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RE4 remake’s Merchant is now unkillable, unlike in the original
Unlike in the original Resident Evil 4, the Merchant has been made practically invincible in the RE4 remake.
RE4 remake: Ashley’s body, face, and voice were provided by different actors
Cosplayer and model Sophie S, otherwise known as PeachMilky, has revealed that she served as the body capture model for Ashley Graham in the Resident Evil 4 remake.
Like a Dragon: Ishin! devs discuss why they chose Unreal Engine over Dragon Engine [PR interview]
Like a Dragon: Ishin! developers discuss reasons behind choosing Unreal Engine over Dragon Engine. [PR] The game also uses CRI Middleware’s sound middleware CRI ADX and high-compression, high-quality movie middleware CRI Sofdec.
Long-time Final Fantasy XI producer steps down after 10 years
Square Enix has announced that a new producer will be assigned to Final Fantasy XI. Akihiko Matsui, who has served in the role for over 10 years, is stepping down and will be succeeded by Yoji Fujito.
Help deliver a calf in VR: Japanese university uses VR for veterinary education
A research group at Japan’s Azabu University has shown off their VR software for helping learn how to assist cows giving birth. Azabu University says they plan to use the software in their classes starting in April.
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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.