Mabinogi Heroes (a.k.a Vindictus) of the Nexon Corporation was selected as the nation's best game of the year at the 2010 Korea Game Awards on November 17 in Bexco, Busan. Recognized for its design, scenario and technical perfection, it was honored with the President's Award, in addition to receiving 6 other awards including the Technical Creativity Award. As the biggest gaming company in Korea, Nexon, can finally bask in the pride and prestige of being acknowledged for having developed the 'best game' in the year 2010.
Mabinogi Heroes is a hack and slash style, MMORPG brawler that mixes situational stages with persistent towns which act as hubs. It has been adored throughout the world for its high end system, well translated dialogue, clean interface, and cinematics.
Nexon unveiled the 3D screenshots of their new character Karok for its next-gen action MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-playing Game) Vinictus today in G-Star 2010.
The popularity of Smartphone was recognized! Prime Minister's Award went to 'Slice it' by Com2us. It was the first mobile game to be awarded. As a puzzle game using the touch interface of Smartphones, it was the best selling application from the AppStore in the EU, Japan and America.
Meanwhile, MapleStory DS (Nexon Mobile), ARGO (Mgame), Sticker Shooting Star (Bluepepper) and others won an award for excellence at the 2010 Korea Game Award as well.