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Games Industry Veteran Jeffrey Anderson Joins NCSOFT West as New CEO

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Video game companies, Companies, City of Heroes, Bundang, NCsoft, Video game publishers, Jeffrey Anderson, Hasbro, Majesco Entertainment

Jeffrey Anderson brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the video game industry, having worked in an executive capacity at companies including Electronic Arts, Paramount Pictures, Turbine, Majesco, and Hasbro.

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  • Jeffrey Anderson brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the video game industry, having worked in an executive capacity at companies including Electronic Arts, Paramount Pictures, Turbine, Majesco, and Hasbro.
  • "NCSOFT is one of the most innovative companies in the gaming industry and I look forward to helping the organization grow the business," said incoming CEO Jeffrey Anderson.
  • Jeffrey Anderson will assume the role of NCSOFT West CEO effective Aug. 2, based out of the company's Bellevue office.
  • NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand.

Smilegate Advances to Western Market with New Independent AAA Game Development Studio That's No Moon Entertainment Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Video game publishers, Video gaming, Bundang, Smilegate, Video game companies, AAA, Video game development, Software development, Windows games

That's No Moon is a groundbreaking new AAA game development studio founded in 2021 focused on industry defining narrative-driven entertainment that will push the limits of both gameplay and story.

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  • That's No Moon is a groundbreaking new AAA game development studio founded in 2021 focused on industry defining narrative-driven entertainment that will push the limits of both gameplay and story.
  • Smilegate and That's No Moon are developing a new AAA narrative-driven game in the action-adventure genre.
  • Harold Kim, VP of business development at Smilegate said, "That's No Moon is a studio with exceptionally talented developers.
  • Smilegate Entertainment is a global game development and publishing company headquartered in South Korea with regional offices in the United States, China, and Europe.

GoodTime Raises $9.5M Series A Extension led by KTB – Increases the Round’s Total to $16.7M

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Data management, Professional services, Technology, Software, Human resources, Bundang, Smilegate, KTB, Video game companies

GoodTime, the leading AI-based interview scheduling and hiring experience solution, has added $9.5M million to its Series A funding, bringing the total round to $16.7 million.

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  • GoodTime, the leading AI-based interview scheduling and hiring experience solution, has added $9.5M million to its Series A funding, bringing the total round to $16.7 million.
  • The new funding round was led by KTB Ventures along with participation from Smilegate and Atinum Investment.
  • Meeting coordination has been unintelligent and focused on calendar tetrising at best, stated Hyesung Kim, Investment Manager at KTB Network.
  • GoodTime Hire enables talent acquisition teams to create an efficient, equitable, and personalized candidate experience that lands top talent faster.

KRAFTON, Inc. Expands Its Board of Directors with Four New Members

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Software, MEN, Online, Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Internet, Consumer, Technology, General Entertainment, Other Entertainment, Teens, Women, Electronic Games, Video games, Video game development, Video gaming, Windows games, Bundang, Krafton, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Elyon, KiMs, KiMs

During its general shareholders meeting, KRAFTON, Inc. announced the appointment of four new members to the companys Board of Directors, including:

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  • During its general shareholders meeting, KRAFTON, Inc. announced the appointment of four new members to the companys Board of Directors, including:
    Eunjung Yeo, Professor at Chung-Ang University and a board member at KT, Corp.
  • The addition of the four new board members all of whom are decorated experts in various fields supports KRAFTON CEO CH Kims persistent vision for the company.
  • Mr. Kims goal is to grow KRAFTON as a globally competitive company through game development, intellectual property expansion and aggressive investment in promising new businesses.
  • KRAFTON, Inc. is a collective of independent game development teams responsible for various entertainment properties, including PUBG, PUBG: NEW STATE, ELYON and TERA.

Esports firm NODWIN Gaming raises 164 Cr of equity investment from South Korean Gaming firm KRAFTON

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Bundang, Krafton, eSports

Gautam and I, the Co-Founders of NODWIN Gaming, continue our journey with all of our existing investors reinforcing their faith in us," said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.

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  • Gautam and I, the Co-Founders of NODWIN Gaming, continue our journey with all of our existing investors reinforcing their faith in us," said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.
  • Changhan Kim,CEO of KRAFTON said, "KRAFTON is excited to partner with NODWIN Gaming to help foster the promising esports ecosystem and engage with our fans and players in India."
  • Post the transaction, Nazara will continue to own a stake in excess of 50% in NODWIN Gaming.
  • Nazara invested into NODWIN Gaming in 2018 and this investment has created a value in excess of 6.44X in 3 years.

Esports firm NODWIN Gaming raises 164 Cr of equity investment from South Korean Gaming firm KRAFTON

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Bundang, Krafton, eSports

Gautam and I, the Co-Founders of NODWIN Gaming, continue our journey with all of our existing investors reinforcing their faith in us," said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.

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  • Gautam and I, the Co-Founders of NODWIN Gaming, continue our journey with all of our existing investors reinforcing their faith in us," said Akshat Rathee, Co-Founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming.
  • Changhan Kim,CEO of KRAFTON said, "KRAFTON is excited to partner with NODWIN Gaming to help foster the promising esports ecosystem and engage with our fans and players in India."
  • Nazara invested into NODWIN Gaming in 2018 and this investment has created a value in excess of 6.44X in 3 years.
  • It has quickly cemented its place as the leading esports companies in South Asia, Middle East and Africa.

KRAFTON, Inc. Announces the Future of Battle Royale, PUBG: NEW STATE

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Software, MEN, Networks, Entertainment, Sports, Internet, Mobile Entertainment, Consumer, Technology, Other Sports, Teens, Electronic Games, Video games, Video gaming, Creative works, Third-person shooters, Windows games, Multiplayer video games, Bundang, Krafton, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, Battle royale game

KRAFTON, Inc. today unveiled PUBG: NEW STATE, the newest battle royale title in a growing franchise.

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  • KRAFTON, Inc. today unveiled PUBG: NEW STATE, the newest battle royale title in a growing franchise.
  • We want to build on that legacy by creating an experience that pushes the limits of mobile gaming.
  • Optimized for mobile play, PUBG: NEW STATE will deliver the full battle royale experience straight into players' hands.
  • In addition to taking the original experience that fans have grown to love, PUBG: NEW STATE adds several brand-new features that evolve the genre.

Skybound Entertainment Partners With Striking Distance Studios on Upcoming Survival Horror Game The Callisto Protocol

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Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Electronic Games, General Entertainment, Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), Windows games, Single-player video games, Horror video games, Bundang, Krafton, The Callisto Protocol, Glen Schofield, Video gaming, Gaming, Skybound Entertainment, Callisto, Callisto

Skybound Entertainment today announced a partnership with Striking Distance Studios and KRAFTON, Inc. that will help bring The Callisto Protocol , a single-player, narrative driven survival horror game, to PCs and consoles in 2022.

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  • Skybound Entertainment today announced a partnership with Striking Distance Studios and KRAFTON, Inc. that will help bring The Callisto Protocol , a single-player, narrative driven survival horror game, to PCs and consoles in 2022.
  • Striking Distance Studios has one goal with The Callisto Protocol - to make one of the most terrifying games of all time, said Glen Schofield, CEO of Striking Distance Studios.
  • Skybound Entertainment is unrivaled in the worlds of sci-fi and horror storytelling, and will be an incredible partner for KRAFTON and Striking Distance Studios as we bring the world of The Callisto Protocol to life in games and beyond.
  • The Callisto Protocol is currently in development at Striking Distance Studios in the San Francisco suburb of San Ramon, California.

NCSOFT Launches K-POP Mobile Entertainment Platform UNIVERSE

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Thursday, January 28, 2021
Bundang, City of Heroes, NCsoft, Video game companies, Massively multiplayer online role-playing games, D-D-Dance, Pangyo, Video gaming, Windows games, South Korean culture

PANGYO, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today launched the K-POP entertainment platform, 'UNIVERSE,' in 134 countries.

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  • PANGYO, South Korea, Jan. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, a global premier game developer and publisher, today launched the K-POP entertainment platform, 'UNIVERSE,' in 134 countries.
  • UNIVERSE is an all-in-one technology platform, which offers different fandom activities on mobile devices to build a stronger connection between artists and fans.
  • A music video of the first UNIVERSE Originals, 'D-D-Dance' by IZ*ONE, is also available exclusively on the UNIVERSE App.
  • NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand.

Pangyo Techno Valley's 100 Bio & Medical Special - MIK HOT SPOT Online Exhibition to open on September 4

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Friday, September 25, 2020
Pangyo, Bundang

ELI Solution provided by Rootee Health is an eye disease test solution that can be easily used by the general public.

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  • ELI Solution provided by Rootee Health is an eye disease test solution that can be easily used by the general public.
  • Lee Hu-man, the CEO of Exosystems, has developed ExoRehab that helps rehabilitate the musculoskeletal system as he founded the company.
  • Pangyo Techno Valley, which participated in MIK HOT SPOT (Made in Korea Online Exhibition), is a business platform where companies with innovative products and technologies are gathered.
  • Companies that want to participate can apply and apply through the marketing support projects from supporting institutions in the local governments.