Katatsumu Radar

31/05/2022

New challenger has entered the Ring!
The eSport team "Levanga ☆ SAPPORO" has established the PUBG MOBILE division!
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" Levanga ☆ SAPPORO" aims to participate in the professional league and newly establishes the PUBG MOBILE division.

Official eSports player contracts have been agreed upon with four players, Shamuinu, PAPO, Fubuki, and Mu.

[Levanga Hokkaido]
Official WEB site: https://www.levanga.com /
Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/levangakousiki
Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levangahokkaido/
Official TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/
Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/levangakousiki
Online Fan Salon: https://www.levanga-salon.fants.jp/

06/04/2022

Steelseries establishing footing in the Japanese eSport scene
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SteelSeries Japan has signed a partnership with CS entertainment from January 2022.

SteelSeries will sponsor CS entertainment. Through all the activities Steelseries will make SteelSeries products attractive to many people who love e-sports and those who will come into contact with e-sports in the future.

23/03/2022

New generation of Youtuber is under progress
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"REDEE" is one of the largest facilities in Japan that opened in Osaka Prefecture in 2020 as a facility for acquiring a wide range of knowledge and skills, including digital technology, through the experience of games.

Six elementary school students for the first time participated and experienced various video editing skills using Luma Fusion, which is also popular among YouTubers in Japan.

To become a YouTuber is the No. 1 in the profession that elementary school students want to be in 2021 (according to Benesse's research). To make it come true, First of all, REDEE have taken the first step to providing an environment where children can "learn while having fun" as a "programming school to learn by eSports ".

Introduced in 2022, this to become a Youtuber curriculum uses Luma Fusion, to cut and trim the video necessary for creating a live video of the games. Acquiring various video editing skills such as transitions, sound effects, subtitles / teloops, repeat & slow, and effects.

What do you think about the new generations of Youtuber?

26/01/2022

Pac-man Manju(steam bun)
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"Iwasaki Honpo x Pac-Man" limited lunch set.

Iwasaki Honpo is a long-established brand that originated from Nagasaki Kakuni Manju, the birth of the famous "Nagasaki Kakuni Manju". Recently announce the release of "Kakuni Pac-Man" in collaboration with Pac-Man.

The yellow dough is a curry-flavored dough, with engraved Pac-man’s eyes.

https://0806.jp/event/page/pacmankakuni/

Iwasaki Honpo Official Homepage https://0806.jp/event/page/pacmankakuni/

23/01/2022

eSport saves the environment!
eSport X Trash-picking
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Life Reversal Gaming (Headquarters: Tokyo, ), takes on the challenge of gaining new value through games and eSport. They Organized an eSport GOMI holding committee (As a member of Yokohama OneMM).

A fusion of e-sports and garbage cleaning activity.
The first event was held in April of 2021, and it had an extremely positive impact and got positive feedback from many people.

In order to realize the marine debris problem, which is still a global problem, and to achieve "SDGs" for creating a sustainable society, the world is united and approaches from everyone.

17/01/2022

eSport Crowdfunding project: CFG FIND

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CFG FIND is implementing crowdfunding to develop a platform "CFG FIND" that specializes in matching eSports teams and players.

Current eSports Japan industry, professional teams are struggling to scout talented players, and for amateurs aiming to become professionals, there is no uniform way to find players.

Therefore, by providing a platform/application that specializes in matching teams and players, the barriers for searching for teams/players will be eliminated, which will lead to accelerating of the eSports development in Japan.

■ Crowdfunding period
December 30, 2021 (Thursday) 16:00 to January 30, 2022 (Sunday) 23:59

■ Target amount
600,000 yen

■ Support page
https://oshinano.en-jine.com/projects/cfg-find

12/01/2022

New Challenger: IGZIST eSport
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STUN, a video marketing company, launched a professional eSports team "IGZIST". Signed a sponsorship contract with the gaming PC brand GALLERIA.

IGZIST was established with the desire to be let youth achieve their dream and support the activities of people who are serious about eSports. Utilizing the know-how that they have in the video marketing business, not only player activities but also media exposure and event appearance will be fully supported

◆ Teaser site: https://igzist-gg.com
* Official site will be opened at a later date
◆ Twitter: https://twitter.com/IGZIST_GG
◆ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiV5Zdwp5y3XDY0jRuopn3A
◆ Twitch : Https://www.twitch.tv/teamigzist

05/01/2022

Brand new Japanese eSport team: Hyakuman Gaming

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ReCITAL launched the professional eSports team "HYAKUMAN GAMING" from Kitakyushu.

HYAKUMAN GAMING's goal is to revitalize Kitakyushu, and the team name "HYAKUMAN" was decided in consultation with each local game community based on the following concept.

Kitakyushu, once a city of 1 million people, will be revived with the power of eSports,
Rooted by communities like the Wasshoi Hyakuman Natsu Matsuri, a culture of Kitakyushu.

The first game division has been decided to be " Super Smash Bros. Smash Bros. SPECIAL.

Look out for them in upcoming fighting game events.

22/12/2021

Space Invader Watch PRE-ORDER!

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TIMEX will start pre-ordering of the collaboration watch "TIMEX 80 x Space Invaders WATCH" with "Space Invaders" from December 10th (Friday), and will be released from January 21st (Friday) 2022.

Reservations will begin on the 10th (Friday) at the official Timex online store and the concept shop ( https://www.timexwatch.jp/f/shoplist), and will be on sale at the same shop from January 21st (Friday).

Get yours now! Already pre-ordered mine.

16/12/2021

Save Children from Game Addiction

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REEV and Altcom support parents and children who are game-addict and do not attend school!

Esports save children!
Altcom aims to support parents and children who are addicted to games and have trouble communicating with parents, and children who are suffering from going to school due to game addiction.

e-sports company REEV joins the project to solve social problems through e-sports, including the operation of gaming English school.

Do you think it's a good solution?

URL: https://reev.co.jp
Gaming English school URL: https://gaming-english.com
Altcom: https://www.altcom.team/lp

08/12/2021

Looking for LAN Party in Japan? Check out udon games!
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Soyu Co held yearly "Udon Games" from November 26th (Friday) to 28th (Sunday), 2021, it is one of the biggest local LAN parties in Japan.

[Udon Games]
■ Date: November 26th (Fri) -28th (Sun), 2021
■ Venue name: Kinushima Onsen Vessel
Oochi- no-Yu
■ Address: 1200 Umashino, Higashikagawa-shi, Kagawa
■ Web ticket purchase destination
PassMarket: https: // passmarket. yahoo.co.jp/event/show/detail/02p537h9kpj11.html
■ Ticket fee
PC seat (with monitor / seat) / 25,000 yen, home game seat (with monitor / seat) / 10,000 yen General admission ticket (adult: high school student) Above) / 3,000 yen, elementary and junior high school students / free * Accompanied by parents under 15 years old

■ Udon Games official website https://www.udongames.com/
■ Udon Games Official Twitter Account

01/12/2021

Japan's answer to cheaters! Japans first Game Security company, Sentry.
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Sentry Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture, President: Ayato Oki), develops Japan's first anti-cheat business specializing in fraud prevention and Windows security in eSport.

Ayato Oki started as an independent security researcher in 2019. Discovered multiple vulnerabilities and new attack methods, and multiple achievements were taken up by major overseas cyber security media.

"Sentry Anti-Cheat" provided by Sentry, runs on Windows of the end-user.

29/11/2021

A look into Japanese first official gaming house, FOR7
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CS Entertainments eSports team, FOR7, will now be active in Japans first world-class gaming house.

CS entertainment is an e-sports subsidiary of Aish*to Co., Ltd., which was established in July 2020. It manages professional eSports players and game distributors. The current Japanese champion is also born from CS entertainment.

CS entertainment has decided to operate a gaming house with the aim of creating an environment where players can concentrate on playing and raising the level of player skills to the world level in order to overcome this situation.

1. Thorough health management
2. Thorough play support
3. Eliminating lack of
4. Practice field conscious of the world competition

26/11/2021

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eSport is the answer to world peace! Japan X Nigeria
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Since the 16th of March, 2021, the eSports organization of Tottori prefecture, Japan has formed a strategic partnership with the eSport organization of Nigeria, also known as the African eSport Association.

This partnership was signed with the desire to be a median for not only Japanese and Africans, but also more people around the world to look at social issues.

This is a beginning to eliminate discrimination from the world and sincerely wishes for equality and peace for all humankind.

Tottori Prefecture eSports Association URL: https://tottori-esports.com
Gaming English Conversation URL: https://gaming-english.com
Gaming English Conversation Official LINE: https://lin.ee/hA3eA57

URL: https://esportsnigeria.org/
Africa eSports Championship ( https://aec.africa/ )

24/11/2021

From Pokemon to FF14, to League of Legends, Japanese Idol diving into the world of eSports
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Reina Kiyokawa(清川麗奈), a former "READY TO KISS" member who served as an assistant MC in " LJL 2021 Summer Split", is looking to dive head first into the world of eSports through LoL.

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/kiyokawareina
Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/kiyokawa_reina

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22/11/2021

Japan catching up with the world at FULL SPEED! Japan's first eSport Gym OPENs!

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eSport Education and eSport Gym organizer Gecipe, official launched, partnered with Led Gaming Valorant Pro gamer, Giorno.

Giorno has provided a wide range of eSports lessons from children to seniors, and has a reputation for providing easy, accurate, and communication-rich instruction.

At Gecipe, they are aiming to expand the domestic eSports culture with the aim of "realizing a world where anyone can enjoy eSports seriously at any time."

In order for everyone to enjoy eSports seriously, it is essential to have a coach who guides the players. Therefore, this time, Gecipe has signed a contract with Giorno, who has taught more than 100 people mainly on FPS, as the first e-sports lesson pro.

Homepage：https://esportsgym.tokyo/
Twitter：https://twitter.com/esportsgymTOKYO
Giorno Twitter https://twitter.com/giorno_valorant

Would you like a lesson?

Name: eSports Gym
Location: Akabane Iwabuchi Station
Equipment: 12 gaming PCs ( equipped with gaming chairs, headsets, etc.)

Business hours :
Weekdays: 15: 00-22: 00
Weekend and Holidays: 11: 00-23: 00

17/11/2021

Top Fortnite player, Zerukn(ぜるくん) will be joining Yoshimoto Gaming!

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One of the best Fortnite players in Japan, Zerukn, recently joined Yoshimoto Kogyo's new eSport team, Yoshimoto Gaming.

Zerukn is a strong player from Japan, took first place in「FNCS」, and 4th place in 「ASIA TRIOS CASH CUP」.

Watch out for this upcoming superstar from Japan!

Yoshimoto Kogyo Co., Ltd. (吉本興業株式会社) is a major Japanese entertainment conglomerate founded in 1912. The birthplace of many famous comedians in Japan, such as Downtown (Hamada and Matsumoto), Cocorico, Hanamaru etc.

Zerukn: https://twitter.com/Zerukn
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg1m_MQmwvyCSDXEDt0fnpg

15/11/2021

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DONUTS X LOGZ GROUP
Work opportunities for people with disabilities in eSport
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DONUTS USG, which handles eSports business, has signed a sponsorship contract with LOGZ GROUP, in which to operate the employment transition support office "Roots" for persons with disabilities.

The employment transition support office "Roots" operated by LOGZ GROUP is a business that supports the employment of people with disabilities through four steps: interview, practical training, job hunting, and counselling.

In the past, Roots has provided employment support specializing in IT skills such as programming, web design, and video editing. Five years after the start of the course, all graduates 40% of them have changed jobs in the IT industry.

This time, creating new "choices" in the field of eSport has been leading to the mission of "eliminating the line of disability." Also, create a movement that will change the concept of employment of people with disabilities as well as the spread of eSport.

For more details: https://www.xn--fdk7cd2e.com/

12/11/2021

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Learn from the west, spread Gaming Culture: NASEF organize a free eSport summit!
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On the 14th of November, the Japan Headquarters of the North American Education and Esports Federation (commonly known as NASEF JAPAN, Chairman: Akihiro Matsubara) will hold the second "eSports International Education Summit 2021-Esports Education and the Future Created with Welcome Generation" online. Free to enter!

One of the highlights is the tournament, which is a Japanese version of the "Beyond the Game Challenge," contest held in North America, the home of NASEF.

It expands the career choices and possibilities of high school students.

At "Esports Creative Challenge", high school students from five schools in Japan will present ideas to solve various modern society problems by utilizing the power of eSports. On the day of the event, the two representative schools will do the presentation in front of the viewers.

Date:
Saturday, November 14, 2021 10:00 ~ 12:00

Check: https://nasef.jp/membership-about/
→ https://nasef.jp/sympo2111/

10/11/2021

Learn English through Gaming and eSport.
Japan tries to embrace English learning.
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Company Waccel(ワクセル株式会)'s eSport Talent GENKI Morita and English school manager Shimamura Takaaki(嶋村卓亮) is combining the culture of eSport with English learning.

A pro player and an English teacher will team up to develop a class that incorporates English conversation at an eSport vocational school.

Students have the opportunities to enjoy learning English while gaming. Using their body and mind, and the synergistic effect of eSports and English conversation will provide a place for learner to learn both English and gaming at the same time.

What do you think of this? Would you take such a class?

08/11/2021

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"Getting to know eSports better, closer, and earlier", Japan‘s strategy to spread eSport culture.
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On the 6th of November, students from Otemon Gakuin University will attempt to spread awareness about eSport, hosting an eSport experience event.

The event will be hosted in Osaka prefecture, Ibaraki City.

In March of this year, the students held an eSports event to revitalize the shopping district. 107 people, mainly elementary and junior high school students and parents and children, visited the event.

03/11/2021

New, huge gaming/Entertainment facility at Tokyo Tower!!
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Tokyo eSports Gate Co., Ltd., an eSports company based in Tokyo Tower, has raised about 300 million yen from its strategic business partners. The development of the "RED ° TOKYO TOWER" facility, which is scheduled to open in April 2022, in the Tokyo Tower Foot Town Building is already underway.

Under the slogan 「NEXT JAPANの、発信源へ。」(NEXT JAPAN, to the origin), Tokyo eSports Gate aims to become a brand that leads the Japanese eSport culture and to establish a presence in the world.

Official website: https: // tokyo -esports-gate.co.jp/

01/11/2021

Japanese eSport Org. DetonatioN is acquired by GameWith, the Japanese biggest gaming media site.
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GameWith , which develops various game-related businesses focused on game media, announced that it has acquired the shares of DetonatioN, the operating company of the professional e-Sports team " DetonatioN Gaming ", and made it a subsidiary.

29/10/2021

Who has the best HAIR!? Japan taking sponsorship to the NEXT LEVEL!
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"Street Fighter V Champion Edition", which has sold over 46 million units is having a collaboration with haircare maker スヴェンソンメンズ(SVENSON) and「俺より強い髪に会いに行く！～スト髪（ストハツ）キャンペーン～(I am going to meet stronger hair!)」campaign will be held from October 1st till December 27th, 2021.

If you are interested, check: https://www.mens-svenson.net/lp/hr/streetfighter_2021/
- Hair Rise Ryu Set: 8,580 yen (tax included)
- Hair Rise Guile Set: 8,580 yen (tax included)
- Hair Rise Digital Wall Paper Set: 5,940 yen (tax included)

27/10/2021

Japan is bringing eSport to the next level!
- Elderly × eSports! -

Boutiques Co., Ltd., announced on the 9rh of March 2022, 【eスポーツ・健康ゲームゾーン(e-sports / healthy gaming zone)】will be on-site at "Tokyo Care Week'22 5th Long-term Care Prevention Comprehensive Exhibition", which will be held at Tokyo Big Sight.

It is planned to be an Offline and Online, hybrid exhibition with [CareTEX 365 Online] that can be matchmaking 24/7, 365 days a year.

In Japan, eSport is no longer limited to pro-gamers and the younger generation. The Elderly will have their own league and championship to participate in and to compete.

Check out details here:
Company HP：https://btix.jp/
Event HP：http://careweek.jp/

25/10/2021

Will they be Siren, or legit pro-team?
Professional female PUBG-mobile team, WESTROP.

It is announced the women-only e-sports team "WESTROPS" will start under Tatsumi Corporation.
WESTRORS was named to mean that women upset the esports industry with "women's success." W means WOMEN, E means to turn over e-sports, and SPORTS is read from the opposite side, which is a combination of STROPS.

The announcement was made live on the youtube channel "EVOLVE" the company's e-sports facility. Yuka Kuramochi, a gravure idol who also produces the e-sports team "G-STAR Gaming", also attended the event and vowed to play an active role in the women's team.

What's your opinion on where the gaming industry in Japan is heading? I think there is nothing wrong, but it's wildly different from what the west is used to.

25/10/2021

Heard about REDEE?
https://redee.game/

Japan's largest digital education facility(Located: Osaka Prefecture, will add a curriculum exclusively for REDEE membership members from November.

REDEE membership will allow members to freely use the facility as much as they want. With only a monthly fee, with "Emotorsports course", youth can experience fun and realistic driving using the full-scale racing simulator, and "drone programming" to learn to code and control a drone with your program.

REDEEはビデオゲームを通じて、デジタル技術に関する知識を学ぶための施設。子供たちが大好きなゲームを学び、ゲームで学ぶ。学びと遊びが出会う場所。

22/04/2021

🔥Breaking News from Japan🔥
NINTENDO VS. COLOPL

Popular free-to-play action-RPG, White Cat Project (白猫プロジェクト) s developer, COLOPL is under a lawsuit with NINTENDO for patent infringement of the motion control system, Puni-Con(ぷにコン).

Compensation for damage is raised from 4.9 billion yen to 9.6 billion due to "late-procedure" on COLOPL side.

What do you think of this case? Did Colopl steal tech from Nintendo? Or was it an accident?

#白猫 #白猫プロジェクト #任天堂 #カタツムレーダー
Source: https://jp.reuters.com/article/colopl-stocks-idJPKBN2C904X