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Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing
Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing. While some jobs are getting flashy new moves and dramatic overhauls to mechanics, the Scholar only had “Can make party members move faster” highlighted.
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China. This is likely due to trouble that other games have been facing in the country.
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years. The protagonist of the first game, Cutter Slade, will return. This time, protecting the life on planet Adelpha.
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC. It’s a remake of the original Destroy All Humans! 2 released back in 2006.
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs. More information will be revealed at TGS2021 Online on October 1 (JST)
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Japan Air Self Defense Force’s furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan’s Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
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
Japanese convenience store gives Donkey Kong Country Returns HD buyers a real banana
Those who buy the upcoming Switch game Donkey Kong Country Returns HD at Lawson stores in Japan get a surprise potassium-packed snack.
