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'''Wizet''' ({{lang-ko|위젯}}) is a video game development studio located in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. They reached commercial success with their hit game ''[[MapleStory]]'' and were absorbed into their publishing company, [[Nexon]]. Nexon developed a [[Franchising|franchise]] system and expanded its services to Japan, China, [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Taiwan]], the United States, [[Europe]], [[Brazil]], and [[Vietnam]]. Eventually, Wizet reached the global world after having finished developing key features of MapleStory.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ign.com/companies/wizet|title=Wizet|website=[[IGN]] |accessdate = May 17, 2015}}</ref> |
'''Wizet''' ({{lang-ko|위젯}}) is a video game development studio located in [[Seoul]], [[South Korea]]. They reached commercial success with their hit game ''[[MapleStory]]'' and were absorbed into their publishing company, [[Nexon]]. Nexon developed a [[Franchising|franchise]] system and expanded its services to Japan, China, [[Thailand]], [[Malaysia]], [[Singapore]], [[Taiwan]], the United States, [[Europe]], [[Brazil]], and [[Vietnam]]. Eventually, Wizet reached the global world after having finished developing key features of [[MapleStory]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.ign.com/companies/wizet|title=Wizet|website=[[IGN]] |accessdate = May 17, 2015}}</ref> |
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In Nexon Japan's 2011 financial deck, Wizet announced that ''Maplestory 2'', a 3D sequel to Wizet's hit game, is in development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/11178/20140523/maplestory-2-gameplay-first-trailer-of-in-game-footage-released-new-3d-graphics-features-video.htm|title='MapleStory 2' Gameplay: First Trailer Of In-Game Footage Released, Shows Off New 3D Graphics & Features|publisher=Gamenguide|last=Buzzi|first=Matthew|date=2014-05-23}}</ref> |
In Nexon Japan's 2011 financial deck, Wizet announced that ''[[MapleStory 2|Maplestory 2]]'', a [[3D computer graphics|3D]] sequel to Wizet's hit game, is in development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/11178/20140523/maplestory-2-gameplay-first-trailer-of-in-game-footage-released-new-3d-graphics-features-video.htm|title='MapleStory 2' Gameplay: First Trailer Of In-Game Footage Released, Shows Off New 3D Graphics & Features|publisher=Gamenguide|last=Buzzi|first=Matthew|date=2014-05-23}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Prior to joining [[Nexon#NEXON America|Nexon America]], Min Kim operated the successful launch of Maplestory as the Vice President of Global Business Development in Wizet Corporation. Min started his career in video games as a senior associate of business development at [[Nexon Corporation]] pursuing new business opportunities such as a social networking service, a board game business, and online game licensing, eventually becoming the Vice President, and later CEO, of the Nexon America branch.<ref>http://www.gdcchina.com/conference/keynotes.html#kim</ref> |
Prior to joining [[Nexon#NEXON America|Nexon America]], Min Kim operated the successful launch of Maplestory as the Vice President of Global Business Development in Wizet Corporation. Min started his career in video games as a senior associate of business development at [[Nexon Corporation]] pursuing new business opportunities such as a social networking service, a board game business, and online game licensing, eventually becoming the [[Vice president|Vice President]], and later [[Chief executive officer|CEO]], of the [[Nexon|Nexon America]] branch.<ref>http://www.gdcchina.com/conference/keynotes.html#kim</ref> |
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==MapleStory== |
==MapleStory== |
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Game development |
| Founded | April 1999 [citation needed] |
| Headquarters | Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea |
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| Revenue |  .15 million USD per year |
Number of employees | 100 |
| Parent | Nexon |
| Website | www.wizet.net (now defunct) |
Wizet (Template:Lang-ko) is a video game development studio located in Seoul, South Korea. They reached commercial success with their hit game MapleStory and were absorbed into their publishing company, Nexon. Nexon developed a franchise system and expanded its services to Japan, China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, Europe, Brazil, and Vietnam. Eventually, Wizet reached the global world after having finished developing key features of MapleStory.[1]
In Nexon Japan's 2011 financial deck, Wizet announced that Maplestory 2, a 3D sequel to Wizet's hit game, is in development.[2]
History
Prior to joining Nexon America, Min Kim operated the successful launch of Maplestory as the Vice President of Global Business Development in Wizet Corporation. Min started his career in video games as a senior associate of business development at Nexon Corporation pursuing new business opportunities such as a social networking service, a board game business, and online game licensing, eventually becoming the Vice President, and later CEO, of the Nexon America branch.[3]
MapleStory
The expansion of Wizet to the Global world of MapleStory began in January 2004. The open beta testing began in September 2004.
References
- ^ "Wizet". IGN. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ Buzzi, Matthew (2014-05-23). "'MapleStory 2' Gameplay: First Trailer Of In-Game Footage Released, Shows Off New 3D Graphics & Features". Gamenguide.
- ^ http://www.gdcchina.com/conference/keynotes.html#kim