Censorship in Baldur’s Gate 3 becomes a hit among Japanese players
The Japanese PS5 version of Baldur's Gate 3 is out, and Japanese users seem especially pleased with none other than the censorship. What's causing the amused reactions?
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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.
The Witch from Mercury director confirms same-sex marriage between Suletta and Miorine
Hiroshi Kobayashi, the director of the Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch of Mercury anime, has confirmed that the series does in fact end with the female protagonists Suletta Mercury and Miorine Rembran getting married. This ends a long period of the anime's production side being vague about the same-sex relationship.
Attack on Titan: Eren’s Titan roar is not edited – it’s pure Yuki Kaji
An astonishing video of Yuki Kaji voice acting live has made fans realize the Attack Titan's roar in the Attack on Titan anime is neither heavily edited nor voiced by someone else.
Concerns about new Hunter x Hunter fighting game over potential low development budget
The announcement of Bushiroad and Eighting's Hunter x Hunter fighting game was met with concern as well as excitement, as users recall Bushiroad's past statement on development costs.
Ace Attorney developers object to ending the series – a 7th Ace Attorney is entirely possible
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy producer Kenichi Hashimoto talks about the series' future, naming the core values a potential "Ace Attorney 7" would have.
Japanese users confused but overjoyed at Ghostwire: Tokyo’s random kotatsu update
Bethesda Softworks/Tango Gamework made an unexpected update to Ghostwire: Tokyo - a cozy kotatsu emote, which has earned amused reactions from the Japanese community.
Ex-Sony executive says Japanese game companies need to partner with Xbox to grow
Former PlayStation and current Xbox partnership director Kato Mena considers partnering with Xbox to be a condition for the growth of Japanese game publishers.
Clannad developer announces visual novel Prima Doll: Mumei Tenrei
Key announced the short kinetic visual novel Prima Doll: Mumei Tenrei for 2024. The game is a sequel to the four-part visual novel series based on the Prima Doll anime.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth – Ichiban Kasuga will get flirty in a dating app minigame
Sega revealed new details about the minigames that will be featured in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on December 11. One of the minigames, titled “Miss Match” seems to be about trying to get Ichiban Kasuga a date through a…
The Exit 8 developer mentions possibility of a sequel
Kotake Create, the creator of The Exit 8, has mentioned the possibility of a sequel to the game, with new anomalies and a new environment. On the other hand, The Exit 8 itself will not be receiving bigger updates.
Netflix’s Yu Yu Hakusho: What finally made a live-action adaptation possible?
The Executive producer of Netflix's Yu Yu Hakusho commented that the advancement of technology is what finally made a live-action adaptation possible, but exactly what kind of technology went into Netflix’s series?
Indie Ming Dynasty soulslike boasts stunning traditional ink painting-style environments
The Last Soldier of the Ming Dynasty is a historical 3D action RPG that releases December 7 for the PC (Steam). The game's environments are inspired by traditional ink wash paintings.