Hudson wants to become a number one app developer for iPhone

Gaming powerhouse Hudson from Japan is eyeing the lucrative market of iPhone/iPod Touch applications. Recently one of its executives laid out ambitious goals for the future in the interview to local media. While it lacks brand awareness beyond Japan, Hudson is determined to expand internationally. Watch out for the new competitor! Below are some interesting points from the interview:

• During next six months Hudson intends to get into ten best content providers for Apple’s App Store and even become the top producer, if possible.
• As of now, 10 applications from Hudson are available through iTunes to iPhone/iPod Touch users, five more to be added soon.
• Hudson's so far best record in App Store was Bomber Man title ranked 16th at the time of the interview
• Typically 20 developers can come up with an iPhone app within less than a month at Hudson
• Games released by Hudson are priced from $0 to $7.99
• Hudson sees potential in networked games as they can become a building element for iPhone-based gaming communities

Source: IT Media +D