Electronic Arts To Open Korean Studio
Electronic Arts [http://www.ea.com]is planning to invest over $20 million in a new development studio based in Korea.
According to a report in the Harry Potter [http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200801/200801110023.html] franchises.
A source with EA said, "The size of the studio hasn't been decided yet. First we plan to recruit dozens of workers to develop the NBA Street and Battle Field online games, but if we have more applicants that expected we may increase the size of the studio and develop another game."
Online gaming is immensely popular in Korea, with games including Lineage 2 [http://www.lineage.com/](which reports over 14 million subscribers) achieving enviable levels of success despite their failure to break into the North American market.
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Electronic Arts [http://www.ea.com]is planning to invest over $20 million in a new development studio based in Korea.
According to a report in the Harry Potter [http://english.chosun.com/w21data/html/news/200801/200801110023.html] franchises.
A source with EA said, "The size of the studio hasn't been decided yet. First we plan to recruit dozens of workers to develop the NBA Street and Battle Field online games, but if we have more applicants that expected we may increase the size of the studio and develop another game."
Online gaming is immensely popular in Korea, with games including Lineage 2 [http://www.lineage.com/](which reports over 14 million subscribers) achieving enviable levels of success despite their failure to break into the North American market.
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