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Game DevelopmentNews2026-03-13 22:00Japanese government makes indie game developers eligible for grants of up to $60,000 USD, covering production costs and promotion Amber VNews (Japan-related)
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Game DevelopmentInterviews2026-02-16 18:00Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy’s third entry “will not compromise on graphics whatsoever” despite multiplatform shift. Director Naoki Hamaguchi addresses concerns Ayuo KawaseNews (Japan-related)7
