Super R-Type And Two Japanese Exclusive SNES Games Join Nintendo Switch Online Today
Nintendo Switch Online’s Super Nintendo catalog is three games larger today thanks to the additions of Super R-Type, Wrecking Crew ‘98, and Amazing Hebereke. Super R-Type is a side-scrolling sci-fi…
New Nintendo Switch Online Releases Bring Two Japanese Exclusives To The US
Three Super Nintendo games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, including two titles previously only available in Japan.First up is Wrecking Crew '98, a Japanese exclusive remake of the NES…
Japanese Police Arrest 36-Year-Old Man on Suspicion of Tampering With Pokémon Violet Save Data
Police in Japan have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of selling illegally modified Pokémon save data to customers online — a practice which is banned under the country’s 2019…
WWE Adds Japanese Legend Bull Nakano To 2024 Hall Of Fame Class
Bull Nakano won professional wrestling championships in three different countries, becoming a wrestling icon and breaking the mold for women wrestlers. This April, the former All Japan Pro Wrestling and…
Reynatis, That Cool Looking Action Game Shown During Last Week’s Japanese Nintendo Direct, Hits The States This Fall
During last week's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, we learned Grounded and Pentiment, two Xbox titles, are coming to Switch, Disney Epic Mickey was getting the remaster treatment, Penny's Big Breakaway…
Former PlayStation Executive Says Japanese Publishers Can’t Grow Without Xbox
Former PlayStation executive Mena Kato has said that video game publishers in Japan can no longer grow without Xbox. Kato worked as Sony Interactive Entertainment‘s vice president of business development…
Nintendo Cancels Japanese Esports Events Following Threats to Staff and Spectators
Nintendo has cancelled Nintendo Live 2024 Tokyo and postponed other Japanese esports events after persistent threats were made to both staff and spectators.
This Limited-Edition Pokemon Vinyl Features The Original Japanese Theme Songs
Pokemon Mezase Pokemon Master / Hyaku Gojuu Ichi, the first vinyl dedicated to Pokemon's first Japanese anime opening and ending, is coming soon. It's now available to preorder ahead of…
Nintendo Switch Update Blocks Slang Words For Testicles In Japanese
A new firmware update for the Nintendo Switch is out now, but don't expect much in the way of major changes. Version 17.0.0 is focused mainly on system stability. It…
The Super Mario Bros. Movie returns to Japanese theaters for limited-time 4D screenings
Nintendo's smash hit is having another run in select cinemas as part of a 4D experience.