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Capcom says it will not be using AI-generated content in its games. Plans to utilize the technology for “improving efficiency and productivity of development”
6+ hour, 25+ min ago (155+ words) At a recent shareholders briefing session, Capcom discussed its policy on generative AI usage for video game development. It is still unclear to what extent Capcom plans to utilize AI technology to "improve workplace efficiency" in said areas. However, in…...
Chill lo-fi girl in hit Japanese work companion game starts “confining players in her room” in series of sinister bugs. Players say “wait, maybe don’t fix it”
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (124+ words) Nestopi, developer of the popular indie work companion game Chill With You: Lo-Fi story, has gone viral over a series of unusual bug reports. Naturally, all of these are simply bugs and glitches that'could'appear in any game, but'Nestopi's'cheeky'way of'reporting on'the…...
Nintendo Switch is the second most popular brand name among Japanese teenagers, beating Pokémon, Disney and Nintendo itself, according to large-scale survey
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (218+ words) Recent survey on brand popularity trends among Japanese people reveals the Nintendo Switch brand's strength among the teen demographic. The top 10 brands ranking among people under 20 years old yielded some interesting results as well, most notably the immense popularity of…...
Four men referred to prosecution for selling modified Nintendo Switch consoles in Japan
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (152+ words) The individuals allegedly sold Nintendo Switch consoles that were modified to run pirated games and "show improved performance." Kyoto Shimbun'reported'on March 19 that four men have been referred to the prosecution by Kyoto Police on suspicion of violating Japan's Trademark Act....
Popular Japanese streamer who quit his day job to commit to game development reveals his Rhythm Heaven-like solo-produced debut title
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (275+ words) Japanese streamer and solo developer P-P recently announced his debut title Step Theater, releasing in mid-2026. After leaving his job as a programmer for an undisclosed game company in 2024, Japanese streamer P-P has been dividing his time between broadcasting and creating…...
Pragmata will allow you to complete the game primarily through hacking, gunplay, or a mix of the two depending on your build, devs say
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (293+ words) Depending on how you build your setup, a single hack can sometimes deal more damage than a single shot from a gun, so I think playstyles will vary quite a bit depending on the player," says Cho." As proof that…...
Street Fighter 6: What is Alex’s relationship with Patricia? Unpacking backstory details and subtle localization discrepancies
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (196+ words) We take a look at why Alex and Patricia's romantic relationship reveal in Street Fighter 6 has caused so much turmoil among fans. Alex's inclusion in'Street Fighter 6'has revealed more details about the character, including his evolving relationship with'the series'longtime female…...
Arknights: Endfield player builds Full Metal Alchemist’s infamous “Nationwide Transmutation Circle.” It only took six hours of underground pipe laying
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (378+ words) Arknights: Endfield player builds Full Metal Alchemist's infamous "Nationwide Transmutation Circle." It only took six hours of underground pipe laying'AUTOMATON Today in things that serve no purpose other than looking really cool, an Arknights: Endfield player has recreated Full Metal…...
Serial Experiments Lain and Welcome to the NHK-inspired free Japanese horror ARG gets over 10,000 downloads on Steam in just 3 days
6+ day, 14+ hour ago (296+ words) Japanese developer MYU announced that their free Steam ARG Sato Killing Time Chat.exe reached over 10,000 downloads in just 3 days. Sato Killing Time Chat.exe has gotten over 10,000 downloads! Thank you so much! Please continue to support the game. Inspired…...
Struggling Japanese gacha game company secures about $32.7 million through Arab investment firm, plans to invest in new games, crypto and gold
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (197+ words) According to the CEO, KLab was on the brink of running out of cash-on-hand prior to the alliances. Japanese mobile game developer KLab (known for Bleach Brave Souls and Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team) announced on December 5 that it will raise…...