From Cointelegraph
June 12, 2025 6:30 PM:

Chinese tech giant Tencent is considering acquiring game developer Nexon. No deal has been finalized. Nexon is known for the MapleStory series. Blockchain integration in MapleStory N and MapleStory Universe allows players to own in-game assets as NFTs. Interest in Web3 gaming has surged, but faces challenges like setting up blockchain wallets and player aversion to play-to-earn games.

Read more at Cointelegraph: Tencent exploring MapleStory developer Nexon acquisition