One of the industry's biggest publishers continues to expand its portfolio across the globe, as THQ Nordic has announced the opening of a new international subsidiary in Tokyo. THQ Nordic Japan KK will now handle all advertising, PR and dis...

Natsume Atari has announced that their subsidiary Tengo Project has a third remake in the works, following on from Wild Guns: Reloaded and the recently released The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors.There are currently no details whatso...

Developer Ikumi Nakamura (who rose to internet super-stardom following a memorable appearance at E3 this year) has tweeted her desire to make a brand new game based on the mystical - and much beloved - Japanese franchise Okami. The new twee...

Sega keeps on pumping out music videos showcasing the lead characters of the upcoming Project Sakura Wars. Having already dropped fun tracks for Sakura Amamiya, Hatsuo Shinonome, Azami Mochizuki and Elise, this newest video features the sty...

Sony Interactive Entertainment Asia Japan has released a lengthy trailer for Kojima Productions' Death Stranding which, after three years of teases and a lot of questions, is finally set to release in just under a months time.The near-three...

Grab your sword and hit the road in today's contest for a physical PS4 copy of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III! Do they still have war schools/academies somewhere? I don't think we really have any like the ones video gam...

Splatoon 2 hip-hop duo Off the Hook performed in concert this weekend at the Nintendo Live event, which is currently taking place in Kyoto, Japan. Pearl and Marina, joined by The Squid Sisters, blasted out all of their trademark "bangers," ...

Following on from showcases for characters Sakura Amamiya, Hatsuo Shinonome and Elise, Sega's latest music video for the upcoming Project Sakura Wars takes a look at the Michozuki clan's most promising young ninja, Azami Mochizuki.The track...

Developer Granzella is considering adding another new vessel to upcoming shmup R-Type Final 2, (a remake of Irem's 2003 title R-Type Final), and is asking the community which of four potential designs they prefer.The poll - which you can vo...

You know a collector's set is on the right track when you're considering buying it despite already having all of the featured games and not speaking the language. That's where I'm at right now with the Mega Man & Mega Man X 5 in 1 Speci...

Nintendo Japan has released a lengthy trailer taking a look at the upcoming spook-fest Luigi's Mansion 3, which is heading to Switch in time for the creepiest night of them all, Halloween.The near-six minute video features a little bit of b...

Sega has released the third in a series of music videos spotlighting the characters of upcoming anime RPG Project Sakura Wars. Following from tracks for Sakura Amamiya and Hatsuho Shinonome, this new video takes a look at the Captain of the...

For the past few years, Nintendo has opened a Kirby themed restaurant in Japan as a pop-up store. Opening for a short while and bringing joy to everyone, there was always a tinge of sadness when the location closed. People seemed to love it...

Nippon Ichi Software has released a short teaser trailer for intriguing roguelike RPG Void Terrarium, which was officially revealed last week. This first video is relatively free of gameplay, but gives us the opportunity to feel out the gam...

Atlus has released the final episode of the "Morgana's Report" video series, which has been offering up tidbits on various new features coming to expanded re-release Persona 5 Royal, launching on PS4 in Japan later this month.This final vid...

Today's contest is a sweet relief from the norm -- win a Halloween-themed package from Japan Candy Box! I don't think I've ever given away food before! There was that one time I gave away plush ding dongs, but I don't think that's the same ...

Despite having already far surpassed its initial goals, developer Granzella has re-opened its Kickstarter campaign for the upcoming R-Type Final2, following on from the successful showing of a playable build at this year's Tokyo Game Show.T...

In the latest issue of Japanese publication Weekly Famitsu, Sega's action-RPG Yakuza: Like a Dragon has revealed three of its character classes, which take the form of vocations for Ichiban Kasuga and his merry band of reprobates.In order t...

Coinciding with the new Brain Age, Nintendo will sell a standalone Nintendo Switch stylus. We caught a glimpse of the accessory in the game's first trailer, and now we have a few more details to go on. As spotted in a store listing on Ninte...

Sega has released a second character music video for its upcoming anime RPG Project Sakura Wars. The new tune focuses attention on tough teen Hatsuho Shinonome.Hatsuho is shrine maiden whose family have guarded the Shinonome shrine, located...

Atlus, never ever ones to hold their cards to their chest, has released footage of the prologue from the upcoming Persona 5 Royal, letting us see the debut of new girl Kasumi Yoshizawa some six months or so before the game hits western shor...

Popular noggin-exercise franchise Brain Training is set to return on Switch this year. The popular Nintendo DS series attempts to keep the rust from settling into your grey matter by offering simple puzzles, designed to give your brain a d...

Controller kings Hori has released images of a pair of steering wheels in development for Switch. Officially licensed by Nintendo, the wheel features branding of the developer's most popular racing franchise, Mario Kart.The wheel and dual-p...

[Update: SNK has announced the Neo Geo Arcade Stick Pro will launch in Japan November 11 for ¥15,290 (or roughly $140) There is no new information pertaining to a western date/price.]SNK has released the list of titles that will come bu...

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Gogeta (SSGSS), the latest face-pounder to be added to the roster of its great Dragon Ball FighterZ. But also of note is a short message that appears at the trailer's climax, announcing an upcomin...