By Dr. Serkan Toto – On Japan's Game Industry
DeNA today announced “All Night Nippon”, a social game on Mobage (their new brand name) that allows users to run their own TV show. As with all Mobage games, the title is free to play and will be monetized via virtual item sales.
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By Dr. Serkan Toto – On Japan's Game Industry