China's game makers target US$6.8b Japanese 'treasure chest'

Tokyo

SO many Chinese smartphone game makers have come to the Tokyo Game Show that organisers scrambled to find more floor space for them. The creators of Smart Jojo, The AirBender and Attack! Three Kingdoms are among those attending this week's show to meet Japanese publishers, attract talent and promote their titles in the world's biggest mobile games market.

There is record attendance this year with 480 vendors, including more than half from abroad, according to organisers.

Chinese publishers are using surging games growth on platforms operated by Alibaba Group Holding …