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Bleach Brave Souls coming to Xbox and Nintendo Switch with some tweaks
The hit 3D action game Bleach Brave Souls will get a new achievements system and characters, as well as a summer release on Xbox and Switch
Raise aquatic macho dudes in this cozy aquarium sim
Created by Japanese indie dev NEOLAVI, Machorium is a relaxing idle aquarium simulator with protein-munching buff dudes instead of fish.
A Japanese dev compared Koei Tecmo’s musou games to PowerWash Simulator, and it’s oddly accurate
It hadn’t occurred to us but the power trip thrill of Dynasty Warriors IS oddly similar to the squeaky clean one in PowerWash Simulator…
Like a Dragon dev says simultaneous worldwide multi-platform releases helped reduce crunch culture
A developer of Sega’s Like a Dragon series says simultaneous worldwide multi-platform releases have changed work practices for the better.
Shonen Jump praised for “imitating” Nintendo Direct
Manga anthology magazine Weekly Shonen Jump’s brand new news program on YouTube is reminding people of Nintendo Direct in a good way.
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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.