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The Idolmaster series expands with the new MR (More Reality) Project
Bandai Namco Entertainment has revealed the next development in The Idolmaster series called the MR Project. The project’s full name is the MR -MORE RE@LITY- Project and it aims to expand the activities of the idol characters featured in the series.
An official Splatoon quiz was held in Japan but Nintendo got one of their own questions wrong
Nintendo held a Splatoon Quiz event in Japan but Nintendo ended up apologizing for getting one of their own questions wrong. Diehard Splatoon fans were quick to point out the mistake on Twitter just after the quiz ended.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak’s new Lucent Nargacuga trailer perplexes fans with its flinching hunter
New gameplay footage for Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak shows off the new area Forlorn Arena with Lucent Nargacuga fighting against hunters. But it wasn’t Nargacuga that fans couldn’t take their eyes off of as they were perplexed by the flinching hunter.
Adult game developer reports large amounts of fraudulent sales from Argentina on Steam
Developer of the adult game Hero's Journey (Under the Witch) reports large amounts of fraudulent sales from Argentina on Steam. The developer says that they were suffering damages due to Steam users disguising their country of residence to buy games cheaper.
Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai arrives on Switch with a collection of ports from the Sega Saturn
Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai Saturn Tribute is a collection of four games in the Idol Janshi Suchie-Pai series that were released for the Sega Saturn. It’s a series where you play mahjong against female characters and use underhanded tactics.
Trails of Cold Steel’s Valimar model kit is now available for pre-order
Pre-orders are now open for Good Smile Company’s MODEROID Valimar, the Ashen Knight. Initially announced in January, it is a ready-to-assemble plastic model kit that costs $47.99 and is expected to ship in January 2023. Pre-orders opened on July 21 and will continue until September 7.
Elden Ring is tagged as “Relaxing” on Steam. What could be more relaxing than kicking back in the Lands Between?
When it comes to Elden Ring, most people tend to think of its dark setting and high difficulty. But Steam users seem to have a different idea and have been tagging the game as “Relaxing.” Whether or not players are doing it as a joke or stating how they actually feel, it did get users on Reddit talking about the more relaxing side of Elden Ring.
Elden Ring’s “Turtle Pope” Miriel continues to be revered by fans
In the period since Elden Ring first launched, one character who has continued to be adored by fans is the friendly NPC Miriel, Pastor of Vows. In this article, we will look at the extent to which players have held Miriel in high regard, from the time of the game’s release until now.
Pokémon Trading Card Game illustration exhibition to be held online for the first time
Pokémon Trading Card Game: Online Illustration Exhibition will be held between August 10 and October 22, 2022. Admission to the event is free and it will have support for ten languages including English and Japanese.
Massage Freaks delayed after receiving backlash in Japan over its risqué subject matter [Update]
qureate has announced that they’ve decided to delay the launch of Massage Freaks as a result of discussions with concerned parties. There were critical opinions of the game being shared online, with some saying it shows discrimination against women, or is a sexually exploitative game
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August
Strip down opponents in Morodashi Sumo when it comes to Steam in August. The competitor who successfully removes their opponent’s mawashi (loincloth) and achieves “morodashi” (exposing their privates) is crowned the victor.
Affogato combines coffee and sorcery in an RPG coming to Steam in 2023
Affogato is an RPG that brings together many elements including card-game mechanics, tower defense, and running a café. The game takes place in the city of Arorua which is inhabited by vampires, beasts, spirits, and sorcerers.
Exaggerated reports calling Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan
Exaggerated reports calling the cat game Stray terrifying and violent spread in Japan. Some players have written reviews stating that those with no stomach for horror or the grotesque should be warned. These reviews also contain what many would consider exaggerations saying the cat is harmed in the game and suggesting cruel depictions.
Persona 5 Royal’s Japanese FAQ states there will be no PS5 upgrade plan for those who own the PS4 version
Atlus published a new Japanese FAQ page for the upcoming remasters of Persona 5 Royal. The FAQ reveals that an upgrade plan will not be provided for those who already own the PS4 version, which is rare as most PS4 games with PS5 versions have at least some sort of avenue to upgrade.
Japanese streamers create a side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Switch
Japanese streaming group ii otona-tachi has announced a new game for the Nintendo Switch called Omoshiro Action – ii otona-tachi no daibouken. ii otona-tachi is a group of streamers who have been making videos since 2010, mainly on Niconico.
VOIDCRISIS is bringing tower offense mech battles to Steam Early Access on August 4
VOIDCRISIS is a tower offense game that supports cooperative online multiplayer and is an original title from the Osaka, Japan based Hexadrive, a studio founded by former Capcom developer Masakazu Matsushita.
Genshin Impact’s Tartaglia trends in Japan because of his “sexy straps.” Why do people find chest and thigh belts so sexy?
The word “ecchi belt,” or “sexy strap,” began trending in Japan after the Genshin Impact official Twitter account posted an image of Tartaglia to commemorate the character’s birthday. In the image, the character is wearing what fans have dubbed as “sexy straps.”
FFXIV VTuber Nora gets criticism after ostracizing a stranger in their party, with an unrelated company even making a statement
FFXIV VTuber Nora gets criticism after ostracizing a stranger in their party. The backlash was so strong words like “outsider,” “VTuber,” and “FF14” were trending for days in Japan.
Umihara Kawase developer’s new game, MilkChan, hits Japanese arcades in July
Studio Saizensen, the developer behind Umihara Kawase, has announced that jumping delivery action game MilkChan will be coming to arcades. MilkChan is scheduled to be available in Japanese amusement venues in late July.
Dungeon crawling RPG Nevergrind Online’s popularity soars in Japan, causing servers to go down
Dungeon crawling RPG Nevergrind Online’s popularity soars in Japan. “By the time your readers see this article, Japan will be #1 in units sold for Nevergrind Online. Within the last week, 87% of units sold have been in Japan.”
First look at Yakuza 8 revealed by MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura who will be appearing in the game
It has been revealed that MMA fighter Mikuru Asakura will appear in Sega’s Yakuza 8 which is currently in development. Asakura, who is also an active YouTuber, posted footage of his visit to Sega’s offices.
Final Fantasy X is being turned into a Kabuki play and will premiere in Japan in 2023
Square Enix and TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System) have announced that a Kabuki performance based on Final Fantasy X will premiere in the spring of 2023 in Tokyo.