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Sat, December 5, 2020 | 15:17

China approves Com2uS for game distribution after 4 years

China approves Com2uS for game distribution after 4 years

A Korean game company has obtained a license from the Chinese government for a mobile game - the first time for a Korean firm in nearly four years. The move is seen as a signal that domestic companies could get the opportunity to export their games to China.

2020-12-03 17:18

China approves Korean game for 1st time in nearly 4 years

China approves Korean game for 1st time in nearly 4 years

China's media regulator has approved a South Korean video game for the first time in nearly four years in what could be a relaxation of economic retaliation. China's National Press and Publication Administration issued a license for "Summoners War" on Wednesday, paving the way for Com2uS Corp. to officially sell the mobile game in the Chinese market, according to the South Ko...

2020-12-03 11:26

Netmarble to promote good effects of gaming

Netmarble to promote good effects of gaming

Local mobile game developer and publisher Netmarble is undertaking a series of social contribution projects focusing on spreading a healthy game culture and seeking mutual growth with the community.

2020-12-02 16:10

PlayStation 5 preorders sell out in Korea

PlayStation 5 preorders sell out in Korea

Preorders for the second batch of Sony Corp.'s next-generation gaming console, the PlayStation 5 (PS5), sold out in just an hour in South Korea, industry insiders said Wednesday. As of 2 p.m., all major retailers here said they have closed preorder reservations for the PS5. Eleven local online shopping malls and offline stores started to accept preorders for the gaming consol...

2020-10-07 15:46

NCSOFT's music game Fuser gets gamer's attention

NCSOFT's music game Fuser gets gamer's attention

NCSOFT's new console and PC game title, Fuser, is gaining keen attention from gamers in the Americas and Europe with its new playing style and fresh content, pumping up expectations on the Korean game studio's debut in the console gaming market.

2020-09-25 17:14

Ex-StarCraft player becomes game startup CEO

Ex-StarCraft player becomes game startup CEO

Lee Yun-yeol, better known as NaDa and nicknamed the “Genius Terran,” is one of the most famous “StarCraft” players of all time with the support of millions of fans around the world.

2020-09-17 13:26

Netmarble to launch BTS-themed mobile game on Sept. 24

Netmarble to launch BTS-themed mobile game on Sept. 24

Netmarble Games, a South Korean mobile game developer and publisher, said Thursday its new highly anticipated mobile game inspired by K-pop boy band sensation BTS will be launched later this month. BTS Universe Story, an interactive mobile game featuring 3-D characters of the seven members, will be available both on Google's Android and Apple's iOS devices on Sept. 24, Netmar...

2020-09-10 14:42

Kakao Games logs record IPO subscription rate

Kakao Games logs record IPO subscription rate

South Korean gaming company Kakao Games Corp. set a record subscription rate for new shares from retail investors Wednesday, heralding the country's most popular initial public offering (IPO). Three IPO managers said Kakao Games shares were oversubscribed by 1,229 times from general investors as of 1 p.m., three hours before the deadline for a two-day public subscription.

2020-09-02 15:15

Kakao Games aims to hit jackpot in Sept. IPO

Kakao Games aims to hit jackpot in Sept. IPO

Kakao Games, a gaming affiliate of the country's top mobile messenger service provider Kakao, is set to go public next month.

2020-08-27 17:13

Burberry, Chanel, Vuitton pursuing 'gamification'

Burberry, Chanel, Vuitton pursuing 'gamification'

The game and luxury goods industries don't seem to have much in common. But global fashion houses have chosen games as their future marketing strategy to attract young customers and those in the Chinese market. Last June, British luxury brand Burberry launched an online game called “B Surf.” This is the third time the fashion house has introduced a multiplayer game where the ...

2020-08-25 16:16

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