Mixi[J], needless to say, one of Japan’s largest social networks, had a briefing conference entitled Mixi Meetup 2010 today, announced they had launched a social app platform for their smartphone-optimized user interface called mixi Touch.
As of today, the following social apps are available on the platform.
(Links given to app names in the list below may take you to app pages, which works only with smartphone devices. You’re requested to enter Mixi username and password.)
- Kyabakura Wars, Koishite Cereb by Gumi[J]
(A virtual hostessing game at Japanese-style nightclub “Kyabakura” where men pay to drink with young girls for a period of time.)
- Minna de Kentei by Community Factory[J]
(a quiz game allowing you to compete with your Mixi friends.)
- MyMiku Tsushimbo by Soratobu[J]
(Sort out your Mixi friends by personality and share it with others.) - Kyo no Meigen “Remark of the Day” (by Soratobu[J])
- Maru-Batsu by Soratobu[J]
(An yes/no-based simple quiz game)
- Shindan no Izumi by Graphio
(Check up your mental age in dating with boyfriend/girlfriend etc.)
- Asa kara Yoru made 12 Seiza Ranking by Index[J]
(An astrology ranking app, enjoy horoscopes throughout the day.)
- Mainichi Holi-day by Applica
(Dig your garden and bury items with your Mixi friends)
The new platform enables credit card purchase for buying virtual items in the social apps. The company’s CEO Kenji Kasahara says, “Mixi became the world’s first social app platform allowing users to access from PCs, feature phones and smartphones.”
See Also:
- Mixi Launches Social App Service For Cellphone Users
- Mixi Partners With Renren and CyWorld – 3 Asian Major Social Networks Cooperate