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Tamagotchi caused Bandai to lose 6 billion yen, despite being a hit toy of the 90s
Why did the global success of Tamagotchi in the late 90s cause Bandai to lose the equivalent of $38 million US dollars in today’s money? Read on to find out.
Viral Mario twerking video experiences a revival among Japanese audiences
A parody video centering on Mario’s butt has resurfaced on Japanese social media, prompting LOLs and Nintendo copyright strike concerns
Capcom’s The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles tops 1 million global sales
Capcom have updated their Platinum seller list to include The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles. The title has officially topped 1 million sales.
Super Mario 64 was just beaten without pressing the A button for the first time, and it took over 86 hours
A Twitch user just beat Super Mario 64 without using the A button for the first time in history, and it took them 86 hours and 48 minutes.
Elden Ring: What’s the maximum damage you can do at Level 1? Player pushes the limits with 450k+ damage in one hit
An Elden Ring player blows past the limit of the amount of damage a level 1 player can deal in one blow with masterful use of buffs.
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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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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.