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Splatoon 3’s latest update makes the Tacticooler a new favorite in Japan
With Splatoon 3’s latest Ver. 2.1.0 update, a build consisting of the N-ZAP ’85 equipped with the Tacticooler and Respawn Punisher gear ability has been gaining popularity in Japan.
O2Jam Online has a disastrous Steam launch with just 4% approval rate
O2Jam, a rhythm game that originally ended service in 2012, has been revived as O2Jam Online and released on Steam as a free-to-play title. However, the game currently has an Overwhelmingly Negative (4% approval rate) review status on the platform.
Ex-Bandai Namco employee embezzled $4.6 million by selling the company’s mobile devices
Former Bandai Namco employee embezzled 600 million yen (around $4.6 million) by selling the company’s mobile devices without Bandai Namco’s permission. The company has filed a civil lawsuit against the former employee.
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode that lets you see the costumes in action
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode (Perspective-assist mode) that lets you enjoy the protagonist Shelia’s costumes more than before.
Fish Play Pokémon Violet… And do some shopping on the eShop
Mutekimaru Channel, a YouTube channel known for its Fish Play Pokémon live stream series, has been drawing attention after a strange mishap involving the fish spending money on the Nintendo eShop.
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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.
