Vector Inc. operates the largest software download website, “Vector” in all of Japan. The services provided include software downloads, PC and peripheral component sales, and online and mobile game operations.
Online Game Business
Vector Inc. operates three types of online games: client-based online games, browser games, and online games for feature phones and smartphones. The games are mainly operated on our game portal website or released to SNS site of other companies.
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Vector Inc. first released client-based online game in 2006, which is a type of online game players need to download software to their PCs and play the game through internet. We operate various genres of games on our game portal “GAMESPACE24” There are eleven titles operated as of June 30, 2011, including “Finding Neverland Online,” “KNIGHTS of KINGDOM,” “Angelic Crest” and “Sangoku-Heroes”
Client-Based Online Games for PC
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Vector Inc. started browser game in 2009, which players does not need players to install any software and can play games easily through internet browser. There are twelve titles including “Dragon Crusade II,” “Magical Burage-Gakuin” and “Sengoku Seven,” all operated under our browser game portal “Burage Time.”
Browser Game for PC
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Vector Inc. began servicing online games for mobile phones in 2009. Similar to browser game for PC, players do not need to install any software; players only need to access required SNS site operated by other company to play games. There are twelve titles released as of June 30, 2011, including “Koiken!,” “LOVE DUEL!,” “PSYCHIC GIRLS WAR!” and “OSHABERI CAFÉ.”
Online Games for Mobile Phones
Software Sales Business
There are software download sales, PC software download sales and monthly charged security services.
- As the largest software download site in Japan, Vector Inc. keeps updating the newest information and articles about software. Monthly review is about 78 million PV, over 6.3 million unique users and over 10 million software are downloaded monthly. The total number of software download exceeded 1.6 billion in November 2010.
Library Service
- “Vector PC Shop” sells various PC software downloads. The services includes, but is not limited to popular security software, utility software, business related software, and game software.
Vector PC Shop Service
Efficient Advertisement on Vector’s Website
- We are provides means for businesses to advertise on and through our website. There is the “Impression Advertisements” which mainly consists of advertisement through banners on the main site. This advertisement is designed to catch the eye of users who are looking to acquire software. Presently, many businesses and advertisement agencies are using this service to great efficiency. Also, in addition to “Impression Advertisements,” we offer “Listing Advertisements,” an option for effectively presenting content-related listings to our website’s users.