Ncsoft announced the launch of its Mobile Casual Division and the appointment of seasoned European games executive, Anel Ceman, as Senior Vice President, to spearhead the division's global expansion.

The new division will use Ncsoft's AI and data technologies to expand into the casual mobile gaming market. Anel Ceman has been appointed Senior Vice President, bringing with him over ten years' experience in the European mobile games industry and a strong focus on the European market. He has held leadership roles at several global casual mobile games companies, including the UK-based developer Tripledot Studios, as well as Outfit7, creator of the Talking Tom IP.

NCsoft is continuing to expand its global portfolio by advancing new IP development and strengthening its publishing operations in order to fuel the next stage of growth. The company is scaling up its capabilities in developing large-scale MMOs, building dedicated clusters for shooter and anime-style games, and establishing a strong presence in the casual mobile gaming market.

Headquartered in Pangyo, South Korea, Ncsoft is a global publisher and developer renowned for its original IPs, including the Lineage, Aion, Blade & Soul and Guild Wars franchises, as well as numerous casual games. Founded in 1997, the company has regional offices in North America, Europe, Japan and Taiwan.


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