MapleStory Dominating the World, One Phone at a Time

MapleStory: “Thief Edition” Makes a Splash with Mobile Players; Nexon Launches New Support Page

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The side scrolling action role playing game, MapleStory: “Thief Edition,” has taken the Apple App Store by storm, racing to the top of the game charts and bringing the fun of Maple World to a whole new audience. MapleStory’s PC version currently has more than 95 million registered users worldwide with more than seven million of those in North America.

“Having MapleStory succeed on a variety of platforms is very exciting for Nexon”

The MapleStory: “Thief Edition,” developed by Nexon Mobile, brings all the wonder, excitement, humor, and characters of the beloved original online phenomenon. Priced at $4.99, the game hit the Apple App Story mid-August and quickly raced to the number one position in the Role Playing game category. MapleStory: “Thief Edition” was one of the more popular and highest grossing games overall.

To support the growing number of mobile Maplers, Nexon America has launched a new support page at http://bit.ly/bydfOM. The new support page provides information on the epic adventure that awaits players on the iPhone or iPod Touch.

“Having MapleStory succeed on a variety of platforms is very exciting for Nexon,” said Daniel Kim, CEO of Nexon America. “It is very gratifying to be able to provide a fun game like MapleStory to an audience that may have not yet experienced game’s unique appeal.”

MapleStory: “Thief Edition” tells the story of how a lowly thief is turned into the savior of the Maple World. Players can take on various roles, customize their character with a wide variety of items, then go on exciting quests and explore fun side missions. Loot, character advancement and nearly unlimited adventures await those who enter the dynamic Maple World.

To download the mobile MapleStory: “Thief Edition” go to http://bit.ly/9TTBBl.

About Nexon America, Inc.

Nexon America Inc. is the North American publishing arm of Nexon Group, a pioneer of interactive entertainment software and the world's leader in massively multiplayer online games. Based in Los Angeles, Nexon America was founded in 2005 to bring the best of online entertainment to the North American audience. The company's growing library of titles includes the world famous franchise MapleStory, the new fantasy life of Mabinogi, the fast-paced, first-person shooter Combat Arms the action-adventure RPG Dungeon Fighter Online and the online, arcade-style multiplayer, hyper-puzzle action game PopTag!. The foundation of all Nexon America titles is the item selling business model, in which users access the full game for free and can later opt to pay for game enhancements.