Danganronpa creator says game devs should write their own scenarios rather than outsource, even if they’re not good writers
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Danganronpa series creator Kazutaka Kodaka talked about his views on game scenario writing in a recently aired talk show.
Street Fighter’s legendary artist Akiman addresses Red Dead Revolver’s miraculous revival
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Akiman, who worked on Red Dead Revolver's character designs, recalls how Rockstar took over the prequel to Red Dead Redemption from Capcom.
Berserk official account calls out fan animation project for unauthorized use of Kentaro Miura’s IP
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Hakusensha, the publisher of the Berserk manga series, calls out Studio Eclypse's fan animation project for unauthorized use.
Atelier Yumia producer explains why the game’s sleek and sexy character designs pursue a more modern look than previous titles
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Producer Junzo Hosoi explains how the character designs in Atelier Yumia are part of efforts to evolve the Atelier series and appeal to more players worldwide.
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii is 70 years old, but has no plans to retire yet
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Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii responds to questions about his age and potential retirement from game making.
Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii entertains possibility of making a brand-new adventure game
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Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii talks about the future of adventure games and the possibility of him making a new one in the future.
Blue Archive devs’ controversial Project KV gets replaced by new “Project VK” right after its cancellation
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Only a day after Dynamis One and Studio Alaya announced the cancellation of Project KV, a mysterious “Project VK” has appeared to replace it.
Ender Lilies sequel Ender Magnolia coming in January 2025
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Ender Magnolia Bloom in the Mist, the anticipated sequel to 2021 action RPG Ender Lilies, will be getting a full release early next year.
The Apothecary Diaries artist posts first update after tax evasion conviction
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In her first update since her tax evasion conviction, The Apothecary Diaries mangaka Nekokurage addresses fans of the series.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis to feature characters from other numbered FF titles in the future, producer reveals
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis dev team has long-term plans for the F2P game, with more events and collaborations in the works.
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Co-director hints at when we can expect to learn more about the trilogy’s final part
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More information is coming about the much-anticipated final part of the Final Fantasy VII Remake Trilogy, producer Motomu Toriyama reveals.
Former Capcom developers establish new studio, tease unannounced game
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Former Capcom developers Hideaki Utsumi and Saori Utsumi announced the establishment of Birdkin Studio on September 9.
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim unveils protagonist Eve’s first design
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Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim recently unveiled his original sketch for the character that would eventually become Eve.
Bunny Garden teases new character in latest update
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Qureate's latest update for the hostess club dating sim Bunny Garden gives players a sneak peek of a new character.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster’s new Resident Evil 4 costumes cover Frank West in a sack and a miniskirt
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Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster reveals its new Resident Evil 4 (Chainsaw Villager and Ashley Graham) DLC costumes for Frank West.
Konami adds 3 more classic Yu-Gi-Oh! games to its upcoming Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection
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Five titles have been confirmed for Konami's Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days collection, with more to be revealed later.
Blue Archive developers’ new title Project KV gets cancelled
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Project KV, initially announced by core development members of Nexon's Blue Archive, was cancelled on September 8.
R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos dev explains why the 556% crowdfunded game is delayed again
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Director explains why the latest R-Type game, R-Type Tactics I・II Cosmos, is now postponed until sometime in 2025
Trails In the Sky Remake is developed 100% in-house, Nihon Falcom president assures
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Nihon Falcom addressed suspicions about The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st being outsourced to other manufacturers.
Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen leakers face legal action from US court for the first time
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A US court is reportedly cooperating with anime giants Aniplex and Toho to identify leakers of Jujutsu Kaisen and Demon Slayer.
Atelier Yumia introduces a seamless open world, real-time action, and a creative house building system to raise the IP to a global level
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Atelier Yumia producer Junzo Hosoi explains how the ambitious game will take the beloved Atelier series to a whole new level.
Danganronpa devs and Akatsuki Games’ upcoming Tribe Nine delivers on its promise of a “death game,” closed beta results show
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Too Kyoo Games and Akatsuki Games' upcoming "extreme death game" Tribe Nine is not for the weak, beta test results show.