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Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lead level designer Hiroaki Yoshiike talks about the sequel’s new game system, which focuses more heavily on combat and choices.
2025-05-09 13:52
After you finish Maelle’s final relationship quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Monolith’s message changes from “33” to “Va T’en.”
2025-05-09 12:26
Hideo Kojima added Plate Gates to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to allow Sam and company to traverse the long distance between the UCA and Australia.
2025-05-09 12:03
Bandai Namco has announced a revision of its compensation system that will make executive pays more heavily performance-based.
2025-05-08 19:43
We showcase 5 tips that could make your on-foot exploration in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a little bit easier.
2025-05-08 19:38
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s director and voice actors talk about their experience working with such a long, convoluted script.
2025-05-08 19:27
David Hayter was apparently a regular at the real-life equivalent of Yakuza 0’s disco minigame spot Majahara.
2025-05-08 19:14
Bandai Namco’s consolidated financial report for fiscal year 2025 suggests significant growth of the group’s video game sector.
2025-05-08 15:42
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents you with two choices following its final boss fight. How do the alternate endings play out and is there a definitive good one?
2025-05-08 10:55
As AI becomes more common in game development, in order to break through devs will need to have a “sense for aesthetics,” says Akihiro Hino.
2025-05-07 18:39
A picture of Masi Oka’s face accidentally made its way into Outer Wilds. The developers have confirmed that “he is not where he’s supposed to be.”
2025-05-07 17:43
Capcom just released Monster Hunter Wilds’ first Free Challenge Quest, which capitalizes on its current strongest monster.
2025-05-07 15:30
The FROMSOFTWARE GAMES EVENT Spring 2025 showcase of Elden Ring Nightreign has revealed new Dark Souls cameos.
2025-05-07 12:52
Tips on where and how to unlock each of the nine Swimsuit character costume available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-05-07 12:00
Dynasty Warriors Origins producer and Omega Force lead Tomohiko Sho talks about team’s approach to fanservice.
2025-05-02 18:47
NFT game De:Lithe Last Memories’ cryptocurrency gets delisted from exchange platforms after users discover a way to generate unlimited profit.
2025-05-02 17:42
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach lead level designer Hiroaki Yoshiike talks about the sequel’s new game system, which focuses more heavily on combat and choices.
2025-05-09 13:52
Hideo Kojima added Plate Gates to Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to allow Sam and company to traverse the long distance between the UCA and Australia.
2025-05-09 12:03
Bandai Namco has announced a revision of its compensation system that will make executive pays more heavily performance-based.
2025-05-08 19:43
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s director and voice actors talk about their experience working with such a long, convoluted script.
2025-05-08 19:27
David Hayter was apparently a regular at the real-life equivalent of Yakuza 0’s disco minigame spot Majahara.
2025-05-08 19:14
Bandai Namco’s consolidated financial report for fiscal year 2025 suggests significant growth of the group’s video game sector.
2025-05-08 15:42
As AI becomes more common in game development, in order to break through devs will need to have a “sense for aesthetics,” says Akihiro Hino.
2025-05-07 18:39
Capcom just released Monster Hunter Wilds’ first Free Challenge Quest, which capitalizes on its current strongest monster.
2025-05-07 15:30
The FROMSOFTWARE GAMES EVENT Spring 2025 showcase of Elden Ring Nightreign has revealed new Dark Souls cameos.
2025-05-07 12:52
Dynasty Warriors Origins producer and Omega Force lead Tomohiko Sho talks about team’s approach to fanservice.
2025-05-02 18:47
NFT game De:Lithe Last Memories’ cryptocurrency gets delisted from exchange platforms after users discover a way to generate unlimited profit.
2025-05-02 17:42
Persona and Shin Megami Tensei artist Kazuma Kaneko trained an AI model based on his art for his new game, but it was anything but time-saving.
2025-05-02 14:49
According to Dynasty Warriors Origins producer Tomohiko Sho, the game’s homoerotic lines weren’t entirely intentional.
2025-05-02 11:45
Indie horror survival game about a sadistic giantess, SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, is set to release on May 29, 2025.
2025-05-01 19:16
Kodaka talks about how ex-Atlus dev Akihiro Togawa joined The Hundred Line development team and helped revamp the game’s battle system.
2025-05-01 18:37
Koei Tecmo has hit record highs across multiple profit metrics in the fiscal year ending March 2025 thanks to strong game sales and investments.
2025-05-01 16:26
MyAnimeList’s CEO says that the only way to battle manga piracy is by making a better online manga distribution service for overseas readers.
2025-04-30 19:33
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
2025-04-09 18:17
Japanese scientists have created a VR device which simulates the sensation of having cat ears in real life.
2025-04-08 19:07
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
Three teenagers in Japan were arrested for a sophisticated fraud scheme that reportedly made them around $50,270 in cryptocurrency assets.
2025-02-27 15:59
Anime production company Studio Comet filed a moral rights infringement lawsuit against Sanrio over punky rabbit mascot character Kuromi.
2025-02-26 17:32
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
Anime studio Chiptune, which specializes in CG and compositing, is now a subsidiary of the Kadokawa Group.
2025-02-18 17:09
After you finish Maelle’s final relationship quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Monolith’s message changes from “33” to “Va T’en.”
2025-05-09 12:26
We showcase 5 tips that could make your on-foot exploration in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a little bit easier.
2025-05-08 19:38
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents you with two choices following its final boss fight. How do the alternate endings play out and is there a definitive good one?
2025-05-08 10:55
Tips on where and how to unlock each of the nine Swimsuit character costume available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-05-07 12:00
How to get over the 9,999 damage cap per single attack Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces as your party gets stronger.
2025-05-01 11:43
How to use and get better at dodging, parrying, jumping and Gradient Counters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-04-30 17:10
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Mimes have a ton of health, but proper use of the Break system will allow you to take them down swiftly.
2025-04-30 10:39
How to locate and destroy the three Paint Cage locks needed to open a Paint Cage in Clair Obscur: Expedition: 33.
2025-04-28 10:13
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves producer Yasuyuki Oda explains why SNK designed and added the new REV System.
2025-04-24 16:13
Tips on how to best utilize the new melding options that are unlocked after reaching Hunter Rank 100 in Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-04-23 14:33
Our tips on how to utilize Emma Frost’s abilities and what to watch out for when switching between her two forms.
2025-04-16 20:14
Overview of what gets reset vs what carries over in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme’s New Game Plus.
2025-04-09 16:45
Tips on how to beat Monster Hunter Wilds’ new limited-time quest “When Do Quematrice Sing? and obtain the Amstrigian α head armor.
2025-04-09 12:41
Tips on how to clear “Points of Focus” to increase ratings for your photos in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme.
2025-04-07 18:27
Tips on how to raise interest stats for each Venus in Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme.
2025-04-07 15:54
How to make your Venuses’ custom outfits in Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme get displayed in-game.
2025-04-01 16:28
Non-gaming news
Japan’s war on manga piracy can only end with faster and more widespread distribution of official translations, MyAnimeList CEO suggests
MyAnimeList’s CEO says that the only way to battle manga piracy is by making a better online manga distribution service for overseas readers.
Indie games
Become a giantess’s powerless plaything in horror survival SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, launching May 29
Indie horror survival game about a sadistic giantess, SAEKO: Giantess Dating Sim, is set to release on May 29, 2025.
nintendo
Nintendo makes shovelware less likely to enter charts with revision of eShop ranking system
The Nintendo eShop’s revised ranking system bases popularity on total revenue, rather than number of downloads, making it harder for “slop” to enter charts.
