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Nexon Releases Earnings for First Quarter 2025
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced the financial results for its first quarter ending on March 31, 2025.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 13, 2025
Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2024.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2025
Nexon Releases Earnings for Third Quarter 2024
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced the financial results for its third quarter ending on September 30, 2024.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 12, 2024
Nexon Announces Growth Strategy at Capital Markets Briefing 2024
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, announced a mid-term growth strategy with financial targets and a new shareholder return policy. The announcements were made by Nexon President and CEO Junghun Lee and CFO Shiro Uemura at the company’s Capital Markets Briefing in Shibuya, Tokyo on September 3.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · September 4, 2024
Nexon Releases Earnings for Second Quarter 2024
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced the financial results for its second quarter ending on June 30, 2024.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Nexon and Embark Studios Sign Agreements With Tencent to Release THE FINALS and ARC Raiders in China
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, and Embark Studios today announced agreements with Tencent to publish THE FINALS and ARC Raiders in China. Tencent will work closely with Embark Studios and Nexon to customize the two games with features, content and localization tailored to the tastes and preferences of Chinese players.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2024
Nexon’s Highly Anticipated Dungeon&Fighter Mobile Now Available in China
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced that the eagerly anticipated Dungeon&Fighter Mobile is now available in China.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 21, 2024
Nexon Releases Earnings for First Quarter 2024
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced the financial results for its first quarter ending on March 31, 2024.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 14, 2024
Nexon’s Highly Anticipated Dungeon&Fighter Mobile to Launch in China on May 21
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced that the eagerly anticipated Dungeon&Fighter Mobile is scheduled for release in China on May 21.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · April 22, 2024
Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2023.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2024
THE FINALS® From Nexon’s Embark Studios is Available Now Worldwide
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the immediate release of THE FINALS®, a new free-to-play, team-based shooter set in the ultimate combat entertainment game show.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · December 7, 2023
Nexon Releases Earnings for Third Quarter 2023
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended on September 30, 2023.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2023
Nexon Board of Directors Approves Leadership Succession
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced a leadership succession plan. Nexon’s Board of Directors has unanimously nominated Junghun Lee to serve as the company’s next Representative Director, President and CEO, effective following Nexon’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders in March 2024 and subsequent appointment by the board. Mr. Lee currently serves as CEO of Nexon Korea Corporation and on Nexon’s Board of Directors.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2023
Nexon Releases Earnings for Second Quarter 2023
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its second quarter ended on June 30, 2023.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2023
Nexon Releases Earnings for First Quarter 2023
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its first quarter ended on March 31, 2023.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2023
Mitch Lasky and Junghun Lee Appointed to Serve on Nexon’s Board of Directors
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced that Junghun Lee and Mitchell (Mitch) Lasky were elected as directors of its board at the annual general meeting of shareholders held on March 24.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 24, 2023
Nexon Announces the March 30 Release Date for Wars of Prasia
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the upcoming release of Wars of Prasia. The MMORPG game will be available in South Korea on PC, Android and iOS on March 30.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 1, 2023
Nexon’s MapleStory: The Legends of Maple Coming to China
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced MapleStory: The Legends of Maple, a special localized release of the breakaway mobile hit MapleStory M, is in development for release in China. The game will be published by Nexon partner Tiancity and jointly operated by Tencent Games.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 26, 2023
Embark Studios’ THE FINALS Begins a Global Closed-Beta Test March 7
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the March 7 start of a global closed-beta test for THE FINALS, the first game from the company’s Embark Studios. The highly anticipated first-person shooter game will be available for a two-week beta test, featuring team-based, free-to-play action that pushes environmental dynamism, destruction, and player freedom to their limits.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2023
Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2022
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2022.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2023
Nexon Announces Development on Project DW a New Open-World Action RPG Based on the Blockbuster Dungeon&Fighter IP
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, has announced development on Project DW, an open world action RPG based on Dungeon & Fighter IP. Project DW will be developed by NEXON Games Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Nexon, and will be a cross-platform game developed for global distribution on PC, console and mobile.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · January 11, 2023
Nexon Releases Earnings for Third Quarter 2022
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended on September 30, 2022.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2022
Nexon Releases Earnings for Second Quarter 2022
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended on June 30, 2022.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 9, 2022
Nexon’s DNF Duel Now Available Globally on Steam and PlayStation®
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today launched DNF Duel in global markets including Korea, Japan, North America and Europe. Players can now access the game on Steam for PCs as well as PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2022
Nexon Releases Earnings for First Quarter 2022
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended on March 31, 2022.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 12, 2022
Nexon Releases Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the highly anticipated launch of Dungeon&Fighter Mobile in Korea.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 23, 2022
Nexon Announces Global Launch of DNF Duel on June 28
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, announced a worldwide launch date of June 28, 2022 for DNF Duel, an action packed fighting game based on Nexon’s blockbuster Dungeon&Fighter franchise which has registered over 850 million players worldwide. The global launch will include Korea, Japan, Europe and North America. DNF Duel will be available on PC (Steam) and consoles (PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5).
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · March 21, 2022
Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2021
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended on December 31, 2021.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2022
Nexon’s Mobile Dungeon&Fighter to Launch in Korea on March 24
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced that it will release Mobile Dungeon&Fighter in Korea on March 24. The announcement was made by three of the game's developers, General Director Myeongjin Yun, and Heads of Development Wonman Lee and Sungtae Ok.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · February 6, 2022
Games Pioneer Nexon Makes Significant Minority Investment in Russo Brothers’ AGBO to Drive Expansion of Nexon’s Global Intellectual Property in Film and Television
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual World games, has made a strategic minority investment of $400 million in AGBO, the artist-led independent entertainment company founded by record-breaking directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Mike Larocca. The agreement is intended to accelerate the global expansion of Nexon’s existing and new franchise intellectual property (IP) in film and television and to further support AGBO’s development, production, and ownership of tent pole-led entertainment universes appealing to worldwide audiences, including via games and Virtual World experiences. If requested by AGBO, Nexon has committed to invest up to an additional $100 million in the first half of 2022. Nexon Film & Television, the newly launched film and television division of Nexon headed by entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk, led the transaction.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · January 5, 2022
Nexon America Accepts Cryptocurrencies for Purchase of In-Game Items
Nexon America Inc. -- a subsidiary of NEXON Co., Ltd. -- today announced a new feature in Nexon’s online Virtual Worlds that will allow players to purchase in-game items with cryptocurrencies as well as dollars. The feature will allow players to use Ethereum, Dogecoin, bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to purchase items in many Nexon franchises including MapleStory, KartRider, Mabinogi, Vindictus, V4 and many more.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2021
Nexon Announces DNF DUEL Open Beta Testing For Global Service
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced that open-beta testing for DNF DUEL will begin on December 18th and be available through December 20th for PlayStationⓇ1 users globally including North America, Europe, Japan and Asia.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · December 12, 2021
Nexon and Games Workshop Group Announce Licensing Agreement on Warhammer Age of Sigmar
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced a licensing agreement with Games Workshop®1 Group PLC, for development and publishing of a new Virtual World based on the popular fantasy game franchise: Warhammer Age of Sigmar®1. Terms of the agreement and a launch date were not announced.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · December 8, 2021
Nexon Releases Earnings For Third Quarter 2021
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2021.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 9, 2021
Nexon Launching Mobile Dungeon&Fighter in Korea in Q1 2022
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced plans to launch Mobile Dungeon&Fighter for players in Korea. The Korean game is expected to launch in the first quarter of 2022. Nexon also continues to coordinate with its Chinese publishing partner, Tencent Games, on the game’s release in China, although Nexon presently has no information with respect to the timing of the release.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · November 1, 2021
Nexon Releases Earnings for Second Quarter 2021
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2021.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 11, 2021
Nexon Showcases New Games in Development
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced that it unveiled details on new games in development at the company’s studios in Seoul, South Korea. Games in development include PROJECT MAGNUM, Project HP and MABINOGI MOBILE, plus nine additional games. Some of the titles are being developed for multiple platforms -- PC, consoles and mobile -- and have potential as global blockbusters. Others are highly innovative games that can be brought to market quickly.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · August 4, 2021
Global Entertainment Veteran Nick van Dyk Joins Nexon as Chief Strategy Officer And President of Nexon Film & Television
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced that entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk has been appointed as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In this capacity, he will be responsible for global strategic planning, M&A, corporate development, franchise management and partnerships. Mr. van Dyk will also serve as the President of Nexon Film and Television, a newly-created division of the company focused on expanding the reach and value of Nexon’s global IP, including Dungeon Fighter, The Kingdom of the Winds, MapleStory, KartRider and new titles in development by Nexon’s Embark Studios in Stockholm, Sweden.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · July 15, 2021
Nexon Posts Session Schedule For 2021 Nexon Developers Conference (NDC 21)
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today posted the conference schedule for the 2021 Nexon Developers Conference (NDC), Korea’s largest game-industry knowledge-sharing conference. This year’s conference is open to all and will be hosted online at the NDC website: https://ndc.nexon.com/. Sessions will be available on YouTube with Japanese and English translations provided by the service.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 19, 2021
Nexon Releases Earnings for First Quarter 2021
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2021.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · May 12, 2021
Nexon Purchases $100 Million Worth of Bitcoin
NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced the purchase of 1,717 bitcoins for approximately $100 million (¥11.1 billion) at an average price of approximately $58,226 (¥6,446,183) per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. This purchase represents less than 2% of Nexon’s total cash and cash equivalents on hand1.
By NEXON Co., Ltd. · Via Business Wire · April 27, 2021