Amber V

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.

Articles: 883

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2024-12-24 15:30

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.

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2024-12-24 13:00

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

Goro Majima in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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.

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2024-12-23 17:11

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.

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2024-12-23 13:11

Nihon Falcom is remaking the Trails series to battle its growing reputation as a “niche” franchise, according to president

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st

Nihon Falcom's president Toshihiro Kondo talks about the reasons behind the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter remake and other potential Trails remakes.

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2024-12-18 15:54

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.

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2024-12-18 15:38

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.

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2024-12-18 12:35

Nitroplus reports 24% yearly profit growth following acquisition by Cygames owner CyberAgent

Saya no Uta and Steins;Gate developer Nitroplus saw annual net profit increase by 24.1% to 773 million yen in fiscal year 2024.

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2024-12-18 10:55

“Games used to be blamed for crime, but now they’re finally recognized as culture,” Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii celebrates award from Japanese government

Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii receives an award from the Commissioner of Japan's the Agency for Cultural Affairs.

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2024-12-17 16:49

Hideki Kamiya regrets harsh outburst towards Okami fan on X so much he wants to “snap his own neck off”

Hideki Kamiya is known for calling people insects on X, but he seems to be extremely regretfull of one harsh interaction with a fan.

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2024-12-17 16:42

Nihon Falcom founder Masayuki Kato dies at 78

In a notice to shareholders published on December 17, Nihon Falcom announced that its founder, chairman and former president Masayuki Kato died on December 15, 2024.

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2024-12-13 15:16