Cygames parent company sees $4.7 million loss resulting from Konami patent infringement lawsuit
CyberAgent says the lawsuit lodged by Konami against Cygames' Umamusume: Pretty Derby has resulted in an extraordinary loss of 727 million.
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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.
“Take pride in your own culture and leverage it.” Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida gives developers advice on succeeding in the global market
Former SIE and PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida says the way to succeeding in the global market is doing your own thing.
Sony’s cheap, Japan-only PS5 model “may rekindle the console race in Japan for the first time in a while” says domestic journalist
During its recent State of Play Japan broadcast, Sony announced a region-locked, Japanese language-only PS5 Digital Edition. Releasing on November 21, the new SKU will retail at a very affordable price of 55,000 yen (about $350 USD), which is almost 20,000 yen cheaper than the…
Krafton launches voluntary resignation program for employees as it transforms into an “AI first company”
Following its decision to became an "AI first" game company, Krafton is soliciting voluntary resignations from its employees.
Japanese blackjack-based RPG denied Switch release in the West after launching without issue on Steam and PS5. Characters flagged as children
Brave x Blackjack has been barred from releasing on the Switch in North America and Europe, according to publisher Rideon.
Sega raises starting salaries for new hires and base pay of existing full-time employees in Japan (again)
Following base salary increases in 2023, Sega has announced an additional raise to existing staff's salaries as well as new hires.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments following Arc Raiders launch
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
WWE 2K developer Yuke’s reveals involvement in Ninja Gaiden 4’s development
Yuke's, the Japanese studio behind WWE 2K and Full Metal Schoolgirl, co-developed Ninja Gaiden 4 alongside Team Ninja and PlatinumGames.
“We’d go bankrupt.” Arika developer explains why crossplay support isn’t as simple as players may think
Arika vice president Mihara Ichiro recently responded to players' requests for crossplay support in Fighting EX Layer.
Bandai Namco makes major revision to Mobile Suit Gundam IP’s yearly revenue forecast following unprecedented growth
The Mobile Suit Gundam franchise saw unprecedented revenue in the past six months, blowing past other flagship IPs like Dragon Ball and One Piece.
Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune criticizes game industry’s growing reliance on IP fame and trendy genres. “We need developers with a clear message”
Former Capcom and Level-5 veteran Keiji Inafune recently gave a talk on how the maturation of the game industry has made creators "defensive."
Japan’s DLsite launches “otaku-friendly” Twitter clone, and it’s already becoming a haven for adult-themed artwork
After the launch of its own payment alternative, DLsite now has its own social media platform, resembling X with an emphasis on otaku culture.