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Mario Kart World is crowded with Spike players as people realize how ideal his specs are, especially in the high-tiers.
2025-06-24 19:14
Pole To Win has revealed that it is in negotiations to transfer ownership of Aquaplus to a company outside its group.
2025-06-24 18:51
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation’s update Ver 08.31.00 from June 23 adds new character Azusa to the game’s roster.
2025-06-24 15:03
Thanks to the game’s demo receiving valuable feedback from players, Pocketpair has decided to forgo Early Access and release the game in full.
2025-06-24 12:03
Masahiro Sakurai talks about the shortage of “versatile directors” – noting specialization and subdivision of game development as the cause.
2025-06-24 04:00
In anticipation of the release of Resident Evil Requiem next year, we talk about what the comeback of Raccoon City could bring to the series.
2025-06-24 02:00
Interview with the founder and CEO of Critical Reflex, publisher of indie hits like Mouthwashing and Buckshot Roulette.
2025-06-24 00:01
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has his own company, but its only employees are himself and his wife.
2025-06-23 22:00
It turns out, Toby Fox invented Deltarune’s Tenna right after Undertale came out, but the first prototype got abandoned.
2025-06-23 16:46
Egg Hatcher, creators of the acclaimed Volcano Princess, have announced the new Wuxia daughter-raising sim Moon Princess.
2025-06-23 14:43
Adding characters from other franchises would create a mismatch with Mario Kart World’s Mario-themed open-world, the devs say.
2025-06-23 13:59
The Japanese horror game Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim has found its audience, earning a Very Positive rating on Steam.
2025-06-21 06:00
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, a successor to Cygames’ strategy card game Shadowverse, has already reached the milestone of a million downloads three days following its release on June 17, as well as first place on Apple and Steam store sales rankings.…
2025-06-21 04:00
Gundam series original creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shares plans for his next work that won’t feature any enemies in a classic sense of the word.
2025-06-21 02:00
Digimon Story: Time Stranger producer Ryosuke Hara talks about what led to the game’s prolonged development cycle.
2025-06-21 00:01
In a bizarre case, Japan’s major VTuber agency Nijisanji has been banned from making visits to a sex doll museum,
2025-06-20 22:00
Mario Kart World is crowded with Spike players as people realize how ideal his specs are, especially in the high-tiers.
2025-06-24 19:14
Pole To Win has revealed that it is in negotiations to transfer ownership of Aquaplus to a company outside its group.
2025-06-24 18:51
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation’s update Ver 08.31.00 from June 23 adds new character Azusa to the game’s roster.
2025-06-24 15:03
Thanks to the game’s demo receiving valuable feedback from players, Pocketpair has decided to forgo Early Access and release the game in full.
2025-06-24 12:03
Masahiro Sakurai talks about the shortage of “versatile directors” – noting specialization and subdivision of game development as the cause.
2025-06-24 04:00
In anticipation of the release of Resident Evil Requiem next year, we talk about what the comeback of Raccoon City could bring to the series.
2025-06-24 02:00
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has his own company, but its only employees are himself and his wife.
2025-06-23 22:00
Adding characters from other franchises would create a mismatch with Mario Kart World’s Mario-themed open-world, the devs say.
2025-06-23 13:59
The Japanese horror game Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim has found its audience, earning a Very Positive rating on Steam.
2025-06-21 06:00
Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, a successor to Cygames’ strategy card game Shadowverse, has already reached the milestone of a million downloads three days following its release on June 17, as well as first place on Apple and Steam store sales rankings.…
2025-06-21 04:00
Gundam series original creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shares plans for his next work that won’t feature any enemies in a classic sense of the word.
2025-06-21 02:00
Digimon Story: Time Stranger producer Ryosuke Hara talks about what led to the game’s prolonged development cycle.
2025-06-21 00:01
In a bizarre case, Japan’s major VTuber agency Nijisanji has been banned from making visits to a sex doll museum,
2025-06-20 22:00
Onimusha: Way of The Sword may receive an 18+ rating in Japan, but the devs are determined to keep the game unchanged for all regions.
2025-06-20 02:00
“Hentai Girls” for the Nintendo Switch gets renamed to “Kawaii Girls” as the games stopped appearing in Switch 2’s new releases section.
2025-06-20 01:30
The new Resleriana will bring back classic Atelier vibes with fully turn-based battles and many other mechanics inspired by older titles.
2025-06-20 01:00
In a bizarre case, Japan’s major VTuber agency Nijisanji has been banned from making visits to a sex doll museum,
2025-06-20 22:00
A British couple needed to be rescued off Japan’s Mount Yotei, namesake of Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, prompting backlash.
2025-05-15 17:19
Toei executive vice president Koichi Wada has debunked reports about a Yasuke movie being production, calling it “one of several proposals.”
2025-05-15 11:59
Japanese company SoftBank has applied for a patent for an AI tool that replaces missing players in tabletop role-playing games.
2025-05-14 16:05
MyAnimeList’s CEO says that the only way to battle manga piracy is by making a better online manga distribution service for overseas readers.
2025-04-30 19:33
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
2025-04-09 18:17
Japanese scientists have created a VR device which simulates the sensation of having cat ears in real life.
2025-04-08 19:07
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
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
In cheeky reference to Final Fantasy 8’s Triple Triad, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has its Gestrals play Double Dyad.
2025-05-15 15:36
Despite its beautiful environments, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn’t have a photo mode yet – but you can still take some stunning landscape shots.
2025-05-13 15:01
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s combat system is one that even players who don’t usually favor turn-based games will enjoy.
2025-05-13 13:28
After you finish Maelle’s final relationship quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Monolith’s message changes from “33” to “Va T’en.”
2025-05-09 12:26
We showcase 5 tips that could make your on-foot exploration in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a little bit easier.
2025-05-08 19:38
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents you with two choices following its final boss fight. How do the alternate endings play out and is there a definitive good one?
2025-05-08 10:55
Tips on where and how to unlock each of the nine Swimsuit character costume available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-05-07 12:00
How to get over the 9,999 damage cap per single attack Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces as your party gets stronger.
2025-05-01 11:43
How to use and get better at dodging, parrying, jumping and Gradient Counters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-04-30 17:10
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Mimes have a ton of health, but proper use of the Break system will allow you to take them down swiftly.
2025-04-30 10:39
Non-gaming news
Japanese sex doll museum bans major VTuber agency from visits in furious public announcement
In a bizarre case, Japan’s major VTuber agency Nijisanji has been banned from making visits to a sex doll museum,
Indie games
How Deltarune and Undertale use manual story progression to make you laugh
The specific humor in Deltarune and Undertale successfully lands its punchlines thanks to the player being the one who has to “flip the page”
nintendo
Mario Kart World’s Spike is spiking in popularity due to his high stats
Mario Kart World is crowded with Spike players as people realize how ideal his specs are, especially in the high-tiers.
