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VIDEO GAMES

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2015
GungHo and Nintendo to combine 'Super Mario Bros.' and 'Puzzle and Dragons'
GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. said Thursday its latest title for the Nintendo 3DS represents a mash-up of two immensely popular games.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 26, 2014
Xbox, PlayStation game networks felled by known hacker group
Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox Live and Sony Corp.'s PlayStation Network, Internet services that video gamers use to play online, were hit by connection failures Christmas Day, with the hackers Lizard Squad claiming responsibility.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 11, 2014
Sony PlayStation to make China debut next month as ban ends
Sony Corp. will release its PlayStation 4 console in China next month, following Microsoft Corp. into the world's biggest game market after the government eased restrictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2014
Nintendo heads for a happy Christmas with Wii U revival
Nintendo Co. looks like it is finally going to be able to celebrate this Christmas.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Nov 22, 2014
Konami's winning take on 'the beautiful game'
Soccer, more than any other sport, is the world's game. Played by millions, it is unquestionably the most popular sport on the planet.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 15, 2014
Holiday gifts they'll cherish from cover to cover
As the holiday season rolls around, it's time to dash about in a mad panic in search of gifts that say "I've given this one some thought, honest." Or you can just let us do the thinking for you, with gift suggestions from our regular book reviewers — tailor-made for the Japanophile reader.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 12, 2014
'Super Smash Bros.' preorders set Wii U record, giving Nintendo hope for big Christmas
Advance orders for the "Super Smash Bros." video game for the Wii U console are at a record and may lift sales of the struggling console during the holidays, Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2014
Complaints over online toy purchases on the rise, NCAC warns
With the Christmas shopping season quickly approaching, the National Consumer Affairs Center is warning people to be careful when buying toys online in order to avoid being defrauded.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 9, 2014
Japan's rich heritage of video game music explored in 'Diggin' in the Carts'
With Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) putting its focus on Japan this year, a couple of documentaries have sprung up online that delve into the music scene here.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 27, 2014
The tricky path abroad for Japanese games
On the website Change.org, there is a petition addressed to Bandai Namco Games signed by 711 people, as of Sept. 25, that reads simply, "Bring 'God Eater 2' to North America and EU."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Sep 19, 2014
As mobile arm struggles, Sony looks to PlayStation
The head of Sony Corp.'s PlayStation division hopes to raise its profit outlook for this year, in stark contrast to the electronics firm's mobile business, which has forecast deep losses and sent Sony's stock reeling.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / JAPAN WEB WATCH
Aug 9, 2014
In Japan's social-gaming space, one monster hit can be all it takes
Social-game apps on smartphones have become a massive market, and every year another new mega-hit game emerges with players in the multimillions. The games themselves are usually free to play, but staggering profits generated by optional in-game purchases have made the makers of these apps extremely...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2014
Square Enix seeks China game partners beyond Tencent, Shanda
Square Enix Holdings Co., maker of the "Final Fantasy" and "Dragon Quest" video game series, is seeking partners in China to win sales in Asia's biggest economy. The shares rose the most since February.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2014
Nintendo to target emerging markets in '15
Nintendo, which has been struggling to win over consumers with its latest generation of game consoles, plans to expand in emerging markets with new devices starting next year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2014
Sony PS4 sales top 7 million mark
Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 4 sales are proving a bright spot for Chief Executive Officer Kazuo Hirai, who is cutting costs to spur a revival at a company hit by falling demand for its televisions and cameras.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 7, 2014
A day-trip date with the virtual romantics of 'New LovePlus+'
While Japan's video-game industry no longer dominates the world, there is still one niche of digital entertainment that this country does better than any other: romantic man-machine interaction. Love with a virtual being is something plucked straight out of science-fiction.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 4, 2014
Japanese game developers create immersive virtual worlds with Oculus Rift
Oculus Rift is the true people's choice in the virtual-reality community. From its grassroots upbringing through crowdfunding to its multibillion dollar buyout by Facebook last week, Palmer Luckey's immersive headset, which tracks the head movements of the wearer to plunge them into virtual environments,...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Apr 1, 2014
"Puyopuyo Tetris" snacks fall into place in your gummy tummy
Who said that you're not allowed to play with your food? Lion recently released gummy treats based on the insanely addictive new crossover puzzle game "Puyopuyo Tetris" that you just can't help but toy around with. You can put together chewy "Tetris" blocks and cute "Puyopuyo" character-shaped gummies...

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