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NCsoft lets Guild Wars 2 fans play early

NCsoft lets Guild Wars 2 fans play early

Guild Wars 2's biggest fans can play the game early by buying the title in advance.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 10th 2012 at 4:55PM in News
Aion going free-to-play in Europe next week

Aion going free-to-play in Europe next week

NCsoft has revealed its MMO Aion: The Tower of Eternity will be flipping the switch to go free-to-play across Europe next Tuesday, February 28th.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Feb 24th 2012 at 12:59AM in News
NCsoft lawsuit seeks to block MMO in US

NCsoft lawsuit seeks to block MMO in US

Online games publisher NCsoft has filed a lawsuit against the developer of MMO game Tera in a bid to block its launch in the US.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 27th 2012 at 10:55AM in News
Free-to-play Aion takes flight in February

Free-to-play Aion takes flight in February

NCsoft's Aion: The Tower of Eternity is the latest MMORPG to switch to the free-to-play model.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 14th 2011 at 11:26AM in News

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ONLINE GAMES FOCUS: NCsoft

ONLINE GAMES FOCUS: NCsoft

NCsoft quite likes Europe. The Korean MMO giant has been making a lot of noise across the continent in recent months.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Oct 13th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
NCsoft's new MMO Wildstar looks to shake up genre

NCsoft's new MMO Wildstar looks to shake up genre

GAMESCOM: MMO specialist NCsoft has lifted the lid on a brand new MMO from developer Carbine Studios – Wildstar.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 9:49AM in News
NCsoft extends Koch Media deal to UK

NCsoft extends Koch Media deal to UK

Publisher NCsoft and publisher Koch media have extended their distribution partnership to include the UK.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
Now City of Heroes goes F2P

Now City of Heroes goes F2P

Publisher NCsoft has revealed that City of Heroes, its successful PC superhero MMO, is to become a free-to-play title. It's also getting a new name – City of Heroes: Freedom.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2011 at 9:24AM in News

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Guild Wars 2 post-launch plans not final

Guild Wars 2 post-launch plans not final

NCsoft and ArenaNet have clarified plans for Guild Wars 2 expansions.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jun 16th 2011 at 1:33PM in News
Gamescom next for NCsoft following Q1 success

Gamescom next for NCsoft following Q1 success

MMO publisher NCsoft is preparing for some major reveals at Gamescom this year having posted some solid financial results.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 24th 2011 at 4:03PM in News
NCsoft profits up 33%

NCsoft profits up 33%

NCsoft’s profits are 41 billion Won (£23.3m) for Q1 2011, a 33 per cent increase over Q4 2010.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 17th 2011 at 12:24PM in News
Excitement builds for 2011 UK games trade awards

Excitement builds for 2011 UK games trade awards

NCsoft and Square Enix’s Deus Ex: Human Revolution have backed this year’s MCV Industry Excellence Awards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 23rd 2011 at 3:35PM in News

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‘Retail needed to push PC games’

‘Retail needed to push PC games’

The rise in digital distribution won’t bring an end to PC games retail – it will just change its function, according to NCsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 8th 2011 at 1:08PM in News
NCsoft sales top £360m in 2010

NCsoft sales top £360m in 2010

MMO publisher NCsoft’s sales rose to 647.9bn South Korean Won (or £360.6m) last year.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Feb 10th 2011 at 5:35PM in News
NCsoft hires Channon

NCsoft hires Channon

Cat Channon has joined MMO publisher NCsoft.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 6th 2011 at 10:17AM in News
PopCap and NCsoft to invade Korea

PopCap and NCsoft to invade Korea

Casual gaming giant PopCap will expand its business into Asia after striking a new partnership with local publisher NCsoft.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 14th 2010 at 11:50AM in News

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Gamescom 2010: Day 2 roundup

Gamescom 2010: Day 2 roundup

Gamescom opened its doors on Tuesday 17th August to select members of the press but yesterday the event kicked off proper.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Aug 19th 2010 at 11:25AM in News
NCsoft splinter group to westernise MMOs

NCsoft splinter group to westernise MMOs

A group of NCSoft employees have merged to head up a new MMO specialist outfit.

by Rob Crossley
on Feb 24th 2010 at 12:00PM in News
NCsoft Q3 profits soar

NCsoft Q3 profits soar

NCsoft has enjoyed a year-on-year Q3 profits jump of 836 per cent – largely thanks to the release of MMO Aion: The Tower of Eternity.

by Tim Ingham
on Nov 10th 2009 at 11:58AM in News
NCsoft launches new Aion servers

NCsoft launches new Aion servers

NCsoft is opening two additional servers for European Aion players less than a week after the game launched in the region.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 30th 2009 at 12:19PM in News
Aion 'will be major MMO force'

Aion 'will be major MMO force'

NCsoft expects new title Aion can join Warcraft in dominating the MMO genre after its release this week.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 22nd 2009 at 4:58PM in News
Aion pre-orders near 400,000

Aion pre-orders near 400,000

NCsoft has announced its upcoming MMO, Aion: The Tower Of Eternity, has generated almost 400,000 pre-orders.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 18th 2009 at 11:14AM in News
Guild Wars 2 reveal expected this week

Guild Wars 2 reveal expected this week

NCsoft is expected to reveal major details for the highly anticipated Guild Wars 2 at this year’s Gamescom.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 18th 2009 at 11:29AM in News
Income, profit and sales soar at NCsoft

Income, profit and sales soar at NCsoft

Korean MMO behemoth NCsoft has posted some recession-busting numbers in its latest financial report for the quarter ending June 30th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 13th 2009 at 12:32PM in News
Aion release date confirmed

Aion release date confirmed

Leading MMO publisher NCsoft has finally confirmed the release date of the impressive looking Aion: Tower of Eternity. European retail will welcome the PC title on September 25th.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 23rd 2009 at 5:32PM in News