Nexon offering $1m fund for indie developers
Company looking to sponsor, co-develop and publish titles from independent talent
Nexon of America is putting up $1 million to help fund the creation of games from independent developers.
Titles chosen for the Nexon iNitiative will be sponsored, co-developed and published through Nexon's distribution network, which currently spans more than 71 countries.
"Nexon is all about great games and The Nexon iNitiative is about finding the next generation of great game developers," said Won Il Sue, Nexon America’s vice president of business development. "It doesn’t matter who you are, if you’ve got a great idea, we want to hear from you. We’re ready to fund, develop and publish the best of the best through our massive worldwide network.
"We know that there are a lot of developers out there, both professional and amateur, who feel frustrated at the barriers to getting a truly unique and innovative game developed and published. The Nexon iNitiative is the place they can turn to with those great ideas that will sweep those barriers aside."
Flash, client-based and ports from other platforms will be considered, said Nexon, with online titles receiving "serious consideration". The related website is already open and taking submissions.