Level-5 fans who won “day-one” free copies of game delayed into oblivion finally get to redeem it after 7 years
People who won free copies Inazuma Eleven; VIctory road back when it was slated for release in 2018 have been contacted by Level-5.
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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.
Shift Up says it “doesn’t tolerate any expressions of hate” in NIKKE following backlash over alleged “small genital” gesture
Following backlash over an offensive hand gesture allegedly inserted into Goddess of Victory: Nikke, Shift Up has made a statement.
Sony’s Aniplex, Bandai Namco and other Japanese publishers demand end to unauthorized training of OpenAI’s Sora 2 through CODA
Major Japanese anime, game and manga publishers have lodged a written request to OpenAI regarding the use of their content for machine learning.
Tales of series producer says over 70% of players come from overseas, but luckily, JRPG fans want the same things regardless of where they’re from
Tales of producer Yusuke Tomizawa talks about the remastered project's reception and his team's stance on changing player demographics.
Developer who accidentally listed game as “Shitty Dungeon” in Japan says Steam Wishlists skyrocketed in aftermath
For indie developer Fix-a-Bug, accidentally calling their own game "shitty" in Japanese became unintentional marketing.
Hideo Kojima never even heard about Konami being offered a Matrix game. “No one told me in all these 26 years”
Shockingly, it seems no one at Konami remembered to tell Hideo Kojima that the Wachowskis offered him a Matrix game.
Like a Dragon event offers fans wedding ceremony with their favorite character for $980. Complete with faux marriage and divorce papers
Commemorating Like a Dragon's 20th anniversary, the Four Ceremonies of Life Exhibition will let fans marry characters like Kiryu and Majima.
Octopath Traveler’s core value is a “high degree of freedom.” The upcoming prequel takes it to the next level with extensive Town Building
Octopath Traveler 0 director Yasuhiro Kidera and producer Hiroto Suzuki talk about the series' dedication to offering a high degree of freedom.
No politics in my military game, please. Kantai Collection developers criticized for political commentary on official channels
C2 Kikan, the developers of Kantai Collection, have garnered criticism for openly commenting on modern politics via official channels.
LoveR Kiss Endless Memories delisted from Steam, publisher considering other platforms
LoveR Kiss Endless Memories will most likely not be releasing on Steam. Publisher Dragami Games is working on getting the PC version on another platform.
Koei Tecmo once again doubles profit forecasts thanks to remarkably successful stock investments
Koei Tecmo expects profit margins to far exceed original estimates, with ordinary profit and net profit doubling.
“It ends up working like a Ponzi scheme.” Japan’s blockchain and NFT game fad might be imploding
With multiple major titles including Sega's KAI Sangokushi Taisen announcing service terminations, Japan's blockchain game boom is declining.