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SIE and Bandai Namco were the strongest patent holders in the industry in 2023, says study
An analysis of patents in Japan’s video game and entertainment industry shows that SIE held the most high-profile patents in 2023.
Danganronpa creator finally acknowledges Hajime x orange juice meme
Kazutaka Kodaka, the creator of the Danganronpa has let fans know that he’s aware of a long-running crack meme.
Neko Odyssey lets players photograph cats in an idyllic pixel art Japan
The Steam Next Fest demo of Neko Odyssey showcases an intriguing, cozy adventure game where you befriend and take photos of cute cats in Japan.
Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s tatami error not in the full game, says Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ director recently addressed Japanese users’ viral complaints about the inaccurate tatami mats seen in the trailer.
Clock Tower Rewind resurrects Japanese survival horror classic, now in English for the first time
New trailer shows how Clock Tower Rewind will finally bring the pioneering survival horror game to modern systems with optional QoL features.
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Yaranaika meme’s source manga Kuso Miso Technique banned in Japan by Amazon
Kuso Miso Technique, the manga that inspired the immortal Yaranaika meme and recently crowdfunded an OVA adaptation, has been banned from Amazon in Japan.
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 and The Pokémon Company file lawsuit against PocketPair’s Palworld
A patent infringement lawsuit has been filed against Palworld dev PocketPair by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.