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Disgaea director Sohei Niikawa talks about generative AI use and discusses the philosophy behind his creative process.
pixivFANBOX has openly named payment processors as the cause.
The game is also set to get new Guest Rivals.
A port of Ace Combat Zero will be included as a pre-order bonus for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka talked about the development of Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls on his X account.
WonderPaws is a free-to-play title by Lilith Games studio Cat Paw Latte.
505 Games’ parent company Digital Bros has discontinued development of Armed Fantasia, the spiritual successor to Media.Vision’s Wild Arms series. The company made the statement in its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, alongside cancellations of…
Interview with Unicorn Overlord director Takafumi Noma about his new game DAWNGAZER and original IP IGNISPHERE.
DAWNGAZER is the debut title of Noma’s new development studio under Monochrome Coporation.
Major Japanese convenience store Lawson turns to generative AI for new product proposals, coming out with “interesting” flavor combinations.
Interview with Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember producer Masakazu Hirayama and development producer Masaaki Yamagiwa.
This comes after the new Chiikawa feature-length film adaptation became Japan’s highest-grossing film of 2026.
This is the first of many Rance titles scheduled to come to Steam.
Report of NC and Dynamis One’s TGS 2026 media preview for Astrae Oratio.
The game’s Code of Conduct was updated on September 24 to reflect this.
Spike Chunsoft unveils details regarding Danganronpa 2×2’s new Slayhem Mode character Sakutaro Higashi.
Disgaea director Sohei Niikawa talks about generative AI use and discusses the philosophy behind his creative process.
pixivFANBOX has openly named payment processors as the cause.
The game is also set to get new Guest Rivals.
A port of Ace Combat Zero will be included as a pre-order bonus for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve.
Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka talked about the development of Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls on his X account.
505 Games’ parent company Digital Bros has discontinued development of Armed Fantasia, the spiritual successor to Media.Vision’s Wild Arms series. The company made the statement in its financial results for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, alongside cancellations of…
DAWNGAZER is the debut title of Noma’s new development studio under Monochrome Coporation.
This comes after the new Chiikawa feature-length film adaptation became Japan’s highest-grossing film of 2026.
This is the first of many Rance titles scheduled to come to Steam.
Forza Horizon 6 players have been reporting “another” wave of mass reportings after multiple itasha creators in Japan face bans.
With countless games released on Steam every single day, Japanese games from smaller independent devs tend to get lost in the shuffle, but there’s no shortage of unique titles featuring original ideas with their own distinct identity. So, AUTOMATON has…
Developer Yuichi Tanzawa announces that he will be developing a spiritual successor to the classic monster creator game Graffiti Kingdom.
Accepted applicants for the new Silver Palace technical test will have a chance to play the game on Windows, Android, and iOS.
The idea came from TOHO, the production company behind The Apothecary Diaries anime.
The update to FFXIV’s Materials Usage License comes with several additions related to physical fan-made goods.
pixivFANBOX has openly named payment processors as the cause.
Major Japanese convenience store Lawson turns to generative AI for new product proposals, coming out with “interesting” flavor combinations.
This comes after the new Chiikawa feature-length film adaptation became Japan’s highest-grossing film of 2026.
Motoki Tanaka believes working conditions for animators have improved significantly.
Discussion about the anime has been ongoing ever since the initial announcement by Kodansha on July 26.
Following the announcement of Black Bullet: New World Order, creator Shiden Kanzaki broke his 11-year silence on X.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica The Movie: Walpurgisnacht Rising writer Gen Urobuchi reflects on the magical girl series’ beginnings.
Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island becomes Japan’s highest grossing theatrical release this year.
Toshio Suzuki recently talked about why his studio has been categorically silent when it comes to “Ghibi-style” slop,
Anime producer Hiroaki Inoue shares some interesting tidbits about his time working at studio Gainax.
Production I.G’s saw revenue drop by 14.2% year-over-year, with ordinary profit going down by 74.8% year-over-year.
Concept images used in reports were from the theme park planned in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia.
The discussion was prompted by a Japanese article which argues that late-night isekai anime is a “format for the global market.”
Masami Kurumada alleges his former staff member embezzled almost $30 million USD over the course of 10+ years.
The Japanese public is skeptical due the non-binding nature of the new code.
The new clause appears to be in response to often seen “witch hunts” among fans on social media.
Tips on making the best of Onimusha: Way of the Sword’s various defensive options.
Gere are a few lesser-known tips that are worth bearing in mind as you explore Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Pragmata has an extra scene you can unlock by completing a few extra steps after finishing the game. Here’s how to go about it.
AUTOMATON West’s guide on how to get the Courage in Desperation achievement in Capcom’s Pragmata.
The Who Needs Guns!? achievement in Pragmata can be acquired in different areas and ways, but here is one of the best spots to do so.
Pointers on how to locate Holo-Walls and Mini Cabins in Pragmata’s to unlock achievements and benefits for Hugh and Diana.
Here are some remap suggestions to make Death Stranding 2: On the Beach more comfortable for controller play.
Our tips on how to get the “Cat Got Your Tongue?” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
How to defeat Resident Evil Requiem’s final boss. It goes without saying, but this guide contains spoilers.
Here are some useful tips for taking down Resident Evil Requiem’s Plant 43, the monstrous flora at the bottom of the crater in Raccoon City.
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
Detailed guide on how to take down Super Tyrant, an enemy with more moves than your standard Resident Evil Requiem boss.
Here are some in-depth tips on how to defeat the Titan Spinner (known as the Giant Spider) in Resident Evil Requiem.
Here’s our guide on how to defeat the Girl boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
Resident Evil Requiem’s Blister Borne is especially deadly because of its ability to convert zombies into more powerful Blister Heads. Here’s how to beat it.
Here:s our guide on how to easily get the “Bang For Your Buck” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
Non-gaming news
Japanese artists on pixivFANBOX face suspensions of sexual and violent fiction over “concerns raised by payment processors.” Even years-old posts affected
pixivFANBOX has openly named payment processors as the cause.
Indie games
ghostpia Season One is a “denshi” graphic novel that leverages video game techniques to deliver a story of eternal loneliness: Steam gems from Japan you might be missing out on
With countless games released on Steam every single day, Japanese games from…
nintendo
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake launches November 5 this year. Gameplay and additions revealed
During The Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, Nintendo unveiled a detailed…
