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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.
Delicious in Dungeon author interview stirs drama for “shattered headcanons” but it’s really just the creator keeping a healthy distance from fandom
Delicious in Dungeon writer Ryoko Kui’s recent responses to several popular fan theories have caused polarized reactions in the fandom,
Mecha BREAK: Here’s how and why the Gundam-reminiscent sci-fi shooter is exploding in popularity
Amazing Seasun Games’ Mecha BREAK has enjoyed a sharp rise in popularity during its latest Beta test, with the full game promising even more.
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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
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.
