at 2020 APAN Star Awards Hyun Bin thanks Son Ye-jin after winning grand prize at 2020 APAN Star Awards
  • K-pop female artists heat up competition in chart race with comebacks this month K-pop female artists heat up competition in chart race with comebacks this month
  • Is Konglish dealing blow to K-pop's reputation? Is Konglish dealing blow to K-pop's reputation?
  • Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo: Music is my destiny Popera singer Lim Hyung-joo: Music is my destiny
  • Kim Hyang-gi's new film 'I' shares glimpses of healing, hope Kim Hyang-gi's new film 'I' shares glimpses of healing, hope
DARKROOM
  • Biden takes office as 46th president

    Biden takes office as 46th president

  • Biden-Harris inauguration is taking shape

    Biden-Harris inauguration is taking shape

  • Second Trump impeachment

    Second Trump impeachment

  • Pro-Trump rioters breach the US Capitol

    Pro-Trump rioters breach the US Capitol

  • Our children deserve better (Part 2)

    Our children deserve better (Part 2)

WooriBank
  • About Korea Times
  • CEO Message
  • Times History
  • Content Sales
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Location
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • Mobile Service
  • RSS Service
  • Ombudsman
  • hankookilbo
  • Dongwha Group
  • Code of Ethics
Copyright