Japan

Gree Revises Revenue Forecast  Upwards

Gree Revises Revenue Forecast Upwards

The Japanese mobile social giant is more than half the size of Facebook, with better profitability.

DeNA Files Countersuit Against Gree

DeNA Files Countersuit Against Gree

The Japanese mobile social giants are battling. Will Tokyo be safe?

Sony PS Vita Sales Nosedive in Japan, Down 57 Percent

Sony PS Vita Sales Nosedive in Japan, Down 57 Percent

PS Vita sales were less than 20,000 units for the week.

Konami Dissolving Hudson as Acquisition Deal Takes Effect

Konami Dissolving Hudson as Acquisition Deal Takes Effect

Acquisition deal formally brings close to venerated Japanese studio.

PlayStation Vita Sparks Interest In Japan, Survey Says

PlayStation Vita Sparks Interest In Japan, Survey Says

Nearly half of Japanese gamers surveyed were most interested in the PS Vita, far more than the 3DS.

PlayStation Vita Hits 500,000 Sold, Netflix is Coming

PlayStation Vita Hits 500,000 Sold, Netflix is Coming

Sony announces that the PlayStation Vita has sold 500,000 in its first three weeks.

Japan Game Market Down 8% In 2011

Japan Game Market Down 8% In 2011

Data from Famitsu shows the Japanese market had a rough year, again.

PlayStation Vita Sales Drop to 42,000 in Japan, 3DS Riding High

PlayStation Vita Sales Drop to 42,000 in Japan, 3DS Riding High

While Vita dips even lower, 3DS outsells the competition.

PlayStation Vita 3G Already Seeing Price Cuts In Japan

PlayStation Vita 3G Already Seeing Price Cuts In Japan

Another stunning blow for Sony’s newest portable in its home region.

PlayStation Vita Sales Get a 'No Comment' From Sony

PlayStation Vita Sales Get a 'No Comment' From Sony

The company declines to talk about the sales drop-off on its newest portable.