Why does Final Fantasy 14 live past the “2-year expiry date” of MMOs? Yoshi-P comments
Final Fantasy XIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida analyzes the success of the MMORPG with 4chan owner Hiroyuki Nishimura.
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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.
Palworld does not use generative AI, PocketPair CEO assures
Palworld's AI accusations have been ongoing since the game's launch, but PocketPair's CEO has come out to deny any use of generative AI.
Snowbreak: Containment Zone’s dev says sexy updates will continue despite criticism: “We know our players’ needs”
Snowbreak: Containment Zone's producer talks about the game's recent spike i popularity and how it ties in with recent fanservice updates.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, Elden Ring DLC top Japan’s charts (Weekly best-sellers 7/1/24 – 7/7/24)
GEO's video game physical sales ranking for July 1 - July 7. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD ranks in number 1 for the second week in a row.
Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is being developed by the lesser-known veteran studio behind Battle Arena Toshinden, Senran Kagura
The upcoming Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is being developed by Tamsoft Corporation, a lesser-known but seasoned studio.
Final Fantasy 14 sees highest concurrent player count in 10 years
Final Fantasy XIV's producer and director Naoki Yoshida reveals that the MMORPG has beat its past records with Dawntrail.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows could learn from Rise of the Ronin’s content disclaimer, Japanese users suggest
Assassin's Creed Shadows' content disclaimer receives attention from Japanese users amidst controversy.
Ao Oni to launch on Steam and Nintendo Switch on July 26 with new modes
The cult classic horror title Ao Oni is coming to Steam and Nintendo Switch with two new modes and a new protagonist called Ai.
Japan’s hit free-to-play RPG Heaven Burns Red to get an English release
Story-driven free-to-play RPH Heaven Burns Red is finally getting and English release.
Sony to appear at Tokyo Game Show’s general exhibit for the first time since 2019
Sony Interactive Entertainment will appear at The Tokyo Game Show 2024's general exhibit for the first time in years.
Japanese “Overwatch hostess club” banned as soon as it opened, likely for breaching Blizzard’s EULA
Blizzard seems to have suspended the X account of a Japanese "Overwatch hostess club,"
Nintendo did not say they won’t use gen AI in first-party games, but here’s what they did say
Nintendo's CEO did not state that the company will not use generative AI in first-party its games. This is a result of a misinterpretation.