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Palworld does not use generative AI, PocketPair CEO assures
Palworld’s AI accusations have been ongoing since the game’s launch, but PocketPair’s CEO has come out to deny any use of generative AI.
Like a Dragon’s casting audition finalists for new title revealed
Sega have announced the 10 finalists for their casting auditions for the new Like a Dragon game. The finals will be broadcast live on YouTube
Interview: Taking influence from Persona 4, SunnySide is a farming life simulator that takes you to Japan’s countryside
An interview with the creators of SunnySide – a farm life simulator that offers a range of activities in a fictional Japanese town.
Palworld establishes its own company with Sony Music and Aniplex
PocketPair, Aniplex and Sony Entertainment Music establish a company dedicated to licensing Palworld internationally.
SNK veterans’ new project Black Finger JET is back up and running
Former Metal Slug developers’ game saved by partnership with United Arab Emirates-based studio Red Dunes Games.
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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.
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Nintendo and Tencent to terminate Nintendo Switch Online services in China
Nintendo Switch Online, including the eShop, is scheduled to be shut down in China in the first half of 2026.
