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2025-08-20 11:43

“Send us your doujinshi.” Nitroplus affirms positive stance on fan-made content, asks people to show them what they’re cooking 

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2025-08-20 04:00

Romeo is a Dead Man uses manga and pixel art to cut down on expensive 3D cutscenes, prioritizing AAA-grade action, Grasshopper Manufacture says

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2025-08-20 02:00

AI: THE SOMNIUM FILES series producer’s policy is not to touch the work of the director and writers. His role is to give input from the “perspective of a player”

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2025-08-20 00:01

Former Dragon Quest series producer says he left Square Enix after the company shifted to safe “copycat” projects modeled after existing hit games  

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2025-08-19 22:00

The Gundam series may not survive for another ten years, Gundam GQuuuuuuX director suggests 

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2025-08-19 18:45

Castlevania stage play draws unprecedented crowds of male visitors to Japan’s all-female Takarazuka theater 

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2025-08-19 12:58

Monster Hunter Wilds’ Free Title Update 4 to include large-scale PC optimization improvements 

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2025-08-19 04:00

Japan’s Niconico sees paid subscriptions decline following credit card restrictions and adult content crackdown 

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2025-08-19 02:00

Amidst rising development costs, the AI: The Somnium Files series has persevered by prioritizing story and voice acting over graphics and environments, producer says 

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2025-08-19 00:01

“Nobody wants to spend money on AI-generated images,” Blue Archive producer says, suggesting AI’s role lies in reducing non-creative labor

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2025-08-18 22:00

Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts writer pleased to see how many players he’s made cry with his work

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2025-08-18 18:14

Nexon subcontractor sued and fined for leaking MapleStory update prior to live showcase 

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