Tencent Revives Nexon Acquisition Talks: Blockchain Games at Center of Deal?

Chinese tech giant Tencent is reportedly rekindling interest in acquiring South Korean video game developer Nexon, a move driven by the company’s ambition to expand its reach in the burgeoning blockchain gaming space. Bloomberg reports that Tencent has initiated discussions with the late founder Kim Jung-ju’s family regarding a potential deal. While no final terms have been reached, this rekindled interest signals the possibility of a major acquisition.