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Due to its Steam version being cancelled, LoveR Kiss Endless Memories’ PC edition will be releasing on GOG and DLSite instead.
2025-10-31 12:13
On their official X account, Ryukishi07-led doujin circle 07th Expansion shared their plans to livestream a playthrough of Silent Hill f.
2025-10-31 10:52
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
Following backlash over an offensive hand gesture allegedly inserted into Goddess of Victory: Nikke, Shift Up has made a statement.
2025-10-31 00:01
We asked Wizardry Variants Daphne director Keisuke Kanayama about the history and legacy of the Wizardry IP.
2025-10-30 23:00
Major Japanese anime, game and manga publishers have lodged a written request to OpenAI regarding the use of their content for machine learning.
2025-10-30 22:00
Tales of producer Yusuke Tomizawa talks about the remastered project’s reception and his team’s stance on changing player demographics.
2025-10-30 17:45
Capcom’s total software sales hit record highs in the first half of the fiscal year, with Devil May Cry 5 being the top seller.
2025-10-30 14:01
The special Slowpoke in Pokémon Legends: Z-A can only be obtained if you’re not embarrassed to mimic its cry inside a packed Pokémon Center.
2025-10-30 03:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
In an interview with AUTOMATON, Octopath Traveler 0 producer talks about why they decided to add such an expansive town building system to the game.
2025-10-30 00:01
For indie developer Fix-a-Bug, accidentally calling their own game “shitty” in Japanese became unintentional marketing.
2025-10-29 23:00
Wizardry Variants Daphne director Keisuke Kanayama talks about how the game’s success has affected the development process.
2025-10-29 22:00
Developers behind Rune Factory 3 and 4 launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy farming sim Farnia Village.
2025-10-29 14:40
Shockingly, it seems no one at Konami remembered to tell Hideo Kojima that the Wachowskis offered him a Matrix game.
2025-10-29 14:09
The infamous low-poly grapes have made their way into another video game, and their new “victim” is Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
2025-10-29 04:00
Due to its Steam version being cancelled, LoveR Kiss Endless Memories’ PC edition will be releasing on GOG and DLSite instead.
2025-10-31 12:13
On their official X account, Ryukishi07-led doujin circle 07th Expansion shared their plans to livestream a playthrough of Silent Hill f.
2025-10-31 10:52
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
We asked Wizardry Variants Daphne director Keisuke Kanayama about the history and legacy of the Wizardry IP.
2025-10-30 23:00
Major Japanese anime, game and manga publishers have lodged a written request to OpenAI regarding the use of their content for machine learning.
2025-10-30 22:00
Tales of producer Yusuke Tomizawa talks about the remastered project’s reception and his team’s stance on changing player demographics.
2025-10-30 17:45
Capcom’s total software sales hit record highs in the first half of the fiscal year, with Devil May Cry 5 being the top seller.
2025-10-30 14:01
The special Slowpoke in Pokémon Legends: Z-A can only be obtained if you’re not embarrassed to mimic its cry inside a packed Pokémon Center.
2025-10-30 03:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
In an interview with AUTOMATON, Octopath Traveler 0 producer talks about why they decided to add such an expansive town building system to the game.
2025-10-30 00:01
For indie developer Fix-a-Bug, accidentally calling their own game “shitty” in Japanese became unintentional marketing.
2025-10-29 23:00
Wizardry Variants Daphne director Keisuke Kanayama talks about how the game’s success has affected the development process.
2025-10-29 22:00
Developers behind Rune Factory 3 and 4 launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy farming sim Farnia Village.
2025-10-29 14:40
Shockingly, it seems no one at Konami remembered to tell Hideo Kojima that the Wachowskis offered him a Matrix game.
2025-10-29 14:09
The infamous low-poly grapes have made their way into another video game, and their new “victim” is Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
2025-10-29 04:00
SaGa series composer Kenji Ito talks about the struggle game musicians face in gaining recognition for their own work.
2025-10-29 02:00
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
2025-10-31 02:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion and Shin Godzilla composer Shiro Sagisu recently gave insights into how much money he’s making from his music.
2025-10-30 02:00
Japanese art platform Pixiv expands list of countries affected by “Restrictions for Healthy Expression in Specific Countries and Regions.”
2025-10-28 13:13
An interview laying bare the psychological state of a woman accused of harassing and threatening Nijisanji’s VTuber has drawn attention from Japanese users.
2025-10-23 22:00
A recent survey by Happinet suggests Japan’s “kidult” population has reached 5.35 million people and a market worth more than $500 million USD.
2025-10-22 02:00
Japanese animator talks about how asking skilled domestic animators to “fix” cheaply outsourced work has driven away directors.
2025-10-21 23:00
The Please Tell Me! Galko-chan manga is resuming publication on Kadokawa’s webcomic platform four year after author Kenya Suzuki’s arrest.
2025-10-17 21:00
Sakanaction’s frontman Ichiro Yamaguchi talks about how difficult it is for musicians score deals for anime openings.
2025-10-15 04:00
Bandai Namco’s Gundam website confirms that Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX is officially a part of the Universal Century timeline.
2025-10-15 02:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks announced several physical editions (Blu-ray, DVD, diskless packed) of the Gundam GQuuuuuuX anime for 2026.
2025-10-11 04:00
Following suspensions of transactions via Visa and Mastercard, DLsite has launched a semi-in-house payment alternative.
2025-10-07 22:00
Akatsuki, a Japanese space probe with thousands of drawings of Miku Hatsune on it, has ceased operations after 15 years.
2025-09-20 03:00
Original Gundam series director Yoshiyuki Tomino shares personal insights on war and how he created the anime’s original setting.
2025-09-18 00:01
Japanese magazine surveys anime fans from their 20s to their 60s about their most desired live-action anime adaptations.
2025-09-09 14:19
Gundam GQuuuuuuX director shares he didn’t follow a strict plan during the anime’s production, as he worked with a “go-with-a-flow” approach.
2025-09-06 02:00
Celebrity lawyer sparks debate on the recent Dandadan controversy – stating Japanese manga should comply to “global standards.”
2025-08-26 00:01
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
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Obsolete part of anime history brought to light through unusual detail on Neon Genesis Evangelion’s painstakingly hand-crafted cels
A deep dive into anime history, and the unusual connections between The End of Evangelion and Crayon Shin-chan.
Indie games
Rune Factory 4 director is making a new fantasy farming sim RPG in which you can keep living forever. Farnia Village Kickstarter campaign live now
Developers behind Rune Factory 3 and 4 launched a Kickstarter campaign for their upcoming fantasy farming sim Farnia Village.
nintendo
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s digital edition gets humble but welcome file size reduction
The required storage for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’s digital edition has been updated on the Japanese My Nintendo Store.
