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GamesBeat asked the Tokyo-based company, the maker of games such as Dungeon Fighter and MapleStory, for comment, and Nexon validated it shut the studio. In an update, the company stated the factor for the shutdown was not based upon any Nexon business issues however was more due to the creative direction and core focus.
” We deeply value the dedication and output of the OC group, nevertheless projects in advancement there no longer fit with our focus on core creative competencies,” a Nexon representative said in a declaration. “All long-term staff members affected by this choice will get severance and outplacement support.”.
The shutdown of Nexon OC shows that the strong sales from increased games engagement throughout the pandemic isnt assisting all business. Nexons CEO is Owen Mahoney, who has provided regular talks at our GamesBeat conferences. In mid-2019, Nexon combined a couple of Southern California offices into one location. The Nexon OC studio was part of the Asian businesss attempt to expand into the West.
In 2017 and 2018, numerous individuals were stating that Nexon OC was working with people. Its leaders included experienced game makers such as Stephan Frost, Ryan Metcalf, and Jon Jelinek.
Nexons CEO is Owen Mahoney, who has given frequent talks at our GamesBeat conferences. In April, he discussed how the video gaming world had altered since of the pandemic. Nexon itself has more than 5,000 workers. In mid-2019, Nexon consolidated a couple of Southern California workplaces into one place. The Nexon OC studio was part of the Asian businesss effort to expand into the West.
Other Orange County studios such as InXile Entertainment said they were employing. Nexon has numerous studio operations in the West including Big Huge Games, Pixelberry, and Embark studios in Sweden.
Tasks in the OC studio were never revealed. The company stated its existing roadmap has not been altered at all.
The shutdown of Nexon OC shows that the strong sales from increased video games engagement throughout the pandemic isnt helping all business. There are still winners and losers in this company. In reality, the Game Developers Conference study released today shows that there are parts of the game market that are injuring despite the total positive trend.
We were sorry to hear about Nexon OCs closure today. For those of you impacted, were working with, and even if you dont see something published we want to speak with you: https://t.co/ovFm9hVXtZ #gamedevjobs #Nexon pic.twitter.com/IXwWRANoqW.
— inXile home entertainment (@inXile_ent) July 16, 2020.
Nexon has actually closed down its video game studio in Orange County, California, the company confirmed following chatter on social media.
