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as NetEase sets up a new studio in Tokyo to focus on next-generation games News Jun 5th, 2020

NetEase sets up a new studio in Tokyo to focus on next-generation games

The studio is hiring PC, console and mobile specialist

as Sega continues mini console trend with upcoming Game Gear Micro News Jun 3rd, 2020

Sega continues mini console trend with upcoming Game Gear Micro

Comes to Japan on October 6th

as Square Enix branches out into "entertainment AI" with forming of new company News May 29th, 2020

Square Enix branches out into "entertainment AI" with forming of new company

Square Enix AI and Arts Alchmey Co. will spearhead research and development

as Konami's LovePlus Every to shut down 10 months after launch News May 27th, 2020

Konami's LovePlus Every to shut down 10 months after launch

Dating simulator will cease operations on August 5th, 2020

as Tencent acquires 20% stake in Japanese games firm Marvelous News May 26th, 2020

Tencent acquires 20% stake in Japanese games firm Marvelous

"In comparison to Western companies, there is a widening abyss in terms of development capability and financial clout"

as Japanese developers and publishers join together for New Game+ Expo on June 23rd News May 21st, 2020

Japanese developers and publishers join together for New Game+ Expo on June 23rd

Sega, SNK, Koei Tecmo, Spike Chunsoft, and more are due to take part

as Sega profits rocket by 421%, video games up 50% too News May 14th, 2020

Sega profits rocket by 421%, video games up 50% too

"Strong competitive mobile enviroment"

as Dragon Quest Walk and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe help lift Square Enix mobile revenues to almost $1 billion News May 14th, 2020

Dragon Quest Walk and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe help lift Square Enix mobile revenues to almost $1 billion

Profits rise by 9.38% overall

as Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifts nearly 4 million units in Japan News May 13th, 2020

Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifts nearly 4 million units in Japan

Best-selling Nintendo Switch game in the country yet

as Japan's Computer Entertainment Rating Organisation reopens on May 7th News May 4th, 2020

Japan's Computer Entertainment Rating Organisation reopens on May 7th

It was shut due to the coronavirus

as Sega launches a music brand News Apr 30th, 2020

Sega launches a music brand

Launching soundtracks via other labels in Japan

as Nintendo launches My Nintendo app in Japan News Apr 21st, 2020

Nintendo launches My Nintendo app in Japan

Offers services across Switch, Wii U and 3DS

as Supersonic Studios partners with ITI to help publish Japanese games internationally News Apr 15th, 2020

Supersonic Studios partners with ITI to help publish Japanese games internationally

"We are excited to help other Japanese developers see their games achieve international success"

Five Chinese and Japanese mobile gaming myths investigated Data & Research Apr 8th, 2020

Five Chinese and Japanese mobile gaming myths investigated

GameRefinery gets out its magnifying glass

as Sony sets up $100 million Covid-19 global relief fund News Apr 3rd, 2020

Sony sets up $100 million Covid-19 global relief fund

Fund will go towards medical workers, first responders and more.

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