Next-Gen Multimedia Blockchain Platform, CRETA, Enters the Japanese Market
Wednesday,27/07/2022|07:52GMTby
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Creta Inc. looks to boost the company’s presence in the global video games industry.
Creta Inc. Kick-off event was held in Shibuya, Tokyo on July 11th 2022 with high-profile attendees from leading entertainment companies such as Sega, YGG, Bandai Namco, Microsoft Japan, Disney Japan.
Creta Inc, a Japanese local development and service corporation established in Shibuya, Tokyo, the heart of Japan, will spearhead the development of the named metaverse.
The international game industry veteran and legendary game producer Ray Nakazato has been appointed both Chief Executive Officer in Japan and Chief Creative Officer for Creta Inc., overlooking the overall user experience of the metaverse, hiring and leading the production team, and exploring partnerships with studios throughout Japan.
CRETA, a global game/content creators' metaverse platform, has announced establishing a local corporation in Shibuya, Tokyo that is poised to boost the company’s presence in the global video games industry. By incorporating the metaverse platform in Japan, the company aims to leverage the opportunities present in the local market, employing vetted game development talent and facilitating the growth of the tight-knit blockchain community.
CRETA, built off on the next-generation L1 blockchain technology Locus Chain, is seeking to exclusively release a new version of the acclaimed video game title "Kingdom Under Fire" and one of the most popular games in Asia, "Fortress".
Through the establishment of Japanese local branch, the company aims to expand its lineup of high-quality games and bring together a large number of industry-renowned game creators and companies to get a foothold into the evolving metaverse market.
To celebrate the CRETA’s new establishment in Japan, its kick-off event was privately held on July 11th, 2022, with video games connoisseurs getting together to laud the incorporation of the entity. Some of the guests attending the event were Mr. Shuji Utsumi, Vice Chairman of SEGA, Mr. Yoji Ishii, producer of the "Sonic" series, Mr. Naoto Ohshima, graphic & game designer of the “Sonic” series, Mr. Masamitsu Shiino, COO of Yield Gaming Guild (YGG), Mr. Oji Hiroi, the original comic book author and game creator of "Sakura Wars" and "Skura Taisen", an executive from Okakichi Corporation, founded by Yoshiki Okamoto, the original creator of the record-breaking games "Street Fighter" and "Monster Strike", and other executives from Disney Japan, Bandai Namco, and Microsoft Japan.
Ray Nakazato, CEO of Creta Inc. Japan and Chief Creative Officer for the entire platform, commented, "I am positively amazed that the CRETA project even at its early stage has been apple to generate so much buzz and engaged so many forward-thinking veterans of the gaming industry under one roof. Apparently, it is a solid signal that the Japanese industry leaders are also thinking very positively about the effects that the nexus of blockchain technology and video games can bring. Through the synergy of Locus Chain's leading blockchain technology and building a pipeline of high-quality games, CRETA will no doubt get the largest stake in this nascent metaverse market within a short period of time."
View of Creta Japan Kick-off Event
Creta Inc. Kick-off event was held in Shibuya, Tokyo on July 11th 2022 with high-profile attendees from leading entertainment companies such as Sega, YGG, Bandai Namco, Microsoft Japan, Disney Japan.
Creta Inc, a Japanese local development and service corporation established in Shibuya, Tokyo, the heart of Japan, will spearhead the development of the named metaverse.
The international game industry veteran and legendary game producer Ray Nakazato has been appointed both Chief Executive Officer in Japan and Chief Creative Officer for Creta Inc., overlooking the overall user experience of the metaverse, hiring and leading the production team, and exploring partnerships with studios throughout Japan.
CRETA, a global game/content creators' metaverse platform, has announced establishing a local corporation in Shibuya, Tokyo that is poised to boost the company’s presence in the global video games industry. By incorporating the metaverse platform in Japan, the company aims to leverage the opportunities present in the local market, employing vetted game development talent and facilitating the growth of the tight-knit blockchain community.
CRETA, built off on the next-generation L1 blockchain technology Locus Chain, is seeking to exclusively release a new version of the acclaimed video game title "Kingdom Under Fire" and one of the most popular games in Asia, "Fortress".
Through the establishment of Japanese local branch, the company aims to expand its lineup of high-quality games and bring together a large number of industry-renowned game creators and companies to get a foothold into the evolving metaverse market.
To celebrate the CRETA’s new establishment in Japan, its kick-off event was privately held on July 11th, 2022, with video games connoisseurs getting together to laud the incorporation of the entity. Some of the guests attending the event were Mr. Shuji Utsumi, Vice Chairman of SEGA, Mr. Yoji Ishii, producer of the "Sonic" series, Mr. Naoto Ohshima, graphic & game designer of the “Sonic” series, Mr. Masamitsu Shiino, COO of Yield Gaming Guild (YGG), Mr. Oji Hiroi, the original comic book author and game creator of "Sakura Wars" and "Skura Taisen", an executive from Okakichi Corporation, founded by Yoshiki Okamoto, the original creator of the record-breaking games "Street Fighter" and "Monster Strike", and other executives from Disney Japan, Bandai Namco, and Microsoft Japan.
Ray Nakazato, CEO of Creta Inc. Japan and Chief Creative Officer for the entire platform, commented, "I am positively amazed that the CRETA project even at its early stage has been apple to generate so much buzz and engaged so many forward-thinking veterans of the gaming industry under one roof. Apparently, it is a solid signal that the Japanese industry leaders are also thinking very positively about the effects that the nexus of blockchain technology and video games can bring. Through the synergy of Locus Chain's leading blockchain technology and building a pipeline of high-quality games, CRETA will no doubt get the largest stake in this nascent metaverse market within a short period of time."
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
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-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
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When acquisition costs rise and AI generated reviews are exactly as useful as they sound, performing and fair partners can make or break brokers.
This session looks at how these players are shaping access, trust and user engagement, and what the most effective partnership models look like in 2025.
Key Themes:
- Building trader communities through education and local expertise
- Aligning broker incentives with long-term regional strategies
- Regional regulation and the realities of compliant acquisition
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-Are they happy with the Leeds Reform, in principle and in practice?
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