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NAVER D2SF Invests in Game Production AI Startup "Anchor Node"
NAVER D2SF has made a new investment in "Anchor Node" (CEO Won Jae-ho), a startup developing game production solutions powered by generative AI. Anchor Node's team consists of industry veterans with over 20 years of experience in the gaming industry, possessing extensive expertise and knowledge across all aspects of game production, including producing, development, and artwork.
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