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EA Japan reminds users to report User Agreement violations in wake of “Apex Legends Hostess Club” incident
Unofficial Apex Legends Hostess Club that trended on Japanese X last week is likely the reason for EA Japan’s stern reminder to players.
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is being developed by the lesser-known veteran studio behind Battle Arena Toshinden, Senran Kagura
The upcoming Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is being developed by Tamsoft Corporation, a lesser-known but seasoned studio.
Konami is intent on region locking Japanese players out of Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
The July 4 GOG.com release of the 2013 action game was promptly made unavailable in Japan moments after launch
How FromSoftware’s Soulsborne games shifted from shield blocking to dodge rolling
From Demon’s Souls to Elden Ring, here are the best ways to avoid attacks in each of FromSoftware’s Soulsborne titles.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will let players choose Juliet’s voice
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will feature at least four different voices for zombie slayer Juliet, including a new Japanese voice by Yukari Tamura
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Non-gaming news
Becoming an immortal meme doesn’t mean success: Japanese author’s series stopped selling after its anime adaptation went viral for awkward animation
Author of “Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won’t Lose” opens up about the negative effect the title’s anime adaptation has had on sales of the light novel series.
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’s attorney weighs in on what makes emulators illegal
Koji Nishiura, patent attorney and deputy general manager of Nintendo’s intellectual property department, talks about legal problems surrounding emulation.
