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NetEase Games Launches First Studio in the U.S.

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

"NetEase Games is the best possible place for me and my team to thrive," said Jack Emmert. "We share the same passion-- to create engaging online universes for gamers worldwide. NetEase Games is providing the support and resources needed to build a great studio and great games."

Key Points: 
  • GUANGZHOU, China, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase Games, the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTES, HKEX: 9999) announced today its first U.S. studio, Jackalope Games, based in Austin, Texas.
  • Jackalope Games will be creating new and exciting PC and console games as a first party studio of NetEase Games.
  • NetEase Games is providing the support and resources needed to build a great studio and great games."
  • The founding of Jackalope Games represents NetEase Games' commitment to innovation and allowing developers to produce games that excite players globally.

Games Industry Veteran Jeffrey Anderson Joins NCSOFT West as New CEO

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Wednesday, July 28, 2021

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

NCSOFT Launches K-POP Mobile Entertainment Platform UNIVERSE

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Thursday, January 28, 2021

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Media Advisory – Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Kick off Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea

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Monday, November 2, 2020

TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.
  • The two-day virtual conference will feature South Korean and Canadian women leaders from business, government, and technology, and company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
  • The two-day conference is open to media, and one-on-one interviews with Mission leaders and select delegates are available by request.
  • Media representatives are asked to register through this link and log on no later than 6:45 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Media Advisory – Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada to Kick off Canada’s First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea

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Friday, October 30, 2020

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) will launch Canadas First Women-only Virtual Business Mission to South Korea on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with keynote presentations from The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, and Mission Co-Chair Dr. Songyee Yoon, President of NCSOFT and CEO of NCWEST.
  • The two-day virtual conference will feature South Korean and Canadian women leaders from business, government, and technology, and company pitch sessions by delegates to showcase women-led Canadian innovation.
  • The two-day conference is open to media, and one-on-one interviews with Mission leaders and select delegates are available by request.
  • Media representatives are asked to register through this link and log on no later than 6:45 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 3, 2020.

Harmonix and NCSOFT Enter Strategic Partnership for Multiplatform Publishing Deal

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Thursday, August 2, 2018

NCSOFT will assume publishing responsibilities with Harmonix focusing on the game's development.

Key Points: 
  • NCSOFT will assume publishing responsibilities with Harmonix focusing on the game's development.
  • "This partnership is representative of NCSOFT's ambition to reach beyond the PC and mobile MMORPG space with new and innovative titles," said Dr. Songyee Yoon, president, NCSOFT.
  • The partnership with Harmonix is the latest high profile partnership NCSOFT has made in recent years, and is part of the company's current strategy to expand its presence in the digital entertainment space.
  • NCSOFT West is a division of NCSOFT that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand.

NCSOFT Bolsters Executive Team By Adding Chris Corry as Chief Development Officer

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Thursday, May 17, 2018

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, one of the leading global publishers in digital entertainment, bolstered its executive C-suite by hiring Chris Corry to be the company's chief development officer (CDO).

Key Points: 
  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., May 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --NCSOFT, one of the leading global publishers in digital entertainment, bolstered its executive C-suite by hiring Chris Corry to be the company's chief development officer (CDO).
  • "NCSOFT is currently expanding its global publishing reach, and bringing Chris on board as chief development officer will help centralize and drive this growth," said Dr. Songyee Yoon, president, NCSOFT.
  • Overall, Chris brings more than 20 years of video game experience to NCSOFT, from companies including Electronic Arts, LucasArts, and Zynga.
  • "Joining the executive leadership team at NCSOFT gives me the ability to have a substantial hand in shaping the next generation of digital entertainment," said Corry.