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Japan’s Barbie-like doll dresses up as Super Mario in a new collab
A new Super Mario version of Takara Tomy’s popular dress-up doll Licca-chan has been announced. Licca-chan has previously been part of a wide range of collaborations, but the Super Mario collaboration still manages to stand out as a particularly unique one.
Chilla’s Art to release new horror game The Karaoke on February 3
Chilla’s Art has announced that their upcoming horror game The Karaoke will be available on Steam starting February 3. The Karaoke is a psychological horror game set in a 24-hour karaoke parlor in Japan.
Koei Tecmo won’t be accepting Valentine’s Day gifts from fans this year
Koei Tecmo Games announced that they will not be accepting Valentine’s Day or White Day gifts this year. For those not in the know, the announcement may seem odd, but there’s a good reason for it.
Here’s some “useless video game knowledge” shared by gamers online
Tweets sharing obscure and interesting video game facts have been circulating on Twitter. Some examples include a Sonic hedgehog protein & turning Luigi’s jewels into coins.
Square Enix asks fans which Team Asano remake/remaster should be next
Square Enix is holding a survey in Japan regarding future titles by Team Asano, the development team behind HD-2D games like Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy, and Live a Live.
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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.