Nexon to Publish Gigant Shock (Working Title), a Mobile Action RPG Developed by Carbon Eyed, in Japan
NEXON Co., Ltd. (3659.TO) (“Nexon”), a global leader in online games for PC and mobile, today announced that it will publish Gigant Shock (working title), developed by
CARBON EYED Inc. (“Carbon Eyed”), in Japan.
Gigant Shock is a mobile action RPG that invites players to strategically organize a team of characters with various skills to vanquish enormous monsters. Players are able to improve their skills by manipulating the characters in combat independently, an exhilarating experience that still remains simple to operate to appeal to a wide variety of users. The title features a single-player mode and PvP mode, as well as a real-time multiplayer mode for up to three people so that players can fully enjoy the teamwork and camaraderie, which is differentiated from conventional mobile games.
Gigant Shock’s developer, Carbon Eyed, was founded in 2014 by Chris Lee, former CEO and founder of Eyedentity Games, who also led the growth of NHN Entertainment and NHN USA as their representative director and CEO. He has assembled a team of talented developers, including a prominent game developer who also led the development of LINE’s hugely popular game LINE POP, at Carbon Eyed.
Kihan Kim, Nexon’s Mobile Business Division Manager, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with Carbon Eyed to deliver Gigant Shock’s unique game experience to players across Japan. We look forward to collaborating closely with Carbon Eyed, which is led by a talented management team and top-notch developers.”
Chris Lee, CEO and Founder of Carbon Eyed, said, “We are looking forward to working with Nexon, which has a strength in operating games for a long time, to deliver Gigant Shock to players across
Japan. We will continue to develop and provide fun content to Japanese players.”
Timing of the title’s launch will be announced in due course.
■About NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/en/
NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a global leader in online games for PC and mobile. Founded in Korea in 1994, Nexon developed one of the world’s first graphics-based massively multiplayer online games. Nexon also pioneered the concept of microtransactions and the free-toplay business model, setting a new standard in which play is free, and users have the option to purchase in-game items to enhance their experience. Nexon currently services over 100 titles in more than 190 countries. The Company is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and its shares are listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
■CARBON EYED Inc. http://www.carboneyed.com/
Carbon Eyed is a game development company founded in April 2014 by Chris Lee, former CEO and founder of Eyedentity Games, which developed the blockbuster action RPG Dragon Nest, as well as former representative director and CEO of NHN Entertainment. In accordance with its mission of creating games that are “fun and playable for a long time,” Carbon Eyed is currently developing three new titles, including Gigant Shock (working title). Jung Hyuk, who led the development of LINE POP at NHN Entertainment, is heading the development division and Choi Yongho, who was in charge of business strategy at NHN Entertainment, is currently in charge of the business and operation as executive director.
