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Useless facts about Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and other Soulsborne games
Twitter users are currently sharing a wealth of “useless facts” about FromSoftware’s Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and other Soulsborne games.
Free TTRPG, Sandcastle, released by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has announced the fantasy TTRPG Sandcastle. The rulebook is available in English along with two campaigns for low level players.
Tekken 7 & 8 development to be partially outsourced to Arika
Bandai Namco Studios has agreed to outsource partial development of fighting game series Tekken to Arika. “Tekken 7 update work” and “Tekken 8 partial outsourcing of operations,” to be specific.
The Idolmaster stream shows off a brawny Devitaro in Soulcalibur VI
A livestream run by The Idolmaster Shiny Colors’ Tenka Osaki drew attention from fans thanks the custom character that she used when playing Soulcalibur VI: a brawny version of Shiny Colors mascot character Devitaro.
Japan creates Metaverse Department with AI employee in Tottori Prefecture
Tottori, Japan’s least populous prefecture, has announced the launch of a virtual Metaverse Department. The department’s first employee is Yakamihime, an AI-powered avatar.
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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.