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Elden Ring Ver.1.04 is now live, bringing balance changes & new event phases for NPC “Patches” [Update]
Ver.1.04 update for Elden Ring is now live, and it brings numerous balance adjustments to weapons, spells, and skills, along with new event phases for the NPC “Patches.”
Livestreaming the same game is better than switching to a popular title, recent study in Japan suggests
A recent research paper suggests that it’s better for a livestreamer to keep streaming the same video game instead of switching over to a more popular title, in terms of their channel’s growth. At least, in the short term.
Deathsmiles I & II coming to Steam on June 23, preorders open for Steam Physical Version in Japan
Deathsmiles I & II is coming to Steam on June 23, along with a physical Steam version releasing in Japan that includes DLC characters, a soundtrack, and other items.
A Kemono Friends fangame is coming to Steam in May
A Kemono Friends fangame called Kemono Friends Cellien May Cry is coming to Steam in May. This 3D action-adventure game sees the anthropomorphized animals battling against the Celliens.
Visual novel Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops to receive first new release in 20 years
Bishoujo game brand Naval has announced それは舞い散る桜のように-Re:BIRTH- (Cherry Petals Fall Like Teardrops -Re:BIRTH-) in Japan. The original game came out in 2002 as an 18+ romance visual novel in Japan.
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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.