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PS5 and Xbox largely unpopular with Gen Z in Japan, survey shows
A survey from 2023 shows that the majority of Gen Z gamers in Japan do not own or use the PlaySation 5 or Xbox.
Why Ashley Graham would be the perfect lead in a potential Resident Evil spin-off
Players of Capcom’s Resident Evil 4 never got to see what became of Ashley Graham, but her narrative potential would make her a great potential protagonist.
Anime studio addresses reports of North Korean involvement in production
A Japanese animation studio has denied knowledge of alleged involvement of North Korean animators in upcoming anime Dahlia in Bloom.
Surreal dream therapy clinic sim lets you explore imagination and reality
Chest is a Myst-like walking sim set in a relaxing yet eerie therapy clinic where you must try to get back your ability to dream.
“Trust me, I’m a game journalist” Japanese dev analyzes the types of Steam Key scammers they’ve encountered
A Japanese indie developer shares insight on the various types of Steam Key scammers they have encountered, warning fellow devs what to look out for.
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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.
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.
