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LINE FRIENDS to Change Its Corporate Name to IPX, the Digital IP Platform Starting Off the Metaverse and NFT Digital IP Business

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Monday, February 21, 2022

SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global creative studio LINE FRIENDS announced that they are changing its corporate name to 'IPX,' a 'digital IP platform' company, officially entering the digital IP based metaverse and NFT business.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global creative studio LINE FRIENDS announced that they are changing its corporate name to 'IPX,' a 'digital IP platform' company, officially entering the digital IP based metaverse and NFT business.
  • Now as IPX, the company will expand with a focus on the global fandom based digital IP business ecosystem, leading the metaverse generation.
  • Through shifting offline stores virtually, LINE FRIENDS also succeeded in expanding its digital brand experience and strengthening its online commerce, transforming into a digital IP business.
  • Upon rapidly transforming its offline business to digital, the total Intellectual Property (IP) transaction reached USD 883 million in 2021, and IPX announced itself as a 'digital IP platform' company to enter the digital IP based metaverse and NFT business.

Nexon Releases Earnings for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2021

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Tuesday, February 8, 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, 2021.

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  • 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.
  • In 2021, the company generated more than 100 billion operating cash flow, or approximately US$1 billion.
  • In the fourth quarter, Nexon signed an agreement with UK-based Games Workshop to develop a Virtual World on the popular Warhammer5 franchise.
  • Nexons execution of a 40 billion share repurchase initiative began in November 2021 and will end by April 2022.

Nexon’s Mobile Dungeon&Fighter to Launch in Korea on March 24

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Monday, February 7, 2022

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.

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  • 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.
  • Mobile Dungeon&Fighter is a new mobile interpretation of the Dungeon&Fighter IP, which has built a huge global fan base of over 850 million cumulative users and remains the world leader in the action genre.
  • Mobile Dungeon&Fighter is the first of three highly anticipated new Virtual Worlds among the many games Nexon will launch in 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

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Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Nexon Film & Television, the newly launched film and television division of Nexon headed by entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk, led the transaction.

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  • Nexon Film & Television, the newly launched film and television division of Nexon headed by entertainment industry veteran Nick van Dyk, led the transaction.
  • AGBOs partnership with Nexon represents a significant juncture for entertainment, furthering the convergence of franchise filmmaking and games with a global reach.
  • AGBO and Nexon share a fundamental vision for thrilling global audiences with content that spans multiple platforms and markets.
  • AGBO is an independent studio focused on developing and producing intellectual property universes spanning film, TV, audio, and interactive experiences.

Nexon and Games Workshop Group Announce Licensing Agreement on Warhammer Age of Sigmar

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced a licensing agreement with Games Workshop1 Group PLC, for development and publishing of a new Virtual World based on the popular fantasy game franchise: Warhammer Age of Sigmar1.

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  • NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced a licensing agreement with Games Workshop1 Group PLC, for development and publishing of a new Virtual World based on the popular fantasy game franchise: Warhammer Age of Sigmar1.
  • Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L), based in Nottingham, UK, produces the best fantasy miniatures in the world.
  • Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer: Age of Sigmar and Warhammer40,000 games, miniatures, novels and model kits through more than 523 of its own stores (branded Games Workshop or Warhammer), the www.games-workshop.com web store and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide.
  • Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds.

Nexon Releases Earnings For Third Quarter 2021

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Tuesday, November 9, 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.

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  • 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.
  • In Korea, MapleStory showed a second quarter of sequential improvement in Net Promoter Score a key indicator of player satisfaction.
  • On November 1, Nexon announced plans to launch Mobile Dungeon&Fighter in Korea during the first quarter of 2022.
  • Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds.

Nexon Launching Mobile Dungeon&Fighter in Korea in Q1 2022

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Monday, November 1, 2021

NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced plans to launch Mobile Dungeon&Fighter for players in Korea.

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  • NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO), a global leader in Virtual Worlds, today announced plans to launch Mobile Dungeon&Fighter for players in Korea.
  • Mobile Dungeon&Fighter features an iconic 2D arcade-style side-scrolling action, deeply immersive multiplayer role-playing game (RPG) elements, and a continuously evolving storyline.
  • Optimized for mobile devices, Mobile Dungeon&Fighter delivers a fast, fun and action-packed gameplay experience synonymous with this beloved franchise.
  • Nexon currently has more than 50 live games on multiple platforms including mobile and available in more than 190 countries.

Nexon Releases Earnings for Second Quarter 2021

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Wednesday, August 11, 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.

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  • 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.
  • Nexon creative teams are improving existing games and polishing new titles for release on multiple platforms in multiple markets, said Owen Mahoney, President and CEO of Nexon.
  • In China, second quarter revenues were slightly below our outlook.
  • Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (Nexon) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games and Virtual Worlds.