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Games & Commerce
Nexon Q1 operating profit jumps 40 percent on MapleStory, Ark Raiders success
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.
Games & Commerce
Hound13 rejects Webzen \'Dragon Sword\' lawsuit, says contract terminated over unpaid MG
Hound13, the developer of the new game \'Dragon Sword\', rejected Webzen\'s request for an injunction to block it from self-publishing. Hound13 said Webzen failed to meet its obligation to pay a minimum guarantee under their publishing contract. It said it lawfully terminated the contract on Feb. 13 under the agreed procedures and has independent rights to service the game, including preparing a Steam release.
AI & Enterprise
Line Games replaces co-CEO, expands lineup to boost results
Line Games is reshaping its co-CEO structure and accelerating an expansion of its PC and mobile lineup. The company posted 33.5 billion won in 2025 revenue and an operating loss of 14.9 billion won, with revenue down 22 percent but the operating loss narrowing 7.5 percent, extending a two-year trend of shrinking deficits. It plans to unveil at least three PC titles this year and pursue multiple mobile releases and global launches.
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Games & Commerce
RedLab Games\' ROM to switch to self-publishing on May 28 after KakaoGames deal ends
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Games & Commerce
Small game developers in South Korea falter as weak launches shake survival model
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Smilegate Futurelab seeks entries for \'Indigo\' indie game contest
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Wemade Connect signs publishing deal for subculture title \'Make Drama: MAD\'
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Webzen says Hound13\'s unilateral termination notice for \'DragonSword\' invalid
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Games & Commerce
Webzen-Hound13 dispute widens over \'Dragon Sword\' service suspension
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Games & Commerce
Webzen rebuts notice to terminate Dragon Sword publishing contract, halts payments and refunds in full
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Dragonsword developer Hound13 notifies Webzen of publishing contract termination
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Games & Commerce
HanbitSoft returns to operating profit in 2025
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JoyCity sets stage for turnaround on \'Biohazard\' hit, with two new games joining lineup
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HanbitSoft signs China publishing deal for Granado Espada M
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Neptune to launch new title \'Erpice\' on Feb 5
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Games & Commerce
Netmarble expands external studio cooperation, advancing two-track strategy