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Netmarble retools \'Kingsroad\' for Asia ahead of PC preview and mobile launch
Netmarble\'s open-world action RPG \'Game of Thrones: Kingsroad\' is set for a PC early release on May 14 and a mobile grand launch on May 21. After about a year of western early access, the company rebuilt its business model, combat system and multiplayer content based on user feedback, creating an Asia version that reworks core systems rather than simple localisation. It removed paid gacha, expanded weapons and added party dungeons, raids and field bosses.
Games & Commerce
Netmarble withdraws Netmarble Neo IPO to boost control and management efficiency
Netmarble said on Tuesday it will carry out a comprehensive share swap with its key game development unit Netmarble Neo. The move withdraws Netmarble Neo’s planned listing and folds it into Netmarble as a wholly owned subsidiary. Netmarble said it aims to strengthen control over the unit, improve management efficiency and financial soundness, and address concerns over duplicate listings. It also plans to buy back and cancel treasury shares to offset dilution from new shares.
Games & Commerce
Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han tops Korean games industry pay rankings
Pay disclosures for executives at major listed South Korean game companies showed Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han received 8.04 billion won last year, the highest among senior managers at leading listed game firms. NCSoft CEO Kim Taek-jin followed with 5.30 billion won. Krafton’s PUBG series chief Jang Tae-seok received 6.16 billion won. Average pay per employee was 129 million won at Krafton and 117 million won at NCSoft.
