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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sees invention of ingenious rock-paper-scissors tournament using new “Upper Hand” move
A Pokémon Scarlet and Violet player came up with a unique rock-paper-scissors game using the new DLC’s Upper Hand move and Hitmonchan. They have even organized an unofficial tournament in the game.
The Exit 8 developer expresses surprising opinion on copycat games
Kotake Create, the developer behind The Exit 8, shares his thoughts on upcoming releases that have copied the anomaly-spotting indie game.
Shock as YOASOBI’s Idol is excluded from the Japan Record Awards Grand Prix
Oshi no Ko theme song Idol by YOASOBI is arguably Japan’s biggest hit song of 2023 but why has it been excluded from the top award at Japan’s equivalent of the Grammys?
Mobile Suit Baba mixes light-hearted Gundam parody, cute animal mechs and brainteasing puzzles
Hempuli Oy, the indie developer behind the award-winning Baba is You, has just released a quirky but challenging turn-based strategy game featuring cute animal mechs.
Censorship in Baldur’s Gate 3 becomes a hit among Japanese players
The Japanese PS5 version of Baldur’s Gate 3 is out, and Japanese users seem especially pleased with none other than the censorship. What’s causing the amused reactions?
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Japanese police arrest two people for selling AI generated “obscene” Evangelion posters
The two men made a combined total of over 15 million yen selling explicit AI generated posters of popular female anime characters online.
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 stock hits highest price since listing as Japanese analysts update Switch 2 sales forecasts
Nintendo has risen for three consecutive trading days, temporarily rising to 9,775 yen on January 23. This renewed the company’s highest price since its listing.
