mixi started pre-registration of cute mobile puzzle game of Marvel Heroes "Marvel TSUM TSUM"

Japan's mixi started pre-registration of cute mobile puzzle game of Marvel Heroes "Marvel TSUM TSUM".

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mixi, Disney and NHN PlayArt make Marvel Heroes "TSUM TSUM", the cute mobile puzzle game

This is the puzzle game that combined popular mobile puzzle game Disney TSUM TSUM with Marvel Heroes. Marvel Heroes and Villains become cute mascots "TSUM", and players connect them of same kinds with a single stroke. Disney TSUM TSUM is a simple puzzle game, but co-play element and a battle element are added to Marvel TSUM TSUM. Players are given missions more than 200 at the time of the release.

The Angry Birds Movie is shown in theaters of Japan from October 1

3DCG animation movie The Angry Birds Movie of popular game Angry Birds is shown in theaters of Japan from October 1. Like other countries, Sony Pictures is in charge of it. The title for Japanese version is simpler and it becomes "Angry Birds(アングリーバード)".

They showed short teaser movie of Japanese version with this announcement. They develop Japan's original promotion from now on.


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Movie company Nikkatsu established game label SUSHI TYPHOON GAMES

Japanese movie company Nikkatsu(日活) announced it suddenly that they established game label SUSHI TYPHOON GAMES.

Nikkatsu is known for having ever made many masterpieces of Yakuza movies. Will they follow it? Their first game Irezumi no Kuni(刺青の国: Nation of the Tattoo) assumes Yakuza a motif.

This is a rivalry simulation game, players bring up own organization, enlarge control areas and aim at the local unification. According to the title, the tattoo is an important element. They release this in a global market as well as Japan by the end of 2016, and exhibit on business days of Taipei Game Show 2016.

Hologram robot "Gatebox" realizes the dream of Otaku

It is a dream of Otaku to live with favorite virtual characters. Japanese startup Vinclu developed hologram robot Gatebox which realize it.

Gatebox is the hologram communication robot which combined various sensors with a hologram projection technology. The virtual character is displayed by a hologram, it recognizes the actions of users by sensors, complies with their lifestyle, and communicates with them. In addition, this is also IoT gadget. When users let this link Internet and other household appliances, this becomes the many functions more. For example, this becomes the alarm clock, operates TV, and teach weather news.

Vinclu raised 90 million yen from Incubate Fund, Primal Capitalal and iSG Investment Works for recruiting activities. They push forward development of Gatebox with new staff and aim at the commodification of this.

Disney TSUM TSUM becomes the petit cakes

Before, I wrote about Disney TSUM TSUM become cute Makizushi(Roll Sushi).

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Disney TSUM TSUM became Makizushi(Roll Sushi)

Next is petit cakes.

Sweets brand Ginza Cozy Corner sells petit cakes of mobile game of Disney and LINE "LINE: Disney TSUM TSUM". Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Chip, Dale, Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Olaf, and alien are designed in them. In addition, buttocks are emphasized daringly. Really cute! Minnie Mouse is made with white chocolate fresh cream and sweet-sour franc Boise jam. On the other hand, Olaf is a white roll of the yogurt flavor. In this way, each petit cakes is a different flavor. The sale period is January 18 to February 14 and the price is 2,268yen(about 19USD).