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Tencent not only owns a large stake in Shift Up, but it also publishes their mobile games globally, meaning significant revenue is generated through Tencent.
2025-06-14 01:30
In Japan, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes without a physical warranty letter – which could most likely be another measure against scalping.
2025-06-14 01:00
Silent Hill f’s creators talk about their decisions to entrust development to NeoBards Entertainment and change the game’s setting.
2025-06-14 00:01
Bandai Namco Studios seems to already be training new staff on how to use the new proprietary game engine.
2025-06-13 15:00
Amidst Japan’s severe post-Covid shortage in animators, Capcom is determined to acquire more talent in the field.
2025-06-13 14:03
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
NieR creators Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito state their comment from a recent livestream has been mistranslated and misinterpreted online.
2025-06-13 13:05
Devs suggest the bug is caused by the improved specs of the Switch 2 and encourage players to enjoy the chaos till the issue is solved.
2025-06-13 00:30
Data shows Monster Hunter Wilds’ player number peaks dropping from more than a million at launch to less than 150,000 in three months.
2025-06-13 00:00
Among Us’ developers were delighted to discover a reference to their game in Deltarune, to which Toby Fox responded in typical Toby Fox fashion.
2025-06-12 15:41
The Hundred Line director Kazutaka Kodaka teases possibilities of DLC routes written by him, as well as collabs with other game writers.
2025-06-12 15:00
The former Metal Slug dev team, now active as Kohachi Studio, will finally release Yo-Kai Buster: Navinosuke, a lost project from 20 years ago.
2025-06-12 14:15
Yoko Taro jokes about regretting the NIKKE x NieR collab as all the sexy NieR cosplayers have been switching to NIKKE cosplays.
2025-06-12 01:00
Sony’s Yoshida Shuhei highlights Stellar Blade’s combat as the main factor behind its widespread popularity.
2025-06-12 00:30
The specific humor in Deltarune and Undertale successfully lands its punchlines thanks to the player being the one who has to “flip the page”
2025-06-12 00:00
Bandai Namco Entertainment plans to invest in both Japanese and international game studios to publish “high-quality” games.
2025-06-11 18:39
In Japan, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes without a physical warranty letter – which could most likely be another measure against scalping.
2025-06-14 01:00
Silent Hill f’s creators talk about their decisions to entrust development to NeoBards Entertainment and change the game’s setting.
2025-06-14 00:01
Bandai Namco Studios seems to already be training new staff on how to use the new proprietary game engine.
2025-06-13 15:00
Amidst Japan’s severe post-Covid shortage in animators, Capcom is determined to acquire more talent in the field.
2025-06-13 14:03
NieR creators Yoko Taro and Yosuke Saito state their comment from a recent livestream has been mistranslated and misinterpreted online.
2025-06-13 13:05
Devs suggest the bug is caused by the improved specs of the Switch 2 and encourage players to enjoy the chaos till the issue is solved.
2025-06-13 00:30
Data shows Monster Hunter Wilds’ player number peaks dropping from more than a million at launch to less than 150,000 in three months.
2025-06-13 00:00
The Hundred Line director Kazutaka Kodaka teases possibilities of DLC routes written by him, as well as collabs with other game writers.
2025-06-12 15:00
The former Metal Slug dev team, now active as Kohachi Studio, will finally release Yo-Kai Buster: Navinosuke, a lost project from 20 years ago.
2025-06-12 14:15
Yoko Taro jokes about regretting the NIKKE x NieR collab as all the sexy NieR cosplayers have been switching to NIKKE cosplays.
2025-06-12 01:00
Bandai Namco Entertainment plans to invest in both Japanese and international game studios to publish “high-quality” games.
2025-06-11 18:39
Kohachi Studio, an indie development studio that’s home to Metal Slug and R-Type creators, is bringing back a lost project.
2025-06-11 13:02
The autograph hounds tracked down Hideo Kojima’s flights and hotel, chased him down hallways and got aggressive when he refused.
2025-06-11 01:30
Kyouhei Koyama, one of TooKyo Games’ main script writers recommends two games for people who enjoyed The Hundred Line’s Killing Game Route.
2025-06-11 00:30
The 2004 arcade-style shooter Gradius 5 can no longer be purchased on PS3, and Konami says a future re-release could be problematic.
2025-06-11 00:01
Colopl, developer of White Cat Project and Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter, says 80% of its staff uses generative AI.
2025-06-10 18:09
A British couple needed to be rescued off Japan’s Mount Yotei, namesake of Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, prompting backlash.
2025-05-15 17:19
Toei executive vice president Koichi Wada has debunked reports about a Yasuke movie being production, calling it “one of several proposals.”
2025-05-15 11:59
Japanese company SoftBank has applied for a patent for an AI tool that replaces missing players in tabletop role-playing games.
2025-05-14 16:05
MyAnimeList’s CEO says that the only way to battle manga piracy is by making a better online manga distribution service for overseas readers.
2025-04-30 19:33
Japanese X users find out that their middle schoolers are learning about Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure mangaka Hirohiko Araki in class.
2025-04-09 18:17
Japanese scientists have created a VR device which simulates the sensation of having cat ears in real life.
2025-04-08 19:07
Japanese X users point out that the usage of generative AI may be linked to addictive behavior – likening AI art generation to gacha games.
2025-04-02 20:05
To advertise their latest burger, McDonald’s Japan is using a cute, anime-style mascot, but warning people to be respectful with fanart.
2025-03-28 17:10
The digital manga archive Manga Library Z is officially coming back in April 25, after readers crowdfunded its re-launch.
2025-03-26 18:16
Japanese animator talks about why it’s so difficult for anime studios to produce long or continuous seasons of TV anime series.
2025-03-25 18:24
Good news for game/anime figure and model kit collectors stateside- Kotobukiya now has an official online storefront in the US.
2025-03-19 11:49
The 2025 results for the annual Japanese poll of manga people most want to see made into anime are in- with Nue’s Exorcist taking the top spot.
2025-03-18 16:55
Anime director Makoto Shinkai revisits Nihon Falcom, where he began his career working on opening animations for games like Legend of Heroes III and Ys II Eternal.
2025-03-13 17:47
Japanese aviation and military journalist Kentaro Seki addresses complaints about Mobile Suit Gundam’s female pilot MCs.
2025-03-07 16:23
Issue with Pokémon Center Online’s revamped website caused 326 cases of personal information being leaked to other users.
2025-03-05 12:39
Three teenagers in Japan were arrested for a sophisticated fraud scheme that reportedly made them around $50,270 in cryptocurrency assets.
2025-02-27 15:59
Unlocking the Goddess of Victory: Nikke CD-Key in Stellar Blade’s Complete Edition requires quite a bit of in-game progression.
2025-06-13 13:33
Our tips on how to use Ultron against Psylocke, Spider-Man, Iron Fist and other dive heroes in Marvel Rivals.
2025-06-09 18:09
Monster Hunter Wilds’ new event quest rewards you with Palico headgear, but you have to defeat three monsters at once to get it.
2025-06-04 13:02
Here’s how to get your hands on Monster Hunter Wild’s new Akuma α and Blanka-Chan α armor sets, step-by-step.
2025-05-30 18:25
Capcom has translated some of Akuma’s classic fighting game-style inputs from Street Fighter 6 into Monster Hunter Wilds.
2025-05-29 18:01
Recent data shows that completing The Hundred Line can take from 145 to 220 hours – however, it all depends on the choices you make.
2025-05-20 18:58
In cheeky reference to Final Fantasy 8’s Triple Triad, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has its Gestrals play Double Dyad.
2025-05-15 15:36
Despite its beautiful environments, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 doesn’t have a photo mode yet – but you can still take some stunning landscape shots.
2025-05-13 15:01
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s combat system is one that even players who don’t usually favor turn-based games will enjoy.
2025-05-13 13:28
After you finish Maelle’s final relationship quest in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, The Monolith’s message changes from “33” to “Va T’en.”
2025-05-09 12:26
We showcase 5 tips that could make your on-foot exploration in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 a little bit easier.
2025-05-08 19:38
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 presents you with two choices following its final boss fight. How do the alternate endings play out and is there a definitive good one?
2025-05-08 10:55
Tips on where and how to unlock each of the nine Swimsuit character costume available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-05-07 12:00
How to get over the 9,999 damage cap per single attack Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 introduces as your party gets stronger.
2025-05-01 11:43
How to use and get better at dodging, parrying, jumping and Gradient Counters in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
2025-04-30 17:10
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s Mimes have a ton of health, but proper use of the Break system will allow you to take them down swiftly.
2025-04-30 10:39
Non-gaming news
Tourists get stranded on Ghost of Yotei’s titular mountain in Japan, prompting criticism from locals
A British couple needed to be rescued off Japan’s Mount Yotei, namesake of Sucker Punch Productions’ Ghost of Yotei, prompting backlash.
Indie games
How Deltarune and Undertale use manual story progression to make you laugh
The specific humor in Deltarune and Undertale successfully lands its punchlines thanks to the player being the one who has to “flip the page”
nintendo
Nintendo requires proof of purchase for Switch 2 repairs under warranty in Japan, which is likely another hidden anti-scalping measure
In Japan, the Nintendo Switch 2 comes without a physical warranty letter – which could most likely be another measure against scalping.
