Japan Gets a Region-Locked PS5 Digital Edition Priced Below Global Model
Sony unveils a Japan-exclusive PS5 Digital Edition priced significantly lower than the global model.
Nintendo’s Monster-Battle Patent Faces Official Reexamination After Backlash
Nintendo’s controversial monster-battle gameplay patent faces official reexamination after backlash and industry criticism.
Japanese Entertainment Giants Push Back Against OpenAI’s Alleged Use of Copyrighted IPs
Japan’s major entertainment companies formally protest OpenAI’s alleged use of their IPs for AI training.
BitSummit PUNCH 2026 Aims to Redefine Indie Creativity with New “High Impact” Theme
BitSummit PUNCH 2026 brings Japan’s indie gaming scene back to Kyoto, spotlighting passion-driven creativity.
room6 Releases BatteryNote, a Sci-Fi Adventure About Robots and Final Moments
BatteryNote launches on Steam with a 10% discount and emotional robot storytelling.
Flagship SEGA Store Tokyo Opening its Doors in Shibuya in July
The perfect stop for the SEGA fan.
Hideo Kojima Shares Why His Games Have Not Featured Asian Actors More
Not exactly inaccurate.
All Third-Party Nintendo Switch 2 Games Are Apparently Using Game-Key Cards
More downloads, more time.
Shuhei Yoshida Credits NieR: Automata for Revitalising Japanese Gaming Industry
A world without NieR: Automata would be so different.
Sony Stockpiles PlayStation Units in US Amidst Fear of Trump Tariffs
An preemptive measure.
PlayStation Veteran Shuhei Yoshida Cites AA Market Disappearance For Sony Japan Studio Closure
A tougher time for studios and developers.
Tap Into SEGA XD Game Developers’ Expertise With New “Brain Rental” Service
Expert help for a price.
Yasuke Loses Samurai Description for Assassin’s Creed Shadows on Steam Japan Listing
Sheathing those katanas now.