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Dave the Diver Hits 3 Million Sales Milestone Amid Indie Status Controversy

The game, developed by Nexon subsidiary Mintrocket, also bags the 'Sit Back and Relax' award at the Valve Steam Awards.

  • Dave the Diver, a game developed by Mintrocket, a subsidiary of Nexon, has surpassed 3 million global sales in under six months since its launch.
  • The game combines elements of management, adventure, and RPG, with players controlling Dave, a scuba diver by day and a sushi restaurant manager by night.
  • Despite being a subsidiary of a major publisher, the game was nominated for 'Best Independent Game' at Game Awards 2023, sparking controversy over its indie status.
  • Dave the Diver won the 'Sit Back and Relax' award in the user-voted Valve Steam Awards.
  • Future content updates are planned for Dave the Diver, with developers believing the characters still have more stories to tell.
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