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Orwellian Japanese social media platform “Dystopia” uses AI surveillance and censoring to prevent cyberbullying
Japanese web service developer Soudanbako released the beta version of their new social media platform called Dystopia on September 24 for iOS and Android. The app uses AI to censor offensive phrases and prevent cyberbullying.
An interview with the developers of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink. Here’s what we can look forward to after its 7-year development
An interview with Tetsuya Fukuhara, general director, and Yasuyuki Kaji, director of Granblue Fantasy: Relink, which is scheduled to release worldwide on February 1, 2024.
Zenless Zone Zero: What I learned about the new HoYoverse game playing the 15-minute demo at Tokyo Game Show 2023
I played 15 minutes of HoYoverse’s Zenless Zone Zero demo at Tokyo Game Show 2023. Here’s what I thought about the yet to be released title’s gameplay mechanics and character designs.
Hideki Kamiya to leave PlatinumGames on October 12
Game creator Hideki Kamiya announced on September 25 that he will be resigning from PlatinumGames. The company has also issued an official statement.
Japanese publisher hosts public panel about the massive commercial failure of their game
Japanese game publisher D3PUBLISHER hosted a panel dedicated to discussing the commercial failure of their 2023 title ED-0: Zombie Uprising on Tokyo Game Show 2023.
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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.
nintendo
Famicom enthusiast stuns Japanese netizens by trying to sell almost complete collection before they pass away
An almost complete Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System) collection is attracting attention for its surprising price and the collector’s dedication.
