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2026-02-26 14:00

Microsoft Japan raided by antitrust watchdog over suspected unfair trade practices 

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2026-02-26 00:00

“I’m still angry at the game industry” CyberConnect2 CEO’s efforts to shake up Japanese entertainment’s stick-in-the-mud approach are driven by his love for Shonen Jump manga

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2026-02-25 23:00

Yoko Taro’s dark retelling of Monster Hunter Rise resurfaces after the announcement of his brand-new Evangelion anime

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2026-02-25 22:00

Mobile game developer denies gen AI use after AI tool watermark shows up on official promo artwork 

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2026-02-25 21:00

Japanese university develops robot Buddhist priest amidst national priest shortage 

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2026-02-25 18:04

Guilty Gear Strive’s overseas publishing rights to be transferred from Bandai Namco Entertainment to developer Arc System Works 

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2026-02-25 14:08

Resident Evil’s Umbrella Corporation files fictional copyright infringement lawsuit against ramen maker Nissin

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2026-02-25 12:19

New Sakura Wars announcement coming in Spring 2026, according to series composer, but it’s not a game 

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2026-02-25 10:00

Steam’s Made in Japan Collection showcases some great Japanese games, ranging from indie hidden gems to triple-As

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2026-02-25 09:34

Japanese manga artist says live-action adaptation altered his story despite him investing in production to stay creatively involved

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2026-02-24 23:00

“I’d play if it weren’t for the jump scares.” Paranormasight devs consciously toned down the horror in new sequel in response to feedback from the first game 

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2026-02-24 22:00

Atelier developer Gust is shifting from a top-down hierarchy back to the team-led development style of its early days, and the results have been positive, producer says

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