Japanese exporters’ shares struggle to shake off early losses as lingering fears about sovereign debts in Europe and the euro’s sharp depreciation against the yen keep some shares under pressure.

The video-game industry has strived the last couple of years to broaden its market, but now publishers are turning back to their most devoted customer base -- core gamers -- to help them out of a rut over the next few months.

Asian equity markets tumble on heavy losses on Wall Street and heightened concerns over European sovereign debt.

Most Asian stock markets ended down Thursday as caution reigned ahead of the U.S. jobs report Friday, with Japanese shares hurt by deepening fears over Toyota Motor's vehicle recall.

Sony posts a much better-than-forecast profit in the October-December quarter and cuts its full-year loss outlook, citing stronger sales and benefits of restructuring steps.