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Without a doubt, the fighting game genre is the most intimidating to get into for the first time. It’s a genre that people take seriously and fiercely, and while they can be incredibly friendly, they can easily forget what it’s like to be new and overwhelmed by the technical nature of these games. So here’s a quick and easy guide…
Looking to get into vintage JRPGs for the first time? Perhaps you discovered how great the genre is with Persona 5 or Final Fantasy XVI and are interested in delving into its roots. Or perhaps you were a fan of action games when you were younger, but now that you’re…
If you’re new to the genre of Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), you…
In the realm of video games, characters serve as the vibrant heart…
INDIE Live Expo (ILE) Winter 2022 is running soon in Japan (December 3 and 4), and there’s already an expansive list of titles being revealed during the two days. From indie studio names you should already be well-familiarised with, to others that are just hitting the markets for the first…
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… We just don’t yet have a name. Onion Games is one of the heroes of the Japanese games industry, responsible the eclectic and fascinating titles like Moon and Chulip. Its latest game, as yet untitled, has been in development since 2020, and now, via the company’s regular newsletter, we…
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From exaggerated physics and revealing outfits to intimate interactions and suggestive themes, these games push the boundaries of conventional gaming norms without actually slipping into the realm of adult gaming. When you play these, brace yourselves for a journey through provocative narratives, over-the-top character designs, and gameplay mechanics that prioritise…
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Magic: The Gathering Arena (MTGA) is the finest digital adaptation of the iconic collectible card game that has captured the hearts of millions of players worldwide since its inception in 1993 – yes, Magic: The Gathering is 30 years old now. Just imagine how many forests were felled to produce…
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Adventure Academia: The Fractured Continent is a game that seems to have a lot of promise. Unfortunately, the launch in Japan hasn’t set the world ablaze, but perhaps PQube will be able to turn it around with the Western localisation. The game is one of those immediately recognisable grid-based JRPGs,…
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Team Miaozi is a relatively new development subsidiary of NetEase, its team is a carefully picked and formed group of robust and well-renowned developers from practically all corners of the globe. The team is now gearing up for its first release since its foundation in 2019, called Cygnus Enterprises, and…
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The R-Type series has been a beloved fan favourite since its humble arcade origins back in the late 80s. It was a side-scrolling shooter which had practically defined the early shoot ‘em ups development scene and was lovingly celebrated for its steep difficulty. That popularity in turn led to various…
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Blue Protocol has been a development journey spanning the better part of three years – not an insubstantial amount of time – by Bandai Namco Studio, the game development branch of parent company and publisher, Bandai Namco. This is an exciting-looking MMO (yes, it’s a saturated market, but we can…
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Delays aren’t ever fun, we get it! But as frustrating as it may seem in the short term, there’s usually a salient reason behind these dreaded postponements. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is a charming-looking little thing that you’ll need to wait a little longer for, but it looks like…
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It has certainly been a good couple of years for these life simulations. It wasn’t so long ago that it was just Harvest Moon and Rune Factory flying the flag, but now everything from Stardew Valley to the recently released Harvestella is giving people real choice in this delightful genre.…
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