NHN is making a bold move to revive its gaming business by launching two new titles, ‘Abyssdia’ and ‘Oshi no Ko: Puzzle Star’, simultaneously. While these games have already garnered significant popularityAbyssdia topping Google Play in Korea and Puzzle Star achieving #1 on Japan’s Apple App Storethe real challenge lies in converting this initial buzz into sustainable revenue. The company’s reliance on publishing and IP licensing raises questions about its long-term profitability.

In an exciting turn of events, domestic game companies are embracing a unique way to reward their development teams: gifting them with the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2. Neowiz and ShiftUp have set a precedent by offering this coveted console to their employees as a token of appreciation for outstanding sales performance, marking a significant trend in the gaming industry. Neowiz recently announced a generous incentive plan, providing 10 million won in launch bonuses and two weeks of reward leave to all developers involved in the successful launch of their action RPG, “P’s False.