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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.
Danganronpa creator finally acknowledges Hajime x orange juice meme
Kazutaka Kodaka, the creator of the Danganronpa has let fans know that he's aware of a long-running crack meme.
Street Fighter 6 director says “not to worry” about Elena’s Healing
Elena's infamous healing ultra will not be causing problems for players in Street Fighter 6, according to Nakayama.
Street Fighter 6’s M. Bison does not have a new body, devs reveal he is physically the same as in Street Fighter 5
Street Fighter 6's director says M. Bison will be appearing in the game with his "real" body from the previous title.
Bocchi the Rock movie grosses over 200 million yen in Japan in three days
Bocchi the Rock! Re: topped the weekend chart of Japan’s box office following its premiere, earning 218 million yen (about $1.39 million).
Japanese dev showcases Japan’s hit small-scale indie games that have sold over 500k units
Solo indie creator showcases Japanese indie games made by 10 or fewer developers that have sold over 500k units.
Layoffs hit Japan as Final Fantasy Brave Exvius developer asks 80 employees to “voluntarily resign”
Japanese game developer Gumi has offered buyouts to 80 employees in face of financial losses due to underperforming mobile titles.
Final Fantasy 14’s battles have become too samey and safe, but that’s about to change, Yoshi-P says
Final Fantasy XIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida says players will be able to feel clear changes in battle gimmicks with Dawntrail.
Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact won’t shy away from “overpowered” moves if it means being faithful to the IP
Eighting, the developers of the Hunter x Hunter: Nen x Impact fighting game, recently gave insights about their approach to development.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP release date, trailer and platforms to be announced on June 13
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP's release date, compatible platforms and first trailer will finally be revealed next week on June 13.
Silent Hill 2 remake will not use “yellow paint and the like,” producer assures
The producer of Silent Hill 2's remake has commented on the infamous "yellow paint" issue, while detailing what alternatives the game will use.
Silent Hill 2 remake’s producer says the original Japanese devs wanted more changes than Bloober Team
Silent Hill series' producer says that Poland-based Bloober Team is to thank for how faithful the Silent Hill 2 remake will be to the original.
Danganronpa devs and Akatsuki Games reveal “extreme” action RPG Tribe Nine for Steam and mobile
Danganrona creators Too Kyoo Games and Akatsuki games announced the action RPG Tribe Nine for Steam and mobile platforms.
Taito makes big post-pandemic recovery with over 60% increase in operating profit
Square Enix owned subsidiary Taito Corporation has seen exponential growth in the past three financial years.
Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will finally change the blinding white Bandai Namco logo screen
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will finally do away with the notorious white background Bandai Namco Entertainment logo.
Like a Dragon: Yakuza live-action adaptation to premiere on October 24
RGG Studio and Amazon Prime Video have announced an original series based on the Like a Dragon video game series.
Nintendo’s late CEO Iwata considered a divided response to be better than a positive one – “things that are praised don’t sell”
According to an executive, Nintendo's late CEO Satoru Iwata once said that products that divide audiences are the ones that sell.
Monster Hunter: World to finally release on Xbox in Japan, only six years later
Japanese Xbox users will finally be able to play Monster Hunter: World and Monster Hunter World: Iceborne starting June this year.
Touhou Project creator updates fan game guideline, asks indie creators to refrain from crowdfunding
The Touhou Project series' creator ZUN has updated his derivative works guideline, adding more platforms for indie creators.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance’s ambitious Nintendo Switch port took 2 years of work, lead programmer reveals details
Kingdome Come: Deliverance's port to the Nintendo Switch came 6 years after the game's initial release, and it took two years to optimize.
FromSoftware and Hidetaka Miyazaki revered for their genius amidst recent “big girl boom” in Japan
A frenzy for big girls and giantesses on the Japanese side of X has reignited admiration for FromSoftware game characters and Miyazaki.
“We were making 10 million a month with just a two-man team” developer describes the heyday of Japanese mobile/browser games
A Japanese developer gives interesting insights into the early days of what grew to be today's huge mobile/social game market.
Like a Dragon dev says simultaneous worldwide multi-platform releases helped reduce crunch culture
A developer of Sega's Like a Dragon series says simultaneous worldwide multi-platform releases have changed work practices for the better.