Two Japan-based media groups have set up a joint venture to develop social gaming titles for smartphones

Gree and Yahoo Japan have committed ¥200m ($2.2m) to this gaming venture, GxYz, which was named after a cat was brought into the office and allowed to walk across a keyboard, according to news provider Tech In Asia. 

Gree owns 51% of GxYz, with Yahoo the remainder.

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