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Pixelity is developing a trilogy of games based on the hit anime Neon Genesis Evangelion, under license from Hideki Anno’s Studio Khara.
2025-02-21 18:01
Koei Tecmo is holding a user survey for the recently launched Dynasty Warriors: Origins and future titles.
2025-02-21 17:02
South Korean game company Nexon has nominated highly experienced Sega veteran Naoya Tsurumi as a candidate for their board of directors.
2025-02-21 16:12
The Pokémon Company announced on February 19 that it has reached a settlement in a lawsuit pertaining to the Chinese mobile game Pocket Monster: Remake.
2025-02-21 14:44
Japan National Police Agency reveals data on cases of crimes against children in which perpetrators contacted victims through online games.
2025-02-21 13:38
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s free demo has already accumulated over 300 reviews on Steam, with 97% being positive.
2025-02-21 12:21
It’s been confirmed that officials of the Itate Hyozu Shrine in Japan are taking action over its portrayal in Ubisoft’s Assassins’s Creed Shadows.
2025-02-20 18:11
Lost Soul Aside game director Yang Bing talks about the influence he received from games like Final Fantasy 15, Bayonetta and DMC.
2025-02-20 17:46
Shoji Meguro’s turn-based stealth JRPG Guns Undarkness will be getting a free demo on Steam on February 24.
2025-02-20 14:53
Lost Soul Aside director Yang Bing talks about the game’s early days as a one-man passion project and how Ultizero Games was founded.
2025-02-20 13:51
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within to get a re-screening at the NIIAFF 2025, positioned as a “Turning point in Japanese CG animation.”
2025-02-20 12:31
Starting March 2026, Konami’s full-time employees will receive a base salary increase for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.
2025-02-20 11:26
Kazutaka Kodaka comments on whether The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will be translated into other languages like French and Spanish.
2025-02-19 18:42
A simple X post from Square Enix was all it took to get Final Fantasy X fans hoping for a remake or new sequel.
2025-02-19 16:53
Tribe Nine director Yasutaka Soejima talks about the game’s satisfying trial-and-error cycle that makes even losing feel goof.
2025-02-19 16:47
Koei Tecmo is holding a user survey for the recently launched Dynasty Warriors: Origins and future titles.
2025-02-21 17:02
Japan National Police Agency reveals data on cases of crimes against children in which perpetrators contacted victims through online games.
2025-02-21 13:38
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s free demo has already accumulated over 300 reviews on Steam, with 97% being positive.
2025-02-21 12:21
It’s been confirmed that officials of the Itate Hyozu Shrine in Japan are taking action over its portrayal in Ubisoft’s Assassins’s Creed Shadows.
2025-02-20 18:11
Shoji Meguro’s turn-based stealth JRPG Guns Undarkness will be getting a free demo on Steam on February 24.
2025-02-20 14:53
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within to get a re-screening at the NIIAFF 2025, positioned as a “Turning point in Japanese CG animation.”
2025-02-20 12:31
Starting March 2026, Konami’s full-time employees will receive a base salary increase for the fourth consecutive fiscal year.
2025-02-20 11:26
Kazutaka Kodaka comments on whether The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy will be translated into other languages like French and Spanish.
2025-02-19 18:42
Tribe Nine director Yasutaka Soejima talks about the game’s satisfying trial-and-error cycle that makes even losing feel goof.
2025-02-19 16:47
Wizards of the Coast have released more information about their Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy collaboration, to be released on June 13.
2025-02-19 11:26
Tribe Nine director Yasutaka Soejima talks about the game’s live-service model and how it aims to value players’ precious time.
2025-02-19 11:21
Tribe Nine director Yasutaka Soejima explains the game’s unique “shonen manga magazine-like” game loop.
2025-02-18 17:42
Anime studio Chiptune, which specializes in CG and compositing, is now a subsidiary of the Kadokawa Group.
2025-02-18 17:09
Dragami Games is holding a Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP giveaway campaign featuring two original smartphone wallpapers until March 31, 2025.
2025-02-18 16:56
Saori Kumi, author of the Dragon Quest V novel, has lost the legal battle over the unauthorized use of the name “Luca.”
2025-02-18 12:27
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
2025-02-21 13:04
Anime studio Chiptune, which specializes in CG and compositing, is now a subsidiary of the Kadokawa Group.
2025-02-18 17:09
Japanese VTuber agency apologizes for blunder involving fanmail sent to Aki Suzuya last year, and calls on fans to resend their letters.
2025-02-13 17:39
Studio Khara has shared an unexpected priece of trivia about the Evangelion series’ iconic plugsuits and how they were made.
2025-02-13 11:43
Home to famous anime studios, Nippon Television Holdings shifts focus to the global market with aims to bring more Japanese content overseas.
2025-02-13 11:10
Bandai Namco Filmworks has signed a joint investment agreement with Legendary Entertainment for the production of a Gundam movie.
2025-02-05 14:33
After shutting down due to trouble with international credit card companies, Manga Library Z is preparing to crowdfund its revival.
2025-02-04 17:26
The official X account of the Ghost in the Shell series has made a series of mysterious posts, counting down from 96 hours.
2025-02-03 17:40
The defense of Shinji Aoba, the infamous Kyoto Animation arsonist, is petitioning to nullify Aoba’s withdrawal of appeal.
2025-02-03 17:13
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has launched an investigation into unfair trade practices in the domestic anime and film industries.
2025-01-30 17:39
Japanese VTuber agency Vspo! reached a 20-million-yen settlement in a copyright infringement case involving sexually explicit content.
2025-01-29 14:04
BL mangaka Sattsu Kida got a particularly blush-worthy surprise upon finding a bootleg of their work with larger-than-intended privates…
2025-01-29 13:19
Irish-American payment provider Stripe has cut ties with the digital manga service Manga Planet due to its distribution of R18 content.
2025-01-28 12:52
The two men made a combined total of over 15 million yen selling explicit AI generated posters of popular female anime characters online.
2025-01-23 18:57
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- sees explosive popularity in its opening weekend, taking the No. 1 spot at the Japanese box office.
2025-01-21 14:17
Niconico services’ regulations were revised last October to accommodate international laws pertaining to sexual and violent content.
2025-01-20 17:06
Tips on how to make better portal placements when using Marvel Rivals’ Dr. Strange and what to watch out for.
2025-02-12 16:14
Marvel Rivals Lord icons – what do they mean, how do you obtain them and should you be afraid of opponents who have them?
2025-02-10 10:56
Tips on how to deal with Iron Fist and other dive heroes as every Strategist currently playable in Marvel Rivals.
2025-01-30 14:03
Tips on how to win more games in Marvel Rivals’ soccer-reminiscent limited Clash of Dancing Lions game mode.
2025-01-27 11:08
In-depth guide on how to make the best out of Groot’s Ironwood Wall and Thornlash Wall abilities in Marvel Rivals.
2025-01-21 17:02
How to make the most of Wolverine’s strengths and kidnap Vanguards like a pro in Marvel Rivals.
2025-01-20 10:24
Despite being a Strategist in Marvel Rivals, Invisible Woman’s self-sustaining capabilities aren’t as apparent or numerous as the other heroes in the specific role. Here’s how to best make use of her skills.
2025-01-15 10:46
While Marvel Rivals classifies Mr. Fantastic as a Duelist, his abilities and design make him feel more like a Vanguard.
2025-01-14 11:40
How to get accustomed to and make the most out of Mr. Fantastic, Marvel Rivals’ latest Duelist with Vanguard-like tendencies.
2025-01-14 11:01
Marvel Rivals’ Jeff’s Winter Splash Festival combines lots of Jeffs with new gameplay inspired by Nintendo’s hit paint em up – here’s how to get the most out of this limited time event
2024-12-23 10:45
Guide on Marvel Rivals’ Venom. Abilities, how and when to use them, and whom to target to make the best use of Venom.
2024-12-16 10:59
Switching on “Display Attack Range” for melee heroes in Marvel Rivals will let you know how close you need to be for your attacks to land.
2024-12-12 10:29
Marvel Rivals’ Strategists, like Luna Snow, have healing abilities that can be hard to see in the heat of battle- here’s how to make your heals more visible.
2024-12-09 17:22
The Hulk’s Incredible Leap in Marvel Rivals is good for getting around, but can be a pain. Here’s how to pull off Incredible Leaps like a pro.
2024-12-09 13:11
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.
2024-11-11 12:44
How to get the As Close As You Like trophy in the Silent Hill 2 remake, which requires you to use only melee combat against the town’s horrific residents.
2024-10-22 17:15
Non-gaming news
Major Japanese video platform reinstates Visa payment after deleting a lot of its adult content
Following a temporary suspension issued last year, Niconico Douga has reenabled Visa card payments after purging lots of overt adult content.
Indie games
Learn Japanese by taking photos in this cozy new game (Updated)
Shashingo: Learn Japanese with Photography is a fun new language learning game that helps you learn everyday Japanese by taking photos.
nintendo
Nintendo establishes new Taiwan subsidiary, raising local players’ expectations for better services
Nintendo’s new subsidiary in Taiwan will begin operations on April 1- raising local players’ hopes that they will get a Nintendo eStore.
