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How CRI Middleware’s HCA codec aids the development of Final Fantasy and other Square Enix titles [PR]

Daiki Kamiyama - 2022-06-09 00:05

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AUTOMATON WEST - 2021-08-30 08:00

The “Switch” in Animal Crossing: New Horizons gets renamed “Light Switch” in English, but in Japan, a Switch is still a Switch

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 13:01

Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild player successfully snipes an enemy from 1.4 kilometers away

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 12:43

Western box art for Persona 5 Strikers helps Ryuji save face

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 12:13

Fire Emblem Heroes’ Gatekeeper wins first place, dominating the Choose Your Legend vote

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 11:34

Sephiroth has the Greatest Nipples in the History of Smash Bros.

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 10:32

Pyra and Mythra join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate after changing outfits

Ayuo Kawase - 2021-07-05 09:47

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Zelda

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom developers admit to foreseeing Koroks being bullied

News 2023-09-06 17:22

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – No DLC planned for the game, according to producer

News 2023-09-06 13:26

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom 1.2.1 update makes changes to players’ favorite material – elevator railings

News 2023-08-24 15:52

Pokémon

Pokémon: The Teal Mask – strange phenomenon makes Okidogi gradually retreat behind camera after using certain move

News 2023-09-19 16:13

Pokémon Sleep to tackle issue of Helper Pokémon always being tired and sad with upcoming updates

News 2023-09-15 18:36

Pokémon: The Teal Mask DLC players too busy analyzing the authentic countryside environment to go on with the plot

News 2023-09-15 14:27

SPLATOON

Splatoon 3: Update 5.0.0 makes the Zipcaster a one-hit kill weapon

News 2023-09-01 14:38

Splatoon 3 fans overjoyed at Nintendo’s commitment in introducing Tournament Manager feature

News 2023-07-27 17:41

Nintendo warns Splatoon 3 players against inappropriate and offensive nicknames

News 2023-06-19 16:39

FINAL FANTASY

Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles creator expresses regret for lack of new titles in the series

News 2023-08-10 14:31

Final Fantasy XVI’s fascinating “Mini Soken System” takes player immersion to a new level

News 2023-07-19 18:18

FFXVI: Efforts for Torgal to receive more love and affection. Petting once is not enough

News 2023-06-28 13:49

COLUMN

Some say Tears of the Kingdom & Elden Ring are similar, but are they?

Column 2023-05-30 10:49

The reason Honkai: Star Rail needed to have turn-based battles

Column 2023-05-23 12:40

What does “high degree of freedom” mean in games?

Column 2023-04-14 10:23

INTERVIEWS

An interview with the developers of GRANBLUE FANTASY: Relink. Here’s what we can look forward to after its 7-year development

Interviews 2023-09-25 18:12

Interview with Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising’s creative director: What will the upcoming title bring?

Interviews 2023-09-01 12:00

Interview with Dave Mustaine of Megadeth: All about the World of Tanks/Warships collaboration

Interviews 2023-08-30 00:00

NON-GAMING NEWS

Even in Japan, using a period when texting translates to “I’m pissed”

News 2023-09-28 13:48

If you’re going to a party in Japan, don’t be late! Here’s why being fashionably late could ruin your reputation

News 2023-09-27 11:36

Orwellian Japanese social media platform “Dystopia” uses AI surveillance and censoring to prevent cyberbullying

News 2023-09-26 11:42

AI ART

Could AI replace manga artist assistants? AI startup founder shows “16-page manga completed without drawing,” sparking discussion about loss of human jobs

News 2023-09-26 15:12

Orwellian Japanese social media platform “Dystopia” uses AI surveillance and censoring to prevent cyberbullying

News 2023-09-26 11:42

Majority of anime industry professionals want the use of AI to be legally regulated

News 2023-09-14 15:51

NEWS (JP/GLOBAL)

Why do people glorify PS2-era graphics? Players who claim they don’t need any better urged to do a reality check

News 2023-09-28 14:52

Even in Japan, using a period when texting translates to “I’m pissed”

News 2023-09-28 13:48

Severe shortage of animators and “post-Covid changes” in the anime industry as told by the director of Studio Trigger

News 2023-09-27 16:19

Only Up! has name hijacked by clone game after being discontinued

News 2023-09-27 16:00

Fate/Samurai Remnant was meant to be a soulslike at first – producer interview reveals fascinating insight

News 2023-09-27 12:38

If you’re going to a party in Japan, don’t be late! Here’s why being fashionably late could ruin your reputation

News 2023-09-27 11:36

Why has the PlayStation brand never been able to create a ‘successful’ original mascot?

News 2023-09-26 18:48

Could AI replace manga artist assistants? AI startup founder shows “16-page manga completed without drawing,” sparking discussion about loss of human jobs

News 2023-09-26 15:12

Orwellian Japanese social media platform “Dystopia” uses AI surveillance and censoring to prevent cyberbullying

News 2023-09-26 11:42

Zenless Zone Zero: What I learned about the new HoYoverse game playing the 15-minute demo at Tokyo Game Show 2023

News 2023-09-25 17:34

Hideki Kamiya to leave PlatinumGames on October 12

News 2023-09-25 17:23

Japanese publisher hosts public panel about the massive commercial failure of their game

News 2023-09-25 16:16