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Elden Ring is getting tons of mods, from boss randomizers and VR to seamless co-op
The PC version of Elden Ring appears to be receiving all sorts of mods from boss randomizers to VR to seamless co-op. There’s also a mod that makes Elden Ring even harder called “Prepare to Die (Hard Mode)”.
Pokémon developer Game Freak adopts an optional 4-day workweek program with 20% salary reduction
Game Freak has implemented an optional 4-day workweek system for its full-time employees. Those with a child (Elementary School age or less) or in need of providing nursing care to a family member are eligible, but their salaries will be slightly reduced while using the program.
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merch as souvenirs
Tsushima Island to sell Ghost of Tsushima official merchandise, starting April 29. Although the items are already available online, they’re still a welcoming addition as souvenirs.
CRI Middleware’s CRIWARE now supports Unreal Engine 5
CRI Middleware has announced that their products sold under the CRIWARE brand now support Unreal Engine 5. They also plan to update CRIWARE to make it easier to work with UE5-specific features.
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell coming to Steam May 12
Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is coming to Steam on May 12. Ninja JaJaMaru: The Great Yokai Battle + Hell is the latest title in the popular Ninja JaJaMaru-Kun side-scrolling action series that was originally released by Jaleco in 1985.
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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.