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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.
Refreshingly dark new Shonen Jump title “Dear Anemone” deals with Darwin’s Law and evolution
Dear Anemone by Rin Matsui is a new horror survival manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. Its uniquely dark concept and art set it apart from other titles.
Capcom comment on “failure” of Street Fighter 5 and what they learned from it
In celebration of Street Fighter V's 8-year-anniversary, Capcom have released a very honest statement about its problematic launch and how they learned from it.
Persona 3 Reload already has a functional female protagonist mod
Persona 3 Reload modders have already made astonishing progress in getting Kotone Shiomi, Persona 3's female protagonist, into the remake.
Palworld exploit lets you butcher Pals for legendary schematics without killing them
A newly discovered Palworld glitch allows you to "butcher" Pals for precious resources without actually killing them.
In this atmospheric indie puzzle game, you explore a town where night never ends
Recolit is an upcoming Japanese indie puzzle adventure game with atmospheric pixel art and a mysterious setting in a dark town.
Touhou-inspired Korean bullet hell shooter Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage announced for Steam
Shikhondo: Youkai Rampage is an upcoming indie bullet-hell shoot ’em up inspired by Touhou Project and Korean mythology.
Veteran manga artist exposes exploitative industry practices that are “strangling” Japanese mangaka
Prompted by the recent suicide of manga artist Ashihara Hinako, one industry veteran revealed the biggest problems facing mangaka in Japan, including low incomes and exploitative behavior by publishers.
Palworld devs remind people that it’s normal to take a break from a game
In response to recent pessimistic articles about Palworld losing X% of its player base, the game's representative Bucky reminded players that Palworld will be back with more content and it's normal for them to take a break and come back later.
Bandai Namco disappointed with performance of “new online game” (meaning Blue Protocol)
Bandai Namco Holdings released their 9-month Financial Report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, which mentions a new online game falling short of forecasts. This likely refers to the MMO Blue Protocol.
The Exit 8 dev reveals how he made a top-selling Steam game in UE5 in 9 months
In a recent interview, Kotake Create, the developer of the Steam hit "anomaly spotting game" The Exit 8, reveals details about his creative process and how the game came to be.
Palworld’s life-like gun behavior is all thanks to one passionate developer’s ”secret” efforts
In response to recent praise of Palworld's realistic gun motions, PocketPair's CEO has revealed that a lot of the fine details were the result of a single team members "behind the scenes" efforts.
The Pokémon Company is working on AI specialized for Pokémon battles based on chess AI
The Pokémon Company is developing a Pokémon Battle AI based on shogi (Japanese Chess) AI technology. The AI will be implemented for the first time in The 2024 Pokémon Dragon King Championships, taking place on February 25.
RPG Maker XP is available for free on Steam for a limited time
As part of a limited time campaign, RPG Maker XP will be available for free on Steam until February 20 (JST). Newer RPG Maker titles are available at discounts.
Does pineapple belong on pizza or not? This Japanese board game is about battling it out
Japanese "useless invention" artist Marina Fujiwara revealed her Pineapple vs Salami board game, designed to let pro and anti pineapple on pizza-ers battle it out.
Collect “pocket-sized Machos” in Japanese PvP game Macho Scooping
Macho Scooping is an upcoming indie Japanese game in which you scoop machos out of a water tank and and aim to collect as many species as possible.
Persona 3 Reload player accidentally spawns Satan in freak Fusion accident
A Persona 3 Reload player accidentally ended up with Satan, a level 82 Persona, while trying to acquire a level 13 one. What do we know about Fusion accidents in the game?
Nintendo don’t think they’re unshakeable and work with a “sense of danger,” according to CEO
Responding to shareholders' inquiries about potential risks to Nintendo, the company's CEO stated that Nintendo is constantly aware of danger and competition and does not consider it's current position impregnable.
Mega Man producer reacts to game that seemingly rips off Mega Man Zero/ZX series
Producer of multiple Mega Man titles Takuya Aizu reacted to a game accused of plagiarizing Mega Man game mechanics, but kept things light-hearted.
Capcom asks fans what old games they want to see revived, exciting options include Breath of Fire
Capcom is hosting a user survey called the Capcom Super Election, and the questions gauging interest for remakes/sequels are causing excitement among fans.
Palworld: here’s how you can use stairs to defeat a boss in seconds
Palworld players have invented a genius technique called the "Stairway of Heaven" that can be used to deal massive damage to boss Pals.
Nintendo submits new patents related to Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Some of Nintendo's newly revealed patent applications appear to describe mechanics from Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
This rare Japanese Neo Geo game’s value has jumped from $13k to over $30k in the past 6 years
Chibi Maruko-chan: Maruko Deluxe Quiz is a retro Neo Geo game that is so rare, it's value has been continuously multiplying since 1996.