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.
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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.
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.
FromSoftware has no idea why Elden Ring was such a success, and they don’t need to know
At an award ceremony held December 1, Elden Ring producer Yasuhiro Kitao commented on the title's extraordinary success, mentioning that FromSoftware doesn't know what made it a hit.
Armored Core 6 producer reveals the “secrets” behind the IP’s successful reboot
Yasunori Ogura, producer of FromSoftware's Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, held a lecture on November 25 in which he explained what went into the success of the IP's long-awaited reboot.
Chilla’s Art to release another game in 2023
Japanese indie horror game developer duo Chilla's Art is planning yet another title for 2023. Fans are stunned by their speedy development pace.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player builds breathtakingly convincing steam locomotive
A player of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has engineered a fully functional armed steam locomotive, complete with wagons in-game.
Armored Core meets roguelite elements in upcoming indie TPS
Lavrock: Last Fortress is a TPS that combines roguelike and RPG elements. In the game, you pilot mechs into combat on randomly generated levels.