Show Time!
Universal Studios Japan to open Super Nintendo World on March 18th
The Orlando-based park will open in 2025
Moving On
Nintendo to cease 3DS repairs in Japan
New 3DS, 3DS XL and 2DS models are not affected
Making Of
Why Crunchyroll believes now is the right time to bring Princess Connect! Re: Dive to the West
"The team knew it would be a tremendous success and a potentially great fit for the Western market"
Change Up
Konami is restructuring its development teams, isn't dropping out of video games
Japanese giant dissolves its three production divisions
Switch It Up
Nintendo Switch made up 87% of Japanese console sales last year
Animal Crossing: New Horizons sits at the top of Japan's charts
Ninten-no
Super Nintendo World opening delayed due COVID-19
A new date will be set when the state of emergency lifts
Ninten-yay
Take a tour around Super Nintendo World on its new website
Due to open on February 4th
Ninten-yay
Nintendo to show off its new theme park in a showcase later today
No gameplay will be shown
Indie Spotlight
Q-Games founder Dylan Cuthbert on the allure of Apple Arcade
"We are developing another Apple Arcade title"
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Reincarnated
Square Enix pushes Nier Re[in]carnation release to 2021
No word on when it will come to the west
Growing Market
The Asia-10 market will have 826 million gamers by 2024
It is expected to generate $42 billion in 2024
Ninten-yay
Universal Studios Japan is opening its Nintendo attraction on February 4th
It could still be pushed by due to COVID
Proving Popular
Animal Crossing: New Horizons becomes the fastest-ever game to sell six million copies in Japan
The previous record hold was Pokemon Gold and Silver
Drive By
Sports and driving games account for 4.5% of iOS games revenue in the US
Japan is the most lucrative market for the category
Welcome Aboard
Nexon nominates former TikTok CEO Mayer to join its board of directors
"We are thrilled to have Kevin join Nexon's Board of Directors"
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: G-STAR unveils 2020 speaker line-up, Honor of Kings hits 100m DAU, and PUBG pulled in India
Our roundup of top stories from the region
Welcome Aboard
Keywords brings in Fumiko Okura to head up Tokyo studio
She joins with more than 15 years of experience in the business
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Dragalia Lost nears $150m global revenue and Honor of Kings is September's top earning title
Keep up to date with the hottest stories and developments from Asia
Lost In Translation?
Dragalia Lost nears $150 million worldwide revenue, Japan accounts for 50%
Action RPG now sits at fourth spot for top-grossing Nintendo mobile titles
Live And Kicking
Dragalia Lost game director Yuji Okada on the two-year success of Nintendo's hidden gem
"We have over 100 people working on the project."
Money Money Money
Japan is responsible for 22% of mobile games global revenue in the first nine months of 2020
Japanese games have generated $814.5 million internationally this year
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Huya and DouYu merger, Com2uS acquisition and Pakistan's TikTok block
Our roundup of the latest news and updates from Asian territories
Price Is Right
Update: Nintendo to lower the cost of Joy-Cons in the US
They will cost $39.99
Alleged Assault
Pro Splatoon player faces allegations of sexual assault on a minor
Tokyo-based team Creatives cuts ties with player
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Genshin Impact generates $60m in revenue while Voodoo preps to launch titles in China
Our collection of the latest news and stories from Asia
It's Mario
Super Mario 3D All-Stars was Japan's best-selling game in September
Switch games accounted for 79.2 per cent of all games sales
Ninten-no
Nintendo's theme park not opening till 2021
A Mario cafe and shop will open on October 16th
Heading To Japan
Microsoft is launching xCloud in Japan in 2021
"In Japan, we're seeing the community embrace this freedom to play"
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Black Desert franchise hits $1.7 billion revenue as Nintendo ceases 3DS production
The biggest stories from across Asia
"dominant"
PGC Helsinki Digital: Loot boxes are still the "number one monetisation method used in core games" globally on mobile
App Annie senior insights market manager Lexi Sydow confirmed this during a Superstar Session
This Week In Asia
This Week in Asia: Apple Korea is providing $84 million to small businesses and Fall Guys is going to mobile in China
The biggest stories from across Asia
Sweet Home Alakazam
Pokémon Home captures $5.5 million in revenue across first six months
Seven million installs since launching on February 12th, 2019
You Larvitar To See It
Pokémon Café Mix generates 2.9 million downloads in first month, tops $1 million revenue
Pokémon Smile accumulates over half a million installs
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Closed Beta
Square Enix is holding a closed beta for NieR Re[in]carnation in Japan
From July 29th to August 5th
Not A One Trick Ponyta
Four years on and Pokémon GO is still flying high
Niantic's AR title nearly replicates its first-year earnings
Ninten-no
Nintendo's Osaka-based theme park opening has been delayed
Still aiming to open this year
Bitter Pill To Swallow
What happened to Dr. Mario World?
Nearly one year on, how has the plumber turned medical professional fared?
Entering Japan
Anzu teams up with industry veteran Takuya Banno to bring its ads platform to Japan
"The Japanese gaming market is bigger and more advanced than ever before"
Western Launch Incoming?
Update: Bethesda and Gaea Mobile launch Fallout Shelter Online in Asia
Available to download in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, and more
To The Future
NetEase sets up a new studio in Tokyo to focus on next-generation games
The studio is hiring PC, console and mobile specialist
Going Retro
Sega continues mini console trend with upcoming Game Gear Micro
Comes to Japan on October 6th
Expansion
Square Enix branches out into "entertainment AI" with forming of new company
Square Enix AI and Arts Alchmey Co. will spearhead research and development
Stood Up
Konami's LovePlus Every to shut down 10 months after launch
Dating simulator will cease operations on August 5th, 2020
Splashing Cash
Tencent acquires 20% stake in Japanese games firm Marvelous
"In comparison to Western companies, there is a widening abyss in terms of development capability and financial clout"
Digital Showcase
Japanese developers and publishers join together for New Game+ Expo on June 23rd
Sega, SNK, Koei Tecmo, Spike Chunsoft, and more are due to take part
Strong All Around
Sega profits rocket by 421%, video games up 50% too
"Strong competitive mobile enviroment"
Square Enix Financials
Dragon Quest Walk and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe help lift Square Enix mobile revenues to almost $1 billion
Profits rise by 9.38% overall
Hard To Bell-ieve
Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifts nearly 4 million units in Japan
Best-selling Nintendo Switch game in the country yet
Open For Buisness
Japan's Computer Entertainment Rating Organisation reopens on May 7th
It was shut due to the coronavirus
Feel The Music
Sega launches a music brand
Launching soundtracks via other labels in Japan