Nexon America needs ideas, and they want yours. Today, they launched “The Nexon iNitiative,” a new program that will provide up to $1 million to support the next generation of game developers. The best independent gaming projects will be sponsored, co-developed, and published through Nexon’s distribution network, which offers games around the world in more than 70 countries. They’re currently accepting ideas through their Web site: http://initiative.nexon.net.

If selected by The Nexon iNitiative program, you will earn a share of the $1 million allotted for game development (not really sure how much of that share you actually get), and you also get a shot at a Nexon publishing contract. Finalists will be selected in June 2010.

What are they looking for? PC-based games that encourage community and social interaction. Oh, and broad appeal. That another important part. (Basically, make another Maple Story.) Flash, client-based games or ports from other platforms are welcome. No good ideas will be turned away, but you have to submit them by April 30, 2010.

The Web site will begin taking game submissions immediately. Members of the Nexon America business development staff will be available at the Game Developer’s Conference in conference room 220 on March 10, 11 and 12 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.