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Profile
Shintaro Kanaoya
Job Title
CEO
Organisation Chorus Worldwide
About
Founder and CEO of Chorus Worldwide, a publisher for Western mobile developers seeking success in the Asian markets, Shintaro has over 20 years' experience within the gaming industry.
He has worked in various roles from game production, localisation, marketing and business development at companies such as EA, SCEE, Rare and Microsoft.
Related Company
Chorus Worldwide
Articles featuring Shintaro Kanaoya
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Mobile Mavens' Games of the Year 2017
The big names in the industry tell us their top mobile games of 2017
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The iPhone turns 10: how can Apple shake up mobile gaming in the next decade?
Our Mobile Mavens ponder the next 10 years for Apple and mobile gaming
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Why is Amazon shutting down its Underground initiative?
Is it a sign that F2P can't be toppled?
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Does Pokemon GO leave room for another location-based hit?
Is location-based gaming a winner-takes-all market?
Gdc Tips
Tips and tricks on how to survive and make the most out of GDC 2017
The mobile mavens offer their advice from years of experience at the event
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The Mobile Mavens' Games of the Year 2016
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Mobile developers discuss the most important rules of game monetisation design
The most important techniques to get players spending
Mobile Mavens
What do mobile developers think of Super Mario Run's premium $9.99 price?
Is Nintendo jumping too high with the cost?
Mobile Mavens
Would Supercell acquiring other studios be a good idea?
Our Mobile Mavens discuss Ilkka Paananen's hints
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Do mobile game developers actually care about Nintendo?
Does NX bridge the gap to mobile, or is it more of the same?
More To Come?
What does Pokemon GO mean for the future of location-based gaming?
Our Mobile Mavens discuss
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Does Pokemon GO's success validate Nintendo's approach to mobile games?
Mobile games industry reacts to the location-based smash
Square Peg, Round Hole?
Does E3 need mobile games more than mobile games need E3?
Mobile Mavens discuss the mobile dearth at E3 2016
Going Global
How western developers can find success in Japan and China
Chorus Worldwide CEO Shintaro Kanaoya explains
Off To A Flyer?
Are Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing good choices for Nintendo's first mobile games?
Mobile Mavens weigh up commercial prospects
Viva Vancouver
Glu, Rovio, Unity, Pocket Gems, Fox, Seriously and more confirmed for PG Connects Vancouver 2016
First speakers announced
Hello World
What do the Mobile Mavens think of Nintendo's mobile debut Miitomo?
Mario or Luigi?
Vr Everywhere
Mobile Mavens reflect on GDC trends and highlights
Back from San Francisco
Time Flies
10 years of Pocket Gamer: Mobile Mavens discuss where we've all come from
Remembering a decade of mobile gaming
Mobile Mavens
Is Clash Royale guaranteed to provide Supercell with another Clash of Clans-scale success?
Our Mobile Mavens chew over Supercell's latest
Pgc Advisory Board
Pocket Gamer Connects advisory board revealed
Big names from across the industry
Making Connections
PGC Helsinki ticket opens door to Asia for UK studio Rumpus Entertainment
The Adventures of Bertram Fiddle found success in Asia after PGC Helsinki
Global Lowdown
Unity's David Helgason and Kabam's Chris Petrovic lead PGC Helsinki's East Meets West track
The essential world market overview is back, bigger and better
Play Nice
#PGCHelsinki speaker Shin Kanaoya on why western games need to be more shinsetsu to Japanese gamers
What to expect at PG Connects Helsinki 2015
Finnsential
Five tracks at PG Connects Helsinki 2015 that’ll knock your socks off
Pocket Gamer Connects returns to Finland bigger and better
Interview
Chorus' Shin Kanaoya questions, Who are you making your game for?
What to expect at PG Connects London 2015
Interview
PG Connects Speaker Spotlight: Shintaro Kanaoya, Chorus
Surfing Japan's surge
Interview
Why Chorus is bringing western indie mobile games to Japan
Big, simple market is ripe for new content