South Korea\'s Fair Trade Commission has begun deliberations over allegations that Google abused its dominant position in the app market. The case focuses on GVP contracts signed with 22 major game companies from 2019 that required most-favoured terms for the Google Play Store in timing and quality, in return for support for premium services. The watchdog’s staff proposed corrective orders and a fine that could reach up to 6 percent of relevant revenue.

Nexon said it achieved its best-ever quarterly results on the back of global success for the MapleStory franchise and Ark Raiders. The company posted first-quarter consolidated revenue of 1.42 trillion won and operating profit of 542.6 billion won, up 34 percent and 40 percent from a year earlier. Overseas revenue rose 59 percent. Nexon provided second-quarter revenue and profit guidance and outlined partnerships and upcoming game launches.