A Twitch streamer has broken the Super Mario Bros. Wonder spreedrun record, setting a new high of 1 hour, 34 minutes and 28 seconds. They seem to have received the assistance of some convenient glitches.
A Twitch streamer has broken the Super Mario Bros. Wonder spreedrun record, setting a new high of 1 hour, 34 minutes and 28 seconds. They seem to have received the assistance of some convenient glitches.
Bushiroad released their new Nintendo Switch title Rear Sekai on October 12, but it’s had a rocky start, with the story and gameplay receiving negative criticism. The game’s $650,000~ range development budget also seems to be adding fuel to the fire.
For VTubers, defending oneself legally from slander is a complicated matter, as they are by definition characters and not persons. Japanese legal experts comment on the topic.
Nintendo has signed a collaborative agreement with Gakken Cocofump, a company that operates elderly welfare facilities in Japan. The two companies will organize recreational events aimed at improving the QOL of the elderly using the Nintendo Switch.
In the Dondoko Island reveal trailer for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, two unfamiliar fuzzy creatures appear. Who are they? Japanese people know at a glance, but overseas audiences might be in need of some extra content.
The Nintendo Switch puzzle game Suika Game has become victim of asset theft and numerous cases of bootleg apps, some of which rank very highly on the App Store and create ad-revenue.
Nintendo files a patent for a dual-screen console, however users in Japan think it looks like Sony’s 2009 portable console, the PSP Go.
Jinsei Game, a Nintendo Switch version of the famous Game of Life board game, has been gathering attention for some unexpectedly realistic moments it depicts.
A Japanese YouTuber made a VR version of Animal Crossing in Unity as a complete novice in only 7 days. The results are marvelous
Japanese horror game developer Chilla’s Art announced on October 30 that their latest title The Kidnap will be releasing on November 1 (JST) on Steam. A trailer for the game has been revealed as well.
FInal Fantasy VII Remake director Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that his beloved cat makes an appearance in the game.
In a conference with shareholders, Capcom revealed their plan to release a major unannounced title by the end of March next year. Users are suspecting a development in the Monster Hunter series.
Bandai Spirits announced a collaboration between their 30 Minutes Missions plastic model kit series and Armored Core 6.
Users have analyzed the specs of Masahiro Sakurai’s Shoryuken, and it seems to be a tad sluggish compared to Ryu’s in Super Smash Bros. and Street Fighter 6.
The Japanese variety show Susunu! Denpa Shōnen has become infamous worldwide for it’s disregard for human rights and ethics, but the show isn’t an isolated case.
Japanese businesses often have strict rules regarding appearance in the workplace. However, a certain supermarket has changed its policy, allowing its employees more freedom in the way they look and dress. Are Japanese businesses adapting to the times?
The International Olympic Committee has officially announced that Japan’s popular sports reality game show, Sasuke, also known as Ninja Warrior, will be included as an Olympic sport in 2028.
Mistrogue: Mist and the Living Dungeons by Japanese developer Polyscape released fully on October 27. The roguelite action game features “living dungeons” that keep changing structure as you challenge them.
Pocketpair, the developer of the upcoming open-world survival game Palworld, announced a Steam Key giveaway campaign and an open call for closed network test participants.
Sega revealed details about Dondoko Island, a new play spot in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth on October 26. The Yakuza producers describe it as the biggest in the series’ history.
The Japanese romance VN developer Yuzusoft revealed that their title Senren * Banka has sold over 400,000 copies worldwide, surprising the community. The title is often referred to as a “god-tier” game.
A Japanese tea company’s commercial featuring an AI actress sparks discussion about the ethics of using AI as opposed to human talent. Online users and industry professionals evaluate the pros and cons.
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