Japan
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Forza Horizon 6 is nearly ready to open its roads, and racing fans won’t have to wait much longer to jump in. The newest entry in the open-world driving series is set in Japan, giving players a fresh backdrop filled with dense city streets, mountain roads, countryside routes, and plenty of opportunities to chase events,…
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Japan is set to welcome a new addition to its Pokémon merchandise with the release of the Beginning Pikachu monochromatic plushies and keychains. These unique items, inspired by Pikachu’s inaugural sprite, are masterpieces of grayscale and pixelated art, making a throwback to the Pokémon realm from the 90s. The Pokémon Company recently announced this new…
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Square Enix, a prominent player in the gaming industry, is witnessing significant layoffs today, potentially affecting more than 100 individuals. This massive shift is part of a broader strategy by the company towards consolidating its publishing arm and intensifying its development efforts on home turf, Japan. The downsizing news has been mutually confirmed by public…
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April 2025 will mark a significant moment in the world of gaming history. In honor of the 30th Anniversary of the renowned Tales of series, Bandai Namco has planned an exclusive art exhibit slated to launch in Tokyo and Osaka. This event will be infused with the essence of the upcoming Tales of 30th Anniversary…
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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…