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A Call of Cthulhu TRPG rulebook iOS app has been announced for Japan
A rulebook app for the Japanese version of the Call of Cthulhu tabletop RPG called Call of Cthulhu Rulebook PLUS (working title) has been announced. The new app includes the rulebook for the Japanese version of Call of Cthulhu along with a variety of sourcebooks.
Initial D collaboration taxis are now running in Gunma, Japan, the setting of the hit series
Initial D, a popular manga and anime series that takes place in Gunma, Japan, is collaborating with taxis in Gunma’s Shibukawa city. The collaboration sees taxis in the city wrapped with three different designs based on the series, including one based on protagonist Takumi Fujiwara’s Toyota Sprinter Trueno (AE86).
Arcaea temporarily removed from the Switch eShop in Europe and Japan while its rating is adjusted
Rhythm game Arcaea was available on the Nintendo eShop, but as of now, it has been delisted. According to developer lowiro, the reason is that the game’s rating is being adjusted and was met with an unexpected delay. Arcaea was only delisted from the eShop in Europe and Japan.
The Idolmaster series expands with the new MR (More Reality) Project
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the next development in The Idolmaster series called the MR Project. The project’s full name is the MR -MORE RE@LITY- Project and it aims to expand the activities of the idol characters featured in the series.
The University of Tokyo to establish Metaverse courses that will teach engineering in virtual space
The University of Tokyo has announced that they will soon offer Metaverse courses to teach engineering in a virtual space. The intention is to provide a new style of learning to a wide range of people including middle and high school students, working adults, and more.
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“Let’s meet again in hell” Japanese out-of-print manga archive Manga Library Z begrudgingly shuts down, but swears to be back
After having all of its payment options disabled, Manga Library Z officially shut down on November 26, but J-Comi promises to bring it back.
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 cracks down on Switch game piracy, seeking information disclosure from Google and Reddit to identify suspects
Nintendo of America hopes to gain information from 8 tech companies to identify individuals involved in Nintendo Switch game piracy.
