An Alternative To The Kompu Gatcha Scheme: Kombu Gatcha

Green romp, [J] who run the network diary service Arrow, [J] have released the social game application for Android Kombu Gacha (Kelp Capsule Toy Machine). [J] “Kombu Gatcha” is a game app where you turn the kelp capsule machine and get legendary rare kelp cards (The Japanese word for kelp, kombu, is a play on… Continue reading An Alternative To The Kompu Gatcha Scheme: Kombu Gatcha

18+ Social Game Platform “moeG” Opens Up

MoeGame [J] has released the platform “moeG,” specialized in social games designated for full on R-18 content. Currently, “moeG (MoeGame)” is a next generation 18+ only portal site for enjoying R-18 social games, erotic avatars, and erotic community contents.  They now offer titles such as the PC R-18 game title “Night Shift Hospital Ward” and… Continue reading 18+ Social Game Platform “moeG” Opens Up

Social SDK “Pankia” Tops 10 Million Users

Pankaku [J], who have developed the smartphone social SDK “Pankia,” has announced that their number of users has topped 10 million.  This means that they have reached 10 million users in the 18 months since the service began. “Pankia” is a social SDK (software development kit) developed by Pankaku.  It supports iOS and Android, and… Continue reading Social SDK “Pankia” Tops 10 Million Users

Ameba Pico Reaches 4 Million Users

“AmebaPico,” the overseas 2D virtual space managed by CyberAgent, has acquired 4 million users.  This was brought to light from their English version Twitter account. “Ameba Pico” is this company’s overseas English version of their Japanese virtual space Ameba Pigg [J], offered as a Facebook application.  Like ameba Pigg, you create your own avatar, customize… Continue reading Ameba Pico Reaches 4 Million Users

Muji Launches Social Game Muji Life For Global

Toshima-ku/Tokyo-based Japanese consumer goods brand Muji (Mujirushi Ryohin), who operates about 300 shops in over 20 countries around the world, starts a social game Muji Life on November 15 (release [J]). You may join the game by either of three social networking services, Facebook, Twitter and Mixi. You will create your shelf with your favorite… Continue reading Muji Launches Social Game Muji Life For Global

Social Gaming Network Gree Issues Upward Revision, 40 Billion Yen Plus

Gree announced today that it revised up its annual sales outlook from its original forecast 90-100 billion yen(US$1.15-1.28 billion) to 130-140 billion yen(US$1.67-1.80 billion). Net income is expected to increase 11 billion yen (US$141 million) as well. This upward revision is due to higher rate of social game monetization, the release said. Reason for revision… Continue reading Social Gaming Network Gree Issues Upward Revision, 40 Billion Yen Plus

Kayac Releases Location-based Social Fighting Game “The King of Fighters Encounter”

Kayac Inc. [J] has released “THE KING OF FIGHTERS ENCOUNTER,” an iPhone social game application working with location information, which allows you to have battles with characters of people who pass by on the street in real life.  Download is free. “THE KING OF FIGHTERS ENCOUNTER” is a game app based on the popular title… Continue reading Kayac Releases Location-based Social Fighting Game “The King of Fighters Encounter”