* Updated on March 13, 2020 3pm (JST) Please be noted that we made following correction to the closed beta testing period in the release. [Original] March 27 -April 5 [Revised] April 3 -April 13
March 12, 2020 NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/en/ (Stock Code: 3659, TSE First Section)
Nexon Seals Deal with Electronic Arts Inc. to Publish EA SPORTS™ FIFA MOBILE
FIFA MOBILE, an EA SPORTS™ Mobile Game based on FIFA License to Deliver Authentic Football Experience
Closed Beta Testing to Run April 3 to 13, Recruitment Begins March 12
TOKYO – March 12, 2020 – NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO), a global leader in online games, today announced that its consolidated subsidiary NEXON Korea Corporation (“Nexon Korea”) has signed a publishing agreement with Electronic Arts Inc. (“EA”) to launch and operate a new mobile title, FIFA MOBILE in Korea.
FIFA MOBILE will deliver a rich player experience through squad building, diverse content and key game modes designed for mobile. The title will offer a completely authentic FIFA experience through EA SPORTS TM FIFA’s licenses of players, clubs and leagues.
Closed beta testing for FIFA MOBILE will be held between April 3 to 13. Testers can register on the official website starting March 12.
“Nexon will deploy top resources and its expertise in game service to bring the best FIFA MOBILE experience to local players,” said Junghun Lee, CEO of Nexon Korea. “We hope to entertain both football gamers as well as all football fans.”
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“We are focusing on FIFA MOBILE ’s development to deliver culturalized experiences of football through mobile device,” said Scott Yoo, Head of EA Korea publishing. “EA is pleased to work with Nexon to provide the best service for this game.” Nexon and EA have a history of many successful collaborations, including FIFA franchise football games such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA Online 3 (2012), and currently EA SPORTS™ FIFA ONLINE 4 (2018) which is maintaining its top spot in the sports game genre.
About Electronic Arts Inc. https://www.ea.com/ Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers. In fiscal year 2019, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.95 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news. EA SPORTS, Battlefield, Apex Legends, The Sims, Need for Speed, Titanfall and Plants vs. Zombies are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. ©FIFA and FIFA’s Official Licensed Product Logo are copyrights and/or trademarks of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. John Madden and NFL are property of their respective owners and used with permission.
About NEXON Co., Ltd. http://company.nexon.co.jp/en/ Founded in 1994, NEXON Co., Ltd. (“Nexon”) (3659.TO) is a company engaged in the production, development and operation of online games. First listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in December 2011, Nexon was placed on JPX400 in 2015 and the Nikkei Stock Index 300 in 2017. Nexon currently has more than 60 live games in various genres operated across more than 190 countries. Major game titles include MapleStory, Dungeon&Fighter and MapleStory M.
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