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Overload Metroidvania game to launch on June 16
Kadokawa has announced the release date for Overload -Escape from Nazarick-, a 2D Metroidvania game based on the popular novel/anime series Overload. It’s coming out on June 16 for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch.
Princess Connect! auto battler available in Japan for a limited time
It’s already April Fools’ Day in Japan, and Cygames has released a Princess Connect!-themed auto battler called Priconne! Grand Masters for iOS and Android in Japan. The game is free to download and only available until April 8 at 16:59 JST.
PS2 stealth game Kamiwaza is getting a remastered release for PC/PS4/Switch [Update]
Acquire has announced Kamiwaza Tourai for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It’s a remastered version of the original PS2 game Kamiwaza that was released in Japan back in 2006.
Capcom to raise base salary by an average of 30% in FY2022
Capcom has announced that the company will revise its compensation system in Japan. The revision consists of “an average base salary increase of 30% (includes the portion for pay raises) .”
Tekken producer Harada reacts to viral Elden Ring mod for Tekken 7
A video showcasing a new Tekken 7 mod that adds Elden Ring characters to the game has gone viral. The mod was created by Tekken Mods and Twitter user Ultraboy, and as of this writing, the video they posted on…
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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
Super Mario Party Jamboree tops Japan game charts for 8th week; exceeds 1 million sales
After an eventful holiday season, Nintendo’s Super Mario Party Jamboree has once again topped physical sales charts in Japan.