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One button indie action game JETMAN launches July 14
JETMAN will be released on July 14 (JST) for PC (Steam) and Nintendo Switch. JETMAN is an indie action game that you play using only one button.
Cave to acquire Monster Strike developer for around $40 million
Cave Interactive will be acquiring Deluxe Games for 5 billion yen (roughly $38 million) , making the Monster Strike developer a subsidiary of the long-standing shmup developer. One point that is especially interesting is Yoshiki Okamoto’s deep ties to both companies.
How do you pronounce “Mario”? A linguist gives his thoughts on the topic
There is a difference in the way that the name of Nintendo’s mascot character, Mario, is pronounced in American English compared to British English. Thomas from the YouTube channel Thomas Game Docs has enlisted the assistance of a linguist in investigating the correct way to pronounce the name.
Was that Li-Fen in the Street Fighter 6 trailer? Fans seem to think so
Was that Li-Fen in the Street Fighter 6 trailer? Fans seem to think so. She has appeared in a number of previous games in the series and is heavily involved in Chun-Li’s storyline. Chun-Li’s character profile for Street Fighter 6 mentions that she looks after Li-Fen and that they enjoy going shopping together.
Chinese game company admits it infringed Koei Tecmo’s copyrights
Koei Tecmo Games has announced that a settlement has been reached with the Chinese game developer Hangzhou Jedi Technology regarding a lawsuit they brought against the company for copyright infringement.
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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.
nintendo
Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country area finally unveils its entrance in Japan
The entrance to Super Nintendo World’s new Donkey Kong Country expansion in Universal Studios Japan, Osaka has finally been unveiled.
