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Short Trip, a hand-illustrated tram driving game in development for 5 years, gets Steam release with extra features
Heavenly Bodies developer 2pt Interactive is releasing the charming browser game Short Trip on Steam with extra features.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii to get a CD mini-album purely devoted to Captain Majima
Ahead of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s launch, Goro Majima will get a new mini-album of karaoke songs, available on CD and music streaming platforms.
Upcoming Isekai anime game will let you experience the worlds of popular anime and their characters
Currently in development, Isekai ∞ Isekai seeks to provide users with a new experience centered around “being transported to another world”
RE:Choice is a Persona-inspired RPG where you loop time to save your favorite live streamer
Developed by Japanese indie creator Yukiarrr, RE: Choice is a Persona-inspired time loop RPG where you investigate the disappearance of your favorite streamer.
Infinity Nikki praised for banning cheaters, but players are confused as to why anyone would cheat in a cozy dress-up game
Infold Games have permanently banned over 80 accounts for cheating behavior in their hit new free-to-play title Infinity Nikki.
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Non-gaming news
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.
nintendo
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.
