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Sunao Katabuchi recently gave his thoughts on the health of anime production staff and whether AI could help relieve the burden.
A recent viral post reveals a fully-working Famicombox, Nintendo’s commercial-use console, in a love hotel in Japan.
Rhythm Heaven-inspired story based game Step Theater just got a 20-minute demo on Steam.
Koei Tecmo and Gust announce a new Atelier Ryza-themed ASMR compilation for this August.
Answers from the survey will inform Atelier Karia’s development and future social media content.
Sega president Shuji Utsumi recently talked about the company’s stance on game distribution.
Shuhei Yoshida recently reminisced about “amazing” games he has encountered in his career, including FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls.
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Tsunku writes about his feelings on the new game and its development.
Silent Hill f producer Motoi Okamoto recently talked about the game’s development in a CEDEC 2026 lecture.
Codenamed “Project D,” the title was initially put on hold in February 2026 by the client.
The game will feature 70 tracks, including music by well-known independent Japanese artists.
The release date for Actor’s sexy horror game Spanking Exorcist is TBD.
Aether Gazer developers announce plans to “preserve the game experience long-term” even after services end.
Palworld players have figured out a glorious combination of Gorirat’s Full-Power Gorilla Mode, the Megaton Implode skill, and the new “Heavily Armored” passive.
The Seoul District Court has dismissed Webzen’s injunction against the release of Hound13’s new RPG Dragonsword: Awakening.
AUTOMATON WEST interview with Umamusume: Pretty Derby developer Cygames.
Sunao Katabuchi recently gave his thoughts on the health of anime production staff and whether AI could help relieve the burden.
A recent viral post reveals a fully-working Famicombox, Nintendo’s commercial-use console, in a love hotel in Japan.
Rhythm Heaven-inspired story based game Step Theater just got a 20-minute demo on Steam.
Koei Tecmo and Gust announce a new Atelier Ryza-themed ASMR compilation for this August.
Answers from the survey will inform Atelier Karia’s development and future social media content.
Sega president Shuji Utsumi recently talked about the company’s stance on game distribution.
Shuhei Yoshida recently reminisced about “amazing” games he has encountered in his career, including FromSoftware’s Demon’s Souls.
Rhythm Heaven Groove producer and composer Tsunku writes about his feelings on the new game and its development.
Silent Hill f producer Motoi Okamoto recently talked about the game’s development in a CEDEC 2026 lecture.
Codenamed “Project D,” the title was initially put on hold in February 2026 by the client.
The release date for Actor’s sexy horror game Spanking Exorcist is TBD.
Aether Gazer developers announce plans to “preserve the game experience long-term” even after services end.
Palworld players have figured out a glorious combination of Gorirat’s Full-Power Gorilla Mode, the Megaton Implode skill, and the new “Heavily Armored” passive.
AUTOMATON WEST interview with Umamusume: Pretty Derby developer Cygames.
Kazuma Kaneko recently shared some behind the scenes trivia about his designs for DMC 3.
IG Port missed its annual operating profit forecast by nearly 57%.
Sunao Katabuchi recently gave his thoughts on the health of anime production staff and whether AI could help relieve the burden.
IG Port missed its annual operating profit forecast by nearly 57%.
Japan launches bizarre limited-edition lettuce with face of actor Tatsuya Fujiwara to fight the national “lettuce crisis.”
Hanasaka Tenshi Tenten-kun author Kazumata Oguri recently talked about his experiences being a serialized Weekly Shonen Jump artist.
Inio Asano recently appeared on the WEEKLY OCHIAI talk show, where he discussed the use of generative AI in the manga industry.
The JASDF’s viral furry mascot is getting a faithful plastic model kit. with preorders starting in July.
Yuko Miyamura, the voice behind Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Asuka, talked about the harsh reality of being an otaku in the 80s and 90s.
POPOPO will shut down on September 17.
The Ghost in The Shell director Mokochan talks about his emphasis of “physicality” over ego in anime creation.
Japanese otaku can now opt to insure their plans to go see their oshi.
Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) voice actresses share thoughts on the characters and the anime’s production.
The Ghost in the Shell anime director Mokochan talks about his approach to adapting Masamune Shirow’s manga.
The Serial Experiments fan OVA project lain: Protocol 7 launched on July 7, and has currently raised over 4.6 million yen.
Following Akane Shimizu’s allegations against Kodansha, other authors have spoken out about unpaid royalties, ignored health concerns and other issues with editors.
Aiming for a “leaner” organizational structure, Kadokawa will be letting go of over 150 employees who applied for voluntary redundancy.
Backrooms’ redesigned poster for the Japanese market has people understandably divided.
Pragmata has an extra scene you can unlock by completing a few extra steps after finishing the game. Here’s how to go about it.
AUTOMATON West’s guide on how to get the Courage in Desperation achievement in Capcom’s Pragmata.
The Who Needs Guns!? achievement in Pragmata can be acquired in different areas and ways, but here is one of the best spots to do so.
Pointers on how to locate Holo-Walls and Mini Cabins in Pragmata’s to unlock achievements and benefits for Hugh and Diana.
Here are some remap suggestions to make Death Stranding 2: On the Beach more comfortable for controller play.
Our tips on how to get the “Cat Got Your Tongue?” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
How to defeat Resident Evil Requiem’s final boss. It goes without saying, but this guide contains spoilers.
Here are some useful tips for taking down Resident Evil Requiem’s Plant 43, the monstrous flora at the bottom of the crater in Raccoon City.
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
Detailed guide on how to take down Super Tyrant, an enemy with more moves than your standard Resident Evil Requiem boss.
Here are some in-depth tips on how to defeat the Titan Spinner (known as the Giant Spider) in Resident Evil Requiem.
Here’s our guide on how to defeat the Girl boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
Resident Evil Requiem’s Blister Borne is especially deadly because of its ability to convert zombies into more powerful Blister Heads. Here’s how to beat it.
Here:s our guide on how to easily get the “Bang For Your Buck” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
A detailed guide to beating the Chunk boss as Leon in Resident Evil Requiem.
The Girl is Resident Evil Requiem’s unkillable, roaming monster. Here’s how to survive you first encounter with her as Grace.
Non-gaming news
“I’ve seen many colleagues die in their 50s” Black Lagoon director Sunao Katabuchi reflects on anime industry working conditions as Japan gets new dedicated insurance program
Sunao Katabuchi recently gave his thoughts on the health of anime production staff and whether AI could help relieve the burden.
Indie games
Japanese rhythm game Step Theater, made by popular YouTuber who quit his day job to commit to game development, gets Steam Demo
Rhythm Heaven-inspired story based game Step Theater just got a 20-minute demo on Steam.
nintendo
Nintendo’s rare commercial-only Famicom model found in fully working condition in a Japanese love hotel, rekindling the “Nintendo love hotel” urban myth
A recent viral post reveals a fully-working Famicombox, Nintendo’s commercial-use console, in a love hotel in Japan.
