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Netmarble aims at global market with new mobile strategy game

Netmarble introduced its upcoming mobile game “Iron Throne,” Thursday. Developed by 4PLAT, “Iron Throne” is a “massively multiplayer online real-time strategy” (MMORTS) game. The gaming company said it will accept pre-registration for the mobile game starting Thursday, and will officially release it on Google Play and Apple's App Store in 251 countries, excluding China.

Game | 2018-04-19 17:42

Google faces probe for monopolizing distribution of mobile games

Korea's antitrust agency is investigating Google Korea over its alleged abuse of market dominance in the mobile gaming industry, sources said Sunday. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) is checking whether Google requested local gaming developers and distributors to release their games on its Play Store app store only, according to industry sources.

Game | 2018-04-16 18:09

Neople's China dependence raises concerns

Neople, a subsidiary of Korean gaming giant Nexon, became the first local gaming company to post an operating profit of over 1 trillion won in 2017. The company widely expected to perform relatively strong this year, but concerns are growing over its increasing dependence on the single online game, “Dungeon Fighter Online,” in China.

Game | 2018-04-13 18:10

Netmarble to roll out new mobile fishing game

Giant Netmarble unveiled its new mobile fishing game “Fishing Strike,” Friday. Developed by Wemade Plus, “Fishing Strike” is available at the Google Play app store and Apple's App Store in 251 countries excluding China.

Game | 2018-04-13 18:09

Nexon, Netmarble penalized for deceiving customers

The country's top game developers including Nexon and Netmarble face over 1 billion won in penalties imposed by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC) for deceiving customers with randomized in-game items.

Game | 2018-04-01 16:12

Expats fight to compete in Pokemon tournament

Pokemon trainers will come together this weekend for the Pokemon Spring Korean League, competing for prizes and a chance to play in the World Championships. But expats who compete in the card and Nintendo 3DS events are fighting for their right to play.

Game | 2018-03-27 14:39

Nexon launches social charity foundation

Nexon has launched a foundation that will lead the game publisher's social contribution and community coexistence activities including the construction of a children's hospital. The Korean firm announced the launch of the Nexon Foundation during a news conference held Tuesday at the company's building in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province.

Game | 2018-02-28 18:47

Gamers seek to revive AR mobile games

Augmented reality (AR) emerged as a promising technology for mobile games with the 2016 release of “Pokemon Go,” an AR-based game introduced by Niantic Inc., an American software developer.

Game | 2018-02-27 18:25

Netmarble to release 18 new mobile games this year

Netmarble Games will release 18 new mobiles games this year and boost its competitiveness in global markets, the company said Tuesday. The lineup of the firm's new games, announced at a press conference in Seoul, includes large-scale role-playing games including “Blade & Soul Revolution,” “Icarus M” and “Seven Knights II.”

Game | 2018-02-06 15:52

[INTERVIEW] eSports go mainstream, vying with traditional sports

Gone are the days when eSports, better known as professional video gaming, were regarded as just a hobby reserved for kids. Esports are currently enjoying massive popularity and booming revenue, indicating they are emerging as a new national pastime over traditional sports such as baseball, basketball, football and American football. In fact, a number of U.S. pro sports team ...

Game | 2017-12-24 13:02

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