Turbine Take D&D Online To Japan News

Turbine, Inc. today announced an agreement with Sakura Internet Inc., to bring a fully localised adaptation of Dungeons & Dragons Online: Stormreach to Japan. A leading telecommunication connectivity service provider for corporations including online gaming and internet service providers, Sakura will also market, distribute and operate the game in the territory.

"SAKURA has a rich online history and tradition in Japan and we are tremendously excited to be in partnership with them," said Jeffrey Anderson, president and CEO of Turbine, Inc. "We see the Japanese market as an exciting opportunity for the title."

"Our vision is to lead the growth of online games in Japan," said Ryo Sasada, President and CEO of SAKURA Internet Inc. "We believe that DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ONLINE (TM) is the perfect franchise for us to deliver to our audience as part of this strategy."