AIMA – Nexon signs new action online game for South Korean market

With Nexon America focused on publishing Western-developed titles, Nexon Korea has been on the offensive in signing new games for the domestic market as well. The latest game to join Nexon’s stable is AIMA, an action MMORPG developed by KOG,…

Mabinogi Heroes – Nexon Korea teases upcoming winter update

Nexon Korea just released a new game trailer for Mabinogi Heroes (known as Vindictus in the Western market), teasing the upcoming annual winter update. The content is really vague, with cut-scenes from the previous chapters. The first part of the winter update…

Dirty Bomb – New trailer features veteran studio Splash Damage

[Beta register] For those unsure, Dirty Bomb is an upcoming team-based online shooter which will be published by Nexon America. In the latest trailer, London-based developer Splash Damage brings us behind the scenes of the studio and game’s origins. And…

DomiNations – Big Huge Games reveals first mobile game under Nexon

One of the various Western studios which Nexon America invested in, Big Huge Games (formerly known as SecretNewCo) revealed its first mobile game recently, DomiNations (due 2015). A kingdom building simulator where 7 nations are available, Nexon M will be publishing the…

Project AX – Nexon Korea signs new online game for domestic market

Unlike Peria Chronicles where Nexon signed the worldwide distribution rights, Project AX will be for the Korean domestic market only. First announced last year by developer Ngine Studios, Nexon is set to reveal a new name for the online game…

MapleStory – Aerial combat arrives with latest Black Heaven update

Despite the impending launch of MapleStory 2, the original game is still getting regular updates as promised by developer Nexon. As the battle against the Black Mage intensifies, players must now take to the skies and battle against the secret…

MapleStory 2 – Nexon reveals game numbers for Alpha test phase

MapleStory 2, perhaps the most anticipated MMORPG right now in Korea, ended its Alpha test phase on 21st September. Earlier, developer Nexon revealed a new trailer touching on the numbers and statistics from the 5 days of testing. For a…

Nexon – America division CEO claims fun should matter above all else

At a recent games conference, Nexon CEO Owen Mahoney claims that “a game lives and dies by its fun factor”, a motto which the company is sticking with. He also lamented about the business focus on MAU (monthly active users) and ARPU…

MapleStory 2 – A quick look at the Alpha phase for upcoming sequel

Do take note that the videos do not belong to me, but from the Korean community. The Alpha test phase for MapleStory 2 is currently ongoing, with a selected group lucky enough to give the game a shot. First off,…

MapleStory 2 – New trailer showcases the sandbox housing system

With the Alpha test phase now ongoing for MapleStory 2, Nexon Korea has released a new trailer highlighting the new housing feature. Players are able to customize parts down to the tile designs, the internal decorations, and there is even…

MapleStory 2 – New trailer highlights player-customized costumes

MapleStory 2 has started its Alpha test phase in South Korea earlier today, with only a small number of gamers invited. Nexon is slowly introducing the game to everyone else, with the latest trailer showing how players can customize their…

MapleStory 2 – Character creation footage for Alpha phase now live

With the Alpha phase for MapleStory 2 beginning in South Korea tomorrow, developer Nexon has started allowing players to try out the character creation feature. Now in full 3D, there are more customization options now, though several are still locked…

MapleStory 2 – Voice acting to be present in upcoming sequel

If I am not wrong, voice acting is a feature missing for the original MapleStory. For the sequel, MapleStory 2, Nexon has hired a team to go over this, particularly for the NPCs to give the game more “life”. It…

Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies – Public Open Beta to begin this month

[Steam page] Announced by Nexon Europe earlier, Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies will have its Public Open Beta on 23rd September 2014. The game comes with a variety of modes, maps, guns, and character options in which to destroy the undead hordes.…