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Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing
Final Fantasy XIV’s new fleet-footed Scholar ability gets players buzzing. While some jobs are getting flashy new moves and dramatic overhauls to mechanics, the Scholar only had “Can make party members move faster” highlighted.
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China
Fate/Grand Order sees the names of its Chinese related characters changed in China. This is likely due to trouble that other games have been facing in the country.
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years
Outcast 2: A New Beginning announced, first sequel in 22 years. The protagonist of the first game, Cutter Slade, will return. This time, protecting the life on planet Adelpha.
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC
Destroy All Humans! 2 – Reprobed officially announced for PS5/Xbox Series X|S/PC. It’s a remake of the original Destroy All Humans! 2 released back in 2006.
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs
Newly teased game from Sega aims to capture the non-linear, player-driven experience of TRPGs. More information will be revealed at TGS2021 Online on October 1 (JST)
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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
Nintendo cracks down on Switch game piracy, seeking information disclosure from Google and Reddit to identify suspects
Nintendo of America hopes to gain information from 8 tech companies to identify individuals involved in Nintendo Switch game piracy.