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Story-Driven RPG Lyn: The Lightbringer Arrives On App Store and Google Play


Acclaimed illustrator Jeong Juno, best known for his work on Lineage 2, has teamed up with Nexon for LYN: The Lightbringer, a new story-driven RPG. LYN boasts a beautiful cast of 3D-rendered models converted from two-dimensional characters, all designed by Jeong himself. “Many centuries ago in the realm of the godlike Daeva, Light and Darkness … Continue reading “Story-Driven RPG Lyn: The Lightbringer Arrives On App Store and Google Play”

NCSoft Reports Growth For Fourth Quarter 2017


NCSoft today released their fourth quarter results for 2017 and the company has posted increased earnings across the board over last year. Sales, profits, and income grew over 80% over the same period in 2016 fueled primarily by the company’s massive success in the mobile market and the launch of the latest expansion for Guild … Continue reading “NCSoft Reports Growth For Fourth Quarter 2017”

Mobile Drives Explosive Sales For NCSoft In Third Quarter


NCSoft’s third quarter results are in, and the results are incredible. Thanks to strong performances in the mobile sector, the Korean developer/publisher has posted record sales and profits, as can be seen in the chart above. Mobile gaming now makes up 82% of NCSoft’s sales figures, posting 551 billion won in sales ($491 million USD) … Continue reading “Mobile Drives Explosive Sales For NCSoft In Third Quarter”

[Column] Bluehole Studio Doesn’t Have A Moral (or Legal) Leg To Stand On


Bluehole Studios this week decided to release a press release stating that it is considering “further action” against Epic Games over the Battle Royale mode recently added to Fortnite. According to the release, Bluehole is concerned over similarities between the two games, and how Epic uses Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds in conversations with the community and press … Continue reading “[Column] Bluehole Studio Doesn’t Have A Moral (or Legal) Leg To Stand On”

Mobile Dominates NCSoft Quarterly Report


NCSoft’s second quarter finances have been released and they are quite a doozy. While sales grew 8% both quarterly and over last year, profit and income both dropped 56% and 66% respectively thanks to increased labor costs and marketing increases. Just how much? 370%, from 5.1 billion KRW in Q2 2016 to 24.1 billion in … Continue reading “Mobile Dominates NCSoft Quarterly Report”

NCSoft Q4 2016: Wildstar Disappears From Report


NCSoft has released their fourth quarter financial statements and the news is quite positive. Compared to the same period last year, sales rose 20% with operating profit up 36% over the same period, thanks to strong performance from major IPs and strong launches in the mobile market. The report notes that sales have hit a … Continue reading “NCSoft Q4 2016: Wildstar Disappears From Report”

2016 In Review: The Year’s Most Unexpected Events


I can’t always predict the future. No, it’s true, and I am willing to admit what may just be the only flaw in an otherwise perfect being. I’m just that humble. So yea, 2016 brought with it some big surprises, and you won’t believe #6 (because this list only goes up to 5). What happened … Continue reading “2016 In Review: The Year’s Most Unexpected Events”

NCSoft NCoin Cards Available at Retailers


NCSoft has announced that NCoin, the company’s premium currency, is available now at a select number of retailers. The list of retailers includes Walmart, Gamestop, Best Buy, and Toys R Us. Whether you’re looking to stock up on NCoin, or give your fellow gamer friends some NCSOFT spending money for the holidays, NCoin cards are … Continue reading “NCSoft NCoin Cards Available at Retailers”

NCSoft’s Q3 Finances Are Here: Wildstar, Wildstar, Wildstar


NCSoft’s latest quarterly reports are here, and that means it’s time to speculate on the future of City of Heroes, or Wildstar depending on what year you live in. Financially, NCSoft did pretty well in the third quarter, with sales up 11% over last year, profit up 29%, pre-tax income up 22%, and net income … Continue reading “NCSoft’s Q3 Finances Are Here: Wildstar, Wildstar, Wildstar”

NCSoft: All Key IPs Showed Stable Sales Last Quarter


NCSoft has released their second quarter results and the news is good, even for those of you who play Wildstar. The Korean developer published a 28% boost in operating profit over last year with a 27% bump in pre-tax income and a 56% increase in net income. US and EU shares of NCSofts revenues plummeted, … Continue reading “NCSoft: All Key IPs Showed Stable Sales Last Quarter”