KANAGAWA, Japan--()--Yudo, Ltd. (headquartered in Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Reo Nagumo, CEO, hereafter, Yudo) has announced that it has begun worldwide distribution, through the AppStore run by iTunes™, three games, it initially developed jointly with Five Any, Inc. (headquartered in Toshima-ku, Tokyo, Akinori Okawa, CEO, hereafter, Five Any), as WiiWare™ for the Nintendo Wii™ family consumer platform, Aero Guitar, an air guitar game, Aero Synth and Aero Drum, for Apple Computer's iPhone and iPod Touch platforms.
Yudo began sales in Japan of its air guitar game, Aero Guitar on September 30, 2008, using the WiiWare content delivery service available for the Nintendo Wii family consumer platform. Since then, that product's popularity has kept it in the upper ranks of software titles.
• The Aero Series for the iPhone and iPod touch
This series of rhythm action games uses multi-touch functionality to play along with famous instrumental performances, simulating the feel of playing a guitar, the drums or a synthesizer. With the added functionality of an Internet ranking system, you can compete against scores from users the world over.
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You play the games guitar by shaking the iPhone just as you would
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This game includes songs recorded by the track maker Nish, among
others, which form |
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Even people who've never played the drums before will find the
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Aero Guitar Free, Aero Synth Free, Aero Drum Free: |
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One song only for free version. You can explore fun of Aero Series. |
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| Producer: | Yudo | |
| Sales: | Yudo, Five Any | |
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October 23, 2008 (ranking system available from November 5, 2008) |
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$2.99 (tax included), each, from November 6 through December 31, 2008 |
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$6.99 for standard price |
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Aero Guitar Free, Aero Synth Free, Aero drum Free are free of charge. |
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| Participating Artists: | The Emeralds, NARD, Nish, et al. |
Yudo and Five Any have recorded songs that go beyond what game manufacturers are usually known for, and will continue to release songs from artists active on the world stage. The music engine in use will also be the basis for ongoing development for a wider range of platforms, too.
New versions are also planned to be released during the first half of 2009, allowing users to play against each other online, to form bands across the globe and to enjoy networked jam sessions.
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• An Overview of Yudo, Ltd.
Corporate Name: Yudo, Ltd.
Established: March 3, 2003
Representative: Reo Nagumo, CEO
Address: 8th Floor, Takuei Yokohama Nishiguchi Dairoku Building, 3-29-9 Tsuruyamachi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Website: http://www.yudo.jp/
Yudo created a trend in music-based games with titles such as beatmania and pop'n music, with experience that runs deep into the management level. Yudo was founded, and is currently helmed by, Reo Nagumo, who worked as a DJ under the moniker dj nagureo. The company continues to develop and produce games and music.
With a unique planning expertise, Yudo aims to offer revolutionarily new services and games throughout the world.
• An Overview of Five Any, Inc.
Corporate Name: Five Any, Inc.
Established: October, 2000
Representative: Akinori Okawa, CEO
Address: Minami Ikebukuro Building, 3-13-5 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Website: http://www.fiveany.co.jp/
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