https://automaton-media.com/en/author/nick-mosier/ AUTOMATON is a website that covers the Japanese gaming world. We bring you the news on video games from Osaka and Tokyo. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:18:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://automaton-media.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/cropped-automaton-sitelogo-120x120-1-32x32.png https://automaton-media.com/en/author/nick-mosier/ 32 32 https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20221025-16395/ Wed, 26 Oct 2022 07:18:22 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=16395 Kirby’s Dream Buffet has been announced as the next title in the Japanese-exclusive light novel series starring Kirby. The series features original stories and novelizations of classic games in the Kirby series.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/reviews/20220705-13801/ Tue, 05 Jul 2022 02:22:18 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=13801 It’s surprising to me that no one tried to cash in on any sort of port when you consider just how far Zero Wing permeated into gaming and internet culture. But now that it’s here, it would almost feel criminal not to give the game behind the meme a chance.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220627-13615/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 04:23:57 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=13615 Japanese beverage company Suntory is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Capcom’s Street Fighter II in a collaboration with their carbonated water brand “The Strong.” The collaboration AR minigame reimagines the classic car bonus stage in Street Fighter II.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/column/20220627-13597/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 00:43:17 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=13597 Between ports, retro revivals, indie games, and even an occasional release from big names like PlatinumGames, we gamers have tons of arcade and arcade-inspired games at our fingertips. These games tend to be short, but the game itself doesn’t dictate the completion terms. You do.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/column/20220602-13049/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:54:12 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=13049 Kirby’s long-running light novel series contains over 20 books, including novelizations of fan favorite games, original stories, and even a standalone version of Kirby’s Return to Dream Land. These books introduce a number of new characters and locales not seen in any other Kirby media. ]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220425-11908/ Mon, 25 Apr 2022 07:24:59 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11908 The Edo-Tokyo Museum has released Hyper Edohaku to the Apple App Store in Japan. The app contains a 3D recreation of Ryogoku-Hirokoji, Edo’s entertainment district.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220420-11731/ Wed, 20 Apr 2022 03:12:59 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11731 Konami looks to be publishing a Steam version of Obakeidoro! under the name Bail or Jail. The game was originally released on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 by Free Style.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220418-11652/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:54:32 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11652 Deathsmiles I & II is coming to Steam on June 23, along with a physical Steam version releasing in Japan that includes DLC characters, a soundtrack, and other items.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220412-11454/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:28:15 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11454 A new Monster Rancher game is in the works for smartphones. Classic monsters from Monster Rancher 1 and 2 are set to appear, along with a brand-new type of monster.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/reviews/20220406-11203/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 09:15:08 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11203 Sol Cresta has a depth to it that isn’t immediately apparent, and if you have an interest in shooters or action games, it's definitely worth your time.]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220331-11007/ Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:58:42 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=11007 A video showcasing a new Tekken 7 mod that adds Elden Ring characters to the game has gone viral. The mod was created by Tekken Mods and Twitter user Ultraboy, and as of this writing, the video they posted on Twitter has received over 60 thousand likes, even getting the attention of longtime Tekken producer and director Katsuhiro Harada. The mod itself looks to take models for Elden Ring characters such as Malenia, Radahn, and even Alexander the Jar Warrior, and swaps them with existing Tekken characters. The mod boasts adding 8 Elden Ring characters to the game, with Torrent even being swapped in to replace Kazumi’s pet tiger. It […]]]> https://automaton-media.com/en/news/20220314-10517/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:16:52 +0000 https://automaton-media.com/en/?p=10517 Konami to host an indie game exhibition called Indie Games Connect 2022 on June 26. The event will be free for both attendees and developers looking to show off their games. ]]>