February 20, 2008
- GMO Games
February 20, 2008
Press Release
GMO Games Inc.
GMO Games Releases New Online Game Title for Japan
Kinos World – Pajama no Kishi
Tokyo – February 20, 2008 – GMO Games on Monday signed a contract with Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd that licenses sales in Japan of the NFRONT developed online game Kinos World – Pajama no Kishi (Korean product name: LUDIX Online),exclusively to GMO Games.
Outline of Kinos World
Kinos World is a new generation action MMORPG game developed by NFRONT. Samsung Electronics holds the license for the game.
Among the games most appealing aspects are action-packed features including the use of various objects on the map to fight monsters, clearing paths through the skilled use of jumps, artillery, and suspension bridges, as well as cooperating with others in some parts of the game. 3D graphics are used to create individual characters with detailed expression. This game combines action and strategy to provide a new generation online game.
About the Service in Japan
Major changes have been made to the look and feel of the Korean service to create a service customized to the Japanese market for launch this spring. Japanese illustrators have been employed to create cute characters and graphic design, the user interface has been updated and features exclusive to the Japanese version included. The product has undergone significant localization for the Japanese market.
Throughout the localization process and even after the launch we will be actively seeking feedback from gamers in Japan. We want to incorporate our customers' ideas to enable us to develop a unique service for Japan.
*Further information, product update information and schedules to be released at a later date.
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The GMO Internet Group
The GMO Internet Group is a leading force in the Internet industry offering one of the most comprehensive ranges of Internet services in Japan. We hold top domestic market shares in domain registration, web hosting and payment processing and we provide a host of other services including e-commerce solutions and Internet advertising to individual and corporate customers. Striving to redefine the industry and foster a vibrant Internet culture, the GMO Internet Group is continuously working to inspire enthusiasm in our customers and put smiles on their faces.
Company Name | GMO Games Inc. http://www.gmo-games.jp |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Andy Kwon |
Business Description | - Online games planning, development and operation |
Capital | 10,000,000 yen |
GMO Internet Inc.
Company Name | GMO Internet Inc. http://www.gmo.jp/en (TSE First Section Code: 9449) |
Address | Cerulean Tower, 26-1 Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya ku, Tokyo, JAPAN |
CEO | Masatoshi Kumagai |
Business Description | - Internet Use Support (Infrastructure) - Internet Advertising Support (Media) |
Capital | 12,631,970,000 yen |
■Signing Ceremony
Left：Andy Kwon, CEO, GMO Games
Center：Choi, Woo Chul, CEO, NFRONT
Right：Kim Jong Shin, Contents Group Manager, Samsung Electronics
(from left)
Yoon Jae Soo, CEO, GMO Games Korea
Andy Kwon, CEO, GMO Games
Andy Kwon, CEO, GMO Games
Choi Woo Chul, CEO, NFRONT
Chang Jae Won, Director, NFRONT
Kim Jong Shin, Contents Group Manager, Samsung Electronics
Heo, Ming Gu, Project Manager, Samsung Electronics