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Goddess of Victory: Nikke lifetime revenue tops $1. 3 billion, with Japanese players accounting for the biggest share by far
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (190+ words) Godddes of Victory: Nikke celebrates 3. 5 years since launch and tops $1. 3 billion USD in global cumulative revenue. Following a successful 3. 5 anniversary celebration, Goddess of Victory: Nikke has amassed over $1. 3 billion USD in global cumulative revenue (source: Inven). According to data compiled…...
Die Deep, a no-nonsense extreme combat action game drawing cues from Hollow Knight's Colosseum of Fools, gets free Steam demo
18+ hour, 12+ min ago (238+ words) Developed by Taiwan-based indie studio PINIX, Die Deep is Hollow Knight-inspired action game coming to Steam in Q4 of 2026. In'Die Deep,'you'battle monsters within'the Abyss" where everything is devoured, and all desires turn to dust. The game features multiple stages, each…...
From hosting a radio show with a pair of incompetent gyaru DJs, to guitar pedalboard deckbuilding battles: 5 Japanese music and rhythm-based indie games
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (362+ words) Japanese indie game showcase dedicated to five upcoming or recently released rhythm or music-themed games. Welcome to our weekend segment, where we'showcase'recent or upcoming Japanese indie titles that share a specific theme. This week,'we're'covering games that will have you…...
Megami Tensei developer's frustration with goblin encounters in Dungeons & Dragons is what inspired the series' demon negotiation system
3+ day, 55+ min ago (439+ words) In a recent interview, Megami Tensei developer Kazunari Suzuki talks about the origins of the series' "negotiation" and "fusion" mechanics. Talking to Encount, Suzuki reveals that the idea for the "negotiation" system came from his frustration towards a Dungeons & Dragons…...
Kadokawa opposes activist shareholder's proposal to remove current president and CEO
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (189+ words) Kadokawa's board of directors has opposed a proposal to replace its current CEO from a Hong-Kong based shareholder. Manga, animeand game publisher Kadokawaannouncedon May 14 that its board of directors hasdecided to oppose a proposal to remove Takeshi Natsuno from his…...
Japanese authorities just dropped a Minecraft map based on actual submarine topographic data, and it lets you explore the seabed from Tokyo Bay to the Mariana Trench
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (338+ words) The Japan Coast Guard's Minecraft map based on official topographic data of the seas and ocean around Japan is available for free. The Japan Coast Guard released a Minecraft map based on official submarine topographic data around Japan's coastline on…...
Japanese boy idol anime announces inexplicable Sharknado crossover event. Tickets sell out in 3 minutes as fans go "what the hell, sure
3+ day, 45+ min ago (174+ words) The King of Prism series' latest feature-length anime film will be screened jointly with The Last Sharknado: It's About Time in June. Although the announcement was met with reactions like "Genuinely what is going on? (including bothfansand King of Prism's…...
Toei Animation to establish new studio in Vietnam to expand global production capacity. New Dubai offices also in preparation
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (123+ words) Toei Animation announced on May 12 that it will be moving forward with plans to'establish'a new'studio in'Vietnam and a Dubai base. Related:'Western audiences growing tired of "formulaic" Disney titles is what paved the way for Japanese anime, Toei Animation veterans…...
Part two of acclaimed psychological horror denshi visual novel Ghostpia gets teaser
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (294+ words) AUTOMATON Japanese indie label room6 and developer Chosuido have released a teaser for the sequel to their critically acclaimed visual novel, Ghostpia Season One. Titled Ghostpia Season Two, the project has been in development for some time now, but this is…...
Blue Archive publisher's new 3 D bishojo game Project RX confirmed for console release
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (313+ words) AUTOMATON During an earnings briefing held on May 14, Nexon announced that its upcoming anime game Project RX will be releasing on consoles (as reported by Inven). Previously, the title was only confirmed for a PC and mobile launch. While Project…...