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NieR:Automata themed portable turntable to be sold in Japan
Onkyo has announced a NieR:Automata-themed turntable called Portable Turntable OCP-01 NieR to commemorate the game’s 5th anniversary. Purchasers will receive an original NieR-themed slipmat as a bonus.
Elden Ring is getting tons of mods, from boss randomizers and VR to seamless co-op
The PC version of Elden Ring appears to be receiving all sorts of mods from boss randomizers to VR to seamless co-op. There’s also a mod that makes Elden Ring even harder called “Prepare to Die (Hard Mode)”.
Pokémon developer Game Freak adopts an optional 4-day workweek program with 20% salary reduction
Game Freak has implemented an optional 4-day workweek system for its full-time employees. Those with a child (Elementary School age or less) or in need of providing nursing care to a family member are eligible, but their salaries will be slightly reduced while using the program.
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merch as souvenirs
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merchandise, starting April 29. Although the items are already available online, they’re still a welcoming addition as souvenirs.
CRI Middleware’s CRIWARE now supports Unreal Engine 5
CRI Middleware has announced that their products sold under the CRIWARE brand now support Unreal Engine 5. They also plan to update CRIWARE to make it easier to work with UE5-specific features.
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Non-gaming news
Your Name producer faces 6 years in prison for child prostitution case involving over 100 victims
Your Name producer Koichiro Ito is facing a six-year prison sentence for violations of child pornography and chilld prostitution laws.
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.
