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Magic: The Gathering taps into Japanese pop culture

Culture Apr 16, 2022

Magic: The Gathering taps into Japanese pop culture

by Dan Orlowitz

The cyberpunk-themed Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty expansion set enchants its dedicated fan base with world-renowned artists.

Japanese game developers embrace NFTs, but at what cost?

Digital | ON: GAMES Feb 5, 2022

Japanese game developers embrace NFTs, but at what cost?

by Brian Ashcraft

The market for digital investment assets looks primed to expand in 2022 and yet the industry isn’t quite sure of the best way to handle them.

The case of the missing Japanese role players

Lifestyle Dec 29, 2021

The case of the missing Japanese role players

by Donican Lam

Chinese youth living in Tokyo are spending weekends solving whodunits. Did the pandemic stop murder mystery games from taking off with the Japanese?

Gawky teen star wins new fans for shogi, Japan's 'game of generals'

Culture Oct 24, 2021

Gawky teen star wins new fans for shogi, Japan's 'game of generals'

by Andrew McKirdy

Sota Fujii's incredible success and quirky charm have made him a household name in Japan.

Amid a global chess boom, shogi eyes its own winning moves

Culture Feb 9, 2021

Amid a global chess boom, shogi eyes its own winning moves

by Joel Tansey

The game has seen a surge in interest during the pandemic, with children and adults alike dusting off their boards or joining online communities.

The art of play: Japan's history of fun

Art Jul 23, 2019

The art of play: Japan's history of fun

by Jeff Michael Hammond

"Styles of Play: The History of Merrymaking in Art" at the Suntory Museum of Art delves into various amusements,with over 100 exhibits, ranging from the Muromachi Period (1392-1573) to the Edo Period (1603-1868).

Pokemon Go developer releases new Harry Potter mobile game in Japan

Business / Corporate Jul 3, 2019

Pokemon Go developer releases new Harry Potter mobile game in Japan

One of the developers of the smash-hit mobile game Pokemon Go jointly released Tuesday a new Harry Potter game for smartphones in Japan, featuring augmented reality technology that blends "wizarding" with the real world. The Japanese version of Harry Potter: Wizards Unite was released by ...

Japan startup believes its cheap, light 'touchable' 3D tech could transform everything from VR to shopping

Business / Corporate Jun 7, 2019

Japan startup believes its cheap, light 'touchable' 3D tech could transform everything from VR to shopping

by Masumi Koizumi

A Japanese startup is betting that its "touchable" 3D technology will have a vast array of applications, potentially allowing smartphone shoppers to evaluate the fabric of clothes they want to buy online and gamers to feel virtual objects. Founded in 2014 as a technology transfer ...

New Dragon Quest smartphone game, inspired by Pokemon Go, to be released this year

Business / Corporate Jun 3, 2019

New Dragon Quest smartphone game, inspired by Pokemon Go, to be released this year

Square Enix Co. said Monday it will release a new smartphone game title in its popular role-playing Dragon Quest series this year, enabling players to locate and battle monsters in real-world locations. Dragon Quest Walk, to be available in Japanese on Apple's iOS or Google's ...

Japan to make unauthorized downloads of all copyrighted work illegal

National Feb 14, 2019

Japan to make unauthorized downloads of all copyrighted work illegal

Steps will be taken to make it illegal to download without the permission of copyright holders all works including manga, computer games, books and other writings after a government panel adopted the policy Wednesday. In a report to the Cultural Affairs Agency, the panel called ...

Business / Tech Dec 15, 2018

'Pokemon Go' maker Niantic is seeking a $3.9 billion valuation: source

Niantic Inc., the company behind the popular mobile game "Pokemon Go," is looking to catch a $3.9 billion valuation, according to a person familiar with the matter. The San Francisco-based company is planning to raise at least $200 million in a round led by venture ...

Taiwan grandpa catches 'em all playing 'Pokemon Go' on 15 phones

Asia Pacific / Offbeat Nov 13, 2018

Taiwan grandpa catches 'em all playing 'Pokemon Go' on 15 phones

Chen San-yuan turns heads as he cycles through a suburb of Taipei, Taiwan's capital. The reason why? Attached to the front of his bicycle are 15 mobile phones which Chen, 70, uses to simultaneously play the augmented-reality game "Pokemon Go." The smartphone-based game requires players to "catch" ...

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