Pokémon TCG Pocket developer DeNA has received 1.5 billion yen in subsidies, sparking debate about whether the studio actually needs the investment
in newsletterEurogamer · 3 min read · business
Japan's Ministry of Economy awarded DeNA 1.5 billion yen (~$92.7 million USD) in subsidies for mobile game development via the IP360 program. The investment in the profitable Pokémon TCG Pocket developer sparked debate among Japanese game workers about fund allocation and support for smaller studios.
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DeNADeNA Digital ProductionIP360Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and IndustryPokemon Card D StudioPokémon TCG PocketThe Pokémon Company
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