CROOZ RELEASES IS BLAZING MEMORY
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CROOZ RELEASES IS BLAZING MEMORY
May 7, 2015 Name CROOZ, Inc. Ticker: JASDAQ 2138 (TSE standard) Head Office Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan CEO Koji Obuchi Inquiries Executive Officer in Yusuke Inagaki Charge of the Corporate Strategy Division Telephone +81-3-5786-7080 CROOZ RELEASES IS <INFINITE STRATOS> BLAZING MEMORY ON MOBAGE Based on a blockbuster animated series with cumulative sales of over 600,000 copies CROOZ, Inc. (headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Koji Obuchi) has released IS <INFINITE STRATOS> BLAZING MEMORY on Mobage, a gaming platform operated by DeNA Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Isao Moriyasu). Since its launch as a light novel*1 written by Izuru Yumizuru in 2009, IS <INFINITE STRATOS> has been made into manga, animated series, and games. It is a blockbuster series with cumulative sales of over 600,000 copies in a market where sales of 10,000 copies is considered a hit. This is the first time IS <INFINITE STRATOS> has been made into a social game, and we have faithfully recreated the world of the original work, so the game will offer enjoyment to many fans of the series. All in-game scenarios are fully voiced, and by using a dazzling cast of voice actors from movies and TV animated series, we have fully expressed the unique traits and charms of each character. In addition, the ending scenario will change depending on the players’ choices. People who are unfamiliar with IS <INFINITE STRATOS> may also enjoy this game, of course in addition to fans of the original work. We also plan to release this game on the App Store and Google Play *2, as part of our aim to attract a large number of players by creating an environment where the game can be enjoyed on many platforms. *1 A genre which uses manga and anime-style illustrations on the cover and inside, popular with teenagers and people in their 20s. *2 The date of distribution is yet to be confirmed. We plan to distribute the game once preparations are complete. ■ Game images Note: The screenshots above show the game under development. ■ Future plans As we develop new games, CROOZ is focusing on original RPG titles, based on our track record of creating blockbuster games in this genre, such as The Knights of Avalon. Furthermore, we are also focusing on developing licensed RPG social games, mainly through our subsidiary Weber, Inc., as the entire CROOZ Group aims to create hit titles. Please stay tuned for further developments from CROOZ. Service Overview Name IS <INFINITE STRATOS> BLAZING MEMORY URL http://www.mbga.jp/_game_intro?game_id=12020256 Developer/operat or Method of use Usage fees CROOZ, Inc. Available to play on Mobage after free membership registration In-app purchases (free to play) ©CROOZ, Inc./©Izuru Yumizuru, OVERLAP/Project IS Company name:CROOZ, Inc. Head office:Roppongi Hills Mori Tower, 6-10-1, Roppongi, Minato-ku,Tokyo, Japan Established:May 24th, 2001 Capital:430 million yen Description:CROOZ is an entertainment company that provides online content on a global scale, with a focus on social network games and online shopping.