Softnyx – Gunbound developer merges with another games studio

Korean developer Softnyx, famous for its games such as Gunbound and Rakion, today announced it is merging with fellow Korean studio Picneko Creative. You might not have heard of this studio, but it is the creator of Kingdom Story, a…

Netmarble – North America revenue overtakes South Korea spending

Netmarble released its earnings report for the 2nd quarter of 2018 (April to June) earlier today, which means other major game companies like Nexon is set to follow soon. Overall, both revenue and profits are down slightly, but should not…

Riot Games – Investigative report claims developer is a toxic place which drives out female employees

[Source] According to a recent investigative report by Kotaku which took place over a few months, several current and former Riot employees discussed the toxic workplace environment which ultimately drives women out of the studio. According to current and former Riot…

Fortnite – Epic Games confirms battle royale will not launch on Google Play

[Source] Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney recently confirmed to Gamesindustry.biz that Fortnite, the world’s most popular game right now, will not launch on Google Play. Instead, the game’s APK will be made downloadable from its official website when a date…

Red Duck – Developer of A.V.A to be auctioned off later this month

[Related article] According to recent reports from China and Korea, developer Red Duck is now owned by a law firm and will be auctioned off to the highest bidder by the end of August. Known globally for the online FPS…

Fortnite – Battle royale success elevates Epic Games founder to billionaire status

[Source] According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney is now a billionaire due to the mega success of the battle royale game, Fortnite. Founded 27 years ago in the basement of his parent’s house, Epic…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds – Developer PUBG Corp opens office in China

While Fortnite has been stealing the spotlight from PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds globally, even in China, it has not stopped developer PUBG Corp from continuing to expand its overseas offices. It was recently confirmed that the China office of PUBG Corp has…

Counter Side – Nexon invests in new studio led by former staff of Closers and Elsword

Nexon today announced it has made a strategic investment in new mobile games developer studiobside, founded back in July 2017 by former members of Closers and Elsword. The amount of investment was not made public. studiobside is currently working on…

FRAG – French developer nabs USD 21 million investment to compete with Fortnite on mobile

French mobile games developer Oh BiBi yesterday announced it has secured a USD 21 Million Series B investment, led by investment company Atomico (of Supercell, Rovio, Teatime and Bossa Studios investment fund fame), with participation by venture capital firm Korelya.…

NHN Entertainment – Internet giant introduces its own flexible work hours scheme

Following the examples of fellow South Korean game companies such as Nexon and Netmarble (along with considerable government pressure), NHN Entertainment today announced its own flexible working scheme as well for its employees. Basically, employees must be available during the…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlgrounds – PUBG Corp withdraws lawsuit against Epic Games

In a surprising twist to the legal battle between PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite, developer PUBG Corp has withdrawn the lawsuit against Epic Games. According to Bloomberg, PUBG Corp sent a letter of withdrawal to Epic Games Inc.’s attorneys on Monday…

Nexon – Flexible working hours to be implemented starting next month

Following the suicide incidents at Netmarble due to overworking (which was subsequently improved), Nexon Korea today announced it is adopting a flexible working culture for its employees starting 1 July. This action is inline with what other major gaming companies…

Sion – Nexon is recruiting for new mobile MMORPG based on Three Kingdoms

Nexon Korea recently posted 2 positions for its new mobile MMORPG, Sion, on its job recruitment board, one being a Character Modeler while the other being a Character Concept Artist. From both the job details, it is confirmed that Sion…

PlayerUnknown’s Battlgrounds – PUBG Corp files lawsuit against Epic Games for copyright infringement

Last Friday, Korean game developer PUBG Corp, a subsidiary of Bluehole, filed a copyright violation lawsuit against Epic Games, asking a court to determine whether the latter’s Fortnite was copied from the former’s PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds. A PUBG official said Friday…