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Square Enix’s Visions of Mana is “semi open field,” but what does that mean? Producer explains
Visions of Mana producer reveals how the upcoming RPG will let players explore the vibrant and unique world of Mana like never before.
Visions of Mana devs avoided “westernizing” the identity of Square Enix’s RPG series
Producer Masaru Oyamada explains how Square Enix’s upcoming Visions of Mana stays true to the beloved Japanese RPG series’ roots.
Disabled Street Fighter 6 player launches crowdfunding campaign to take on USA EVO2024 with his chin and fingertips
Esports player Shunya Hatakeyama has muscular dystrophy and is raising funds to achieve his dream of competing in EVO2024 in Las Vegas.
Stellar Blade dev talks about “fetishistic elements” in the game
Stellar Blade’s director addresses the much discussed character and costume designs of the game, as well as his take on “fetishistic elements.”
Stellar Blade’s director is already teasing a sequel
Stellar Blade’s director Hyung-Tae Kim is already talking about the possibility of a sequel, which will depend on how well Stellar Blade performs.
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Non-gaming news
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.
