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Masahiro Sakurai has revealed that the developer for Kirby Air Riders is Bandai Namco Studios, which has done numerous projects for Nintendo so far.
2025-04-03 18:56
Only 25% of Nintendo Switch games currently run without issue on the Switch 2 due to Nintendo implementing new technology for the console.
2025-04-03 18:52
Fans have pointed out a characteristic that sets apart Kirby games directed by Sakurai Masahiro from other franchise directors.
2025-04-03 16:57
Toby Fox has added a special room to Deltarune that leverages the Switch 2’s new Joy-Con mouse functionality.
2025-04-03 16:26
Players who purchase Deltarune Chapters 1-4 will have access to future chapters for free, according to Toby Fox.
2025-04-03 15:16
Capcom issues warning against cheating or using “external tools” in Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming time-based quests.
2025-04-03 12:53
Online retailers in Japan are out of microSD Express cards and it hasn’t even been a day since their compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced.
2025-04-03 12:34
Amidst an overall downward trend in the market, Kadokawa Corporation’ stocks are soaring after new announcements from FromSoftware.
2025-04-03 11:27
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
Retired PlayStation veteran Yoshida Shuhei shares his views on the direction future console development should take.
2025-04-02 18:47
With three releases behind it in fiscal year 2024, the SaGa series won’t have new announcements for a while.
2025-04-02 17:04
Venom’s new Symbiote Boogie emote in Marvel Rivals has Eddie Brock twerking his dumptruck – which is actually an important addition to the game.
2025-04-02 16:22
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai shared his excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Direct on X, but not without a warning to fans.
2025-04-02 15:46
Japanese Steam developers encourage players to review their games in order to boost their algorithmic visibility.
2025-04-02 15:22
Level-5’s parodic Fantasy Life and Animal Crossing crossover has prompted some dissatisfaction from Japanese fans.
2025-04-02 13:24
Japan’s instant cup noodle authority is collaborating with Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance to encourage people to eat ramen with a fork.
2025-04-02 13:03
Masahiro Sakurai has revealed that the developer for Kirby Air Riders is Bandai Namco Studios, which has done numerous projects for Nintendo so far.
2025-04-03 18:56
Only 25% of Nintendo Switch games currently run without issue on the Switch 2 due to Nintendo implementing new technology for the console.
2025-04-03 18:52
Fans have pointed out a characteristic that sets apart Kirby games directed by Sakurai Masahiro from other franchise directors.
2025-04-03 16:57
Capcom issues warning against cheating or using “external tools” in Monster Hunter Wilds’ upcoming time-based quests.
2025-04-03 12:53
Online retailers in Japan are out of microSD Express cards and it hasn’t even been a day since their compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced.
2025-04-03 12:34
Amidst an overall downward trend in the market, Kadokawa Corporation’ stocks are soaring after new announcements from FromSoftware.
2025-04-03 11:27
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
Retired PlayStation veteran Yoshida Shuhei shares his views on the direction future console development should take.
2025-04-02 18:47
With three releases behind it in fiscal year 2024, the SaGa series won’t have new announcements for a while.
2025-04-02 17:04
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai shared his excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Direct on X, but not without a warning to fans.
2025-04-02 15:46
Japanese Steam developers encourage players to review their games in order to boost their algorithmic visibility.
2025-04-02 15:22
Level-5’s parodic Fantasy Life and Animal Crossing crossover has prompted some dissatisfaction from Japanese fans.
2025-04-02 13:24
Japan’s instant cup noodle authority is collaborating with Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance to encourage people to eat ramen with a fork.
2025-04-02 13:03
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii producer Ryosuke Horii talks about the “most important parts” of conveying Goro Majima’s character.
2025-04-01 18:40
In a new message from its chairman and CEO, Capcom boasts major financial achievements and lays out its future strategies.
2025-04-01 18:12
The Grasshopper Manufacture official YouTube Channel has released a compilation of some of the developer’s recent highlights.
2025-04-01 12:33
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
Three teenagers in Japan were arrested for a sophisticated fraud scheme that reportedly made them around $50,270 in cryptocurrency assets.
2025-02-27 15:59
Anime production company Studio Comet filed a moral rights infringement lawsuit against Sanrio over punky rabbit mascot character Kuromi.
2025-02-26 17:32
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
Anime studio Chiptune, which specializes in CG and compositing, is now a subsidiary of the Kadokawa Group.
2025-02-18 17:09
Japanese VTuber agency apologizes for blunder involving fanmail sent to Aki Suzuya last year, and calls on fans to resend their letters.
2025-02-13 17:39
Studio Khara has shared an unexpected priece of trivia about the Evangelion series’ iconic plugsuits and how they were made.
2025-02-13 11:43
Home to famous anime studios, Nippon Television Holdings shifts focus to the global market with aims to bring more Japanese content overseas.
2025-02-13 11:10
How to make your Venuses’ custom outfits in Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme get displayed in-game.
2025-04-01 16:28
Hot to access Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme’s Digital Deluxe Edition content, including episodes, costumes and frames.
2025-03-31 16:27
Marvel Rivals’ new Costume Coin currency, which comes with the Venom Pick-Up bundle, allows you to unlock one costume of your choice.
2025-03-28 16:02
Tips on hunting a full-furred Congalala for Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest Like A Fire Hidden By Sand Event Quest.
2025-03-27 12:05
What to do in Monster Hunter Wilds after completing Chapter 3- including Hunter Rank Story Missions, side quests and monster part farming.
2025-03-21 11:52
Our guide to all Mantles and their effects in Monster Hunter Wilds, including the Rocksteady Mantle and the Corrupted Mantle.
2025-03-21 11:40
Monster Hunter Wilds is getting 3-limited time Event Quests this March, offering important and unique items for Hunters who complete them.
2025-03-19 13:45
Tips on how to mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds and how to maximize the damage you deal while mounted.
2025-03-19 11:58
Tips on how to make the best of Seikret, your trusty feathered companion in Monster Hunter Wilds, beyond just a simple mount.
2025-03-17 14:36
Tips on how to perform a Superman Dive in Monster Hunter Wilds, including the advantages and disadvantages of the move.
2025-03-11 17:30
In Monster Hunter Wilds, shoutouts, stickers and gestures replace traditional text chat – here’s how to customize them.
2025-03-10 16:53
There are benefits to capturing monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds instead of slaying them. Here’s what to bring and what to do on a capture quest.
2025-03-10 13:37
Here are some of the essential items you might want to stock up on before each hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-03-07 16:56
Monster Hunter Wilds lets you edit some parts of your hunter and Palico for free, but here’s what you can only edit with the paid vouchers.
2025-03-06 17:14
Guide on how to unlock layered armor and transmog hunter and Palico armor in Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-03-05 15:00
Monster Hunter Wilds has made the process of stocking your stuff a lot easier – here’s how to set your item loadouts.
2025-03-04 17:35
Non-gaming news
Is generative AI art linked to gambling addiction? Japanese manga artist proposes interesting “gacha” theory
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
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 is testing Switch 2 compatibility for Switch games “one by one,” 25% of games run without issue so far
Only 25% of Nintendo Switch games currently run without issue on the Switch 2 due to Nintendo implementing new technology for the console.
