Square Enix, the renowned Japanese video game company behind iconic franchises like Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Quest, has announced layoffs and internal restructuring. This move comes amidst the company’s latest disappointing financial results indicating a nearly 70% drop in profits from the previous year. These losses are due to the cancellation of projects…
SNK, the legendary Japanese video game company behind iconic fighting game franchises like The King of Fighters, Fatal Fury, and Samurai Shodown, has been making headlines lately. In the recently concluded Game Creators Conference ‘24, SNK CEO Kenji Matsubara delivered a captivating presentation titled “What do game company presidents think?” In this lecture (reported by…
A Japanese man was recently arrested for selling rare and modded Pokémon content from the latest games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. According to reports from NHK News and Automaton, the individual was able to amass millions of yen by selling rare Pokémon and custom orders through a specialized website. What Happened? According to the police,…
Fueling the Rise of Indie Game Developers! Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has launched the “So-Fu” Incubator program for its indie game developers. This groundbreaking initiative aims to provide mentorship, financial support, and practical guidance to the country’s burgeoning indie game development scene. What is the “So-Fu” Program? The “So-Fu” program, which translates…
During the Xbox Partner Preview 2024 event on March 6, renowned JRPG developers Atlus unveiled an exciting DLC for Persona 3 Reload. The highlight of this announcement is the highly anticipated “Episode Aigis The Answer,” a significant story expansion that serves as an epilogue to the main game’s narrative. For those unfamiliar with the Persona…
The Pokémon Company has announced the next major Pokémon video game title coming to Nintendo Switch in 2025: Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This new entry in the beloved monster-catching RPG franchise promises to take players on an all-new adventure set in the Kalos region’s Lumiose City. What Do We Know About Pokémon Legends: Z-A? Details are…
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took the gaming world by storm when it launched in 2023. Now, Good Smile Company is immortalizing the acclaimed game’s characters as highly detailed Figma toys. Good Smile is a Japanese company known for creating intricate anime and gaming figures. The company’s Figma line stands out with…
Atlus’ recent remake Persona 3 Reload has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the developer’s fastest-selling game of all time. After launching on February 2nd for modern PlayStation and Xbox consoles as well as PC, Persona 3 Reload sold over 1 million units globally within its first week. This impressive sales figure was announced by Atlus…
The Nintendo Switch has achieved an incredible milestone in Japan. According to the latest Q3 2024 fiscal report from Nintendo, the Switch has sold an impressive 33.34 million units in Japan alone, surpassing previous record-holding consoles like the Nintendo DS, Game Boy, and Game Boy Color. This achievement underscores the continuing popularity of the Switch…
Gamers get ready because now you can win gold for your country in esports events as the IOC announced to host a standalone Esports Olympic soon. The world of esports continues to grow at a rapid pace. Major tournaments like The International and the League of Legends World Championship draw millions of viewers. Now, esports…
