Entries in 'ncsoft' (65)

Report: 2012 sees record numbers for mergers and acquisitions

Report: 2012 sees record numbers for mergers and acquisitions

The video games industry saw record consolidation in 2012, with total spending on buyouts and mergers hitting $4.2bn.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 12th 2013 at 7:15AM in News
Lay-offs issued as part of NCsoft Seattle realignment

Lay-offs issued as part of NCsoft Seattle realignment

NCsoft has confirmed an unspecified number of employees and contractors have been let go from its Seattle offices.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Dec 5th 2012 at 8:05AM in News
NCsoft tells fans that there's no saving City of Heroes

NCsoft tells fans that there's no saving City of Heroes

A 20,000+ signature petition will not be enough to save MMO City of Heroes from closure.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 3rd 2012 at 10:40AM in News
Nexon and NCsoft in Valve buyout talks - report

Nexon and NCsoft in Valve buyout talks - report

Valve, the company that does not want to be sold, is being linked to another buyout.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 27th 2012 at 9:01AM in News

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Guild Wars 2 available now for Mac

Guild Wars 2 available now for Mac

NCsoft has announced a Mac version of Guild Wars 2 – and it’s available to buy right now.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 18th 2012 at 2:34PM in News
NCsoft announces Blade & Soul

NCsoft announces Blade & Soul

Online games publisher NCsoft has announced the western release of martial arts-based MMO Blade & Soul.

Lauren Wainwright
by Lauren Wainwright
on Sep 13th 2012 at 2:35PM in News
Guild Wars 2 break 2m sales barrier

Guild Wars 2 break 2m sales barrier

NCsoft has revealed that its new MMO has shifted 2m units worldwide.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Sep 13th 2012 at 2:31PM in News
UPDATED: NCsoft deflects blame for Guild Wars 2 password hacks

UPDATED: NCsoft deflects blame for Guild Wars 2 password hacks

UPDATED: NCsoft has contacted MCV to explain that not all of the 11,000 emails it received were related to hacking. Some referred to lost emails and assorted other non-related issues. ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 10th 2012 at 12:45PM in News

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Guild Wars 2 tops ten European software charts

Guild Wars 2 tops ten European software charts

NCsoft has revealed that recent MMO release Guild Wars 2 has topped the software charts in ten separate European countries.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 7th 2012 at 12:04PM in News
Guild Wars 2 debuts at No.1 in the UK charts

Guild Wars 2 debuts at No.1 in the UK charts

NCsoft has claimed a surprising victory in the UK charts with new MMO release Guild Wars 2 debuting at top spot.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 3rd 2012 at 9:50AM in News
Guild Wars 2 pre-order sales top 1m

Guild Wars 2 pre-order sales top 1m

ArenaNet has announced Guild Wars 2 has already sold 1m copies ahead of today’s official launch for the MMO.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Aug 29th 2012 at 7:20AM in News
GAME OF THE DAY: Guild Wars 2

GAME OF THE DAY: Guild Wars 2

Getting online this weekend was the first battle for many Guild Wars 2 gamers.

by Helen French
on Aug 28th 2012 at 2:05PM in News

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Games industry cyclists to bike back from Gamescom for charity

Games industry cyclists to bike back from Gamescom for charity

After a week in Cologne, most of us prefer the shortest journey home possible, but ten games industry execs will take a more scenic route.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 2nd 2012 at 4:48PM in News
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

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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
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
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