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FromSoftware’s parent company reports major growth despite serious losses from cyberattack, with Elden Ring DLC “powerfully driving” its whole game sector
Kadokawa, the parent company of FromSoftware, reported a big boost in quarterly sales following the launch of Elden Ring’s DLC.
Delicious in Dungeon becomes Kadokawa’s top-earning IP after anime adaptation’s premiere
Delicious in Dungeon (Dungeon Meshi) earned over 2 billion yen in just 3 months, more than double the revenue of Kadokawa’s 2nd top earning franchise.
Pokémon speedrunner horrifies viewers with superhuman multitasking, playing two games with one controller in each hand, using foot and voice controls all while responding to chat
A Japanese Pokémon speedrunner recently completed a glitchless “Catch ’em All” challenge playing two games simultaneously.
Hi-Fi Rush IP’s revival paves the way for expansion of the game’s story
With producer Krafton taking on the Hi-Fi Rush IP, we explore the exciting ways that the story’s two endings leave room for sequels
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster takes over Tokyo’s Shinjuku Station ahead of new physical edition release
Video display celebrates Final Fantasy series’ classic 2D era ahead of Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster’s new physical release coming in October.
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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.
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Super Mario Party Jamboree tops Japan game charts for 8th week; exceeds 1 million sales
After an eventful holiday season, Nintendo’s Super Mario Party Jamboree has once again topped physical sales charts in Japan.