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Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Sasaeng is an indie horror game that lets you live the life of a K-pop idol, with all the glamour, luxury, and – obsessive stalker fans.
2025-10-11 03:00
Ninja Gaiden 4 directors Yuji Nakao (PlatinumGames) and Masakazu Hirayama (Team Ninja) on balancing difficulty with fairness.
2025-10-11 02:00
Dark Auction is a new mystery adventure game coming from Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Another Code: Two Memories author Rika Suzuki.
2025-10-11 00:00
An instructor of the Tenshinryuu martial arts school attempted to recreate Ghost of Yotei’s much discussed odachi back (un)sheathing.
2025-10-10 23:00
The Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) requests immediate and long-term measures from the government for promoting popular content IPs.
2025-10-10 22:00
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance’s is currently in the top 15 most played games on Steam – but why is it getting such mixed reviews?
2025-10-10 20:00
Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s latest Japanese version update addresses an unusual discrepancy in Fine Motor’s backstory.
2025-10-10 18:46
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director Guillaume Broche on why the game packs so much extra content, particularly the Only Up minigame.
2025-10-10 04:00
We played Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and it felt like a real step-up from Pokémon Legends: Arceus – both in difficulty and immersion.
2025-10-10 02:00
AUTOMATON asked Ninja Gaiden 4 directors Masakazu Hirayama and Yuji Nakao about what players should expect from the upcoming title.
2025-10-10 00:30
According to data from 1,000 GEO video game stores across Japan, Silent Hill f was the top selling title in September.
2025-10-09 23:00
After having Visa and Mastercard transactions abruptly suspended on the platform, Japanese adult doujinshi platform Toranoana introduced a local alternative.
2025-10-09 22:00
Nihon Falcom has announced regional pricing updates for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s Steam version, scheduled for October 19.
2025-10-09 15:54
The Dynasty Warriors official X account started a fan Q&A series with the producer, revealing some new behind-the-scenes development stories.
2025-10-09 04:00
Though it may not scratch the itch of gamers who are looking for more, Underward is a pretty solid co-op horror that keeps the player entertained.
2025-10-09 02:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Ninja Gaiden 4 directors Yuji Nakao (PlatinumGames) and Masakazu Hirayama (Team Ninja) on balancing difficulty with fairness.
2025-10-11 02:00
Dark Auction is a new mystery adventure game coming from Hotel Dusk: Room 215 and Another Code: Two Memories author Rika Suzuki.
2025-10-11 00:00
An instructor of the Tenshinryuu martial arts school attempted to recreate Ghost of Yotei’s much discussed odachi back (un)sheathing.
2025-10-10 23:00
The Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) requests immediate and long-term measures from the government for promoting popular content IPs.
2025-10-10 22:00
Blue Protocol: Star Resonance’s is currently in the top 15 most played games on Steam – but why is it getting such mixed reviews?
2025-10-10 20:00
Umamusume: Pretty Derby’s latest Japanese version update addresses an unusual discrepancy in Fine Motor’s backstory.
2025-10-10 18:46
We played Pokémon Legends: Z-A, and it felt like a real step-up from Pokémon Legends: Arceus – both in difficulty and immersion.
2025-10-10 02:00
AUTOMATON asked Ninja Gaiden 4 directors Masakazu Hirayama and Yuji Nakao about what players should expect from the upcoming title.
2025-10-10 00:30
According to data from 1,000 GEO video game stores across Japan, Silent Hill f was the top selling title in September.
2025-10-09 23:00
After having Visa and Mastercard transactions abruptly suspended on the platform, Japanese adult doujinshi platform Toranoana introduced a local alternative.
2025-10-09 22:00
Nihon Falcom has announced regional pricing updates for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s Steam version, scheduled for October 19.
2025-10-09 15:54
The Dynasty Warriors official X account started a fan Q&A series with the producer, revealing some new behind-the-scenes development stories.
2025-10-09 04:00
Though it may not scratch the itch of gamers who are looking for more, Underward is a pretty solid co-op horror that keeps the player entertained.
2025-10-09 02:00
Talking to AUTOMATON, Chronoscript: The Endless End developers discuss why it was so important for them to keep the game difficult.
2025-10-09 01:00
Umigari presents itself as just a “fishing simulator,” but what lurks in the depths of the ocean might be more sinister than you think.
2025-10-09 00:01
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Following suspensions of transactions via Visa and Mastercard, DLsite has launched a semi-in-house payment alternative.
2025-10-07 22:00
Akatsuki, a Japanese space probe with thousands of drawings of Miku Hatsune on it, has ceased operations after 15 years.
2025-09-20 03:00
Original Gundam series director Yoshiyuki Tomino shares personal insights on war and how he created the anime’s original setting.
2025-09-18 00:01
Japanese magazine surveys anime fans from their 20s to their 60s about their most desired live-action anime adaptations.
2025-09-09 14:19
Gundam GQuuuuuuX director shares he didn’t follow a strict plan during the anime’s production, as he worked with a “go-with-a-flow” approach.
2025-09-06 02:00
Celebrity lawyer sparks debate on the recent Dandadan controversy – stating Japanese manga should comply to “global standards.”
2025-08-26 00:01
OTAGROUP, the Japanese company behind senior citizen VTuber group Metabaachan, announces a new “rent-a-grandma” online counseling business.
2025-08-23 01:00
The Consumer Affairs Agency requested for McDonald’s to revise their marketing method following controversial Pokémon Happy Meal campaign.
2025-08-22 15:09
Chainsaw Man fans are worried Fujimoto’s tweet about Kingdom Hearts could be foreshadowing the end of one of the series’ most popular ships.
2025-08-21 15:07
A new survey on Japan’s anime production industry suggests that the shortage of animators is severely impacting profit margins.
2025-08-20 22:00
Gundam GQuuuuuuX and Evangelion director shares insights on young audiences’ shifting relationship with the concept of “pilotable robots.”
2025-08-19 22:00
For nine months, all credit card payment options except for JCB were suspended on Niconico, one of Japan’s larges video platforms.
2025-08-19 04:00
The iconic coastal railway crossing featured in Slam Dunk’s opening sequence has seen better days.
2025-08-14 22:00
Anime director, character designer and animator Nobuyoshi Habara recently expressed wonder at how global the word “isekai” has become in the English-speaking world.
2025-08-13 04:00
Old classics like Death Note, Devil May Cry and Parasyte are among franchises that were banned at 2025 ChinaJoy.
2025-08-12 18:25
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Gundam GQuuuuuuX physical edition gets first “diskless package” in Bandai Namco Filmworks history
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
Indie games
Korean indie psychological horror that puts you in the role of a stalked K-POP idol wouldn’t have been possible without the developer’s wife. “She was right about most things”
Sasaeng is an indie horror game that lets you live the life of a K-pop idol, with all the glamour, luxury, and – obsessive stalker fans.
nintendo
Nintendo devs won’t elaborate on whether adult Pauline and kid Pauline are the same person
Donkey Kong Bananza producer Kenta Motokura shares insights about Pauline’s inclusion in the game, but leaves one big question unanswered.
