Japanese Company DeNA Expands Footprint In U.S.; Invests In Social Game Studio Astro Ape

A week after announcing the acquisition of U.S. mobile social gaming studio, Gameview, Japanese gaming giant DeNA is making a strategic investment in another U.S. gaming company, social game studio Astro Ape. The investment amount was not disclosed by the companies.

Based in Edison, N.J., Astro Ape creates social game titles for the iOS platform, including Office Heroes, an iPhone app simulating a game within the corporate world. As part of the investment, Astro Ape will develop titles for DeNA's MiniNation mobile platform, DeNA?s subsidiary in the smartphone market.

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