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Just a day after Square Enix announced a settlement with the administrator of Netoge Sokuhō, another Final Fantasy 14 blog is shutting down.
2026-03-03 15:31
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
Interestingly, it is the only item in the 15th anniversary product lineup that has a limit of one purchase per person.
2026-03-02 18:39
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
2026-03-02 18:33
The two parties have reached a settlement, with the admin agreeing to shut down the blog and pay an undisclosed sum.
2026-03-02 16:20
The move encompasses worldwide publishing of in-house titles across consoles and PC.
2026-03-02 15:00
Magical Girl Witch Trials developer Acacia recently announced that the game had surpassed 500,000 units sold on Steam worldwide.
2026-03-02 14:36
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
Weekly indie showcase, this time introducing five relaxing Japanese indie games, from ASMR cafes to atmospheric visual novels.
2026-02-28 22:00
Prices of Pokemon TCG cards are rapidly dropping in Japan, making them more accessible to children, according to a Tokyo retailer.
2026-02-27 21:00
Qureate recently announced 5 new titles slated for a 2026/27 release, one of which is the mysterious “Filthy Room Girlfriend project.”
2026-02-27 17:53
Hololive’s indie publishing label holo indie announced a major revision of their game review system, temporarily halting all new submissions.
2026-02-27 16:56
Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation is getting the new Venus Nozomi, voiced by Niina Hanamiya.
2026-02-27 16:00
Japanese animation studio Contrail, led by director Sunao Katabuchi, has announced its merger with MAPPA following financial losses.
2026-02-27 15:49
Just a day after Square Enix announced a settlement with the administrator of Netoge Sokuhō, another Final Fantasy 14 blog is shutting down.
2026-03-03 15:31
Interestingly, it is the only item in the 15th anniversary product lineup that has a limit of one purchase per person.
2026-03-02 18:39
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
2026-03-02 18:33
The two parties have reached a settlement, with the admin agreeing to shut down the blog and pay an undisclosed sum.
2026-03-02 16:20
Magical Girl Witch Trials developer Acacia recently announced that the game had surpassed 500,000 units sold on Steam worldwide.
2026-03-02 14:36
Prices of Pokemon TCG cards are rapidly dropping in Japan, making them more accessible to children, according to a Tokyo retailer.
2026-02-27 21:00
Qureate recently announced 5 new titles slated for a 2026/27 release, one of which is the mysterious “Filthy Room Girlfriend project.”
2026-02-27 17:53
Hololive’s indie publishing label holo indie announced a major revision of their game review system, temporarily halting all new submissions.
2026-02-27 16:56
Dead or Alive Xtreme: Venus Vacation is getting the new Venus Nozomi, voiced by Niina Hanamiya.
2026-02-27 16:00
Japanese animation studio Contrail, led by director Sunao Katabuchi, has announced its merger with MAPPA following financial losses.
2026-02-27 15:49
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) will be significantly raising starting salaries for new hires starting Apil 2026.
2026-02-27 11:47
Japanese filmmaker and journalist Mirai Konishi talks about anime’s recent boom in popularity across US theaters.
2026-02-26 23:00
Goichi Suda recently told Famitsu he has “no idea” what it is that defines a “Suda51 game,” but that his dev team is an important part of the magic.
2026-02-26 22:00
Yoshikaze Matsushita, who worked on several character designs and models in NieR:Automata, expressed dissatisfaction with an image posted by Hyung-tae Kim.
2026-02-26 20:00
Capcom publishes a Resident Evil Requiem ad featuring the “controversial” Umbrella Noodles after fictional copyright dispute with Nissin.
2026-02-26 19:00
Elin State of the Game – February 2026, the third edition of Elin’s official newsletter.
2026-02-26 18:15
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
2026-03-02 18:33
Japanese animation studio Contrail, led by director Sunao Katabuchi, has announced its merger with MAPPA following financial losses.
2026-02-27 15:49
Japanese filmmaker and journalist Mirai Konishi talks about anime’s recent boom in popularity across US theaters.
2026-02-26 23:00
On February 25, the Japan Fair Trade Commission conducted an on-site search and seizure of Microsoft’s Japanese subsidiary in Minato, Tokyo.
2026-02-26 14:00
Called a Buddharoid, the robotic priest has been trained on classic Buddhist scriptures.
2026-02-25 21:00
Prolific manga artist Rensuke Oshikiri recently opened up about his qualms with the live-action adaptation of Sayuri (2024).
2026-02-25 09:34
Kadokawa announces two kids’ encyclopedias featuring over a 100 “brainrot” characters, influenced by the meme’s recent boom in Japan.
2026-02-20 18:52
After rising to the top of a monthly popularity vote, an AI-generated manga has been disqualified by Shueisha.
2026-02-20 09:09
Japanese company Luminaris announces the opening of their virtual cram school where all instructors are real-life VTubers.
2026-02-19 00:00
All-female VTuber agency VSPO! has reached an out-of-court settlement with a person accused of distributing sexually explicit images for profit.
2026-02-18 01:00
The team behind Shonen Jump Awards answers the question: “What does it truly mean to face your audience as an aspiring mangaka?”
2026-02-14 00:00
Right up until its premiere, Bandai Namco Filmworks kept the ending theme song of Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe a secret.
2026-02-10 21:00
In a recent interview, Ghost in the Shell director Mamoru Oshii talks about his complicated relationship with cyberpunk.
2026-02-10 18:07
Fullmetal Alchemist’s 2003 anime adaptation writer sheds some light on the writing process behind the anime’s “original” story beats.
2026-02-09 23:00
AJA’s Anime Industry Report 2025 reveals the overseas market has been witnessing much greater growth compared to the domestic market
2026-02-06 23:00
According to Japan’s CODA, five major Japanese publishers made the initial request for action against Bato.to and 60 related sites.
2026-01-29 17:24
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
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Non-gaming news
Kadokawa and Aniplex establish new joint anime film distribution company Animec
Established by Kadokawa and Aniplex, the company will specialize in distribution sales and promotion of animated films.
Indie games
“Overwhelmingly Positive” indie visual novel Magical Girl Witch Trials surpasses 500,000 units sold and 25,000 reviews less than a year after launch
Magical Girl Witch Trials developer Acacia recently announced that the game had surpassed 500,000 units sold on Steam worldwide.
nintendo
Japan’s console game market grew by 138.8% in 2025, driven by the Nintendo Switch 2
Data published by Kadokawa Game Linkage and Famitsu shows significant yearly growth in Japan’s console game market in 2025.
