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Pokémon GO’s inclusive avatar update criticized both in Japan and overseas
Niantic’s update of Pokemon Go’s avatar customization aims to be more detailed and inclusive, but its awkward execution is causing criticism.
Latest “Game Boy” device linked to luxury car thefts in Japan (Nintendo unaffiliated)
The latest model of the keyless car theft device “Game Boy” has been connected to a high-profile luxury case theft case in Japan
Monster Hunter: World is still topping charts 6 years following its release, some think Hololive is to thank
Capcom’s Monster Hunter: World was the most downloaded PS4 title in Japan in March 2024 – six years after its release.
Sand Land’s newest trailer features Sandstorm meme song
Bandai Namco’s Sand Land gives an example of successful corporate use of memes by licensing Darude – Sandstorm.
Tencent’s Palworld clone game prompts reaction from PocketPair CEO – “These are incredible times”
Tencent-owned studios are developing high budget clones of Palworld. PocketPair’s CEO Takuro Mizobe has commmented the situation.
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Niconico mass deletes videos and shuts down adult-oriented fanart portal to comply with international laws
Niconico services’ regulations were revised last October to accommodate international laws pertaining to sexual and violent content.
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.
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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.
