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A look at five recent and upcoming Japanese indie games with outdoorsy themes and gameplay.
2025-12-06 22:00
Webzen has been fined after Korea’s Fair Trade Commission discovered deceptive gacha mechanics in MMORPG MU Archangel.
2025-12-06 02:00
In a recent interview, Shuhei Yoshida talked about his impression of the Chinese video game industry, and one of its giants, miHoYo.
2025-12-06 01:00
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection director Kenji Oguro talks about why the subseries has stuck to turn-based battles.
2025-12-06 00:01
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii talks about his interest in using AI chatbot technology in mystery games.
2025-12-05 23:00
Hong Kong 2097, the official sequel to the infamous homebrew SNES game Hong Kong 97, will not be releasing in December 2025 as originally planned.
2025-12-05 22:00
Kadokawa recently acquired SOZO with plans to expand its reach in Southeast Asia through anime conventions and other live events.
2025-12-05 02:00
After selling 3 million copies within 24 hours of launch, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO is seeing enduring popularity, according to the developers.
2025-12-05 01:00
Apparently, Silent Hill f devs decided to scrap the initial “cult” idea in favor of a more “authentically Japanese” approach.
2025-12-05 00:01
Japanese game director pitches in on how high-performance consoles can reduce development costs, even with games that don’t “look” high-spec.
2025-12-04 23:00
It was recently revealed that a new live-action adaptation of Look Back will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.
2025-12-04 22:00
Masakazu Katsura reported that all of the manuscripts for his cult classic manga, Video Girl Ai, were stolen, amounting to $5 million USD in damages.
2025-12-04 21:00
Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda made a statement during the 2025 PlayStation Partner Awards that some fans weren’t happy about.
2025-12-04 20:00
Early preview of Wuthering Waves’s upcoming 5-star characters Lynae and Mornye.
2025-12-04 13:40
Japanese game company Historia and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have collaborated to release Real Moon.
2025-12-04 02:00
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage recently updated etiquette guidelines to prohibit “invalidating language” towards characters and content.
2025-12-04 01:00
A look at five recent and upcoming Japanese indie games with outdoorsy themes and gameplay.
2025-12-06 22:00
In a recent interview, Shuhei Yoshida talked about his impression of the Chinese video game industry, and one of its giants, miHoYo.
2025-12-06 01:00
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection director Kenji Oguro talks about why the subseries has stuck to turn-based battles.
2025-12-06 00:01
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii talks about his interest in using AI chatbot technology in mystery games.
2025-12-05 23:00
Hong Kong 2097, the official sequel to the infamous homebrew SNES game Hong Kong 97, will not be releasing in December 2025 as originally planned.
2025-12-05 22:00
Kadokawa recently acquired SOZO with plans to expand its reach in Southeast Asia through anime conventions and other live events.
2025-12-05 02:00
After selling 3 million copies within 24 hours of launch, Dragon Ball Sparking! ZERO is seeing enduring popularity, according to the developers.
2025-12-05 01:00
Apparently, Silent Hill f devs decided to scrap the initial “cult” idea in favor of a more “authentically Japanese” approach.
2025-12-05 00:01
Japanese game director pitches in on how high-performance consoles can reduce development costs, even with games that don’t “look” high-spec.
2025-12-04 23:00
It was recently revealed that a new live-action adaptation of Look Back will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.
2025-12-04 22:00
Masakazu Katsura reported that all of the manuscripts for his cult classic manga, Video Girl Ai, were stolen, amounting to $5 million USD in damages.
2025-12-04 21:00
Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda made a statement during the 2025 PlayStation Partner Awards that some fans weren’t happy about.
2025-12-04 20:00
Japanese game company Historia and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have collaborated to release Real Moon.
2025-12-04 02:00
Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage recently updated etiquette guidelines to prohibit “invalidating language” towards characters and content.
2025-12-04 01:00
Tapfun announced that Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme will be the first big title launching on their browser gaming platform.
2025-12-04 00:01
Rakuten TV has been met with public outrage over the way it’s phasing out single-purchase content on the platform.
2025-12-03 23:00
Kadokawa recently acquired SOZO with plans to expand its reach in Southeast Asia through anime conventions and other live events.
2025-12-05 02:00
It was recently revealed that a new live-action adaptation of Look Back will be directed by award-winning filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.
2025-12-04 22:00
Masakazu Katsura reported that all of the manuscripts for his cult classic manga, Video Girl Ai, were stolen, amounting to $5 million USD in damages.
2025-12-04 21:00
Winners of the contest will have the opportunity to debut in Japan, with editorial and publishing support from Kadokawa.
2025-12-03 02:00
Due to “AI fraud” becoming much more frequent, Japanese recruiters have started asking applicants to draw in front of them during interviews.
2025-12-03 01:00
Survey reveals that “italian brainrot” was Japanese schoolgirls top buzzword in 2025. The term ranked second most popular among Japanese boys.
2025-12-02 02:00
Jokes aside, Challia Bull’s makeover in Gundam GQuuuuuuX was also accompanied by a lot more screen time and a deeper exploration of his character and friendship with fellow Newtype Char.
2025-11-27 23:00
Last month, it was announced that Japan’s legendary Super Sentai series would be ending after 50 years. TV Asahi’s CEO recently commented on the decision.
2025-11-27 03:00
Neon Genesis Evangelion creator Hideaki Anno initially had very different ideas about how the Rebuild tetralogy should end.
2025-11-22 00:01
20 out of 100 viral buzzword nominees in Japan are related to Gundam GQuuuuuuX, which is more than any other single franchise.
2025-11-21 23:00
Bandai Namco Filmworks recently disclosed their new midterm strategy for combating Japan’s chronic animator shortage.
2025-11-21 00:01
Japanese publishers behind popular manga like Attack on Titan and Naruto have won a favorable court ruling in a lawsuit with Cloudfare.
2025-11-19 16:58
Japanese adult manga site Fanza Doujin implements stricter measures in order to limit the number of AI works distributed on the platform.
2025-11-13 01:00
In a recent interview, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino shared his feelings and concerns for the ever-evolving mecha series.
2025-11-12 00:01
It was recently announced that Pommu would indefinitely suspend services due to numerous malfunctions and higher-than-expected traffic.
2025-11-11 13:59
According to a new study, 2025 has seen anime studios shut down or go bankrupt at an even higher pace than previous years.
2025-11-05 22:00
Detailed guide on beating the Shuromuku boss in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of all attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-10-03 15:56
Guide on how to beat the Father and Mother boss duo in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-30 16:57
Step by step guide on obtaining the the Omamori [Whale] charm on your first playthrough in Silent Hill f.
2025-09-29 17:27
Tips on beating the Rinko-like entity in Silent Hill f. Breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-26 17:01
Tips on beating the Birthing Monster that appears in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attack patterns and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 15:05
Tips on defeating the Sakuko monster at the end of Silent Hill 2’s Dark Shrine. A breakdown of attacks and how to deal with them.
2025-09-25 12:39
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Tips on how to locate and obtain the secret Omamori [Cat] charm hidden in Silent Hill f’s Dark Shrine.
2025-09-24 16:03
Tips and general info about Monster Hunter Wilds’ latest free challenge quest “The Daunting Downpour.”
2025-07-31 17:14
Rules, rewards and tips on tackling Monster Hunter Wild’s new “Fleeting Bubbles” challenge quest.
2025-07-09 16:38
Monster Hunter Wilds “An Inferno Laid Bare” event quest tasks you with hunting a Nu Udra in the Oilwell Basin. Here are some tips for beating it.
2025-07-09 13:10
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
Non-gaming news
Kadokawa acquires company behind Southeast Asia’s largest anime convention amidst continuous efforts for global expansion
Kadokawa recently acquired SOZO with plans to expand its reach in Southeast Asia through anime conventions and other live events.
Indie games
Magical Girl Witch Trials developer preparing for North American expansion as the “Overwhelmingly Positive” title sells over 200,000 copies on Steam
In a recent interview, Magical Girl Witch Trials developers shared that they are making preparations to promote the title in North America.
nintendo
Chef Kawasaki “micro bikini” ride deleted from Kirby Air Riders Machine Market, immediately replaced by succubus Chef Kawasaki
As players lament the loss of micro bikini Chef Kawasaki, succubus Chef Kawasaki has replaced it as the priciest custom ride in Kirby Air Riders.
