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Wed, April 8, 2020 | 10:21

Nexon, Netmarble play endless waiting game with China

Nexon, Netmarble play endless waiting game with China

Local game companies are playing an endless waiting game with China as they have been banned from obtaining operating permits in the mainland for three years in retaliation to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in Korea in March 2017.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2020-03-18 15:10

Nexon steps up opposition to revise game law

Nexon steps up opposition to revise game law

The game industry here is opposing the government's move to revise current game laws for the first time in 14 years, as some clauses in the newly proposed laws may cause a dip in competitiveness against overseas companies.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2020-02-23 17:52

Reduced royalties income hits NCSOFT

Reduced royalties income hits NCSOFT

A cut in royalties income dragged down the annual profit of South Korea's top-tier video game developer NCSOFT.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2020-02-12 17:53

Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020

Nintendo CEO says no plans to launch new Switch model in 2020

Nintendo Co Ltd CEO Shuntaro Furukawa said the gaming company has no plans to launch a new Switch model this year. Nintendo launched a handheld-only version of its hit console in September, driving demand for the hit device through the year-end shopping season.

2020-01-31 11:03

Nexon to release urban fantasy RPG 'Counterside' Feb. 4

Nexon to release urban fantasy RPG 'Counterside' Feb. 4

Nexon, the country's leading game company is set to release its first mobile game of the year, 'Counterside,' Feb. 4.

Kim Hyun-bin | 2020-01-14 16:27

Game firms seeking breakthrough with new games this year

Game firms seeking breakthrough with new games this year

Game companies here are striving to develop and release potential blockbuster game titles this year in a bid to find a breakthrough in the stagnant game industry and boost their bottom line, company officials said Sunday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2020-01-05 17:08

Chinese games hit ground running in Korea

Chinese games hit ground running in Korea

Chinese game firms are estimated to have generated sales of $1.65 billion in Korea this year, while Korean counterparts struggle with declining sales as they have been blocked from exporting new games to the mainland since 2017, according to data Tuesday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2019-12-31 16:34

Game firms disappointed with Moon-Xi summit

Game firms disappointed with Moon-Xi summit

Game companies here are expressing disappointment at President Moon Jae-in's latest summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, as the summit failed to address their concerns over China's suspension of issuing service permits for Korean games, company officials said Wednesday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2019-12-25 16:53

Why Moon needs to closely look at Chengdu's innovation

NCSOFT pays 3 mil. won bonus on 'Lineage 2M' success

NCSOFT pays 3 mil. won bonus on 'Lineage 2M' success

NCSOFT will offer 3 million won ($2,580) in incentives to every employee on the back of the successful launch of its new mobile role-playing game “Lineage 2M,” the company said Tuesday.

Baek Byung-yeul | 2019-12-24 17:30

Labor risks reduce value of Woongjin Coway

Labor risks reduce value of Woongjin Coway

Netmarble's attempt to take over Woongjin Coway has been dragged out for more than two months due to differing views on the valuation of the nation's largest home appliance rental service provider, industry officials said Thursday.

Jun Ji-hye | 2019-12-20 09:04

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