Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut to include 26 minutes’ worth of new cutscenes; online mode will be playable solo
RGG Studio details new content in Yakuza 0 Director's cut, including extra scenes and new online multiplayer mode.
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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.
How to tell if a Kirby game is designed by Masahiro Sakurai? Fans notice telltale sign in new Kirby Air Riders
Fans have pointed out a characteristic that sets apart Kirby games directed by Sakurai Masahiro from other franchise directors.
Nintendo Switch 2 compatible microSD cards already being scalped for double the price in Japan
Online retailers in Japan are out of microSD Express cards and it hasn't even been a day since their compatibility with the Nintendo Switch 2 was announced.
FromSoftware owner Kadokawa’s stocks soar following The Duskbloods announcement
Amidst an overall downward trend in the market, Kadokawa Corporation' stocks are soaring after new announcements from FromSoftware.
PlayStation needs to reconsider its pursuit of cutting-edge graphics for future consoles, says former SIE executive
Retired PlayStation veteran Yoshida Shuhei shares his views on the direction future console development should take.
Smash Bros. Creator Masahiro Sakurai is tired of people assuming he possesses secret Nintendo knowledge “no matter what he says” on X
Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai shared his excitement for the upcoming Nintendo Direct on X, but not without a warning to fans.
Level-5’s elaborate Animal Crossing parody draws criticism as Japanese fans wonder “where’s that game you promised 6 years ago”
Level-5's parodic Fantasy Life and Animal Crossing crossover has prompted some dissatisfaction from Japanese fans.
Capcom celebrates fivefold increase in profit over the past 10 years thanks to focus on PC support, digital sales, flagship IPs
In a new message from its chairman and CEO, Capcom boasts major financial achievements and lays out its future strategies.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword confirms linear progression, about 20 hours of play time, and enough bloodshed for an 18+ rating
Onimusha: Way of the Sword director Satoru Nihei and producer Akihito Kadowaki talk about the game's system and gameplay.
Persona and Shin Megami Tensei artist Kazuma Kaneko’s new game has a card generating AI trained on his own art
Former Atlus creator Kazuma Kaneko has officially announced his new game with Colopl, titled Tsukiyomi: The Divine Hunter.
NieR: Automata creator Yoko Taro says he was “ordered not to worry about overseas reviews” by producer when making the game
Yoko Taro responds to a former PlayStation executive calling NieR: Automata a "game that revived Japan's game industry."
Developer sued by Square Enix over reused Front Mission assets addresses lawsuit with message to players and remade assets
Mecharashi (Metal Storm)'s developers have addressed the lawsuit recently lodged by Square Enix by remaking assets and issuing a message.