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Capcom intentionally made Frank West chunkier in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster devs reveal why they made changes to Frank West's appearance.
Square Enix to release mini metal models of retro Sega consoles
The detailed diecast figures of classic Sega consoles, including the Sega Saturn, Mega Drive and Dreamcast, will be released in 2025.
(Updated) Monster Hunter Wilds’ high PC requirements suddenly make PS5 Pro look more affordable to Japanese players
Monster Hunter Wilds' high spec requirements on PC are making Japanese social media users change their minds about getting a gaming PC instead of a PS5 Pro
Tanuki: Pon’s Summer lets you enjoy life in a whimsical, Studio Ghibli-style Japanese village as a BMXing raccoon dog
Deliver mail, befriend quirky villagers and rebuild a shrine in the idyllic Japanese countryside in Tanuki: Pon's Summer- coming in 2025
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom devs reveal why they built the game around “being mischievous”
Echoes of Wisdom’s creators discuss how they balanced high player freedom with accessible gameplay for Princess Zelda's protagonist debut
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be much less tied to past events in the series than other titles, making it welcoming for newcomers
RGG Studio's chief says Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will be much less connected to past events in the series, but that this wasn't necessarily an attempt to attract newcomers.
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Fatal Fury developer reveals there is no particular reason Terry Bogard raises his hands before a Burn Knuckle, other than looking cool
Terry Bogard's myserious gesture before performing a Burn Knuckle has long inspired fan theories, but Fatal Fury's developers have finally given an explanation.
Hideo Kojima was offered big-budget, explosion-packed movie adaptations of Death Stranding, but that’s not what he wanted
Hideo Kojima talks about offers he received from film companies for the live-action movie adaptation of Death Stranding.
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Nintendo has always communicated through its products, without explaining itself much – Shigeru Miyamoto gives insights into new museum
Shigeru Miyamoto discusses the philosophy behind the new Nintendo Museum and how his signature unintentionally became one of the exhibits.
Palworld’s PS5 release still unconfirmed in Japan
Palworld's PS5 version has released across 68 countries and regions, but the Japan release date is still unannounced.
Silent Hill Historical Society website launches, complete with hardcore quiz and hidden pages
Ahead of the Silent Hill 2 remake launch, the official Silent Hill Historical Society site offers plenty of creepy diversions for both fans and newbies
Konami buffs in-game Shohei Ohtani to keep up with his real-life track-record
Shohei Ohtani gets a stat boost in Konami's Professional Baseball Spirits 2024-2025 to reflect his record-breaking 50-50 achievement
Action Game Maker will let users port their creations to PlayStation, Nintendo and Xbox consoles through partnership with Godot Engine devs’ company
No-programming-required dev toolkit Action Game Maker will enable porting to PS5, Switch and Xbox Series X|S, thanks to W4 Games' partnership
The Monster Hunter series has always been “strongly conscious of female players,” producer says
Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto talks about the franchises early days and efforts made towards its growth.
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Nintendo may have reinforced patents specifically to target Palworld’s game mechanics, expert suggests
Japanese patent attorney offers analysis on Nintendo and The Pokemon Company's patent applications leading up to the Palworld lawsuit.
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Tekken Tag Tournament’s core concept was based on a joke that accidentally got approved
Katsuhiro Harada reveals that hit PS2 launch title Tekken Tag Tournament was proposed as a joke in response to sudden demands from management.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will let players jump for the first time in the series’ history
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii will introduce new Majima-like battle styles as well as jumping, a first for the series.
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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii announced for February 28, with Goro Majima as the protagonist
Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced Like a Dragon Gaiden: Pirates in Hawaii, the latest entry in the Like a Dragon Series.
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Double Dragon Revive has no respect for the original series, former developers say
The Double Dragon series' original creators are not happy with Arc System Works' upcoming Double Dragon Revive.
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What’s the “killer patent” Nintendo is suing Palworld for? Japanese patent attorney offers in-depth analysis
Japanese patent attorney and consultant on intellectual property weighs in on the lawsuit filed by Nintendo against Palworld.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director hints at secret about Aerith in Part 3 of the FF7 Remake Trilogy
Tetsuya Nomura says he can't discuss Aerith's role in the last part of Final Fantasy VII Remake- but there are some hints.
Tetsuya Nomura makes sure his protagonists look attractive because people don’t want to look ugly in the game world too
Nomura reveals his philosophy for creating main characters and how he came up with the designs for Final Fantasy VII's distinctive cast.