Tag: Japan
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Square Enix Announces Strategy RPG Emberstoria for Multiple Platforms in Japan
Square Enix, the globally reputed gaming company, has recently announced its new addition to the world of gaming – Emberstoria. This exciting new venture is a Strategy Role-playing Game (SRPG) that’s presently designed as a free-to-play application for iOS, Android, and PC platforms, initially targeting the Japanese market. This highly anticipated RPG’s unveiling has stirred…
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The Cho Aniki Collection set to release in Japan on December 12
Edia has revealed that they will be releasing the Cho Aniki Collection for Switch in Japan on December 12. It will retail for 7,480 yen and there will be a Limited Edition priced at 16,280 yen. This Limited Edition will include the soundtrack CD, a set of pins, as well as a square hologram seal…
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Snow Bros. Wonderland Set for November 28 Launch in Japan
The highly anticipated Snow Bros. Wonderland is set to launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on November 28 in Japan, developer Tatsujin has announced. The game will be available for 6,380 yen, with a 9,680 yen limited edition also up for grabs, featuring a special box, art book and a bonus DVD that…
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“Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission Set to Release in Japan for Switch and PC Steam on June 6”
G-Mode recently announced the Japanese release of “Persona 3 Aegis: The First Mission” for the Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, slated for June 6. This implies a shift in release tactics for the company, as their previous port “Revelations: Persona Side Story – Otherworldly Tower Arc” had a staggered release with the Nintendo Switch…
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Riviera: The Promised Land Now Accessible on Mobile in Japan
Developer Sting has launched a remastered version of Riviera: The Promised Land on iOS and Android platforms in Japan, retailing at 2,800 yen. This release comes after the Nintendo Switch version was made available in February 2024, and a PC version is still in the pipeline. Though a western launch has not been confirmed, Sting…
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“TAITO Milestones 3 Set to Launch Globally This Winter, Hits Japan’s Switch in November”
The TAITO Milestones 3 collection of arcade classics will be launched for Switch in Japan in November and worldwide this winter. The announcement was made by publishers TAITO and ININ Games, in collaboration with developer Hamster Corporation. The collection will feature over seven classic TAITO games from the late 1980s and early 1990s, including the…
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Nintendo Japan Reveals Change in Japanese Website URL
Nintendo Japan has announced changes to its company’s website, with the updated URL now being nintendo.com/jp. Users who employ the previous address, nintendo.co.jp, will still be redirected to the new webpage. This modification takes the Japanese site closer in form to its American counterpart, nintendo.com/us, rather than the U.K. version, nintendo.co.uk, and represents overall improvements…
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Mother 3 Debuts on Nintendo Switch Online for GBA in Japan
Nintendo has announced the release of Mother 3, via the Nintendo Switch Online’s Game Boy Advance game lineup, during the Japanese February 2024 Nintendo Direct. To commemorate the occasion, Nintendo published a one-minute trailer, beginning at the 23:15 mark of the video, showcasing the game, which is the third and most recent entry in the…
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Remastered Riviera: The Promised Land Set to Launch on Nintendo Switch eShop in Japan on February 29
Sting has revealed the release date for the remaster of Riviera: The Promised Land for Nintendo Switch in Japan, set to launch on February 29. This announcement follows a trend, as the company has previously revived several RPGs from the Heaven series, including Yggdra Union, Knights in the Nightmare, Gloria Union, and Blaze Union for…
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Physical Event for Final Fantasy VII Rebirth to be Held at Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower will host a Final Fantasy VII Rebirth-themed collaboration event at the Co-Lab Tokyo store from mid-February to early March 2024. Children up to the age of 15 can enter by buying a ¥2,200 ticket, with adults paying ¥2,750, which includes access to the Tokyo Tower’s Main Deck, a Word Rally mini-game sheet, and…
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Archive of Japanese Video Game Commercials is Awesome
Video game commercials have been a constant source of entertainment for gamers since the industry’s early days. From the NES to the PS4, video game commercials have showcased the gaming industry’s creativity, humor, and innovation. While many of these regional commercials have made a lasting impression, few have been as memorable as Japanese game commercials.…
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Video Games Help Society, For Once
Video Games Killing Off Violent Japanese Biker Gangs? So there. Video games aren’t all that bad. [ image from Japanator ]