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Fumito Ueda looks back on the development of Shadow of the Colossus and its origins as an online co-op game.
2025-10-28 20:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
Yamato Kochi, the actor behind The Exit 8’s unsettling subway man, can’t go out in public without a hat anymore.
2025-10-28 02:00
In a recent live broadcast on YouTube, Touhou Project creator ZUN shared his opinion on AI-generated music and the human creative spirit.
2025-10-28 00:01
C2 Kikan, the developers of Kantai Collection, have garnered criticism for openly commenting on modern politics via official channels.
2025-10-27 22:00
Following backlash, Capcom has issued a statement on its decision to introduce paid tickets for viewing Street Fighter 6 tournaments.
2025-10-27 14:06
LoveR Kiss Endless Memories will most likely not be releasing on Steam. Publisher Dragami Games is working on getting the PC version on another platform.
2025-10-27 13:59
Koei Tecmo expects profit margins to far exceed original estimates, with ordinary profit and net profit doubling.
2025-10-25 01:00
Konatsu Kato, the Japanese actress behind Silent Hill f’s protagonist Hinako, will personally stream the game.
2025-10-25 00:01
2D side-scrolling beat ’em up Quit Today has come to Switch and PS5/4 following its Steam release in 2024.
2025-10-24 23:00
With multiple major titles including Sega’s KAI Sangokushi Taisen announcing service terminations, Japan’s blockchain game boom is declining.
2025-10-24 22:00
The hybrid dungeon exploration x bakery management RPG Aeruta will officially exit Early Access on November 5, 2025.
2025-10-24 18:27
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shares insight on Xbox’s activities in Japan and local playtime growth.
2025-10-24 15:53
Hideo Kojima’s demo for the unreleased “Silent Hills” still lives – as educational material in Japanese schools.
2025-10-24 02:00
The Japanese voice actress behind Azur Lane’s new SSR character Pearl has a track record in eroge and audio content.
2025-10-24 01:00
Visual Arts’ terminates novel adaptation contracts for 21 winners of its Kinetic Novel Awards citing “poor realization prospects.”
2025-10-24 00:01
Fumito Ueda looks back on the development of Shadow of the Colossus and its origins as an online co-op game.
2025-10-28 20:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
Yamato Kochi, the actor behind The Exit 8’s unsettling subway man, can’t go out in public without a hat anymore.
2025-10-28 02:00
In a recent live broadcast on YouTube, Touhou Project creator ZUN shared his opinion on AI-generated music and the human creative spirit.
2025-10-28 00:01
C2 Kikan, the developers of Kantai Collection, have garnered criticism for openly commenting on modern politics via official channels.
2025-10-27 22:00
Following backlash, Capcom has issued a statement on its decision to introduce paid tickets for viewing Street Fighter 6 tournaments.
2025-10-27 14:06
LoveR Kiss Endless Memories will most likely not be releasing on Steam. Publisher Dragami Games is working on getting the PC version on another platform.
2025-10-27 13:59
Koei Tecmo expects profit margins to far exceed original estimates, with ordinary profit and net profit doubling.
2025-10-25 01:00
Konatsu Kato, the Japanese actress behind Silent Hill f’s protagonist Hinako, will personally stream the game.
2025-10-25 00:01
2D side-scrolling beat ’em up Quit Today has come to Switch and PS5/4 following its Steam release in 2024.
2025-10-24 23:00
With multiple major titles including Sega’s KAI Sangokushi Taisen announcing service terminations, Japan’s blockchain game boom is declining.
2025-10-24 22:00
The hybrid dungeon exploration x bakery management RPG Aeruta will officially exit Early Access on November 5, 2025.
2025-10-24 18:27
Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shares insight on Xbox’s activities in Japan and local playtime growth.
2025-10-24 15:53
Hideo Kojima’s demo for the unreleased “Silent Hills” still lives – as educational material in Japanese schools.
2025-10-24 02:00
The Japanese voice actress behind Azur Lane’s new SSR character Pearl has a track record in eroge and audio content.
2025-10-24 01:00
The required storage for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s digital edition has been updated on the Japanese My Nintendo Store.
2025-10-23 23:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
An interview laying bare the psychological state of a woman accused of harassing and threatening Nijisanji’s VTuber has drawn attention from Japanese users.
2025-10-23 22:00
A recent survey by Happinet suggests Japan’s “kidult” population has reached 5.35 million people and a market worth more than $500 million USD.
2025-10-22 02:00
Japanese animator talks about how asking skilled domestic animators to “fix” cheaply outsourced work has driven away directors.
2025-10-21 23:00
The Please Tell Me! Galko-chan manga is resuming publication on Kadokawa’s webcomic platform four year after author Kenya Suzuki’s arrest.
2025-10-17 21:00
Sakanaction’s frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi talks about how difficult it is for musicians score deals for anime openings.
2025-10-15 04:00
Bandai Namco’s Gundam website confirms that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is officially a part of the Universal Century timeline.
2025-10-15 02:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Following suspensions of transactions via Visa and Mastercard, DLsite has launched a semi-in-house payment alternative.
2025-10-07 22:00
Akatsuki, a Japanese space probe with thousands of drawings of Miku Hatsune on it, has ceased operations after 15 years.
2025-09-20 03:00
Original Gundam series director Yoshiyuki Tomino shares personal insights on war and how he created the anime’s original setting.
2025-09-18 00:01
Japanese magazine surveys anime fans from their 20s to their 60s about their most desired live-action anime adaptations.
2025-09-09 14:19
Gundam GQuuuuuuX director shares he didn’t follow a strict plan during the anime’s production, as he worked with a “go-with-a-flow” approach.
2025-09-06 02:00
Celebrity lawyer sparks debate on the recent Dandadan controversy – stating Japanese manga should comply to “global standards.”
2025-08-26 00:01
OTAGROUP, the Japanese company behind senior citizen VTuber group Metabaachan, announces a new “rent-a-grandma” online counseling business.
2025-08-23 01:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency requested for McDonald’s to revise their marketing method following controversial Pokémon Happy Meal campaign.
2025-08-22 15:09
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Pixiv expands list of regions affected by “obscene content” restrictions. Australia, Canada, New Zealand and EU join the UK and US
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
Indie games
Korean indie psychological horror that puts you in the role of a stalked K-POP idol wouldn’t have been possible without the developer’s wife. “She was right about most things”
Sasaeng is an indie horror game that lets you live the life of a K-pop idol, with all the glamour, luxury, and – obsessive stalker fans.
nintendo
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s digital edition gets humble but welcome file size reduction
The required storage for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s digital edition has been updated on the Japanese My Nintendo Store.
