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Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
2025-11-19 16:58
Resident Evil Requiem developer Capcom is “preparing to ensure a comfortable play experience across a wide range of PC specifications.”
2025-11-19 02:00
Arknights: Endfield’s new update brings more flexible party combinations, letting players make better use of low-rarity characters.
2025-11-19 00:01
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo shares insights about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s performance across regions and platforms.
2025-11-18 22:00
According to Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa, those who didn’t play Resident Evil Outbreak and its sequel have nothing to worry about.
2025-11-18 16:33
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation (DOAXVV) producer talks about the game’s future direction as it approaches its 9th and 10th anniversaries.
2025-11-18 15:19
Steins;Gate Re:Boot, the remastered version of Mages’ flagship visual novel, will have its released postponed for 2026.
2025-11-18 14:22
Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Yoshida Naoki is planning a complete overhaul of the MMORPG, centered around valuing players’ time.
2025-11-18 12:35
Former PlayStation executive Yoshida Shuhei recently talked about his own views on how game developers are making use of AI technology.
2025-11-18 02:00
According a database recording almost 2,200 different live-service games, more than 70% of titles ended services before their third year.
2025-11-18 01:00
NieR series creator Yoko Taro reveals that he’s hasn’t been able to announce any projects due to them getting cancelled midway.
2025-11-18 00:01
We talk to Fuga developer CyberConnect2 and Aeruta publisher Gravity Game Arise about the appeal of furry and kemomimi characters.
2025-11-17 22:00
CyberAgent says the lawsuit lodged by Konami against Cygames’ Umamusume: Pretty Derby has resulted in an extraordinary loss of 727 million.
2025-11-17 14:19
Following “complications,” XSEED has announced that the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack will not be coming to the Switch in the US and EU after all.
2025-11-17 13:26
A look at four Japanese indie horror games that have playable animal characters or prominently feature animals.
2025-11-15 22:00
Konami just added a new “Casual” difficulty mode to Silent Hill f, and fans theorize that Hinako voice actress’ viral livestreams might be what inspired the decision.
2025-11-15 01:00
Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
2025-11-19 16:58
Resident Evil Requiem developer Capcom is “preparing to ensure a comfortable play experience across a wide range of PC specifications.”
2025-11-19 02:00
Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo shares insights about Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s performance across regions and platforms.
2025-11-18 22:00
According to Requiem producer Masato Kumazawa, those who didn’t play Resident Evil Outbreak and its sequel have nothing to worry about.
2025-11-18 16:33
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation (DOAXVV) producer talks about the game’s future direction as it approaches its 9th and 10th anniversaries.
2025-11-18 15:19
Steins;Gate Re:Boot, the remastered version of Mages’ flagship visual novel, will have its released postponed for 2026.
2025-11-18 14:22
Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Yoshida Naoki is planning a complete overhaul of the MMORPG, centered around valuing players’ time.
2025-11-18 12:35
Former PlayStation executive Yoshida Shuhei recently talked about his own views on how game developers are making use of AI technology.
2025-11-18 02:00
According a database recording almost 2,200 different live-service games, more than 70% of titles ended services before their third year.
2025-11-18 01:00
NieR series creator Yoko Taro reveals that he’s hasn’t been able to announce any projects due to them getting cancelled midway.
2025-11-18 00:01
We talk to Fuga developer CyberConnect2 and Aeruta publisher Gravity Game Arise about the appeal of furry and kemomimi characters.
2025-11-17 22:00
CyberAgent says the lawsuit lodged by Konami against Cygames’ Umamusume: Pretty Derby has resulted in an extraordinary loss of 727 million.
2025-11-17 14:19
Following “complications,” XSEED has announced that the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack will not be coming to the Switch in the US and EU after all.
2025-11-17 13:26
A look at four Japanese indie horror games that have playable animal characters or prominently feature animals.
2025-11-15 22:00
Konami just added a new “Casual” difficulty mode to Silent Hill f, and fans theorize that Hinako voice actress’ viral livestreams might be what inspired the decision.
2025-11-15 01:00
Kyouran Makaism developers recently shared some more info on the game, including the overall difficulty level and crazy damage scaling.
2025-11-15 00:01
Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
2025-11-19 16:58
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
2025-11-13 01:00
In a recent interview, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shared his feelings and concerns for the ever-evolving mecha series.
2025-11-12 00:01
It was recently announced that Pommu would indefinitely suspend services due to numerous malfunctions and higher-than-expected traffic.
2025-11-11 13:59
According to a new study, 2025 has seen anime studios shut down or go bankrupt at an even higher pace than previous years.
2025-11-05 22:00
Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry proposes new policy guidelines for the Japanese content and anime industries.
2025-11-05 02:00
Yokohama City University’s psychologists are trying out a new counseling service which blends therapy with anime content.
2025-10-31 19:03
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
An interview laying bare the psychological state of a woman accused of harassing and threatening Nijisanji’s VTuber has drawn attention from Japanese users.
2025-10-23 22:00
A recent survey by Happinet suggests Japan’s “kidult” population has reached 5.35 million people and a market worth more than $500 million USD.
2025-10-22 02:00
Japanese animator talks about how asking skilled domestic animators to “fix” cheaply outsourced work has driven away directors.
2025-10-21 23:00
The Please Tell Me! Galko-chan manga is resuming publication on Kadokawa’s webcomic platform four year after author Kenya Suzuki’s arrest.
2025-10-17 21:00
Sakanaction’s frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi talks about how difficult it is for musicians score deals for anime openings.
2025-10-15 04:00
Bandai Namco’s Gundam website confirms that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is officially a part of the Universal Century timeline.
2025-10-15 02:00
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
Japanese court orders Cloudfare to pay damages to manga publishers for “facilitating” illegal piracy sites
Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
Indie games
Rune Factory 4 director is making a new fantasy farming sim RPG in which you can keep living forever. Farnia Village Kickstarter campaign live now
Developers behind Rune Factory 3 and 4 launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy farming sim Farnia Village.
nintendo
Nintendo launches website that lets you check compatibility of Switch games on the Switch 2
Nintendo’s new website allows you to check whether your favorite Switch games are compatible with the Switch 2.
