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[Application Closed] Now hiring translators (JPN to ENG) and writers (ENG)
AUTOMATON WEST is now hiring translators (JPN to ENG) and writers (ENG). We’re looking for someone who can provide daily translations of news articles, write news articles in English, or both.
The high-risk high-reward bullet hell shooter Graze Counter GM gets a demo on Steam
The high-risk high-reward bullet hell shooter Graze Counter GM gets a demo on Steam. Graze Counter GM is a vertical scrolling shooter where you charge a powerful ability called the “Graze Counter” by grazing past enemy attacks.
Square Enix announces live-action game The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story
Square Enix announces live-action murder mystery adventure game The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story. The game is scheduled to release May 12, 2022, on PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam).
Juvenile RPG LOOP8 announced for Japan in the latest Nintendo Direct
Marvelous’ Juvenile RPG LOOP8 announced for Japan in the latest Nintendo Direct. LOOP8 is planned to release in 2022 on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, and Xbox One.
Astro Boy NFTs announced: usable in Play-to-Earn NFT card game
Astro Boy Japan NFT announced: usable in a Play-to-Earn NFT card game called NFTDUEL. It’s collaborating with local cities in Japan to attract tourism and support the local economies affected by the ongoing COVID-19 situation.
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Non-gaming news
“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
Pokémon Red and Green are no longer the top selling Pokémon games in Japan
Nintendo reveals that the highest selling Pokémon game generation in Japan has changed for the first time in 28 years.
