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GTA6: Heavy smoker finds motivation to stop smoking thanks to upcoming release

Mayo Kawano - 2023-11-27 18:47

“Having fun playing video games feels like a thing of the past” – veteran pro-gamer sparks debate on matchmaking issues in online competitive play

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-11-24 16:49

Dave the Diver’s nomination as “indie game” sparks debate worldwide. Even developers themselves do not call themselves indie

Ayuo Kawase - 2023-11-14 15:28

Upcoming game engine “Arete Engine” claims to be 1000x faster than Unity, taking optimization out of developers’ hands

Taijiro Yamanaka - 2023-11-14 13:07

Nintendo Switch climbing game OnlyUP! appears, but seems to be unrelated to original Only Up!

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-11-09 11:19

What made this Chinese “live action” dating simulator skyrocket in popularity?

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-11-07 18:44

Japan’s Ninja Warrior obstacle course to become an Olympic sport in 2028

Remi Morisawa - 2023-10-27 11:49

Upcoming VA-11 Hall-A inspired title lets you become a late night ramen shop owner

Ayuo Kawase - 2023-10-23 18:53

Splatoon 3 update Ver. 5.1.0: Game Balance Tweaks and Changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa

Kosuke Takenaka - 2023-10-17 16:27

Even Japanese gamers notice Arma 3 gameplay being used as fake Gaza conflict footage

Amber V - 2023-10-10 15:18

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

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-09-27 16:00

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

Takayuki Sawahata - 2023-09-25 17:34

Viral climbing game Only Up! discontinued and gone without a trace

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-09-08 10:40

Horror movie Incantation to be adapted into a video game for PC, teaser video reveals creepy visuals

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-08-23 16:21

Genshin Impact: Bubbly effects cleverly conceal characters’ most precious parts. Where’s my oh-so-important derrière?

Mayo Kawano - 2023-08-21 14:38

Discussion on the best layout of controller buttons gets heated, one user’s solution seems close to ideal

Kosuke Takenaka - 2023-08-18 15:29

Sand Tetris game’s expansion Sandtrix+ to be released on Steam on September 1st

Taijiro Yamanaka - 2023-08-16 18:05

Viral sand Tetris game Setris was suspended for copyright infringement and reborn under a new name

Yusuke Fujii - 2023-07-04 14:41

Genshin Impact: Japanese users react to people’s confusion at the size of characters’ heads

Amber V - 2023-06-21 13:49

Only up! update makes game less maddening. But why are users protesting?

Amber V - 2023-06-19 18:08

Frustrating climbing game Only Up! grows popular among Japanese streamers

Ayuo Kawase - 2023-06-15 17:33

10 tips for entering the game industry told by a veteran game dev

Taijiro Yamanaka - 2023-05-18 17:11

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Zelda

Tears of the Kingdom recreation of Godzilla using his spiral heat ray attack

Tears of the Kingdom: Godzilla makes a convincing appearance in Hyrule

News 2023-11-27 14:11

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players invent flying broomstick

News 2023-11-20 12:21

Live-action The Legend of Zelda movie announced: Nintendo and creators of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse collaborate

News 2023-11-08 09:54

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

New Splatoon 3 special weapon reminds everyone of Catalyst’s ultimate in Apex Legends

News 2023-11-16 16:46

Splatoon 3 update Ver. 5.1.0: Game Balance Tweaks and Changes to Mahi-Mahi Resort & Spa

News 2023-10-17 16:27

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

News 2023-09-01 14:38

FINAL FANTASY

Final Fantasy VII: Real-life counterpart of The Shinra Building faces demolition

News 2023-11-20 14:56

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth scenario writer urges fans to stop asking for characters to be “killed off”

News 2023-11-07 16:21

FFVII Remake director reveals he had snuck his beloved pet cat into the game

News 2023-10-30 15:39

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

The developer of Vivid Knight talks about the upcoming sequel Vivid World, promising new story elements, revamped party-building and more

Interviews 2023-11-27 14:02

Ito Junji interview featuring the developer of WORLD OF HORROR – Ito talks H.P. Lovecraft, adaptations and future work

Interviews 2023-11-15 13:19

The Like a Dragon producers talk about how to get people to buy a $70 game (it’s not through TikToks)

Interviews 2023-11-01 12:20

NON-GAMING NEWS

Weekly Shonen Jump reveals shockingly high manuscript rates for beginner artists

News 2023-11-06 13:19

Why a Japanese supermarket letting employees dye their hair is more revolutionary than it may seem

News 2023-10-27 17:16

Use of “AI actress” in Japanese commercial causes controversy amidst ongoing international strikes in the industry

News 2023-10-25 17:51

AI ART

Sega develops “voxel-style 3D monster generation AI” in joint project with Japanese start-up

News 2023-11-09 21:18

Use of “AI actress” in Japanese commercial causes controversy amidst ongoing international strikes in the industry

News 2023-10-25 17:51

User prompts Bing’s AI to report itself for infringing on Nintendo’s copyrights

News 2023-10-02 14:40

NEWS (JP/GLOBAL)

Steamy roguelike JRPG mixes dungeon crawling and hotspring bathing

News 2023-11-28 18:45

Hideo Kojima discusses the game that gave him an ulcer

News 2023-11-28 15:34

Creators of original Super Mario RPG celebrate the remake’s quality, emphasize the importance of a certain key staff member

News 2023-11-28 13:05

GTA6: Heavy smoker finds motivation to stop smoking thanks to upcoming release

News 2023-11-27 18:47

Hira Hira Hihiru launches to rave reviews – an enthralling portrayal of illness, hardship and society

News 2023-11-27 18:28

A Bandai Namco Holdings employee made 87 million yen by illegally reselling disposed inventory

News 2023-11-27 14:19

Tears of the Kingdom recreation of Godzilla using his spiral heat ray attack

Tears of the Kingdom: Godzilla makes a convincing appearance in Hyrule

News 2023-11-27 14:11

Attack on Titan lawsuit: Man taken to court for comparing a woman to the Cart Titan

News 2023-11-27 11:23

“Like a Dragon: Gaiden is a perfect entry point to the series” RGG Studio’s comment causes turmoil among fans

News 2023-11-24 16:50

“Having fun playing video games feels like a thing of the past” – veteran pro-gamer sparks debate on matchmaking issues in online competitive play

News 2023-11-24 16:49

Omocat’s horror JRPG Omori to get a full manga adaptation

News 2023-11-24 14:24

Every witness is lying in this upcoming Korean mystery adventure game

News 2023-11-24 13:56