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Atlus’ approach to making Persona games is akin to “giving users deadly poison wrapped in a sweet coating,” according to producer
At the CEDEC+KYUSHU 2024 developers’ conference held in Japan on November 23, 2024, Persona series creative producer Kazuhisa Wada held a presentation about various aspects of the franchise, including ...
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Japan sees big annual increase in multiplatform gamers
According to the recent annual report by Japan’s Computer Entertainment Supplier’s Association (CESA), gamers in Japan are increasingly playing games across multiple platforms, including consoles, ...
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You can cook and eat monsters Dungeon Meshi-style in this upcoming survival RPG
Tokyo-based indie developer Northern Studio has officially announced Abyss Ring. The upcoming title is scheduled to launch in Spring 2025 for the PC (Steam). Abyss Ring is a survival roguelike RPG in ...
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Star Fox creator says he’s personally happy about fan-made Star Fox 64 PC port, even though Nintendo wouldn’t approve of it
Star Fox character designer Takaya Imamura recently took to social media site X to express his appreciation for the fan-made PC port of Star Fox 64. The port was created by Harbour Masters, a team ...
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Ender Magnolia’s full release will not allow save data transfers due to extensive improvements made to Early Access build
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist, the sequel to hit metroidvania Ender Lilies, is scheduled to be released on January 23 across major platforms. However, developer Binary Haze recently announced ...
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Hit multiplayer mech shooter Mecha BREAK to get revamped PvPvE mode with weaponized gliders
At The Game Awards 2024, Amazing Seasun Games dropped a brand-new trailer for Mecha BREAK, revealing that the game’s full release will be coming to PC and console in 2025. Mecha BREAK is a high-speed, ...
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Tango Gameworks will continue to make unique games after acquisition by Krafton, lead devs confirm
In the interview, Tango Gameworks’ studio head Colin Mack, creative director John Johanas and development director Kazuaki Egashira talked about the Japan-based studio’s approach to creating new IP ...
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Nihon Falcom is remaking the Trails series to battle its growing reputation as a “niche” franchise, according to president
Nihon Falcom recently announced that Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a full 3D remake of the Trails’ series first entry, will be getting a simultaneous worldwide release in 2025 on PS5, Switch and ...
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Pokémon cards are so valuable that criminals are using them to launder dirty money, Japanese media reports
It’s no secret that certain rare Pokémon cards are commanding increasingly high prices at auction. However, in recent years, it’s not only collectors that are on the hunt for powerful, foil-embossed ...
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Games with free Christmas events in 2024
With just two days to go until Christmas, plenty of games are getting into the holiday spirit this year. If you need some festive cheer to warm your heart, then here are four games that have got you ...
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Metal Gear Solid fans stunned by singing voice of Snake’s Japanese VA
While English language players of the Metal Gear Solid games are used to the iconic, gruff voice of David Hayter bringing life to a whole generation of Snakes, Japanese MGS fans are likewise ...
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Chilla’s Art’s new game, Cursed Digicam, has you taking pictures of ghosts Fatal Frame-style
Cursed Digicam’s narrative is shrouded in mystery. The game begins in a park- the place where a person important to the protagonist was last seen. The story progresses as more supernatural snapshots ...