Rendering of the “Startup with NC” booth at G-Star 2024 | Image by NCSOFT
NCSOFT (Co-CEOs Taekjin Kim and Byungmoo Park) will support a game startup booth at the international game exhibition “G-Star 2024,” opening on November 14 at BEXCO in Busan. This marks NCSOFT’s eighth consecutive year sponsoring startup participation since 2017.
Committed to promoting the growth of Korea’s gaming industry and fostering industry-wide cooperation, NCSOFT has consistently supported startups at G-Star. Four startups—Superjoy (Merge Heroes Frontier), OG Inc. (Cat Heaven), ALLAF Games (Savior Of The Abyss), and 36Litters (Corrupted)—will participate under NCSOFT’s sponsorship this year. Located in the BTB (Business-to-Business) hall, the “Startup with NC” booth will provide each startup with opportunities to showcase their games, hold business meetings, and explore potential investments.
Beyond G-Star, NCSOFT sponsors startup participation in other major gaming events, such as the Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC), PlayX4, and the Taipei Game Show.
Hyunyoung Jang, Head of NCSOFT’s External Affairs Division, stated, “NCSOFT is committed to supporting startups as part of our dedication to fostering industry collaboration. We will continue our efforts to nurture the potential for further growth in the Korean game industry.”
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