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An expansion patch was released with the missing parts so Steam players will be able to enjoy the full version of the visual novel.
2025-05-30 01:30
Omega Force chief Tomohiko Sho comments on the performance of the Dynasty Warriors series outside of the Asian region.
2025-05-30 01:00
428: Shibuya Scramble developer Jiro Ishii has already fully funded his new game, and it only took 1 hour of crowdfunding.
2025-05-30 00:30
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama says Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii owes a majority of sales to overseas audiences, especially Europe.
2025-05-30 00:01
Interview with Hiroshi Matsuyama, CEO of Fuga: Melodies of Steel developer CyberConnect2, about the studio’s long history of furry-themed in-house games.
2025-05-29 23:06
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s creator Kazutaka Kodaka has responded to the game being highlighted as a strong GOTY contender.
2025-05-29 01:00
The VR game developed by Kwansei Gakuin University scientists has shown positive results so far, but further research is still needed.
2025-05-29 00:30
Touhou Project creator ZUN talks about why he used AI-generated assets in the upcoming Touhou Kinjoukyou: Fossilized Wonders.
2025-05-29 00:01
Upon discovering that Renoir and Verso were modded into Tekken 8, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s devs went straight to fighting it out.
2025-05-28 16:18
After announcing plans to double its workforce, Koei Tecmo has acquired new offices to expand its development capacity.
2025-05-28 13:32
In an X post, RGG representative Yokoyama clarified that the upcoming big announcement from Like a Dragon developers is not a new game.
2025-05-28 02:30
With three big releases slated for the ongoing fiscal year, Rune Factory publisher Marvelous expects revenue to hit record highs.
2025-05-28 01:00
eigoMANGA has deleted previous claims of “full ownership” of the Vanguard Princess IP without notice or explanation.
2025-05-28 00:30
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama talks about the Like a Dragon team’s modest scale that has remained unchanged over the years.
2025-05-28 00:01
One of Nintendo’s countermeasures for scalping of the Switch 2 seems to be forming partnerships with major flea market app holders.
2025-05-27 12:23
An expansion patch was released with the missing parts so Steam players will be able to enjoy the full version of the visual novel.
2025-05-30 01:30
428: Shibuya Scramble developer Jiro Ishii has already fully funded his new game, and it only took 1 hour of crowdfunding.
2025-05-30 00:30
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama says Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii owes a majority of sales to overseas audiences, especially Europe.
2025-05-30 00:01
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s creator Kazutaka Kodaka has responded to the game being highlighted as a strong GOTY contender.
2025-05-29 01:00
The VR game developed by Kwansei Gakuin University scientists has shown positive results so far, but further research is still needed.
2025-05-29 00:30
Touhou Project creator ZUN talks about why he used AI-generated assets in the upcoming Touhou Kinjoukyou: Fossilized Wonders.
2025-05-29 00:01
After announcing plans to double its workforce, Koei Tecmo has acquired new offices to expand its development capacity.
2025-05-28 13:32
In an X post, RGG representative Yokoyama clarified that the upcoming big announcement from Like a Dragon developers is not a new game.
2025-05-28 02:30
With three big releases slated for the ongoing fiscal year, Rune Factory publisher Marvelous expects revenue to hit record highs.
2025-05-28 01:00
eigoMANGA has deleted previous claims of “full ownership” of the Vanguard Princess IP without notice or explanation.
2025-05-28 00:30
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama talks about the Like a Dragon team’s modest scale that has remained unchanged over the years.
2025-05-28 00:01
One of Nintendo’s countermeasures for scalping of the Switch 2 seems to be forming partnerships with major flea market app holders.
2025-05-27 12:23
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance was just announced for a global release, but its Steam and Epic Games stores are still region locked in Japan.
2025-05-27 02:00
Monster Hunter Wilds collaboration with Street Fighter 6 will open new combat possibilities with Akuma-inspired items and cosmetics.
2025-05-27 01:30
Bandai Namco announces Armor King as Tekken 8’s third Season 2 character, following Anna Williams and Fahkumram.
2025-05-26 12:06
I take a look at the elaborate Minecraft map made by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
2025-05-24 01:00
A British couple needed to be rescued off Japan’s Mount Yotei, namesake of Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, prompting backlash.
2025-05-15 17:19
Toei executive vice president Koichi Wada has debunked reports about a Yasuke movie being production, calling it “one of several proposals.”
2025-05-15 11:59
Japanese company SoftBank has applied for a patent for an AI tool that replaces missing players in tabletop role-playing games.
2025-05-14 16:05
MyAnimeList’s CEO says that the only way to battle manga piracy is by making a better online manga distribution service for overseas readers.
2025-04-30 19:33
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
2025-04-09 18:17
Japanese scientists have created a VR device which simulates the sensation of having cat ears in real life.
2025-04-08 19:07
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
Three teenagers in Japan were arrested for a sophisticated fraud scheme that reportedly made them around $50,270 in cryptocurrency assets.
2025-02-27 15:59
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
In cheeky reference to Final Fantasy 8’s Triple Triad, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has its Gestrals play Double Dyad.
2025-05-15 15:36
Despite its beautiful environments, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn’t have a photo mode yet – but you can still take some stunning landscape shots.
2025-05-13 15:01
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s combat system is one that even players who don’t usually favor turn-based games will enjoy.
2025-05-13 13:28
After you finish Maelle’s final relationship quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Monolith’s message changes from “33” to “Va T’en.”
2025-05-09 12:26
We showcase 5 tips that could make your on-foot exploration in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a little bit easier.
2025-05-08 19:38
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents you with two choices following its final boss fight. How do the alternate endings play out and is there a definitive good one?
2025-05-08 10:55
Tips on where and how to unlock each of the nine Swimsuit character costume available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-05-07 12:00
How to get over the 9,999 damage cap per single attack Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces as your party gets stronger.
2025-05-01 11:43
How to use and get better at dodging, parrying, jumping and Gradient Counters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-04-30 17:10
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Mimes have a ton of health, but proper use of the Break system will allow you to take them down swiftly.
2025-04-30 10:39
How to locate and destroy the three Paint Cage locks needed to open a Paint Cage in Clair Obscur: Expedition: 33.
2025-04-28 10:13
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves producer Yasuyuki Oda explains why SNK designed and added the new REV System.
2025-04-24 16:13
Tips on how to best utilize the new melding options that are unlocked after reaching Hunter Rank 100 in Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-04-23 14:33
Our tips on how to utilize Emma Frost’s abilities and what to watch out for when switching between her two forms.
2025-04-16 20:14
Non-gaming news
Tourists get stranded on Ghost of Yotei’s titular mountain in Japan, prompting criticism from locals
A British couple needed to be rescued off Japan’s Mount Yotei, namesake of Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, prompting backlash.
Indie games
Demo of Touhou Project’s new official entry rejected from Steam store for Zun’s “too simple” game description
The Steam release of Touhou Project’s 20th entry demo version got postponed after being rejected due to a description that was “too simple.”
nintendo
Nintendo partners with Japan’s major online marketplaces to battle Switch 2 scalping
One of Nintendo’s countermeasures for scalping of the Switch 2 seems to be forming partnerships with major flea market app holders.
