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Jez Corden

"Japanese publishers need Xbox to expand," says ex-PlayStation exec as Microsoft gets serious about Japan

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What you need to know

  • Microsoft has a new exec in charge of Japanese gaming partnerships for Xbox. 
  • Mena Kato, former PlayStation exec, described in a new interview how Japanese publishers "need" Xbox to grow their businesses. 
  • Xbox has secured the support of Sega, Capcom, and more recently Square Enix in its battle for relevancy in one of gaming's most vibrant markets. 
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