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Nexon's new mobile game 'AxE' faces tough competition

Nexon unveiled its new mobile game “Alliance x Empire” (AxE), Thursday, seeking to boost its presence in the mobile game market here this year. By genre, the new title is classified as a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). In this type of game, all users interact with one another in a single world to train their characters, carry out given missions and en...

Game | 2017-08-17 16:43

'StarCraft' regaining popularity

The 19-year-old computer online strategy game “StarCraft” is recovering its popularity with the exclusive pre-launch of its upgraded version in Korea, according to industry sources, Tuesday. According to its developer and distributor Blizzard Entertainment, about 28,000 copies of a special “StarCraft: Remastered” package have been sold so far. The special package has been exc...

Game | 2017-08-15 17:02

StarCraft maker hit for 'unfair practices'

Two “Lineage” mobile games to be released overseas

Netmarble Games and NCSOFT are pushing to launch their “Lineage” series of mobile games in overseas markets, seeking to expand their domestic mega-hits globally, according to the companies, Wednesday. Netmarble said Monday it has decided to roll out its mobile role-playing game (RPG) “Lineage 2: Revolution” in Japan, Aug. 23. Japan is one of the world’s largest mobile game ma...

Game | 2017-08-14 17:02

Nexon posts record sales in first half

Nexon posted record sales of 1.23 trillion won ($1.07 billion) in the first half of 2017, backed by strong performances in global markets in the second quarter, the company said Friday. According to its regulatory filing, Thursday, Nexon’s sales reached 477.8 billion won in the second quarter, up 17 percent from 409.9 billion won the same period a year ago. Its operating prof...

Game | 2017-08-11 16:25

'Big 4' mobile RPGs hit domestic market

Korea’s mobile game market is heating up with four major role-playing game (RPG) titles vying for the attention of gamers here, according to industry sources, Wednesday. With NCSOFT’s “Lineage M” and Netmarble Games’ “Lineage 2: Revolution” remaining at the highest positions in the top-grossing charts of Google Play Store and Apple’s App Store, Nexon’s “Dark Avenger 3” and “Onmyoji,” domestically published by Kakao, are newly drawing attention.

Game | 2017-08-06 17:01

English e-sports commentator highlights globalization

BUSAN - Nicolas Plott, who is better known by his nickname “Tasteless,” is a veteran e-sports commentator. He has delivered commentary for worldwide e-sports competitions happening in Korea in English for almost a decade. As one of Korea’s most experienced English e-sports shoutcasters, Plott said Korea’s e-sports industry should push to globalize its brand.

Game | 2017-08-06 17:00

Understanding Korea key to developing StarCraft's facelift

BUSAN - Robert Bridenbecker, Blizzard Entertainment’s vice president of technology strategy and planning, introduced himself as a big fan of Korea. Visiting Korea more than 70 times during the last 15 years, the U.S. game company executive said Korea and its vibrant gaming culture have taught him great lessons in developing and redesigning games.

Game | 2017-08-06 16:57

'StarCraft: Remastered' gets off to bullish start here

“StarCraft: Remastered” is off to a robust start here by successfully blending the feeling of the original with sophisticated new graphics. Blizzard Korea held a promotional event in the nation’s southeastern port city of Busan, Sunday. The company has since allowed users here to enjoy the ultra-high-definition (UHD) version of the real-time strategy game at select PC rooms ahead of its official debut on Aug. 15.

Game | 2017-08-02 15:12

'StarCraft' facelift drives old game fans nostalgic

Gwangalli Beach, BUSAN - An audience of more than 10,000 who gathered at this beach cheered after e-sports hypeman Jeon Yong-jun’s thundering announcement, “Let the game begin.” Among the cheering spectators were middle-aged game fans, hand in hand with their children, visiting the launch ceremony of “StarCraft: Remastered” to watch the game’s rebirth after two decades. Some ...

Game | 2017-07-31 17:12

'StarCraft: Remastered' to make debut here

“StarCraft: Remastered” will make its debut here this week, raising expectations over whether the ultra-high-definition (UHD) version of the real-time strategy game can continue the success of the original title. Blizzard Korea said Monday the game’s limited 5,000 deluxe edition package, “Complete Pack,” will be available for sale on Gwangalli Beach in the nation’s southeaste...

Game | 2017-07-27 17:36

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