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“Making games is how I make a living and support my family” visual novel developer speaks out against unauthorized gameplay streaming
A Japanese game developer’s stance on the harmful effects of unauthorized streaming and gameplay uploads has reverberated in the community.
Like a Dragon live-action series’ first episode made RGG Studio’s director tremble, scream and run for a cigarette break
Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Director Masayoshi Yokoyama reacts to Amazon Prime’s upcoming Like a Dragon: Yakuza live-action adaptation.
Capcom sees drop in profit during first quarter but forecasts yet another year of financial growth
Capcom’s latest financial statements show a dip in profit during Q1 of the fiscal year, but the company expects another year of financial growth.
Granblue Fantasy’s longtime director and producer step down in organizational change
Granblue Fantasy director Fukuhara Tetsuya and producer Kimura Yuito have left their positions to focus on other roles at Cygames.
Marvel Rivals’ third-person perspective helps alleviate some of the hero shooter genre’s problems
Rather than the typical first-person POV, Marvel Rivals adopts a third-person perspective, which brings many advantages.
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“Let’s meet again in hell” Japanese out-of-print manga archive Manga Library Z begrudgingly shuts down, but swears to be back
After having all of its payment options disabled, Manga Library Z officially shut down on November 26, but J-Comi promises to bring it back.
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
Pokémon Red and Green are no longer the top selling Pokémon games in Japan
Nintendo reveals that the highest selling Pokémon game generation in Japan has changed for the first time in 28 years.
