Pokémon TCG Pocket developer DeNA has received 1.5 billion yen in subsidies, sparking debate about whether the studio actually needs the investment
Japanese developer DeNA, known for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, has received a 1.5 billion yen subsidy from the government's IP360 program, intended to support domestic IP development. This has sparked debate among the public and industry figures regarding the necessity of such funding for a successful company and the broader challenges faced by smaller developers in securing game development investment.
Eurogamer
- Entities
- DeNA
- The Pokémon Company
- Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Subsidies
- Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan
- Game Development
- Intellectual Property
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