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Lollipop Chainsaw Remake’s Juliet looks a little different in latest image
Dragami Games posted an image that featured Juliet, the protagonist of Lollipop Chainsaw Remake (tentative title), and fans have noticed some subtle differences in Juliet’s appearance when compared to the original Lollipop Chainsaw.
Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura steps down as Mages chairman
Steins;Gate creator Chiyomaru Shikura has announced that he is stepping down from his role as chairman and representative director of Mages. Shikura will serve as an executive producer going forward.
Why Harvestella’s reception changed from “disappointing” to “satisfying”
Harvestella’s reputation took a big hit at launch. Then, there was a recent shift in the reception of the game by players. But what’s behind these sudden changes in perception surrounding Harvestella?
Pesticide company releases cockroach escape game in Japan
Japanese pesticide manufacturer Earth Corporation has released a first-person 3D cockroach action game. Players take control of a cockroach and must escape a room that is filled with Earth Corporation’s insect control products.
Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion players recommend Japanese VA over English
The official Final Fantasy VII Twitter account asked, “What’s your top tip for anyone starting out in Crisis Core?” The tweet has garnered a wide range of responses from users, and we decided to take a look at some of them.
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Niconico mass deletes videos and shuts down adult-oriented fanart portal to comply with international laws
Niconico services’ regulations were revised last October to accommodate international laws pertaining to sexual and violent content.
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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’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.