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Singaporean publisher, GCL Global announced that they are signing an exclusive regional partnership deal between its subsidiary Epicsoft Asia and NetEase Games.
As announced, GCL Global’s subsidiary, Epicsoft Asia will be designated as an exclusive partner to market, sell, and distribute NetEase games in 11 countries of the region.
The partnership deal is a 5-year agreement, effective as of the 6th of January, 2023, in which Epicsoft Asia will be distributing NetEase titles in the following 11 countries and regions:
- Japan
- Korea
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Malaysia
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- Phillippines
In the announcement, NetEase noted that all the games distributed under Episoft Asia will support multiple languages, including English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai.
Naraka: Bladepoint
GCL Global also announced that Naraka: Bladepoint, the third-person action battle royale game by 24 Entertainment, will be the first title releasing under the agreement.
“EPA has been a disruptive force within game publishing in the region,” said Jacky Choo, Group Chairman of GCL.
” Our 16 years of experience in marketing and creative media design capabilities make us confident in achieving the distribution targets for Naraka: Bladepoint.”
“It is a moment of great pride for us to be at the helm of affairs as a partner to NetEase Games.”
“We look forward to furthering our relationship with additional software products and games to be rolled out in this ever-growing games and entertainment market”
NetEase’s Statement on GCL Global
“GCL has a proven track record as the largest partner for international PC & video games
publishers and developers in East Asia and Southeast Asia.”, said NetEase Interactive Entertainment.
“They are a powerhouse in the industry and have introduced gaming experiences that are visceral and immersive to the larger market.”
“Their appetite for quality and avenues for quantity distribution makes them a compelling
choice as NetEase Game’s exclusive regional distribution partner”
According to NetEase and GCL Global, both companies have agreed to discuss further for inclusion of new games, renegotiations for additional versions and territories and more if required.
