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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.
Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura’s upcoming game draws inspiration from Breath of the Wild
Star Fox and F-Zero artist Takaya Imamura talks about his upcoming title "Omega 6 The Video game," a game adaptation of his original manga named Omega 6.
Japan plans to collect tax from Google, Apple for sales of overseas mobile games
The Japanese government has decided that, instead of collecting tax from overseas game publishers themselves, they will collect tax from the big IT companies that operate app distribution platforms, such as Google and Apple.
“Thank you, Nintendo” User invests 2000$ into curing chronic pain, finds answer in Fitness Boxing 2
A Japanese user recently shared how the fitness rhythm game Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise helped them tackle persistent back pain and shoulder stiffness better than any other method they tried, and the experience seems to have resonated with a large crowd.
”Nintendo is incredible, but it was like hell for an average person,” says former Nintendo employee
A former employee of Nintendo recently caused waves on social media with a post in which he describes how it felt working for Nintendo. He also shares info on how his salary has changed when working with different companies such as Bandai Namco and Square Enix.
Ito Junji interview featuring the developer of WORLD OF HORROR – Ito talks H.P. Lovecraft, adaptations and future work
An interview with horror manga artist Junji Ito and the developer of WORLD OF HORROR. Ito Junji talks about what has influenced him, what scares him and what the wants to write about next.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be of monster-class length, and players sacrificing their lifestyle is a risk the developers are ready to take
Ryu ga Gotoku studio representative Yokoyama Masayoshi has described the play time duration of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as "monster-class," but is also aware of the risks of making such a high-volume game.
“Give me your wallet!” Atelier series gacha game under fire for “money-grabbing” commercial
Japanese mobile gacha game Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator has recently gone under fire for a controversial TikTok posted as advertising. Users describe the video as “treating players like money-cows."
Some Kantai Collection players allegedly sent death threats, attempted arson against rightsholders of Japanese warship
The Kantai Collection franchise and fandom have become involved in controversy after a letter of protest addressed to the game’s developers started circulating on social media around November 9. The issue revolves around the Japanese warship Kikuzuki and seems to have escalated into death threats and arson attempts by players of the game.
What is it that Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Armored Core 6 have that Sonic Frontier doesn’t – creators of Sonic Frontiers discuss sales
Sega released Sonic Frontiers on November 8, 2022, and with a year behind its launch, the title has proven to be a big critical and commercial success. But the creators seem to want the title to reach much greater heights.
The end of Attack on Titan was hiding a goofy Spirited Away reference
The Part 4 compilation special of Attack on Titan: The Final Season aired on November 4, 2023, bringing long-awaited closure to the series, but it seems to contain an unexpected but heartwarming reference to Ghibli Studio’s hit movie Spirited Away.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury led to record-breaking sales for Bandai Namco in 2023
Bandai Namco Holdings announced their midterm financial results on November 7. Sales related to the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise have increased dramatically compared to last year, owing largely to The Witch of Mercury anime.
Weekly Shonen Jump reveals shockingly high manuscript rates for beginner artists
Shueisha recently revealed their per-page manuscript rates for serialized and one-shot manga published by novice authors in Weekly Shōnen Jump. The decision to officially disclose how much they pay their authors, as well as the surprisingly high sums revealed, have caused a sensation among the public as well as the mangaka community.
Are VTubers people or characters? How does Japan’s law treat defamatory acts against VTubers
For VTubers, defending oneself legally from slander is a complicated matter, as they are by definition characters and not persons. Japanese legal experts comment on the topic.
Nintendo announces collaboration with nursing homes in Japan, initiative to familiarize elderly with the Nintendo Switch, titles such as Mario Kart 8
Nintendo has signed a collaborative agreement with Gakken Cocofump, a company that operates elderly welfare facilities in Japan. The two companies will organize recreational events aimed at improving the QOL of the elderly using the Nintendo Switch.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – What are those red and green fuzzy creatures that appear on Dondoko Island?
In the Dondoko Island reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, two unfamiliar fuzzy creatures appear. Who are they? Japanese people know at a glance, but overseas audiences might be in need of some extra content.
New Nintendo Switch life simulation game is ruthlessly real, depicts harsh reality of the academic world
Jinsei Game, a Nintendo Switch version of the famous Game of Life board game, has been gathering attention for some unexpectedly realistic moments it depicts.
Someone made a VR Animal Crossing in Unity and it’s hilariously bad
A Japanese YouTuber made a VR version of Animal Crossing in Unity as a complete novice in only 7 days. The results are marvelous
Degradation, “human rockets” – dark moments of Japanese television remembered in light of Nasubi’s story gaining worldwide attention
The Japanese variety show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen has become infamous worldwide for it's disregard for human rights and ethics, but the show isn't an isolated case.
Craftopia developers host Steam Key giveaway for upcoming open-world title Palworld and make open call for testers
Pocketpair, the developer of the upcoming open-world survival game Palworld, announced a Steam Key giveaway campaign and an open call for closed network test participants.
Nintendo Switch slapping game reveals “brass knuckle” Joy-con attachments
The developers of “the slapping game” Rose and Camellia have revealed a rather unique piece of gaming merch – a set of brass knuckle attachments for the Joy-Con.
Japan’s first “dictionary of otaku terminology” defines words such as “omegaverse,” met with mixed reactions
A major Japanese publisher announced the release of a comprehensive dictionary of otaku and geek terminology, covering topics such as “common otaku terminology,” K-pop stan terminology, yaoi, Pokémon terminology and similar.
Bandai’s Gundam model 3D CAD data leaked to the public, but it may not be as big of a deal as it seems
Bandai Namco's Gundam Metaverse has seemingly suffered a significant data leak of 3D data, including CAD data for an unreleased model.