Dragon Ball’s “flashiness” is what made the author go “simple and peaceful” for Sand Land’s story
Sand Land author Akira Toriyama says the original "simple" manga has been altered for dramatic effect in the Sand Land Project adaptations.
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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.
Tekken 8’s microtransaction model disappoints many – here’s why
While its prices are comparatively reasonable, Tekken 8's in-game shop is being criticized for its coin system.
Parasyte manga gets live-action drama by Train to Busan director starting April 5
Japanese manga Parasyte will be receiving a live-action drama by the director of Train To Busan starting April 5.
Pokémon Legends Z-A speculated to take place in 1850s by Japanese players
Users have various theories about the setting of Pokémon Legends Z-A, and many think it will take place in the past, rather than the future.
Pokémon Legends Z-A’s potential map complexity is causing anxiety
Japanese users dread the potential complexity of the Lumiose City map in Pokémon Legends Z-A as they recall frequently getting lost in Pokemon X and Y.
Construction of world’s first game art museum begins in Japan
Japan is starting construction of the "world's first game art museum," backed by Koei Tecmo's parent company Koyu Holdings.
“Maid of The Dead” sexy zombie shooter coming to Steam on March 1
The sexy multidirectional zombie shooter Maid of the Dead will be coming to Steam on March 1, with support for English.
Pokémon TCG Pocket app developer’s stocks skyrocket, hit daily price limit
Following the announcement of Nintendo's Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, DeNa's stock value has rapidly grown, hitting its daily limit price.
Unopened copy of the Serial Experiments Lain game estimated at over $3000 in Japan
The 1998 Serial Experiments Lain video game for the PlayStation has reached a new height - with an unopened copy being estimated upwards of 50k yen.
Elden Ring full-color comic adaptation announced for March 29
Elden Ring will be getting a full-color manga adaptation starting March 29 titled Elden Ring Become Lord. The webcomic will be available in three formats.
Pokémon creator stalked and ambushed for autographs by scalpers
Famous Pokémon creator Naoki Saito has been victim of stalking, tailing and ambushes for the past year by people seeking to profit off of his signature.
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance to include over 270 demons and allow interaction
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance will include over 270 demons, 40 of which will be brand-new designs. It will be possible to interact with them and raise them.