Electronic Arts Inc. today announced the acquisition of J2MSoft Inc. (J2M), a Korean developer of PC online games. J2M develops free-to-play online games which are monetized through micro-transactions and advertising. Online games created and wholly owned by J2M include
RayCity, TAAN, and
Debut, and other properties to be announced.
“This is a significant step in EA’s strategic plan for developing and publishing online games in Asia,” said Jon Niermann, President, EA Asia. “J2M is an experienced team of developers and we can’t wait to have them start creating online games based on new properties and powerful EA franchises.”
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Source: Businesswire
Dec 3, 2008, 05:05 PM
