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Elden Ring Nightreign announcement sends Bandai Namco stock price soaring
Today’s reveal of FromSoftware’s Elden Ring spin-off Elden Ring Nightreign increased investor confidence in publisher Bandai Namco.
Final Fantasy 16 protagonist Clive’s Tekken 8 inclusion meets mixed reception as players lament Tifa’s absence
Final Fantasy 16’s Clive is coming to Tekken 8 as a playable character, but some fans would have preferred FF7’s martial artist Tifa instead.
Elden Ring Nightreign director shares details about high-freedom co-op play, day-night game cycle and Dark Souls cameos
FromSoftware’s Junya Ishizaki shares interesting details about Elden Ring Nightreign’s game system and mechanics.
Okami to get surprise sequel co-developed by original team and helmed by Hideki Kamiya
A sequel to 2006 cult classic Okami was unexpectedly revealed at The Game Awards 2024- along with a stunning teaser trailer.
Onimusha is finally returning in 2026 with a new sword action game set in feudal Japan
Capcom’s classic samurai hack and slash is finally getting a new game- Onimusha: Way of the Sword is releasing in 2026, with a suitably atmospheric teaser trailer
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Japan Air Self Defense Force’s furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
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Japanese convenience store gives Donkey Kong Country Returns HD buyers a real banana
Those who buy the upcoming Switch game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at Lawson stores in Japan get a surprise potassium-packed snack.
