{"id":7,"date":"2023-11-10T11:22:31","date_gmt":"2023-11-10T11:22:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/startersites.io\/blocksy\/daily-news\/?page_id=7"},"modified":"2026-08-06T17:00:30","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T08:00:30","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOMATON WEST | JAPANESE VIDEOGAME NEWS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\"Astrae<\/a>\n\n\n
Astrae Oratio is a nostalgic urban fantasy greatly influenced by TYPE MOON, Boogiepop and Demon City Shinjuku, according to art director<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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FromSoftware’s The Duskbloods isn’t the “PvPvE” you’re probably imagining. Miyazaki talks game design, emphasis on “role-playing,” and offering enjoyment beyond pure skill<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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\u201cThe elements a Gundam needs in order to be a Gundam\u201d: Interview with Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-Zero director Kenji Kamiyama<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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\u201cDead by Daylight is like an older brother to Obakeidoro.\u201d Devs discuss asymmetrical multiplayer, their senior-junior relationship, and why winning is not everything<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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\"Final<\/a>\n\n\n
Final Fantasy VII Revelation director Naoki Hamaguchi addresses rumors about the grand finale, Advent Children ties, and possible DLC<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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After Final Fantasy VII Revelation\u2019s reveal, the trilogy has been “selling extremely well.” Director Naoki Hamaguchi on player feedback, the blessing of a heated fandom, and physical games\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Acclaimed daughter-raising sim Volcano Princess aimed to reassure players that “any life you lead is equally wonderful.” Developers reflect on the game’s breakout success and new Complete Edition\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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“It’s a sad decision.” Clair\u00a0Obscur: Expedition 33 developers on the end of physical disc production and why they pushed for a physical release despite the drawbacks\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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Clair\u00a0Obscur: Expedition 33 director says eliminating limitations\u00a0in development\u00a0is a\u00a0“big mistake.”\u00a0We talk to\u00a0Sandfall\u00a0Interactive about staying small, Japanese influences, and\u00a0what’s\u00a0next\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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New Monster-Catching RPG Lumi Master Lets You Keep Using Your Favorite Monsters Forever \u2014 A \u2018Time-Friendly\u2019 Monster RPG. Capture Quickly, Train Deeply: An Interview with the Developers<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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\"Umamusume:<\/a>\n\n\n
Umamusume 1.5-year anniversary interview with Cygames: The \u201cdifficult undertaking\u201d of bringing the Independent Training mode overseas so early, brand-new Career Scenario, and more<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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Sweet Hamster Days developers talk about\u00a0initial\u00a0Steam rejection and how they got the game approved for launch again\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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Crazy hamster POV live-action romance sim Sweet Hamster Days is Kodansha\u2019s bid to\u00a0bring Japanese gravure culture\u00a0into gaming.\u00a0We talk to the\u00a0devs\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div>
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\"Dragon's<\/a>\n\n\n
Dragon\u2019s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen adds 25+ hours of content after\u00a0nearly two\u00a0years\u00a0in\u00a0development. We talk to the\u00a0devs\u00a0about how the expansion came to be\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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