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SIE and Bandai Namco were the strongest patent holders in the industry in 2023, says study
An analysis of patents in Japan’s video game and entertainment industry shows that SIE held the most high-profile patents in 2023.
Danganronpa creator finally acknowledges Hajime x orange juice meme
Kazutaka Kodaka, the creator of the Danganronpa has let fans know that he’s aware of a long-running crack meme.
Neko Odyssey lets players photograph cats in an idyllic pixel art Japan
The Steam Next Fest demo of Neko Odyssey showcases an intriguing, cozy adventure game where you befriend and take photos of cute cats in Japan.
Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s tatami error not in the full game, says Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ director recently addressed Japanese users’ viral complaints about the inaccurate tatami mats seen in the trailer.
Clock Tower Rewind resurrects Japanese survival horror classic, now in English for the first time
New trailer shows how Clock Tower Rewind will finally bring the pioneering survival horror game to modern systems with optional QoL features.
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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
Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country area finally unveils its entrance in Japan
The entrance to Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country expansion in Universal Studios Japan, Osaka has finally been unveiled.
