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A pixiv clone site has been created, and users were using “magic words” to try to take it down
vpixiv is a malicious clone site that has caused quite a stir within Japan. The site was created via unauthorized copying of the data from artist community site pixiv. In response to vpixiv, pixiv users were adding “magic words” to their profiles as a method to have their account pages deleted from the clone site.
Rapid-fire legend Takahashi Meijin supervises Star Gagnant, a retro-style shmup for the Switch
Regista has announced vertical scrolling shoot ‘em up Star Gagnant for the Nintendo Switch. The game is being developed under the supervision of Japanese gaming legend Takahashi Meijin, and a crowdfunding campaign for the project will begin on September 5.
An odd Wii Shop error appeared on a first-generation iPad when loading Netflix
An error message meant for the Nintendo Wii gathered attention online when it appeared on an unexpected device. Twitter user @fcbunn reported the strange phenomenon when trying to load a Netflix video on an old iPad.
Gothic action RPG Black Witchcraft finally launches in September, eight years after being announced [UPDATE]
Black Witchcraft is a gothic action RPG about a witch who fights against demons. Black Witchcraft has been in development since it was first announced in 2014.
The Steam Top Releases of July features several Japanese games like Klonoa and Rune Factory 5
Valve has revealed the top 20 releases on Steam for July of 2022. A quarter of July’s top releases were produced by studios in Japan: Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, Rune Factory 5, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, Nobunaga’s Ambition: Shinsei and Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition.
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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 and The Pokémon Company file lawsuit against PocketPair’s Palworld
A patent infringement lawsuit has been filed against Palworld dev PocketPair by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.