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Amber V
Novice Editor-in-Chief since October 2023.
She grew up playing Duke Nukem and Wolfenstein with her dad, and is now enamored with obscure Japanese video games and internet culture. Currently devoted to growing Automaton West to the size of its Japanese sister-site, while making sure to keep news concise and developer stories deep and stimulating.
Nintendo’s attorney weighs in on what makes emulators illegal
At the Tokyo eSports Festa 2025 held from January 10 to 12, Nintendo participated in a joint lecture hosted by Japan’s Association of Copyright for Computer Software (ACCS). Speaking on behalf of Nintendo on the topic of “The Importance of…
Japanese game companies’ hiring power has suddenly declined, according to industry recruitment agency
Silicon Studio, a company that provides HR services for major Japanese developers, reports that their revenue has fallen sharply due to game companies suddenly hiring a lot less.
Danganronpa’s fans were “accomplices” in the creation of the controversial V3, says series creator
Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka says the series' fans were "accomplices" in the creation of Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii may blur the lines of reality with its wackiness, but not without a serious, manly tale to keep it grounded, devs say
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's developers talk about why the new spin-off blurs the lines of reality more than past titles.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins post-launch updates and future DLC: What to expect?
Dynasty Warriors: Origins' developers talk about what they have planned for post-launch updates and the possibility of future DLC.
Support studio Tose successfully turns around financial losses, reporting 160.9% growth in console and PC game sector
Japanese co-developer Tose has reported a major turnaround in their earnings, overcoming significant losses from last year.
Nintendo Switch 2 accessories by Genki were made based on leaks, not actual device, company representative confirms
Genki's representative confirms that the company is not in possession of an authentic Nintendo Switch 2 or accurate information about it.
Nintendo Switch 2 mockup revealed during CES 2025 is “unofficial and was not provided by us,” Nintendo says
In statements to Japanese news outlets, Nintendo has distanced itself from US-based tech manufacturer Genki and its actions at CES 2025.
Your Name producer faces 6 years in prison for child prostitution case involving over 100 victims
Your Name producer Koichiro Ito is facing a six-year prison sentence for violations of child pornography and chilld prostitution laws.
Square Enix shares new policy against harassment of their employees and executives
Square Enix Group published a new policy addressing harassment of its employees, executives and partners on January 10.
How can game developers stay ahead of AI-generated games? Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi shares views
AI: The Somnium Files and Zero Escape creator Kotaro Uchikoshi talks about how leaps in AI technology will affect game development.
Speculation about Project Century so far is all wrong, RGG Studio head says
RGG Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama debunks fan theories about Project Century circulating online, saying they're all "completely off the mark."
Pokémon was Japan’s most powerful entertainment brand in 2024, according to study
Pokémon took the top spot in a ranking of Japan’s most wide-reaching entertainment brands in the year 2024.
NetEase deletes website of Visions of Mana developer Ouka Studios
NetEase Games seems to have shut down the official website of Ouka Studios, the developer of Square Enix’s Visions of Mana.
Atlus won’t lose its “human touch” nor stop taking risks even if their scale of development grows larger, says Persona series producer
At the CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024 developers’ conference held in Japan on November 23, 2024, Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada made a presentation on various aspects of the franchise, including how Atlus plans to continue making Persona games amidst the changing…
Japan Air Self Defense Force’s furry mascots stir up controversy among Japanese politicians
Japan's Ministry of Defense unveiled the cover of the February issue of their official magazine, which has caused some controversy for featuring sexualized furry characters.
Atlus’ approach to making Persona games is akin to “giving users deadly poison wrapped in a sweet coating,” according to producer
Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada talks about how Atlus's approach to making Persona games has transformed through the years.
Like a Dragon’s devs know Gaiden was well received for being shorter, but Pirates Yakuza in Hawaii unintentionally ended up being a bigger game anyway
RGG Studio director Masayoshi Yokoyama talks about Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's volume and why it exceeds that of Gaiden by 1.3x.
RGG Studio’s director says the good thing about Sega is that they go beyond “safe” game projects, accepting the possibility of failure
Director of Like a Dragon series developer RGG Studio talks about Sega's accepting policy towards risks and new challenges.
Nihon Falcom is remaking the Trails series to battle its growing reputation as a “niche” franchise, according to president
Nihon Falcom's president Toshihiro Kondo talks about the reasons behind the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake and other potential Trails remakes.
Blue Archive and Azur Lane publisher Yostar announces new RPG Stella Sora
Blue Archive publisher Yostar has announced and opened pre-registrations for the light-hearted fantasy RPG Stella Sora.
In Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, RGG Studio painstakingly resurrects another arcade game that’s never been ported before
RGG Studio’s technical lead Yutaka Ito shares insights about The Ocean Hunter's inclusion in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii.