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A game developer creates delicious looking anime ramen with custom made “soup shader”
To create the delicious looking anime ramen, game developer Harry Alisavakis used his own self-made “cel-shading” shader which allowed him to add a hand-drawn feel to the 3D models. The noodles, bowl, and other ingredients are all modeled individually.
Is the concept of leveling in games a waste of time? Gamers and developers in Japan discuss
“I have come to believe that games with leveling systems are a complete waste of time.” This is the title of an opinion piece posted to a Japanese anonymous blog site that has struck up a discussion among Japanese gamers and developers.
Kojima Productions protests the spread of fake news following the circulation of a false rumor regarding Hideo Kojima
Kojima Productions took to Twitter to protest the spread of fake news and false information. The unusual message came after false rumors involving studio head Hideo Kojima began circulating online.
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series launches to an extremely positive reception on Steam
Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a remastered collection consisting of 1997’s Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil for PC and modern consoles. While the game was released just a few days ago, it’s already pulling in positive user reviews that rank it among the platform’s finest.
3D RPG development tool RPG Developer Bakin announced by the developers of Petit Computer
RPG Developer Bakin is a 3D RPG development tool that boasts not requiring any programming and allows users to enjoy making RPGs through its intuitive controls and sophisticated features. Bakin is being made by the developers of Petit Computer.
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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.