Metal Slug veterans to unveil “phantom game” they made 20 years ago but never announced
Kohachi Studio, an indie development studio that's home to Metal Slug and R-Type creators, is bringing back a lost project.
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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.
Konami’s Gradius 5 delisted from PS3 with slim chances of future port or re-release
The 2004 arcade-style shooter Gradius 5 can no longer be purchased on PS3, and Konami says a future re-release could be problematic.
Japanese game developer says 80% of staff uses generative AI in their work
Colopl, developer of White Cat Project and Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter, says 80% of its staff uses generative AI.
Microsoft cancels Gears of War: Reloaded PS5 release in Japan due to regional restrictions
Gears of War: Reloaded will not be launching on PlayStation 5 in Japan due to local platform and rating policies.
Switch 2’s leap in specs allows Pokémon Scarlet and Violet speedrunner to shave off 30 minutes from their world record
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet got a performance boost with their Nintendo Switch 2 update, and speerunners are feeling the change big time.
Silent Hill f actress “felt her own sanity almost slipping” in protagonist’s role
A comment by the actress of Silent Hill f's heroine Hinako Shimizu suggests there's a good dose of psychological horror awaiting players.
Nioh developer Team Ninja has grown big enough to put out a major new title each year, says president
Team Ninja president Fumihiko Yasuda talks about the studio's recent growth and how it has affected their output.
Nioh 3 is an open-field game, not open-world. The developers explain why
Nioh 3 creators Fumihiko Yasuda and Kohei Shibata talk about the game's "open-field" map design and why they chose it.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma’s solution for same-sex couples having kids draws from Japanese folklore
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma director Shirou Maekawa talks about how raising Bond Levels, getting married and starting families works in the game.
Palworld changing game mechanics because of Nintendo lawsuit isn’t an admission of infringement, Japanese patent attorney stresses
Japanese IP attorney addresses some of the backlash Pocketpair has been receiving in Japan over the Nintendo lawsuit.
The Pokémon Company had its best year yet, with earnings hitting record-highs despite no mainline game release
The Pokemon Company had its most profitable year yet between March 2024 and February 2025, according to new financial statements.
Elden Ring Nightreign’s Cord End item does open a door, and we finally know which one
The mystery of Elden Ring Nightreign's vague "Cord End" item has finally been solved, and as its description suggests, it opens a door.