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Monster Hunter Wilds will balance weapons with a policy of buffing weak weapons rather than nerfing strong ones
Director Yuya Tokuda reveals some of the adjustments Monster Hunter Wilds’ weapons will be getting when the full game releases in February.
For the sixth consecutive year, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is the best-selling second-hand game in Japan
Major Japanese video game and console retailer GEO publishes best-seller rankings for January 1 to November 15, 2024.
Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact refused classification in Australia
Bushiroad’s upcoming Hunter x Hunter Nen x Impact joins Australia’s banned games list.
EVO Japan 2025 announces game lineup and early sign-ups
Japan recently announced its game lineup and early sign-ups for EVO Japan 2025, which is set to take place from May 9 to 11.
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new monster Lala Barina is designed to encourage players to vary their roles in multiplayer
Monster Hunter Wilds devs reveal what we can expect from Lala Barina and the inspiration behind this brand-new foe’s elegant yet eerie design.
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Non-gaming news
Japan Air Self Defense Force’s furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
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
Japanese convenience store gives Donkey Kong Country Returns HD buyers a real banana
Those who buy the upcoming Switch game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at Lawson stores in Japan get a surprise potassium-packed snack.
