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Splatoon 3: China’s white paper protest expands into popular games around the world
Splatoon 3: A number of messages connected to the ongoing white paper protests in China. The white paper protest is a protest movement in China against the country’s zero-COVID policy.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Sylveon is working too hard, and players are worried about its throat
Sylveon is a workhorse in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. And with December’s limited-time Tera Raid Battles, its role has only expanded further, causing players to be concerned about the condition of their prized Pokémon’s throat.
Just what is Splatoon 3’s mysterious animal that is spreading through Splatsville?
Recently, illustrations of a mysterious animal has begun to pop up in Splatoon 3, and it has already developed into an in-game meme. Most players simply call it an “animal” or “he.”
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Pokémon now close their eyes when put to sleep
Update Ver.1.1.0 for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet was released on December 1. The update fixes a number of issues, including the way that Pokémon would previously keep their eyes open when falling asleep.
pixiv defines what their ban against offensive or illegal content actually means
pixiv released a notice regarding changes to their Service Master Terms of Use on November 30 (JST). Additionally, they have specifically laid out the types of content banned from being exhibited, sold, purchased, or registered on their services.
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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.