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Pokémon Trading Card Game illustration exhibition to be held online for the first time
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Online Illustration Exhibition will be held between August 10 and October 22, 2022. Admission to the event is free and it will have support for ten languages including English and Japanese.
Massage Freaks delayed after receiving backlash in Japan over its risqué subject matter [Update]
qureate has announced that they’ve decided to delay the launch of Massage Freaks as a result of discussions with concerned parties. There were critical opinions of the game being shared online, with some saying it shows discrimination against women, or is a sexually exploitative game
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August. The competitor who successfully removes their opponent’s mawashi (loincloth) and achieves “morodashi” (exposing their privates) is crowned the victor.
Affogato combines coffee and sorcery in an RPG coming to Steam in 2023
Affogato is an RPG that brings together many elements including card-game mechanics, tower defense, and running a café. The game takes place in the city of Arorua which is inhabited by vampires, beasts, spirits, and sorcerers.
Exaggerated reports calling Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan
Exaggerated reports calling the cat game Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan. Some players have written reviews stating that those with no stomach for horror or the grotesque should be warned. These reviews also contain what many would consider exaggerations saying the cat is harmed in the game and suggesting cruel depictions.
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Non-gaming news
Becoming an immortal meme doesn’t mean success: Japanese author’s series stopped selling after its anime adaptation went viral for awkward animation
Author of “Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won’t Lose” opens up about the negative effect the title’s anime adaptation has had on sales of the light novel series.
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.
