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We reported Nexon's Q4 and FY2016 earnings last week, but its worth revisiting the subject to take a closer look at their North American results. Nexon helped introduce Western gamers to the Free to Play (F2P) model way back in 2005 with the release of MapleStory. The tsunami of F2P Korean and Chinese MMORPGs that followed not only upended the [...]
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Splash Damage, the developers of online team shooter Dirty Bomb have acquired the publishing rights for their free to play title from Nexon. Nexon has been publishing the game since 2015, but all publishing responsibilities including marketing, servers, management, and anti-cheat will move over with the new agreement once the ink dries. This move was in part motivated to address one [...]
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Astellia is a fantasy MMORPG where players are invited to protect the lives of innocents as one of five character classes, and summon mythical creatures called Astels (pets) to help save the world. Publisher: Barunson E&A Type: Buy to Play MMORPG Release Date: September 28, 2019 Shut Down: October 29, 2021 Pros: +Five character classes (3 advancements each). +Variety of [...]
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Nexon's Q3 financial results have been published, revealing that the company's revenues exceeded outlook due to the strong performance of Dungeon Fighter Online and MapleStory during the third quarter. MapleStory is said to have performed "exceptionally" well in Korea, whereas it is noted that Dungeon Fighter Online's performance in Korea was "strong," whereas it was merely "solid" in China. The [...]
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Nexon's G-Star 2016 lineup has been announced and it seems that the company will be taking quite a few games with it. Hyper Universe, LawBreakers, Moonlight Blade, and Peria Chronicles are all included in the PC lineup, whereas Tree of Savior Mobile Remake, Dragon Nest 2: Legend, Dungeon Fighter Spirit, Fantasy Town, and TalesRunner Revolt are included in the mobile lineup. [...]
Read moreTree of Savior Mobile Remake is a mobile fantasy MMORPG where players begin as one of four classes: Archer, Swordsman, Cleric, or Wizard. Explore a rich and vibrant world, completing quests and conducting raids in parties. Publisher: Nexon Playerbase: TBD Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: TBA Pros: +Simple and fluid UI. +Four character classes. +In-game camera for screenshots of a [...]
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Dungeon Fighter Spirit is a side-scrolling mobile ARPG where players create a character from one of four classes and wreck havoc against enemies. Tackle missions, quests, and raids to get loot, acquiring better weapons and armor for your character. Publisher: Nexon Type: Mobile ARPG Release Date: October 10, 2016 Shut Down: December 14, 2017 Pros: +Four unique character classes. +Extensive [...]
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Nexon is flexing its mobile bicep and releasing 6 mobile titles before the year ends, in South Korea. The company released a trailer, which you can watch below, to make sure you understand just how much they've been working out. The biggest hit will be MapleStory M, a more direct port of the PC counterpart than its predecessor Pocket MapleStory, [...]
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MapleStory M is a free-to-play 2D MMORPG where players are adventurers in a cute fantasy world. It's the mobile version of the iconic PC MMORPG Maplestory. Choose one of dozens of classes and explore the world, complete quests, and clear dungeons. Customize characters' faces and dress them up with costumes. Publisher: Nexon Playerbase: Low Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: October [...]
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A Financial Look at NexonWatch this video on YouTube A Financial Look at Nexon by Omer A short financial dive into Nexon Corporation, a leading free to play MMO publisher / developer based out of South Korea and Japan. In the video above I highlight the company's size, revenue, and where they make the most money. In the case of Nexon, [...]
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