Nico Nico Douga out of Beta test, coming to latest Version 9

As one of the most favored video sharing web site in Japan, Nico Nico Douga is now preparing to conclude their Beta test and coming to Ver. 9.

The coming online announcement features Hiroyuki Nishimura, founder of famous web forum 2channel. They say an "Important announcement" will be contained in the presentation.

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(PDF File)"Nico Nico Video 9" Press Conference to be held online at Nico Nico Live, featuring Hiroyuuki Tsuyoshi Natsuno

According to Nico Nico Douga's operating company Niwango, the presentation of "Nico Nico Video 9" will be made online at Nico Nico Live on Oct. 28.

The presenter will be Hiroyuki Nishimura, director of Niwango and Tsuyoshi Natsuno, director of Niwango, known as the father of "i-mode" cell phone networking in Japan.

Some new features on Nico Nico Douga and an "important announcement" will be revealed on the presentation.

Tsuyoshi Natsuno.

Hiroyuki Nishimura.

As of September Nico Nico Douga had half a million paid members. This update surely gather more members and unique user-made videos.

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