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Korean game makers diversify growth beyond mobile MMORPGs to PC, console and overseas

South Korean game makers are expanding growth beyond mobile MMORPGs into overseas markets, PC and console, and casual genres. Pearl Abyss and Krafton posted sharp gains as global PC and console titles lifted sales. Netmarble, NC and Nexon added overseas, platform and genre revenues while maintaining core franchises. Kakao Games and Devsisters pursued diversification but reported quarterly losses, highlighting that rising sales do not automatically translate into higher profit.

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NCSoft Q2 operating profit up 1053 percent, led by Lineage Classic

NCSoft said second-quarter revenue more than doubled from a year earlier to 770.5 billion won, while operating profit surged 1053 percent to 173.9 billion won. Net profit was 131.2 billion won. Revenue and operating profit rose 38 percent and 53 percent from the previous quarter, with an operating margin of 23 percent. Overseas sales accounted for 52 percent of revenue. Lineage Classic and record PC game sales supported results.

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Game industry expands in-house payment networks to cut fees and reach users directly

South Korean game companies are accelerating efforts to build in-house payment systems that sell directly to users without going through app markets. The goal is to cut platform fees and improve profitability while securing payment data and direct user touchpoints. Krafton completed a strategic investment in Neon Commerce, which supports web stores, payments and tax and regulatory compliance. Major publishers are widening off-app payment routes, but success depends on whether users actually switch to them.