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Too Kyo Games’ April Fools prank is hidden on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s official website and advises players to think of their futures instead of carnal desires.
2026-04-01 13:40
Stellar Blade and NIKKE developer Shift Up has acquired studio Unbound, led by Resident Evil and Devil May Cry veteran Shinji Mikami.
2026-04-01 12:06
Shift Up’s elaborate April Fools Prank appears to be a NIKKE spoof of Monster Hunter World.
2026-04-01 12:03
It turns out, a certain Prime Minister with “striking eyes and bushy eyebrows” appeared as a Mii in an official Tomodachi Life guidebook.
2026-04-01 02:00
Japanese solo developer Ichijo Lilili announced that Obake Nante Kowakunai JK VS Gakkou Meikyuu reached 100% of its crowdfunding goal.
2026-04-01 01:00
Kadokawa Creators will give young talent full-time employment and the possibility to learn the craft hands-on alongise veterans.
2026-04-01 00:00
The Japanese Government Public Relations YouTube channel has published a parody video teaching people about cycling safety through otome game tropes.
2026-03-31 23:00
Skeleton Crew Studio, the team behind the upcoming Shibuya Scramble Stories, has yet to receive over half of the funds it raised.
2026-03-31 22:00
The official Goddess of Victory: NIKKE account announced the launch of a mysterious “NIKKE2″ on March 31.
2026-03-31 16:36
Activist investor Oasis Management Company has increased its stakes in Kadokawa, reaching a 13.76% ownership percentage.
2026-03-31 15:21
In a recent column, MAPPA studio president Manabu Otsuka reflects on the recent success of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation.
2026-03-31 01:00
Even after 4,000 tips from across Japan, Taito wasn’t able to locate a Crown 602, only its successor, the Crown 603.
2026-03-31 00:00
Valve has announced an update to Steam’s pricing conversion tools for game developers, and it looks like games in Japan might be getting pricier.
2026-03-30 23:00
Published by Kodansha, Atsushi Wada’s If You See a Cat explores, grief and mental health through the story of a boy who hallucinates a cat.
2026-03-30 22:00
Undertale and Deltarune creator Toby Fox recently addressed fans’ concerns about a lack of multiple language options for his games.
2026-03-30 18:51
Elin State of the Game – March 2026, the fourth edition of Elin’s official newsletter.
2026-03-30 18:00
Too Kyo Games’ April Fools prank is hidden on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s official website and advises players to think of their futures instead of carnal desires.
2026-04-01 13:40
Stellar Blade and NIKKE developer Shift Up has acquired studio Unbound, led by Resident Evil and Devil May Cry veteran Shinji Mikami.
2026-04-01 12:06
It turns out, a certain Prime Minister with “striking eyes and bushy eyebrows” appeared as a Mii in an official Tomodachi Life guidebook.
2026-04-01 02:00
Japanese solo developer Ichijo Lilili announced that Obake Nante Kowakunai JK VS Gakkou Meikyuu reached 100% of its crowdfunding goal.
2026-04-01 01:00
Kadokawa Creators will give young talent full-time employment and the possibility to learn the craft hands-on alongise veterans.
2026-04-01 00:00
The Japanese Government Public Relations YouTube channel has published a parody video teaching people about cycling safety through otome game tropes.
2026-03-31 23:00
Skeleton Crew Studio, the team behind the upcoming Shibuya Scramble Stories, has yet to receive over half of the funds it raised.
2026-03-31 22:00
Activist investor Oasis Management Company has increased its stakes in Kadokawa, reaching a 13.76% ownership percentage.
2026-03-31 15:21
In a recent column, MAPPA studio president Manabu Otsuka reflects on the recent success of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation.
2026-03-31 01:00
Even after 4,000 tips from across Japan, Taito wasn’t able to locate a Crown 602, only its successor, the Crown 603.
2026-03-31 00:00
Valve has announced an update to Steam’s pricing conversion tools for game developers, and it looks like games in Japan might be getting pricier.
2026-03-30 23:00
Published by Kodansha, Atsushi Wada’s If You See a Cat explores, grief and mental health through the story of a boy who hallucinates a cat.
2026-03-30 22:00
Elin State of the Game – March 2026, the fourth edition of Elin’s official newsletter.
2026-03-30 18:00
In a recent interview, Gnosia producer and director Toru Kawakatsu talks about the importance of “business sense” in game development.
2026-03-28 02:00
An ingenious Japanese player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has successfully built a flying fighter jet.
2026-03-28 01:00
Former Nippon Ichi Software President Sohei Niikawa talks shares his opinions on the current state of Japan’s game industry.
2026-03-28 00:00
Kadokawa Creators will give young talent full-time employment and the possibility to learn the craft hands-on alongise veterans.
2026-04-01 00:00
Activist investor Oasis Management Company has increased its stakes in Kadokawa, reaching a 13.76% ownership percentage.
2026-03-31 15:21
In a recent column, MAPPA studio president Manabu Otsuka reflects on the recent success of the Chainsaw Man anime adaptation.
2026-03-31 01:00
Kadokawa Corporation’s Dwango launched the new “fan community” platform Sapocia starting March 23.
2026-03-27 02:00
Oasis Managament Company raised their stake in Kadokawa to 11.18%, becoming one of the largest owners of the Japanese publisher.
2026-03-26 18:10
A Japanese city’s efforts to revitalize the economy through “Evangelion tourism” have led to results far beyond the local administration’s expectations.
2026-03-26 03:00
Major Japanese manufacturers of standalone Blu-ray players like Elecom and Buffalo have announced that they will be discontinuing production.
2026-03-25 23:00
Isekai publisher To Books announced that they would be revising their full-year earnings forecast for the fiscal year ending April 2026.
2026-03-24 23:00
Japanese VTuber goes viral after launching a “girlfriend experience” paid plan charging 100,000 yen per month.
2026-03-24 18:28
Japanese media personality and fund manager Hideto Fujino discusses Japan’s anime and IP content’s investment growth potential for 2026.
2026-03-24 02:00
Documents released by Japan’s METI indicate that out of subsidies aimed at the content industry in 2024, a shockingly small portion went towards animators.
2026-03-24 00:00
While remaining affiliated with Cover Corporation and hololive, Hoshimachi Suisei will now pursue her solo career under personal agency Studio Stellar.
2026-03-23 13:50
Following the premiere of Paris ni Saku Étoile, anime director Goro Taniguchi spoke about his views on the industry.
2026-03-19 03:00
Dubbed the “last human-made social network in the AI era,” smartphone metaverse video call app POPOPO launched today.
2026-03-18 16:06
Japanese company NTT Docomo recently presented their Feel Tech haptic devices in collaboration with hololive English -Myth-.
2026-03-18 03:00
Japanese music critic proposes theory that “J-pop might be becoming subordinate to anime,” pointing to recent industry trends.
2026-03-14 01:00
Here are some remap suggestions to make Death Stranding 2: On the Beach more comfortable for controller play.
2026-03-23 12:59
Our tips on how to get the “Cat Got Your Tongue?” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-06 18:41
How to defeat Resident Evil Requiem’s final boss. It goes without saying, but this guide contains spoilers.
2026-03-06 17:49
Here are some useful tips for taking down Resident Evil Requiem’s Plant 43, the monstrous flora at the bottom of the crater in Raccoon City.
2026-03-05 18:26
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-05 18:03
Detailed guide on how to take down Super Tyrant, an enemy with more moves than your standard Resident Evil Requiem boss.
2026-03-05 14:38
Here are some in-depth tips on how to defeat the Titan Spinner (known as the Giant Spider) in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 15:56
Here’s our guide on how to defeat the Girl boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 01:00
Resident Evil Requiem’s Blister Borne is especially deadly because of its ability to convert zombies into more powerful Blister Heads. Here’s how to beat it.
2026-03-04 00:00
Here:s our guide on how to easily get the “Bang For Your Buck” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 19:04
A detailed guide to beating the Chunk boss as Leon in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 18:51
The Girl is Resident Evil Requiem’s unkillable, roaming monster. Here’s how to survive you first encounter with her as Grace.
2026-03-02 12:40
Here’s what you need to do to unlock Resident Evil Requiem’s Grace and Goliath achievement, with some handy tips.
2026-03-02 12:30
A detailed guide on how to beat Everyday Is Like a Monday, the first boss you encounter in Romeo Is a Dead Man.
2026-02-12 18:17
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Non-gaming news
Kadokawa establishes new animation studio dedicated to nurturing young talent into professional animators amidst workforce shortage
Kadokawa Creators will give young talent full-time employment and the possibility to learn the craft hands-on alongise veterans.
Indie games
Japanese solo developer’s “unscary” schoolgirl horror adventure game crowdfunds over 1 million yen in less than three months
Japanese solo developer Ichijo Lilili announced that Obake Nante Kowakunai JK VS Gakkou Meikyuu reached 100% of its crowdfunding goal.
nintendo
Nintendo’s “totally not Shinzo Abe” Mii in official 2013 Tomodachi Life guidebook resurfaces amidst new character customization boom
It turns out, a certain Prime Minister with “striking eyes and bushy eyebrows” appeared as a Mii in an official Tomodachi Life guidebook.
