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Interview: FFVII Rebirth creators talk about games that inspire them and western fans’ adoration for Sephiroth
We sat down with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth’s producer Yoshinori Kitase and director Naoki Hamaguchi to find out about key decisions made during the game’s development, how they are appealing to different types of players, and their opinions on the differences between fans in Japan and overseas.
Pokémon: How the heck does Venusaur reproduce? Plant researcher’s theory goes viral
Theory on how baby Venusaurs might be made captured the attention of Japanese Pokémon fans on X, quickly reaching over 1 million views.
Palworld: here’s how you can use stairs to defeat a boss in seconds
Palworld players have invented a genius technique called the “Stairway of Heaven” that can be used to deal massive damage to boss Pals.
Nintendo submits new patents related to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Some of Nintendo’s newly revealed patent applications appear to describe mechanics from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Help a catnip-smuggling, car-driving cat escape the cops in this Need for Speed parody browser game
Nip For Speed is a funny free indie game that will take you on a trip in more ways than one. Play passenger seat assistant to a tough-talking ginger moggie on the run from the law.
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Yaranaika meme’s source manga Kuso Miso Technique banned in Japan by Amazon
Kuso Miso Technique, the manga that inspired the immortal Yaranaika meme and recently crowdfunded an OVA adaptation, has been banned from Amazon in Japan.
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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 The Pokémon Company file lawsuit against PocketPair’s Palworld
A patent infringement lawsuit has been filed against Palworld dev PocketPair by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.