The company announced Wednesday the official launch of Akinai Games, a digital distribution-focused division that will create games for Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and WiiWare.
Yuke's is also considering creating games for PC and mobile platforms through Akinai.
The first Akinai Games-branded title will be the sharp-looking Evasive Space, a February 2009 release developed by High Voltage Software for WiiWare.
“We’re seeing a dramatic shift in the marketplace as online platforms emerge as a source for high-quality game content, instantly available to the consumers via direct download,” said Yuke's Company of America CEO Shane Takahashi.
"Yuke's is establishing Akinai Games to recognize the importance of online distribution platforms, and to focus on their growing significance to gamers."
Yuke's headquarters are in Osaka, Japan.