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Users of popular Japanese BL social network have their information stolen and ransomed after security breach
A popular Japanese boys’ love social media platform gets hacked. Users are worried about their data as it’s revealed to be up for sell on a black hat hacking crime site.
“Pokémon SEX” is trending in Japan and users are afraid to find out why
Japanese users were shocked to see the hashtag “Pokémon SEX” rise to the top of the trending list on X (formerly Twitter) on August 17. It seems the trend had something to do with Japan’s declining birthrate and a meme-sequel to Pokémon GO and Pokémon Sleep.
Somebody recreated the Zelda: OoT “Early-prototype” and it provides a glimpse at content cut from the final game
A fan-made video that recreates a “prototype” version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time has been released. The project titled Zelda 64 was apparently created based on various materials “unearthed” by users on the Internet, which are more than 25 years old.
YouTube’s new calligraphic logo reminds Japanese users of edgy teen fashion
Japanese users started noticing an alternate logo on the YouTube site and apps on August 16. The unexpected font of the new logo has caused a variety of reactions on Japanese X (formerly Twitter), with many agreeing that it is reminiscent of lame logo T-shirts worn by edgy teenagers back in the day.
Sand Tetris game’s expansion Sandtrix+ to be released on Steam on September 1st
An expansion of Sandtrix, the “sand Tetris game” titled Sandtrix+ will be released for PC on Steam on September 1, 2023.
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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.
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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Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.