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Elona 2 attracts more controversy for using Undertale and SoraMafuUraSaka tracks in trailer, seemingly without permission
After accusations that it was made without the original creator’s permission, Elona 2 is being criticized for the music used in its trailer.
Extreme death game ARPG Tribe Nine attracts a predominantly English-speaking playerbase with limited-time Steam demo
Tribe Nine publisher reports that 70% of users playing the game’s demo are from English-speaking countries, not Japan.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to defeat Maria / Mary
How to defeat the Silent Hill 2 remake’s final boss, who is either Maria or Mary depending on the choices you made as James.
Japanese gaming convention tackles scalpers by threatening to print their faces and personal information onto merch
A gaming convention in Japan has recently come up with an interesting way of dealing with scalpers, offering them a choice between two “punishments” if they are caught. Gaming Bazaar is a casual market event held periodically around Japan where…
Shift Up CEO says his Stellar Blade and NIKKE character designs come from “following his instincts”
Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim talks about the philosophy behind his voluptuous character designs.
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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
Nintendo Switch 2 accessories by Genki were made based on leaks, not actual device, company representative confirms
Genki’s representative confirms that the company is not in possession of an authentic Nintendo Switch 2 or accurate information about it.
