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Scolipede as seen in Pokémon the Series: Black & White
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Pokémon’s genius insect design: Scolipede trends as Japanese users analyze everything it gets right 

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Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai’s “Show the actual game!” quote got taken out of context

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Like a Dragon series producer assures localization does not alter game content or characters 

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Valorant VTuber files charges after harassment by stream viewers 

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Explore dungeons while running a bakery in this charming RPG platformer 

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Sega’s take on the localization of Japanese games causes controversy 

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Palworld: Japanese players appalled by calls for Pal x Human breeding 

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Square Enix merger: “I am Setsuna” studio Tokyo RPG Factory folded into parent company 

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Matagi Snipers esports team made up of Japanese senior citizens
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These Japanese grandmas and grandpas are owning the Valorant esports scene 

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Uniqlo sweater display has Dark Souls players in a cold sweat 

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Exit 8-like “spot the anomaly” indie game has you trapped in an old Japanese shopping arcade 

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Play dirty to win in “dystopian” soccer management sim Illegal Football 

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