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Japan’s console market shrunk by over 30% in 2024, bringing an end to 4 consecutive years of growth
However, data shows that the Nintendo Switch clearly dominated both Japan’s hardware and physical software sales in 2024.
Square Enix anti-harassment policy brings attention to vicious hate campaigns against Final Fantasy 16 and its creators
Japanese social media discourse on the new policy highlight vicious hate campaigns against Square Enix developers and their games, especially FFXVI.
Shuhei Yoshida shares theory on why Sony hasn’t done anything with Bloodborne
Sony’s Shuhei Yoshida shares his opinion on why a sequel or remaster to FromSoftware’s PS4 hit Bloodborne has yet to be made.
Japanese man arrested for selling modded Nintendo Switch consoles, setting a new precedent
Japanese police have arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of selling Nintendo Switches modded to run pirated games.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ series producer attends game’s Saudi Arabia launch event
Koei Tecmo has partnered with Manga Productions to bring Dynasty Warriors: Origins to Middle Eastern and North African audiences.
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Becoming an immortal meme doesn’t mean success: Japanese author’s series stopped selling after its anime adaptation went viral for awkward animation
Author of “Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won’t Lose” opens up about the negative effect the title’s anime adaptation has had on sales of the light novel series.
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
Nintendo’s attorney weighs in on what makes emulators illegal
Koji Nishiura, patent attorney and deputy general manager of Nintendo’s intellectual property department, talks about legal problems surrounding emulation.
