Nexon's Mahoney on 1Q Earnings

The transcript discusses the gaming company's performance, market expectations, and strategies for growth. It highlights the success of live games in China and the mobile game's strong retention in Korea. The South Korean market is emphasized as a key area, with successful franchises like Maple Story and FIFA. The company's business model is noted for its resilience during economic downturns, supported by a strong balance sheet. The potential of the metaverse and mobile market expansion is explored, along with global product development and partnerships. The company aims to deliver value and scale its audience worldwide.

What is the company's main focus in their live games?

• Strong performance and retention

• Issuing new gaming licenses

• Predicting market trends

• Expanding into new countries

Which market is considered the company's biggest operation?

• South Korea

• United States

• Japan

• China

How does the company view its business model during economic downturns?

• Vulnerable to market changes

• Stable and robust

• Dependent on new investments

• Focused on luxury markets

What term does the company prefer over 'Metaverse'?

• Cyber Space

• Online Realms

• Digital Universe

• Virtual Worlds

What is the company's perspective on mobile devices?

• Not suitable for high-end games

• Limited in capability

• Workstations in your pocket

• Only for casual gaming

What is the company's strategy for reaching users beyond core markets?

• Focusing solely on local markets

• Developing games globally

• Relying on traditional advertising

• Limiting to PC platforms

How has the lifting of COVID restrictions affected the company's business?

• Negatively impacted user retention

• No significant impact

• Increased operational costs

• Reduced market opportunities