As the war between Nexon and NCsoft continues, the latter has sent a formal response to Nexon earlier today. This arrives after Nexon’s rather strong-worded public document released last week, which “proposed” NCsoft to make changes to the company structure and…
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Nexon vs NCsoft – Official proposal revealed to make NCsoft changes
Following the previous post made, Nexon has officially posted a public notice informing of its proposal to make changes to NCsoft. As the largest share holder of NCsoft with 15.08% shares, Nexon is legally entitled to nominate its own candidates to…
Nexon vs NCsoft – Civil war erupts between two gaming giants in Korea
Nexon, which became NCsoft’s biggest shareholder back in 2012, recently announced that it will participate in the management of NCsoft based on its stake in the company (15.08%), reversing its original decision not to do so. Nexon, stock-listed in Japan, decided…
NCsoft – Investment in indie mobile studios continue with Araso Pandan
After announcing a massive push for mobile games at G-Star 2014, NCsoft subsequently spent over 700,000 USD purchasing two indie mobile games developer. Earlier today, NCsoft announced the investment of 275,000 USD in yet another indie studio with a focus on mobile…
MapleStory 2 – Player banned for creating grotesque looking character
Closed Beta 1 for MapleStory 2 has ended, I happened to chance upon an interesting piece of news in the Korean forums. You see, MapleStory 2’s character customization system offers a high degree of freedom, and a certain player had been…
Blade & Soul – Watch 24 players battle the new endgame raid boss
Developer NCsoft recently added a new raid map for Blade & Soul, where 24 players from 4 different parties have to band together to take down the monstrous raid boss with 22.3 million health points and a bag full of tricks.…
Tree of Savior – Project Director provides lengthy game update
While I was away in Taiwan last week, IMC Games posted a new developer blog post for Tree of Savior, currently in Closed Beta phase in Korea under the watchful eyes of publisher Nexon Korea. Project Director syKim translated some of…
MapleStory 2 – Selected game videos from recent Closed Beta phase
MapleStory 2 recently entered its official Closed Beta phase from 21st January to 25th January 2015, with publisher and developer Nexon Korea releasing several new features. Upgrades from the Alpha phase include new PvP modes, new maps and regions, and also…
Black Desert – New class scheduled for February content update
With Black Desert launching a couple of months back and barely done from introducing the new Beast Master class, yet another new adventurer is ready to make his debut. Enter the new Samurai, though little details are known currently. I…
Closers – Resident mage class gets major new skills after advancement
Following the advancements for Yuri Seo and Seha Lee, the resident mage class (using daggers though) has gotten her class advancement as well. Seulbi Lee now utilizes her supreme psychic powers to control several attacking floating objects and cast gravitational spells to destroy…
NCsoft – New President announced for global and western ambitions
Yoon Song-yee, a former Vice President at NCsoft, was recently announced as NCsoft’s new President. She will take responsibility for mapping out the firm’s globalization strategy and management of NC West Holdings, an affiliate in the United States. Yoon is…
Black Desert – A brief look at gameplay of Beast Master class
Formerly known as the Tamer, Black Desert added its fourth playable class, Beast Master just a few days back. Represented by an Asian teen, the Beast Master is a close combat character which is being aided by her summoned magical…
Tree of Savior – Korean testers feel game has much to improve on
Tree of Savior completed its first Closed Beta test this past weekend, and a poll was conducted to acquire players’ feedback. There were 9 questions asked, and some negatives include the monotonous battles and dreaded stamina system which limits gameplay. Preference…
Dragon Nest – Dark Avenger revealed as special playable character
He is not exactly a new class, but considered as a “gaiden” character, outside of the main class system. Enter the Dark Avenger, an advocate for the Fire element who specializes in AOE and short-range damage. At level 50, he gains the skill…