New Etrian Odyssey game still a long way off according to the developers
Atlus held a livestream to commemorate the announcement of Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, and mentioned that it will still take quite some time to develop a new entry in the Etrian Odyssey series.
Nintendo to increase pay of all employees in Japan by 10%
Nintendo has revealed that beginning in April, it will increase the base pay of all of its employees in Japan by 10%.
Useless facts about Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and other Soulsborne games
Twitter users are currently sharing a wealth of “useless facts” about FromSoftware’s Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and other Soulsborne games.
Free TTRPG, Sandcastle, released by the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan
The National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ) has announced the fantasy TTRPG Sandcastle. The rulebook is available in English along with two campaigns for low level players.
Tekken 7 & 8 development to be partially outsourced to Arika
Bandai Namco Studios has agreed to outsource partial development of fighting game series Tekken to Arika. "Tekken 7 update work" and "Tekken 8 partial outsourcing of operations," to be specific.
The Idolmaster stream shows off a brawny Devitaro in Soulcalibur VI
A livestream run by The Idolmaster Shiny Colors' Tenka Osaki drew attention from fans thanks the custom character that she used when playing Soulcalibur VI: a brawny version of Shiny Colors mascot character Devitaro.
Japan’s National Tax Agency releases Let’s Play vid of tax return “game”
Japan’s National Tax Agency has released a Let’s Play video for a fictional game called Kakushin Simulator. It's a publicity video designed to let people know that tax returns can be completed on their smartphones.
Nintendo Switch Sports’ new Bird Body has fans captivated by its figure
The visual design of Nintendo Switch Sports' new Bird Body seems to have captivated a number of players. This body type is characterized by a vivid green color scheme and long, slim legs.
Love Live! School Idol Festival to end service after nearly 10 years
KLab has announced that smartphone game Love Live! School Idol Festival will end service on March 31, 2023 (JST). The first live broadcast for the sequel is scheduled for February 2 and will include an important announcement.
Japan’s Barbie-like doll dresses up as Super Mario in a new collab
A new Super Mario version of Takara Tomy's popular dress-up doll Licca-chan has been announced. Licca-chan has previously been part of a wide range of collaborations, but the Super Mario collaboration still manages to stand out as a particularly unique one.
Koei Tecmo won’t be accepting Valentine’s Day gifts from fans this year
Koei Tecmo Games announced that they will not be accepting Valentine’s Day or White Day gifts this year. For those not in the know, the announcement may seem odd, but there’s a good reason for it.
Here’s some “useless video game knowledge” shared by gamers online
Tweets sharing obscure and interesting video game facts have been circulating on Twitter. Some examples include a Sonic hedgehog protein & turning Luigi's jewels into coins.
Square Enix asks fans which Team Asano remake/remaster should be next
Square Enix is holding a survey in Japan regarding future titles by Team Asano, the development team behind HD-2D games like Octopath Traveler, Triangle Strategy, and Live a Live.
Fire Emblem Engage: Why is the story being poorly received?
Fire Emblem Engage's story is being poorly received and I want to list a few reasons as to why this is the case: Praised for not doing anything, scenes that doesn't emotionally resonate, dumps of exposition, and over-the-top characters.
Tango Gameworks’ Hi-Fi RUSH is off to a great start on Steam after its surprise release
Tango Gameworks' rhythm-action game Hi-Fi RUSH has enjoyed an excellent start, attaining an Overwhelmingly Positive status on Steam only 24 hours or so after it launched.
Koei Tecmo takes action against Dead or Alive body pillow seller
A man in Japan has been referred to prosecutors after it was found that he possessed unauthorized body pillow covers featuring characters from the Dead or Alive series with the intention of selling them.
Steam’s lowest rated game bills players daily despite being a monthly subscription
There appears to be a major problem with O2Jam Online's song subscription service. Despite being a monthly subscription, there have been reports from a number of users claiming that they are being charged every day.
Fire Emblem Engage: A false rumor spreads about a Kansai dialect option in Japan
An odd rumor regarding Fire Emblem Engage recently began spreading online in Japan. It stated that there was an additional option within the Japanese language settings to change them to the Kansai dialect, a regional dialect common in western Japan. The rumor is false and no such option exists.
Nintendo Switch games with misleading screenshots removed from sale
Four games including Real Car Driving Simulator & Parking 2022 Games were removed from the eShop. Each of these games had deceptive screenshots that were not representative of actual gameplay.
Dead Space 2 can finally be purchased in Japan 12 years after release
Dead Space 2 had been region locked for 12 years in Japan, but the game can finally be purchased in the country. Anyone who pre-orders the new remake of Dead Space on Steam will receive Dead Space 2 as a pre-order bonus.
Ex-Bandai Namco employee embezzled $4.6 million by selling the company’s mobile devices
Former Bandai Namco employee embezzled 600 million yen (around $4.6 million) by selling the company's mobile devices without Bandai Namco's permission. The company has filed a civil lawsuit against the former employee.
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode that lets you see the costumes in action
Bright Memory: Infinite adds partial 3rd-person mode (Perspective-assist mode) that lets you enjoy the protagonist Shelia's costumes more than before.