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2026-02-19 22:00

Atelier series developers intend to keep its uniquely Japanese concept the same amidst global expansion efforts. “We have no intentions to neglect our domestic player base”

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade on Nintendo Switch 2
Game Development / Interviews
2026-02-19 18:00

Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s Nintendo Switch 2 release was, from a technical standpoint, only possible with Game-key cards. Director Naoki Hamaguchi explains why 

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2026-02-19 00:00

Japan is getting its first cram school for high schoolers where all of the teachers are actual VTubers

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2026-02-18 23:00

Pragmata devs struggled with conveying Diana’s “android-like” vibes in a global cultural context. Screwing her head off like Arale-chan “would’ve been difficult to achieve,” says director

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Monster Strike
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2026-02-18 22:00

Former Capcom producer spends over $500,000 per account on his own gacha games to “understand the feelings of high spenders” 

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.hack//Z.E.R.O.
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2026-02-18 21:00

“.hack is .hack, and SAO is SAO.” Looking back on what the creators of both series had to say about years of copycat accusations 

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Welcome to Doll Town
Indie Games / News
2026-02-18 20:00

Viral indie horror game Welcome to Doll Town reveals Castlevania-inspired Easter egg to honor the passing of Shutaro Ida 

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Pokemon Pokopia
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2026-02-18 18:26

Pokémon Pokopia boasts largest development team in Omega Force history, with Dragon Quest Builder 2’s game and art director on board 

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2026-02-18 18:00

Finally, an Idolmaster clone game where the idols are all detergents and cleaning agents 

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2026-02-18 02:00

Sony plans to minimize effect of rising PlayStation 5 memory costs by boosting software and network service revenue, according to CFO

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VSPO
News / Non-Gaming News
2026-02-18 01:00

Japanese VTuber agency seeks $65k USD in damages from person who created and profited off sexual content of its streamers 

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Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection
News
2026-02-18 00:01

Monster Hunter Stories 3’s gameplay was designed to “make you think and learn.” Dev team talks about changes compared to past entries 

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