Yukari Iwatani

Recent articles by Yukari Iwatani

PluggedIn: Brain games, fortunes, pets entice Japan players

PluggedIn: Brain games, fortunes, pets entice Japan players

Respect for the Aged Day in Japan is not typically a cash cow for gamemaker Nintendo, but this year a bump in sales of its DS portable game machines was proof enough that electronic games are attracting a broader range of players.
Yukari Iwatani Nov 28 2005, 9:30AM Software
Analysis: Sony may lose grip in next game consoles war

Analysis: Sony may lose grip in next game consoles war

Sony, the maker of Playstation game consoles, may lose its iron grip on the market for game machines as rival Microsoft launches a new model just in time for the holiday season.
Yukari Iwatani Nov 22 2005, 11:00AM Hardware
Interview: DoCoMo sees little threat from new competitors

Interview: DoCoMo sees little threat from new competitors

NTT DoCoMo Inc does not expect new mobile entrants to affect its business next year, but it said business conditions would be tough because of a new rule that will make it easier for customers to switch services.
Yukari Iwatani Nov 11 2005, 2:45PM Mobility
Sharp posts H1 profit drop, keeps outlook

Sharp posts H1 profit drop, keeps outlook

Japan's Sharp Corp said on Wednesday its operating profit fell a worse-than-expected 3 percent in the first half as sliding flash memory chip prices overshadowed strong demand for liquid crystal display TVs, but it stood by its full-year forecast for a 6 percent rise in profit.
Yukari Iwatani Oct 27 2005, 3:09PM Hardware

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