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Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will support 4K graphics and reduce loading times
Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE+ will release in the West on October 1 for Steam, PS5 and Xbox Series X❘S, with significant enhancements.
Retro game and console prices in Japan soar with inflow of overseas collectors
According to second-hand retailers from Japan, prices of old games are soaring, partly due to increased interest from overseas collectors.
Nintendo Switch to end X/Twitter integration, but X says relationship with Nintendo is “strong”
Nintendo has announced the termination of X (Twitter) integration for the Nintendo Switch, but X says their partnership “remains strong.”
Why doesn’t Hi-Fi Rush have new songs?
Putting new tunes in Tango Gameworks Hi-Fi Rush isn’t as simple as asking musicians’ permission- here’s why
EarthBound 30th Anniversary music livestream announced, with overseas tickets available
EarthBound series creator Shigesato Itoi with composers Hirokazu Tanaka and Keiichi Suzuki, will hold a special livestream on June 22
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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.
