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Kingdom Hearts IV trailer has a scene that resembles Endor from Star Wars
Square Enix announced Kingdom Hearts IV, and fans have pointed out a scene in the announcement trailer they think hints at the inclusion of Star Wars in the upcoming game.
Signs of change one month after Japan’s PS Store allows IARC ratings
Signs of change one month after Japan’s PS Store allows IARC ratings. 41 of the 92 new releases on Japan’s PS Store have used the IARC rating system since its introduction.
Kingdom Hearts IV announced, taking place in a Tokyo-like metropolis
Kingdom Hearts IV announced, taking place in a Tokyo-like metropolis called Quadratum. The protagonist of Kingdom Hearts 4 is Sora as usual.
Undertale-inspired RPG Ketchup and Mayonnaise enters Steam Early Access April 11
Ketchup and Mayonnaise is an RPG inspired by games such as Undertale, Tomato Adventure, and Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga. It’s set to enter Steam Early Access on April 11.
make.ctrl.Japan2 exhibit is dedicated to games that use alternative controllers
make.ctrl.Japan2 exhibit is dedicated to games that use alternative controllers. It’s basically a Japanese version of alt.ctrl.GDC.
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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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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.