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Like a Dragon: Ishin! devs discuss why they chose Unreal Engine over Dragon Engine [PR interview]
Like a Dragon: Ishin! developers discuss reasons behind choosing Unreal Engine over Dragon Engine. [PR] The game also uses CRI Middleware’s sound middleware CRI ADX and high-compression, high-quality movie middleware CRI Sofdec.
Long-time Final Fantasy XI producer steps down after 10 years
Square Enix has announced that a new producer will be assigned to Final Fantasy XI. Akihiko Matsui, who has served in the role for over 10 years, is stepping down and will be succeeded by Yoji Fujito.
Help deliver a calf in VR: Japanese university uses VR for veterinary education
A research group at Japan’s Azabu University has shown off their VR software for helping learn how to assist cows giving birth. Azabu University says they plan to use the software in their classes starting in April.
Chilla’s Art removes The Bathhouse from sale due to game-breaking bug
Chilla’s Art has announced that sales of The Bathhouse are being discontinued. “Unfortunately, we weren’t able to find out what is causing the 203 bug.”
That Resident Evil 4 remake anime includes memes from the original
The dialogue of the villagers in the “Resident Evil 4 Anime PV Resident Evil Masterpiece Theater” are actually memes created based on the original game, and Japanese fans are overjoyed that these jokes are now “official.”
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New Gundam co-produced by Evangelion’s studio Khara rakes in 598 million yen in three days, taking top spot at box office
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- sees explosive popularity in its opening weekend, taking the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office.
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
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.
