CTW Inc.
CTW Inc. is a Japanese video game company based in Tokyo. It is mainly known for its browser-based gaming platform, G123.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]CTW Inc. (originally CTW株式会社) was founded in August 2013, with Ryuichi Sasaki as president. CTW transitioned to developing HTML5-based browser games in the mid-2010s.[4]
In October 2018, CTW launched its gaming platform, G123, which provides instant-play games primarily adapted from popular anime and manga franchises. By 2024, its users had increased to more than 500 million.[5]
In 2021, CTW began expanding its international operations and released localized versions of its games in English and other languages.[6]
In 2023, CTW reorganized under a Cayman Islands entity as CTW Cayman.[7] Two years later, in 2025, CTW filed to list on the Nasdaq as CTW Cayman.[1]
Platform
[edit]CTW operates G123 as its primary platform. G123 uses HTML5 technology, enabling browser-based gameplay without requiring downloads or installations.[8] The platform provides free-to-play games across various genres, such as RPG, strategy, and simulation, monetized through optional in-game purchases.[5] By mid-2025, G123 hosted over 25 active titles.[1]
Selected games
[edit]- Vivid Army (2019)
- Queen’s Blade Limit Break (2022)
- Black Lagoon: Heaven’s Shot (2023)[9]
- Doraemon: Comic Traveler (2025)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Japan-based gaming platform CTW Cayman files for a $21 million US IPO". Renaissance Capital. May 15, 2025. Archived from the original on May 17, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
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- ^ "Ultrahorse Entertainment: Navigating the new wave of game industry changes (Part 2)". Pocket Gamer. September 28, 2023.
- ^ "CTW、ゲームサービス「G123」の全世界ユーザー数が5億人を突破！今後のアップデート情報を解禁 | gamebiz". gamebiz【ゲームビズ】. Archived from the original on 2025-04-24. Retrieved 2025-07-01.
- ^ a b Alexander, Maria (April 21, 2025). "Play Licensed Anime Games Safely For Free With No Downloads on G123". Droid Gamers.
- ^ "Customer Cases: CTW - Alibaba Cloud". AlibabaCloud.
- ^ "CTW Cayman F1 Registration statement | CTW 15 May 25". capedge.com.
- ^ Peterson, Johnny (April 21, 2025). "Play Officially Licensed Anime Games On G123 With No Registration Or Download Needed". Gamezebo. Archived from the original on June 2, 2025. Retrieved July 1, 2025.
- ^ Liu, Stephanie (September 20, 2023). "Pre-Registration Opens For Browser Game Black Lagoon: Heaven's Shot".