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Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
2025-12-19 22:00
Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) has forced Apple to open its OS to third-party app stores, but the company has responded with rules that seemingly undercut the benefits.
2025-12-19 18:33
The new credit card, offered by viviON and JCB, is meant to ensure consumers can use DLsite and related services “with peace of mind.”
2025-12-19 16:46
Deltarune creator Toby Fox shed some light on the development of the upcoming Chapter 5 in his Winter 2025 newsletter.
2025-12-19 16:16
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo addresses shareholders’ concerns about longtime fans waiting for new mainline entries.
2025-12-19 15:30
Sony Honda Mobility’s new battery electric car Afeela will be the world’s first vehicle with integrated PS Remote Play.
2025-12-19 13:49
Nexon’s IO Division has finally unveiled its new 3D anime-style game Project RX, first announced in October 2024.
2025-12-19 12:14
Killing Magician is a new indie game by Korean illustrator DDUCK KONG, famous for his NIKKE character designs.
2025-12-19 00:01
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 director Guillaume Broche talks about the game’s battle design in a dialogue with Hiroyuki Kobayashi.
2025-12-18 23:00
The Tokyo eSports Festa 2026 will not allow players to use Chun-Li, Kimberly, Manon, A.K.I., and Cammy’s recent swimsuit skins.
2025-12-18 22:00
DLsite’s “otaku friendly” social network service Pommu has returned after a month-long maintenance period.
2025-12-18 18:35
Brave x Junction’s Western release will come back to Nintendo Switch on December 22 with “adjusted” character designs.
2025-12-18 15:11
Nihon Falcom announced that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, a full 3D remake of Trails in the Sky SC, will release globally in 2026.
2025-12-18 14:00
DUSK INDEX: GION is a “complex murder mystery” visual novel that takes place across two diverging timelines.
2025-12-18 11:54
Hideo Kojima talks about the extra care Kojima Productions put into balancing difficulty in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
2025-12-18 01:00
Aion 2’s Style Shop, where players can make and sell custom character presets, has become controversial for hosting recreations of real people.
2025-12-18 00:01
Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
2025-12-19 22:00
Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) has forced Apple to open its OS to third-party app stores, but the company has responded with rules that seemingly undercut the benefits.
2025-12-19 18:33
The new credit card, offered by viviON and JCB, is meant to ensure consumers can use DLsite and related services “with peace of mind.”
2025-12-19 16:46
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo addresses shareholders’ concerns about longtime fans waiting for new mainline entries.
2025-12-19 15:30
Sony Honda Mobility’s new battery electric car Afeela will be the world’s first vehicle with integrated PS Remote Play.
2025-12-19 13:49
The Tokyo eSports Festa 2026 will not allow players to use Chun-Li, Kimberly, Manon, A.K.I., and Cammy’s recent swimsuit skins.
2025-12-18 22:00
DLsite’s “otaku friendly” social network service Pommu has returned after a month-long maintenance period.
2025-12-18 18:35
Brave x Junction’s Western release will come back to Nintendo Switch on December 22 with “adjusted” character designs.
2025-12-18 15:11
Nihon Falcom announced that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, a full 3D remake of Trails in the Sky SC, will release globally in 2026.
2025-12-18 14:00
DUSK INDEX: GION is a “complex murder mystery” visual novel that takes place across two diverging timelines.
2025-12-18 11:54
Hideo Kojima talks about the extra care Kojima Productions put into balancing difficulty in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
2025-12-18 01:00
G-Mode’s physical edition of The Detective Kibukawa Ryosuke Case Tale series will be coming to Nintendo Switch in January next year.
2025-12-17 23:00
After it replaced a domestic $380 annual license plan for game fonts with a $20,500 plan, Monotype has come under scrutiny.
2025-12-17 22:00
Interestingly, this is a video game adaptation of a model kit franchise.
2025-12-17 13:34
Combat in Pragmata is all about multitasking – and while it takes some time to get used to, the learning curve is quite forgiving.
2025-12-17 02:00
Major japanese ebook platform Comic C’moA reveals that isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025.
2025-12-17 00:01
Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
2025-12-19 22:00
DLsite’s “otaku friendly” social network service Pommu has returned after a month-long maintenance period.
2025-12-18 18:35
Major japanese ebook platform Comic C’moA reveals that isekai was the top manga genre among men and women in 2025.
2025-12-17 00:01
The viral VTuber grandma was introduced as a “85-year-old” on her debut, but was actually 84 at the time.
2025-12-12 01:00
Gainax founding member and former employee Hideaki Anno shares new unfortunate details about the studio’s past after it’s official dissolution on December 11.
2025-12-11 14:58
Yūko Miyamura, the voice behind Evangelion’s Asuka, is debuting as a VTuber. The actress unveiled her new avatar on December 4.
2025-12-10 21:00
Kadokawa recently acquired SOZO with plans to expand its reach in Southeast Asia through anime conventions and other live events.
2025-12-05 02:00
It was recently revealed that a new live-action adaptation of Look Back will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.
2025-12-04 22:00
Masakazu Katsura reported that all of the manuscripts for his cult classic manga, Video Girl Ai, were stolen, amounting to $5 million USD in damages.
2025-12-04 21:00
Winners of the contest will have the opportunity to debut in Japan, with editorial and publishing support from Kadokawa.
2025-12-03 02:00
Due to “AI fraud” becoming much more frequent, Japanese recruiters have started asking applicants to draw in front of them during interviews.
2025-12-03 01:00
Survey reveals that “italian brainrot” was Japanese schoolgirls top buzzword in 2025. The term ranked second most popular among Japanese boys.
2025-12-02 02:00
Jokes aside, Challia Bull’s makeover in Gundam GQuuuuuuX was also accompanied by a lot more screen time and a deeper exploration of his character and friendship with fellow Newtype Char.
2025-11-27 23:00
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
2025-11-27 03:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno initially had very different ideas about how the Rebuild tetralogy should end.
2025-11-22 00:01
20 out of 100 viral buzzword nominees in Japan are related to Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which is more than any other single franchise.
2025-11-21 23:00
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Veteran manga writer behind Fist of the North Star is still trying to publish new stories at 78, but “no publisher wants to use them”
Recent interview reveals Fist of the North Star author Buronson has been working on brand-new material, but has difficulties getting it greenlit by publishers.
Indie games
Deltarune Chapter 5 will take “several more months to release,” says creator Toby Fox. Most of the dev team to soon move to producing Chapter 6
Deltarune creator Toby Fox shed some light on the development of the upcoming Chapter 5 in his Winter 2025 newsletter.
nintendo
Chef Kawasaki “micro bikini” ride deleted from Kirby Air Riders Machine Market, immediately replaced by succubus Chef Kawasaki
As players lament the loss of micro bikini Chef Kawasaki, succubus Chef Kawasaki has replaced it as the priciest custom ride in Kirby Air Riders.
