At Expo 2025, the games are more than shiny distractions. They form a tight web of reward loops— little jolts of dopamine that pull visitors forward one point with their emotional impact, one badge at ...

The traditional summer Nintendo Direct is just around the corner, but it won’t be one of the usual E3-style blowouts. Instead, the upcoming livestream will be devoted entirely to Donkey Kong Bananza, ...

Bandai Namco is one of the oldest video game giants that exists, first founded in 1955 as simply Namco before merging in 2006 ...

In Japan, Nintendo Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World has sold more physical copies in the first three days on sale than Switch 1 launch title The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild managed in ...

Let’s go with the titular game, Time Crisis ... Its similar to the first person mode Namco Bandai made for Time Crisis 4 where the Guncon 3’s analog sticks move your character and players ...

Elden Ring Nightreign (PS5) has debuted in first place on the retail charts in Japan with sales of 42,758 units, according to Famitsu for the week ending June 1, 2025. The PlayStation 3 version ...

There’s a lot to love about the Nintendo Switch, not least of which the abundance of titles with local multiplayer features, making it a great console for game night with friends or a casual ...

For years, users did not know for sure whether the game existed — gamers could not find the answer even in the archives. The original Cosmology of Kyoto was a 1993 CD-ROM quest created by the Japanese ...

Last year, we were kindly sent a sample of 'The Most Relaxing Video Games' from Ryan Janes, a lovely book that delved into a collection of games handpicked to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

firing a 6-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead over a group including top-ranked Nelly Korda and compatriot Hinako Shibuno after two rounds of the U.S. Women's Open in Wisconsin. The Japanese ...

More than 48 million people in Japan use video-on-demand platforms. Leading the pack are services like U-Next, Netflix Japan, and FOD Premium. But step outside Japan, and your access to top-tier ...

JETRO pushes for menu shift to Japan-origin fish amid Japanese cuisine boom in Thailand The Japan External Trade Organization is stepping up efforts to promote Japanese farmed seafood in Thailand ...