wizQ Insights #3
Handpicked articles on social and mobile games in Japan, China and beyond.
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China
China Takes Japan’s #2 Spot for iOS Revenue
After surpassing the US in 2015 to become the largest market for iOS downloads, China overtakes Japan and has become the second largest market for iOS revenue, mostly from in-app purchases within mobile games. In the near future, I’m sure China’s iOS revenue will overtake the US’s too, especially in the game sector.
Checklist for Building your China Web Presence for Western Companies
Getting serious about setting up Chinese website for your business? Here are the top 10 items on your China web presence.
Japan
Now Trending: Nintendo Bursts Onto Mobile With Miitomo
Nintendo’s first smartphone app, Miitomo, made its debut in Japan and the US. Nintendo ported the concept of “Miis” — the animated avatars introduced with the launch of the Wii console years ago — to a social gaming platform.
LINE is becoming a network carrier in Japan
LINE is expanding its business in Japan beyond just making more apps. This summer, Japanese residents can subscribe to Line Mobile and get unlimited use of chat, Facebook and Twitter.
Random Goodies
Now Google Play has its own indie game showcase
Heads up, Android game devs: finally Google Play has its indie game showcase corner, though it’s been about 2 years since Apple has it. Developers interested in pitching their games for potential Indie Corner inclusion can do so via this Google submissions page.
Super Mario Bros. World Record Beaten With Near-Perfect Run
There’s a new world record for beating Super Mario Bros. quickly — and it may be the fastest possible time that a human can achieve. That’s why Darbian, the man behind the new record, is now hanging up his hat.
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