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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 players are falling off ropes into the abyss
There are a subset of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 players that have been struggling to cross the ropes placed around the game’s world. In Xenoblade Chronicles 3, a Field Skill called Rope Sliding allows players to slide down ropes strung across gaps from high places.
Elden Ring Ver.1.06 is now live, nerfing Bloodhound’s Step and Corpse Piler while adding new functions to matchmaking
FromSoftware has released a new Ver.1.06 update for Elden Ring. Notable changes include new functions added to matchmaking and nerfs made to popular weapon skills like “Bloodhound’s Step” and “Corpse Piler.”
Touhou Project fan app Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai sees positive reception on Steam
Koishi Navigation Desktop Youkai features Koishi in the role of a desktop pet. The app also includes a chat function where Koishi will reply to certain words that are typed into the chat window. There is even an online chat function where you can interact with other users of the app.
CyberConnect2 CEO’s game development manga Chaser Game is being turned into a live-action TV series
CyberConnect2 has announced the live-action TV series Chaser Game. The show is scheduled to premiere in Japan on September 8. Chaser Game revolves around a game creator who has been promoted to a management position after working as a developer for 9 years.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s Grusha has spellbound fans with his beauty
The Pokémon Company recently revealed new information regarding the upcoming mainline titles Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This includes the reveal of Grusha, a new gym leader who has exploded in popularity and become the subject of a surge of Pokémon fanart.
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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.