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Interview with Sky: Children of the Light’s Japanese Developers
Interview with Sky: Children of the Light’s Japanese Developers. – Giving sound to a world meant to awaken emotions –
Lead Audio Designer for thatgamecompany gives Japanese perspective on working in America
Lead Audio Designer for thatgamecompany gives Japanese perspective on working in America – A Japanese developer’s own Journey to a United States game studio –
Manifold Garden, the gravity-bending puzzle game, took 7 years to make [Developer interview]
Manifold Garden, the gravity-bending puzzle game, took 7 years to make. -The joy and the struggle behind the creation of an indie game-
These optical illusions using Animal Crossing: New Horizons umbrella designs are amazing
These optical illusions using Animal Crossing: New Horizons umbrella designs are amazing! One looks just like a real cat.
SteamDB receives DMCA notice from Sega
SteamDB receives DMCA notice from Sega. Allegations of illegally distributing Yakuza: Like a Dragon have site admins at unease.
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Becoming an immortal meme doesn’t mean success: Japanese author’s series stopped selling after its anime adaptation went viral for awkward animation
Author of “Osamake: Romcom Where The Childhood Friend Won’t Lose” opens up about the negative effect the title’s anime adaptation has had on sales of the light novel series.
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 attorney weighs in on what makes emulators illegal
Koji Nishiura, patent attorney and deputy general manager of Nintendo’s intellectual property department, talks about legal problems surrounding emulation.