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An unofficial Super Smash Bros. Ultimate database uses machine learning to make tier lists
Unofficial Super Smash Bros. Ultimate database Shiratsuki-theory uses machine learning to make tier lists. Shiratsuki-theory is constructed using data from a number of sources and aggregated using machine learning.
Japan Metaverse Association has been established to promote NFT, and the initial receptions are quite negative
Japan Metaverse Association has been established to promote NFT, and the initial receptions are quite negative. How they view NFT/blockchain tech as an essential part of the metaverse, rubbed people the wrong way.
Pokémon BDSP sold over 6 million units during its launch week. On par with Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first-week sales
Pokémon BDSP sold over 6 million units during its launch week, which is on par with Pokémon Sword and Shield’s launch week sales.
Shin Megami Tensei V makes use the “Kawaii Physics” plugin for protagonist’s hair
Shin Megami Tensei V uses the “Kawaii Physics” plugin for its protagonist’s hair. The Kawaii Physics is a plugin developed as a hobby project by an Epic Games Japan support engineer to handle swaying movements.
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism is now available on Steam
A-Train: All Aboard! Tourism is now available on Steam. This PC port includes new features, gameplay scenarios, and graphical options.
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Japanese manga and game store Melonbooks becomes the latest Japanese platform to run into trouble with international payment processors
Melonbooks is suspending Mastercard and Visa payments, likely due to demands from international payment processors related to adult content.
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’s Shigeru Miyamoto refutes claim that he is a “genius” and lays out his down-to-Earth game design philosophy
Nintendo representative director Shigeru Miyamoto gives insight into the game design advice that he gives to new Nintendo employees.