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Serial Experiments Lain online exhibition will allow visitors to virtually enter the surreal world of Lain
For Serial Experiments Lain’s 25th anniversary, Anique Museum will hold an online exhibition to give visitors a virtual taste of The Wired.
Reynatis devs show off the game’s realistic Shibuya Scramble Crossing in new comparison video
FuRyu released a video comparing an in-game environment from Reynatis with real-life footage of the Shibuya Scramble Crossing. It seems the clip is part of a series meant to showcase various in-game locations.
Street Fighter 6’s extensive avatar creator was a result of players asking for characters
Street Fighter 6’s extensive character creator was the director’s response to players’ character wishes he was unable to fulfill.
Like a Dragon: Yakuza live-action adaptation to premiere on October 24
RGG Studio and Amazon Prime Video have announced an original series based on the Like a Dragon video game series.
Nintendo to implement baggage screening at shareholders meeting amid safety concerns
Nintendo’s decision to implement baggage checks at its annual shareholders meeting is thought to be motivated by past threats against events.
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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.
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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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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.