Automaton West writer. Zoto has been playing video games for 30+ years now but has only recently come to grips with PC gaming. When he isn't playing video games, he watches romance anime and gets mad when his best girl never wins.
SIE veteran Shuhei Yoshida wants to keep supporting indie developers even after his retirement

PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida shares insights about the importance of indie games for the evolution of the game industry.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie gets first TV screening in Japan on December 31

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is finally being aired on Japanese television, more than a year after it was first screened in Japanese cinemas.
Deltarune creator Toby Fox asks fans to test new chapter switch feature on PC

Toby Fox is testing a new command for switching between chapters in the new build of Deltarune's Chapters 1 and 2.
Dynasty Warriors: Origins demo prompts comparisons to Soulslike games with unexpectedly difficult Lü Bu boss fight

Players diving into the demo of Koei Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors: Origins ran into a boss that was a lot more difficult than what they're used to.
What are the chances of Resident Evil 4’s Merchant returning in a future entry?

Despite all his hard work, The Merchant has only been in one mainline Resident Evil title. How likely is it that this weapons peddler will reappear in a future title?
Guilty Gear Strive’s latest update causes character models to disappear when viewed from inappropriate angles

Guilty Gear Strive’s 1.41 patch introduced the long-awaited Team of 3 mode, as well as some sneakier changes.
Chances of Angel Beats! 2nd Beat are not zero, according to Visual Arts founder Takahiro Baba

Visual Arts former president Takahiro Baba answers questions about Jun Maeda and a potential sequel to Angel Beats! 1st Beat.
Kowloon High-School Chronicle creator’s forensic sim Tokyo Psychodemic releases in the West on November 28

Tokyo Psychodemic, a cinematic forensics simulator developed by Gravity Game Arise and directed by Shuuhou Imai, recently got a worldwide release set for November 28, 2024.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake producer wants a remake of Final Fantasy 6 to follow suit

Masaaki Hayasaka discussed why he would like to see SNES classic Final Fantasy VI get the HD-2D remake treatment.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Switch physical version swiftly sells out in Japan

Nintendo Switch copies of the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have been flying off shelves in Japan- thanks in part to the reversible cover.
Red Dead Redemption 2 voice actor Roger Clark expresses interest in working with Hideo Kojima

Roger Clark, who memorably played Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, had a promising exchange with Hideo Kojima on X.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s Steam performance is the third best in Square Enix’s history

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake now ranks third in the list of Square Enix’s single-purchase titles with the most concurrent players on Steam.
Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation’s Meg was created to serve as a mischievous accomplice to the player

Dead or Alive Xtreme Venus Vacation producer Yasunori Sakuda sheds light on how Meg, the game's latest character, came into being.
Silent Hill 2 remake’s opening movie contains a hint to the game’s shocking twist, but you probably missed it

An extra detail in the opening movie for Silent Hill 2 remake provides an important clue to James Sunderland's dark and tragic past.
Japanese gamers suggest using League of Legends or Overcooked to expose your partner’s true colors before marrying them

According to Japanese gamers, the true test of a relationship is playing League of Legends or one of the Overcooked games with your S.O.
NIKKE x Evangelion collaboration didn’t perform as well as expected, reveals Shift Up

Although it sent Goddess of Victory: NIKKE up Japan's app charts, Shift Up found the results of the Evangelion collab "underwhelming."
Pokémon TCG Pocket developers are keeping quiet about whether your choice of booster pack matters

The developers of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developers chose to withhold any information regarding digital booster pack openings.
Legend of Zelda cosplayer highlights the difficulties of Link drawing and sheathing his sword from his back, gets advice from Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai

A cosplayer's struggle with unsheathing Link's sword prompted Masahiro Sakurai to give insight into how this action was animated in Super Smash Bros.
ShapeHero Factory lets you enjoy those fun early stages of a factory builder over and over with a blend of tower defense and roguelite elements

We take a detailed look at ShapeHero Factory, a factory simulator by Asobism that just launched in Early Access on Steam.
Hideo Kojima confirms origin of Death Stranding hand logo amidst 5th-anniversary promotions

All about the real-life and in-game promotional events Kojima Productions has lined up for Death Stranding's fifth anniversary.
Palworld tops PS5 download rankings in Japan

Pocketpair's hit survival game Palworld was the most downloaded PS5 game in Japan in October following its launch on the 4th.
Silent Hill 2 remake: How to get and swap to the Chainsaw

A guide on how to get the chainsaw in Silent Hill 2 New Game Plus and how to equip the chainsaw in Silent Hill 2 after certain cutscenes.