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Translators in Japan discuss the importance of LQA in video games
Japanese game translator Yosei Muto recently took to Twitter to discuss the importance of LQA in the game development process. The series of tweets drew responses from game developers, translators, and others who are informed about the industry.
Japan: 40% of single men in their 20s have never been on a date, according to a survey conducted by the government
In a survey conducted by the Japanese government, 40% of single men in their 20s gave a response of “0” to a question asking how many people they have been on a date with. When looking at the response to the survey results on social media in Japan, it seems that the majority of people were not surprised.
Resonance of the Ocean is a soothing game about answering back to echoes heard from across the ocean
Resonance of the Ocean is a short adventure game about answering back to echoes heard from across the ocean. It is set to launch on July 9 (JST).
Open world samurai game Rōnin Trail officially announced. Wander Edo-period Japan fighting to survive
Rōnin Trail is an open world adventure game where players take on the role of a samurai in Japan. The game takes place during Japan’s Edo-period where a masterless samurai, or rōnin, is left to wander the countryside searching for their purpose.
Surreal cult classic Japanese game Garage comes to Steam in July
Garage is a cult classic adventure game that was originally released for PC in 1999. The game takes place in a psychological world that is teeming with dilapidated wooden buildings, rusted metal, and sewage. The Steam version of Garage: Bad Dream Adventure will be completely uncensored.
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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.
