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Ghost in the Brain – a Japanese nightmare-exploration horror game inspired by Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s Hell Screen

Yusuke Fujii - 2023-09-22 12:57

Japanese game in which you struggle against “drunk physics” to take a drunk man home to be released in 2023

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-09-19 18:07

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

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-09-08 10:40

Unique Japanese Indie puzzle game that uses arithmetic and electricity releases demo version

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-08-22 16:33

Raging Loop creator’s indie game studio announces two new titles in the making

Amber V - 2023-08-01 17:48

Investigate social media to find a missing idol in upcoming Japanese indie game Pricolage -IDOLIZED-

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-07-28 12:04

Japanese users can’t get enough of this cute Tanuki mailman in the upcoming indie title Project Tanuki

Ayuo Kawase - 2023-07-12 16:23

Experience being shrunk and kept in a giantess’ drawer in this upcoming Japanese game

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-06-23 16:14

Release of Tokyo Stories, 3D pixel art game set in a deserted Tokyo gets postponed

Masayuki Kusano - 2023-06-20 11:24

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

Toby Fox opens Q&A for Papyrus from Undertale

Yusuke Fujii - 2023-05-31 13:19

How do game devs deal with negative reviews? We asked the Rusted Moss creators

Yusuke Oizumi - 2023-05-29 22:05

HARUKA: Beyond the Stars is a new sci-fi RPG from Giraffe and Annika devs

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-05-24 10:03

The Strongest TOFU: fragile adventure is an indie game where you play as tofu

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-05-11 18:08

Game Development

This Steam Dev Cheat Sheet includes tips on how to improve your sales

Taijiro Yamanaka - 2023-04-27 15:17

Fight Crab developer shows off a sea lion fighting game prototype

Tamio Kimura - 2023-04-25 16:05

Whale Fall is a beautiful UE5 ocean-exploration game coming this summer

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-04-10 14:58

This unique Switch game uses actual toilet paper to control in-game toilet paper

Hideaki Fujiwara - 2023-03-03 15:13

Utsuromayu is a Japanese horror game that mixes nostalgia with fear

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-02-27 16:33

AInder is a Tinder-like date sim with AI-generated girls

Keiichi Yokoyama - 2023-02-16 11:18

Horror game PIEN & PAON plus has its monsters labeled as nude by Steam

Seiji Narita - 2022-11-30 13:26

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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

This new AI anime art generator claims to be “clean,” functioning without stolen art

News 2023-09-29 16:02

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

NEWS (JP/GLOBAL)

Why devs shouldn’t take player feedback at face value – Japanese players discuss

News 2023-09-29 18:18

Sonic Superstars producers discuss challenges in development, release date overlapping with Mario

News 2023-09-29 17:09

This new AI anime art generator claims to be “clean,” functioning without stolen art

News 2023-09-29 16:02

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