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Japan’s first fairly-trained certified AI image generation model is released, with the concept of a cute VTuber at art school
Mitsua Likes is a new AI image generation model trained solely on authorized images, valuing transparency and crediting source image creators.
Pole To Win is an established leader in game debugging, but their new concept is “More Than Just Debugging.” We asked them about what’s changed
Pole to Win is a leader in Japan’s debugging industry, but that’s not all they do. The company exhibited at TGS 2024 in September under the tagline of “More Than Just Game Debugging.” AUTOMATON spoke with Pole to Win’s Teppei Komiya during the event to find out more about where the company is headed.
Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy 15-inspired action RPG Lost Soul Aside to release in 2025
Lost Soul Aside, an action RPG with Devil May Cry-style combat and FF15 inspired character design is finally coming to PS5 and PC in 2025
Tango Gameworks will continue to make unique games after acquisition by Krafton, lead devs confirm
“A lot has happened this year, but Tango Gameworks itself hasn’t changed.” The studio’s key members give insight into Tango Gameworks’ future
Sony to become Kadokawa’s largest shareholder in new co-operative business alliance
Sony and Kadokawa have entered into a strategic business alliance focused on working together to maximize the value of each other’s IP globally
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Japan’s first fairly-trained certified AI image generation model is released, with the concept of a cute VTuber at art school
Mitsua Likes is a new AI image generation model trained solely on authorized images, valuing transparency and crediting source image creators.
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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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.
