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Super Smash Bros was playtested in a way that’s not possible today, Sakurai reveals
The game creator reveals a highly effective playtesting method that Hal Laboratory used in the 1990s on games such as Super Smash Bros on N64
El Shaddai developer is cooking up something new… pancakes, apparently
El Shaddai Ascension of the Metatron director Sawaki Takeyasu revealed that he is trying to get Japanese sweets made featuring Enoch and Lucifer’s faces…
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s rugged Lan Hikari skin freaks out Japanese Mega Man fans
The pcoming Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster recently revealed its Lan Hikari costume for Frank West, prompting various reactions.
Interview: BAKERU’s developers talk about the game’s inspirations, reception in Japan and polished gameplay
Interview with BAKERU producer Etsunobu Ebisu and director Tadanori Tsukawaki about the game’s development, inspirations and reception.
PS2 becomes the first console to be selected as “Future Technology Heritage” in Japan
Sony’s PlayStation 2 becomes the first dedicated console to be entered into Japan’s “Future Technology Heritage” registry.
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Non-gaming news
Your Name producer faces 6 years in prison for child prostitution case involving over 100 victims
Your Name producer Koichiro Ito is facing a six-year prison sentence for violations of child pornography and chilld prostitution laws.
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.
nintendo
Nintendo Switch 2 accessories by Genki were made based on leaks, not actual device, company representative confirms
Genki’s representative confirms that the company is not in possession of an authentic Nintendo Switch 2 or accurate information about it.
