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YouTube’s new calligraphic logo reminds Japanese users of edgy teen fashion
Japanese users started noticing an alternate logo on the YouTube site and apps on August 16. The unexpected font of the new logo has caused a variety of reactions on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), with many agreeing that it is reminiscent of lame logo T-shirts worn by edgy teenagers back in the day.
Sand Tetris game’s expansion Sandtrix+ to be released on Steam on September 1st
An expansion of Sandtrix, the “sand Tetris game” titled Sandtrix+ will be released for PC on Steam on September 1, 2023.
Student’s “nazi cosplay” at Comiket in Japan sparks controversy
A Japanese student’s Nazi cosplay at the Comiket has caused controversy on social media. Some have tried to defend the act by citing freedom of expression.
Record-breaking sales of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may be what upheld Japan’s GDP
According to a report on Japan’s GDP for the period from April to June 2023, the release of Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom could have been a factor that influenced a significant increase in personal consumption.
Famous Japanese illustrator accused of using AI generated art, proves claims false with evidence
Japanese manga illustrator Rui Araizumi was recently accused of using AI generated art, which they proved false by providing proof of having drawn their artwork by hand.
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Non-gaming news
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.
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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.
