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Tears of the Kingdom: Koroks are the biggest enemy of anyone aiming for 100% map completion
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players discover what’s keeping them from 100% map completion. For those who want this achievement, it’s going to take a lot of searching for Korok Seeds.
Worst Mario film in history to be re-released in Japanese theaters, Japanese fans stupefied
Hollywood’s infamous live-action film Super Mario Bros. from 1993 is scheduled to be re-released in movie theaters all over Japan in a restored 4K edition starting September 15 this year.
Japanese dictionary revises definition of “otaku,” users discuss whether it’s otaku-enough
Japanese users are surprised by a major dictionary’s new definition of the word ‘otaku,’ which gives the word a more positive meaning. Some otaku aren’t quite sure if its new meaning fits. Is otaku losing its meaning?
Nintendo registers numerous new patents from Tears of the Kingdom, even for loading screens
Nintendo has recently made public numerous patents they have registered, most of which are related to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Even unexpected game mechanics such as fast travel loading transitions have been patented.
Mario is fully clothed on Nintendo’s 2023 summer greeting card, betraying expectations of many
Nintendo’s 2023 summer greeting card features a fully clothed Mario, and the change from recent tradition has left some nostalgic for his past more revealing summer attire.
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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 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.