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Nijisanji VTuber apologizes for downloading pirated porn
Nijisanji VTuber Lauren Iroas apologizes for downloading pirated porn. One of the pornstars featured in the pirated videos, replied to Iroas, saying, “Please buy the video next time.”
Dark Souls 3 streamer’s attempt to study 10 hours every time they die is gaining attention years later
There once was a Japanese streamer named Matador (マタドール) who livestreamed Dark Souls 3 with a self-imposed rule to study for 10 hours every time they died in the game. Although the actual livestream took place a few years ago, it’s currently attracting attention both in and out of Japan.
Elden Ring players in Japan talk about where they’re getting stuck and how they’re pressing forward
Where are Elden Ring players struggling in the game? And how are they overcoming these obstacles when they get stuck? We sent out a survey to find out.
Devil May Cry 5 producer Matt Walker leaves Capcom
Devil May Cry 5 producer Matt Walker has left Capcom and joined the indie studio Camouflaj. Matt Walker joined Capcom in 2010 and was active at the studio as a production manager and producer.
Metal Gear Solid V’s “9-year coma scene” becomes a meme in Japan, Kojima responds
Metal Gear Solid V’s “9-year coma scene” becomes a meme in Japan, prompting series creator Hideo Kojima to respond. MGSV:TPP came out in 2015, around 7 years ago, so it was probably surprising for Kojima to see that scene suddenly become a meme.
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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.