Suspect charged for cancelling Nintendo Japan events by threatening to ‘kill everyone’ for ‘shitty games’
The man suspected of being responsible for threats that led to the cancellation of Nintendo events in Japan has been charged.
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Persona devs' new JPRG has got everyone hyped about its menus: "This is why you invest in UI"
Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be a Persona game, but developer Atlus is keeping up a trend solidified by its beloved JRPG series by making its user interface absolutely gorgeous, and fans say it's a great example of why UI designers deserve to be paid generously.
Persona veterans' new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio bumps a major series staple by excluding romance
Metaphor: ReFantazio won't have any romance options whatsoever, in a stark contrast to past Persona games.
Despite 'Mixed' launch, beloved Metroidvania dev cites Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades 2 in claiming that going Early Access for its new RPG is "one of the best decisions we could've made"
No Rest for the Wicked's director has cited Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades 2 as examples of how early access launches can be fantastic, and said releasing in early access is "one of the best decisions we could've made."
Pokemon Fan Designs 2 Mega Evolutions for Darmanitan
A creative Pokemon fan has come up with two original Mega Evolutions for Darmanitan. Custom designs are common in the beloved Japanese media franchise's community.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is Missing a Popular Persona Game Mechanic
Atlus game fans are looking forward to Metaphor: ReFantazio, but the game is going to be missing a common mechanic of Persona games that players enjoy: building romances with NPCs. While the mechanic may be missed, it's another indication that Metaphor: ReFantazio and its Shin Megami Tensei and Persona predecessors do differ, despite their similarities.
Pokemon Sleep Themed Hotel Room Opens in Famous Hotel Chain
Pokemon Sleep and the Hyatt Hotel Corporation have partnered to create a Pokemon Sleep-themed room for fans to stay in. The entire room, in addition to the hotel's menu, have been customized as a way of celebrating the first anniversary of the Pokemon Sleep app.
Assassin’s Creed Hexe Rumored to Feature Magic Powers, Possession, and a Fear System
For some time now, we’ve known Ubisoft has two big Assassin’s Creed projects in the works – the more traditional Japanese ninja and samurai epic Codename Red, and the more experimental Codename Hexe. In development at Ubisoft Montreal, we know Assassin’s Creed Hexe will be a “different type of game” with a dark witchcraft-focused storyline and perhaps a more linear structure, but beyond that, we haven’t heard much about what’s cooking.