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Japanese convenience store looks like it was isekai’d into Elden Ring
This Lawson convenience store in Himeji, Japan is can make you feel like you have been sucked into a Fromsoftware game.
The Exit 8’s Nintendo Switch release reception highlights issue with streaming games
The Switch release of hit PC game The Exit 8 sparks a controversial discussion on how streaming can be a double edged sword for some games.
Stellar Blade’s uncensored release in Japan prompts criticism of rating system
Shift Up’s Stellar Blade will release in Japan uncensored with a CERO D (17+) rating – this decision has caused criticism of the rating system.
Arc World Tour 2023 winner Verix is making an appearance at EVO 2024
Guilty Gear champion Ismaila “Verix” Gueye will be making an appearance at EVO Japan 2024 at the Arc System Works booth.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact playtest character lineup revealed
Bushiroad and Eighting have revealed the character lineup for the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact demo event at the EVO 2024 Japan.
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Non-gaming news
“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
Nintendo ranks third among most sought-after employers in Japan
Nintendo is the third most popular company among job-seeking Japanese graduates this year, according to a recent survey.
