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Changing names latest trend for game firms

An increasing number of game companies are deciding to change their names in efforts to become more comprehensive content creators and expand their presence in the global market, company officials said Tuesday.

Game | 2019-01-15 17:30

Why does Nexon founder want to sell his company?

Nexon founder Kim Jung-ju has decided to sell the nation's leading game company, sending shockwaves through the game industry, according to industry sources, Thursday. Kim, current CEO of Nexon's holding company NXC, made the decision in an apparent judgment that the game industry is facing a tough future amid toughening regulations and fiercer competition, sources noted.

Game | 2019-01-03 17:17

[BREAKING] Korean online gaming giant Nexon to be sold

Game | 2019-01-03 10:07

Game firms betting big on Year of Golden Pig

Game companies here are looking to put their misfortunes behind them and take a new leap forward in 2019 by rolling out a series of new games, industry analysts said Tuesday.

Game | 2019-01-02 17:07

[INTERVIEW] China, WHO downside risks for Korea's game industry in 2019

The nation's game industry is facing several negative factors in 2019 such as uncertainty in the Chinese market and the World Health Organization's (WHO) push to designate game addiction as a mental disorder. This will continue to make it difficult for companies to overcome falling sales and other hardships they underwent in 2018, said the head of the Korea Association of Gam...

Game | 2019-01-02 17:00

Wemade wins copyright lawsuit against Chinese firm

Wemade Entertainment has won a copyright infringement lawsuit it filed in a Beijing court against Chinese company 37Games, the Korean company said Sunday. Wemade Entertainment claimed 37Games' web game “Legend of Dominance Tour” infringed the copyright of “The Legend of Mir 2.”

Game | 2018-12-30 17:12

Netmarble fined for selling Christmas-only items at other times of year

Selling “Christmas-limited” items at other times of the year is an act of deceiving customers, so it is proper to impose fines on the seller, a court has ruled. The Seoul High Court said Tuesday it recently ruled against Netmarble in a suit which the game company filed to annul fines imposed by the Fair Trade Commission.

Game | 2018-12-25 14:51

Korean game firms pin high hopes on China

Korean game companies, which are suffering from falling sales, are likely to find a business breakthrough now that the Chinese government has resumed the halted approval process of new games.

Game | 2018-12-23 17:03

'Game firms face continued export barriers to China

Korean game companies will continue to suffer difficulties in exporting their products to China next year as the government there is not expected to resume issuing permits for games anytime soon, according to a research report, Friday.

Game | 2018-12-07 16:40

Netmarble acquires 'Bingo Pop'

Netmarble acquired “Bingo Pop,” a globally popular mobile bingo game developed by Canada-based Uken Games, through its U.S. subsidiary Jam City, the company said Thursday.

Game | 2018-11-29 17:30

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