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Japanese Nintendo eShop releases for August 27, 2026
Nintendo has updated the Japanese Switch and Switch 2 release schedule on eShop for the week of August 27, 2026. Various new titles are on the way, highlighted by Elden Ring, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2, and more. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital download schedule: Switch 2...
Japanese men are getting full-body hair removal to stay cool in record heat
Japanese men are engaging in full-body hair removal as a way to counteract the effects of the intense summer heat.
Furious PS5 Players Unplug Their Consoles in Protest as Blackout Gets Underway
Hello darkness my old friend. Irate PS5 players have started unplugging their consoles all around the world, as a protest against Sony gets underway. The blackout – technically scheduled to start at 7pm local time, but already being observed by many participants – is designed to reduce the Japanese...
10 Best Japanese Movies of All Time, Ranked
From 1997's Cure to The End of Evangelion, Japan has given fans some flawless movies from almost every genre.
Denshattack! Surpasses 300,000 Players
Developer Undercoders and publisher Fireshine Games have announced that Denshattack! has reached over 300,000 players since launch. This news follows the game’s free Platinum update, which added new content. Set in a colorful Japanese dystopia, Denshattack! has players control a train on a mission...
Norse Mythology Puzzle Roguelite Deckbuilder ‘Helcast’ Launches in Steam Early Access in Q1 2027
Ricpau Studios has announced that its Norse mythology-inspired puzzle roguelite deckbuilder, Helcast, will launch for PC via Steam Early Access in Q1 2027. The developer is also working with Japanese publisher HYPER REAL on the project. A playable demo will make its debut at Gamescom 2026 through...
Ki-93-I Ko: Saigo no Bushi
A rare Japanese interceptor will be making its way to the research tree in the next major update! Featuring a powerful 57 mm cannon, the Ki-93 will bring some serious firepower to the battlefield! Ki-93-I Ko: An Attacker for Japan at Rank III At a glance: Powerful 57 mm cannon with HE and APHE! Two...
Animal Crossing’s fake language is different in Japan, and here’s why
The Villagers in Animal Crossing sound different in Japanese and English, which is wild because they're supposed to speak nonsense. So why does Nintendo dub Animalese? The answer lies in the history of voice synthesization in video games.#AnimalCrossing #ACNH
Onimusha: Way of the Sword May Be Another PS5 Capcom Hit as It Crosses 2 Million Wishlists
Samurai games fest. Between Resident Evil Requiem, Pragmata, and Monster Hunter Stories 3, Japanese publisher Capcom has had a super strong 2026, and it looks like its final big game launch of the year could round things out very nicely indeed. Onimusha: Way of the Sword is set to arrive on 4th...
36 Years After Its Release, Star Cruiser Mega Drive Gets Definitive ROM Hack, Featuring Input From Its Original Designer
Includes bug fixes and movement improvements. Here's something cool for fans of obscure Japanese first-person shooters. A new set of ROM hacks has just dropped for Arsys Software and Masaya's Japan-exclusive Mega Drive port of Star Cruiser, fixing a bunch of bugs with the original game and offering...
Famitsu software sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Top 30
The latest expanded Japanese software sales for the weeks of August 3 and August 10, 2026 are as follows: August 3 – August 9 1. [NSW] Rhythm Heaven Groove – 55,827 / 790,303 2. [PS5] Beast of Reincarnation – 43,010 / NEW 3. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders – 32,286 / 580,612 4. [NSW] Tomodachi Life: Living...
'We Don't Need to Aggressively Sell the Console': Sony CEO Says Timing of Memory Crisis Is 'Lucky' for PS5
"Monetising users is quite important for us". Sony CEO Hiroki Totoki has implied the ongoing memory crisis affecting the entire hardware industry has come at a fortuitous time for the PS5. Interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the Japanese giant’s transition from electronics to...
The Irregular at Magic High School Yotsuba Succession Arc Anime Film Gets 3-Day North American Theatrical Run in November 2026
The Irregular at Magic High School THE MOVIE -Yotsuba Succession Arc- will screen in the United States and Canada on November 1, 3, and 4, 2026, as part of a limited three-day theatrical run from Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will be available in Japanese with English...
Japanese Charts: Nintendo Continues To Dominate With Rhythm Heaven Groove
Sick beat. Famitsu has provided the latest figures for boxed sales in Japan covering the two weeks from 3rd August to 16th August. Surprising no one, Nintendo is still absolutely dominating, with Game Freak's Beast of Reincarnation the only title representing the PS5 in the top ten. Otherwise,...
This FMV Mystery Set in Akihabara Now Has a Demo, PS5 Pre-Orders Come with PS Plus Discount
Electric town. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but the PS5 is flooded with FMV games these days – many from China and Korea. But the Japanese studio behind Death Come True also has a new mystery on the way: Akiba Lost. Read the full article on pushsquare.com
Miyazaki Admits FromSoftware Always Just Dropped Players In, but Nintendo Is Refining The Duskbloods’ Onboarding
FromSoftware is among the best Japanese game development studios still active today, but it is undeniable that the uncompromising Hidetaka Miyazaki and his team have long struggled with player onboarding in games like the Dark Souls series and Bloodborne. Although things significantly improved with...
Famitsu sales (8/3/26 – 8/16/26) – Nintendo Switch 2 in the lead
The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows: Switch 2 – 65,560 PS5 Digital Edition – 19,310 Switch Lite – 9,084 Switch OLED – 4,590 Switch – 1,346 PS5 Pro – 360 PS5 – 285 Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 53 Xbox Series X – 41 Xbox Series S – 41 Note: there are two weeks of... The...
Anime NYC 2026
Anime NYC is the largest anime convention on the East Coast, in the biggest city in the US! Bringing together 150K fans from around the world for four days of excitement, it showcases the best of Japanese pop culture with unique exhibits, exclusive screenings and experiences, and appearances by top...
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess gets a Japanese Console Archives port on PS5 and Switch 2
Unlike the first Rhapsody, this port only appears to feature the Japanese version because the original PS1 release was not localized.
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess gets a Japanese Console Archives port on PS5 and Switch 2
Unlike the first Rhapsody, this port only appears to feature the Japanese version because the original PS1 release was not localized.
WCS 2026 Celebration Login Bonus Now Live!
Special bundles and alternate art cards are here for a limited time to celebrate the WCS 2026 Finals! The special Japanese aesthetic illustrations are not to be missed!
Ex-God Of War Writer Answers Why Japanese Video Game Devs Seem To Keep Their Jobs More
Short answer: their laws are much better
You'll Want the Japanese Version of a New PS Plus Classic Out Today
For a better difficulty experience. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, a PS2 action classic, is out today on the PS Store for normal purchase (£7.99/$9.99) and on PS Plus Premium for subscribers. It means that the Onimusha series is almost entirely available on PS5 and PS4, but fans are raising an...
Ex-PlayStation Boss Shuhei Yoshida Backs Discless Future, But Admits Used Market Will Be Hit In 2028
PlayStation’s decision to sunset physical game releases in 2028 remains an extremely controversial decision among both gamers and developers, despite a market that’s shifting more and more towards the dominance of digital sales. While acknowledging the disappointment of many, the Japanese company...
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