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In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
Contest-winning AI novel loses physical publication and manga adaptation after guidelines were updated to ban AI-generated works.
2026-01-07 18:58
Hitachi launched the Ruby Spotter voice command recognition software for Nintendo Switch 2 game developers.
2026-01-07 18:34
Square Enix recently announced their materials usage guidelines to prevent spoiling the story of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined.
2026-01-07 15:08
On January 7, Granzella made an official statement addressing certain issues with the company’s wage payment practices.
2026-01-07 13:47
Danganronpa and The Hundred Line creator Kazutaka Kodaka reminisces on an encounter that made him return to the video game industry.
2026-01-07 00:01
Despite an overwhelmingly successful campaign, the indie project has suffered multiple issues and delays in the past few years of development.
2026-01-06 23:00
Code Vein II director says that “Revenants” in the domestic version of the game will be renamed due to the series’ lore being refreshed.
2026-01-06 22:00
Street Fighter 6’s newest fighting pass trailer showcasing sports-themed outfits is prompting fans to theorize about possible future content.
2026-01-06 16:14
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of FF9, composer Nobuo Uematsu talks about some of his favorite compositions from the game.
2026-01-06 01:00
An Ai-generated manga has recently been topping “Japan’s biggest e-book store” Comic C’moA’s Young Adult charts.
2026-01-06 00:01
The newest members to join in on the Silent Hill f livestream trend are the actor and actress who portrayed Hinako’s father and mother.
2026-01-05 23:00
Princess Maker: Children of Revelation has resumed production after abrupt restructuring of its development studio D-ZARD.
2026-01-05 22:00
During the Genshin FES 2026, MiHoYo confirmed that the Genshin Impact anime project announced in 2022 is still on track without issue.
2026-01-05 01:05
Digimon Story: Time Stranger developers Ryosuke Hara and Yusuke Tomono talk about their team’s expansion and future goals.
2026-01-04 00:01
A deep dive into the life of Minoru Arakawa, the man who created Nintendo of America, by Syosin Kai, a researcher of the history of Japan’s game industry (Part 1).
2026-01-02 22:00
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
Contest-winning AI novel loses physical publication and manga adaptation after guidelines were updated to ban AI-generated works.
2026-01-07 18:58
Hitachi launched the Ruby Spotter voice command recognition software for Nintendo Switch 2 game developers.
2026-01-07 18:34
Square Enix recently announced their materials usage guidelines to prevent spoiling the story of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined.
2026-01-07 15:08
On January 7, Granzella made an official statement addressing certain issues with the company’s wage payment practices.
2026-01-07 13:47
Danganronpa and The Hundred Line creator Kazutaka Kodaka reminisces on an encounter that made him return to the video game industry.
2026-01-07 00:01
Despite an overwhelmingly successful campaign, the indie project has suffered multiple issues and delays in the past few years of development.
2026-01-06 23:00
Code Vein II director says that “Revenants” in the domestic version of the game will be renamed due to the series’ lore being refreshed.
2026-01-06 22:00
Street Fighter 6’s newest fighting pass trailer showcasing sports-themed outfits is prompting fans to theorize about possible future content.
2026-01-06 16:14
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of FF9, composer Nobuo Uematsu talks about some of his favorite compositions from the game.
2026-01-06 01:00
An Ai-generated manga has recently been topping “Japan’s biggest e-book store” Comic C’moA’s Young Adult charts.
2026-01-06 00:01
The newest members to join in on the Silent Hill f livestream trend are the actor and actress who portrayed Hinako’s father and mother.
2026-01-05 23:00
Princess Maker: Children of Revelation has resumed production after abrupt restructuring of its development studio D-ZARD.
2026-01-05 22:00
Digimon Story: Time Stranger developers Ryosuke Hara and Yusuke Tomono talk about their team’s expansion and future goals.
2026-01-04 00:01
A deep dive into the life of Minoru Arakawa, the man who created Nintendo of America, by Syosin Kai, a researcher of the history of Japan’s game industry (Part 1).
2026-01-02 22:00
A round-up of the top 5 weirdest, most random and downright bizarre topics Automaton West covered in the year 2025.
2025-12-31 22:00
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
2026-01-07 22:00
Contest-winning AI novel loses physical publication and manga adaptation after guidelines were updated to ban AI-generated works.
2026-01-07 18:58
An Ai-generated manga has recently been topping “Japan’s biggest e-book store” Comic C’moA’s Young Adult charts.
2026-01-06 00:01
According to the results of a recent survey, Japan’s anime otaku population is estimated at around 5.5 million people.
2025-12-25 02:00
In a recent interview, Neon Genesis Evangelion director Hideaki Anno shared his impressions of the Japanese content industry going global.
2025-12-25 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
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
Sword Art Online director believes Japanese anime has the potential to replace Hollywood, but “focusing too much on global appeal could lead to failure”
In a recent interview, Sword Art Online director Tomohiko Ito talks about the expansion of Japan’s anime to the overseas market.
Indie games
Japanese YouTuber’s $320k crowdfunded indie passion project stuck in production limbo after dismissal of game director
Despite an overwhelmingly successful campaign, the indie project has suffered multiple issues and delays in the past few years of development.
nintendo
Hitachi launches multilingual “intuitive” voice command recognition software for Nintendo Switch 2 game devs
Hitachi launched the Ruby Spotter voice command recognition software for Nintendo Switch 2 game developers.
