taskey Enters Game Business, Aims to Create New Game IP Reaching the World via Steam

taskey Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Hiromu Oishi), an entertainment startup engaged in IP creation such as original development and manga production, announces its entry into the game business.

Leveraging the storytelling expertise it has cultivated, the company will develop titles as a game studio centered on Steam.

Background of entering the game business

The company's vision is to 'create the most read stories in the world in the 21st century,' and it has created stories in various forms such as novels, manga, and anime.

The ways to enjoy stories are diversifying with the times. Beyond reading and watching, games in which users themselves enter, choose, and experience the story world are considered a field that further expands the possibilities of storytelling.

In this context, Steam has been growing its presence as a PC game platform where users and game studios from around the world gather. Regardless of the scale of developers or studios, various titles are gaining support beyond borders, and the potential for Japan-originated IP to expand in the global market is increasing.

taskey will deploy its storytelling knowledge and know-how in the game domain, aiming to create new hit IP supported in the global market via Steam.

Future outlook

Going forward, the company will work on title development as a game studio and proceed with expansion targeting the global market via Steam.

The first title is planned to be an ADV (adventure) novel game for Steam. The company aims to release multiple titles by 2027, working on game planning and development utilizing the expertise cultivated in manga production and storytelling.

Detailed title information and release timing will be announced sequentially.

Recruiting partners to co-create the game business

With the launch of the business, the company is recruiting game IP producers responsible for game planning and story development.

They are looking for people who can co-create stories that are read and enjoyed worldwide in the new field of games.

▼ Recruitment details and entry

https://herp.careers/v1/taskey/jI0cbOlWPx7K

Inquiries

For consultations and collaboration inquiries regarding the game business, please contact the following address:

・game@taskey.me (Contact: Game IP Business Division, Mitsuoka)

About taskey Inc.

With the vision of 'creating the most read stories in the world in the 21st century,' taskey is an entertainment startup engaged in IP creation such as original development and manga production. Original manga planned and produced at its own studio 'taskey STUDIO' are distributed through various e-bookstores. The company offers works in diverse genres from shonen manga to romance manga, and also realizes media mix developments such as drama and anime adaptations.

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・Corporate site: https://taskey.co.jp/

・Contact: game@taskey.me

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