ChainCatcher news, Nexon's web3 subsidiary Nexpace has launched the second game test of MapleStory N, which will take place from November 20 to 29. Due to the growing demand from the community, this test is open to everyone, unlike the last test in July, but access is geographically restricted. It is reported that MapleStory N is a blockchain game based on the well-known MapleStory IP, expected to be released in 2025. Regarding the latest game test, it also includes free ecosystem applications such as the MapleStory Universe marketplace and Explorer platform. In addition to exploring the game, its web3 features, and additional applications, participants can also earn in-game rewards, including NESO, decorative items, and pre-registration bonuses. Furthermore, users have the chance to earn MSU ecosystem tokens.

ChainCatcher news, according to Edaily, South Korea's two major gaming companies Nexon and Wemade have confirmed that they currently have no plans to profit from their holdings of Bitcoin.Nexon holds only 1,717 Bitcoins, with an average purchase price of $58,226 per coin. The company emphasizes that Bitcoin is regarded as an asset equivalent to cash and has no intention of engaging in short-term trading based on market fluctuations.Wemade holds 223 Bitcoins but has not disclosed its average purchase price. A representative from the company clarified that the purchase of Bitcoin is purely for investment purposes, and there are currently no plans to liquidate it. Both companies stated that they intend to hold Bitcoin as a long-term investment.

ChainCatcher news, according to Point Daily, after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, cryptocurrency prices soared, and South Korean video game developer Nexon made a substantial profit from its Bitcoin investments.Nexon's Japanese subsidiary purchased 1,717 Bitcoins in 2021 at an average price of $58,226 each, totaling $100 million. With the current Bitcoin price at around $89,000, the value of these Bitcoins has increased to approximately $152.81 million, achieving a gain of about 52.8%.

According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Chosun Biz, sources indicate that NXC, the holding company of South Korean gaming giant Nexon and the largest shareholder of one of South Korea's top five cryptocurrency exchanges, Korbit, is seeking to sell its 48% stake. NXC acquired a 62% stake in Korbit for 93 billion won in 2017, and its share was diluted after SK Square, an investment company under the SK Group, joined as the second-largest shareholder in 2021. An official from NXC stated, "We cannot make a formal statement at this stage."The report indicates that Korbit's performance has gradually deteriorated over the six years since being acquired by NXC. A deficit is also expected in 2023. NXC stated at the beginning of its investment that it would not directly participate in Korbit's management, and industry insiders analyze that even if Korbit falls into difficulties, NXC has not provided significant support to the exchange.

ChainCatcher news, nftgators reports that game developer Nexon has announced the launch of a $100 million Web3 fund to support its blockchain gaming ecosystem MapleStory Universe and related IP. This funding will be used to support developers in building SDKs and to create a sandbox platform for players and creators to develop blockchain games.

ChainCatcher message, from the South Korean game developer Nexon, states that the blockchain version of MapleStory, MapleStory Universe, will still be an MMORPG and will feature an NFT-based ecosystem where users can earn NFTs by playing the game. The issuance of NFTs will be limited and can be traded among users.Nexon also announced the release of an SDK, allowing developers to create new games through a sandbox for scalability. Additionally, the game will issue blockchain-based tokens. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, South Korea's largest game developer Nexon has announced the launch of the NFT game MapleStory Universe on Polygon. The game's head, Hwang Sun-young, stated that they will work closely with the team at Polygon Labs to develop and market the game and build an NFT ecosystem based on it.It is reported that MapleStory first debuted in South Korea in 2003 and has since been released in several other countries around the world. In the game, players create their own characters and embark on quests, battling monsters and interacting with other players in a virtual world. The game features a variety of different professions to choose from, each with its own unique skills. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, the South Korean game developer Nexon, known for developing popular games such as "Dungeon & Fighter" and "KartRider," has partnered with Tencent Cloud to launch the metaverse platform Nexontown, which is currently open to South Korea.Nexontown features an open hall, camping sites, classrooms, and meeting rooms, where users can interact using items and characters from Nexon's online games. Tencent Cloud provides Nexontown with features such as audio and video, low barriers to entry, fast access, and high concurrency support, allowing players to engage in real-time video chat and in-game item trading through Tencent Real-Time Communication (TRTC). (Techinasia)

ChainCatcher news, according to macaubusiness, the gaming blockchain Oasys has announced the completion of a new round of strategic financing, with participation from Galaxy Interactive, South Korean gaming giant Nexon, popular game franchises MapleStory and Dungeon Fighter Online, as well as Presto Labs, MZ Web3 Fund, Hyperithm, Jets Capital, Jsquare, AAG, YJM Games, and ChainGuardians.It is reported that the core goal of this round of strategic financing for Oasys is to strengthen its validator network while expanding its pool of gaming partners to enhance the Oasys ecosystem. Oasys previously completed a $20 million private token financing in July, led by Republic Capital, with participation from Jump Crypto, Crypto.com, Huobi, and others. Oasys will launch its mainnet in three phases before November 22. (source link)