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Tekken 8 needs to restructure its ranked system
Exploring the issues with Tekken 8’s ranked system, and how restructuring the ranks would help make the fighting game fairer and more fun.
“Buy the game, you piece of s**t,” indie dev applauded for dissing Steam Key beggars
A Japanese indie studio’s blunt official stance towards people begging for free Steam Keys has gone viral in the community.
Japan’s arcades are in crisis, past two years see increase in bankruptcies
Japan’s arcades are struggling due to tightening profit margins, the impact of COVID-19 and various other factors, with many shutting down.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s new Demon Haunts feature lets you socialize with your demons and take pics
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’s new Demon Haunts feature lets players chat with their demons, give them gifts and take photos. It will even be possible to talk to Aogami.
Konami employees to receive third consecutive salary increase
Konami has announced salary raises for full-time employees and starting salary increases for new graduates.
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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.
