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BigTech Companies

Why PlayStation Never Saw Nintendo as a Real Rival

Sony historically viewed Xbox, not Nintendo, as its main competitor due to similar hardware and mature audience targeting, while Nintendo…

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Entertainment

Nier: Automata Devs Deny Censorship Claims, Blame Mistranslation

The developers of Nier: Automata clarified that claims about censorship were due to a mistranslation, not actual restrictions on character…

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Entertainment

Japan’s Playful ‘Switch 2’ Listings Spark Buzz

The Nintendo Switch 2 is in extremely high demand in Japan, leading to shortages and resellers charging exorbitant prices for…

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Entertainment

Switch 2 Sells 1M Units in Japan, Breaks Launch Records

The Nintendo Switch 2 set a new sales record in Japan, selling nearly one million units (947,931) in its first…

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Entertainment

Devil May Cry 5 Hits 10M Sales After Netflix Anime – DMC6 Next?

"Devil May Cry 5" has sold over 10 million copies worldwide, becoming one of Capcom's top titles, with renewed interest…

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BigTech Companies

Xbox Targets Valve, Not Nintendo, in Handheld Gaming Race

Microsoft is launching Xbox-branded handheld gaming devices, the ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, in partnership with Asus, targeting the…

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Artificial Intelligence

Gaming VC Activity Stabilizes in Q1, Reports PitchBook

Gaming VC activity stabilized in Q1 2025 with $1.2 billion across 134 deals, the lowest quarterly count since 2019, as…

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Entertainment

Nintendo Switch 2 Launch Sales Revealed in Latest Famitsu Report

The Nintendo Switch 2 sold nearly 950,000 units in its first week in Japan, far surpassing competitors like the PlayStation…

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Business

US Air Traffic Control Still Relies on Windows 95 and Floppy Disks

The U.S. air traffic control system relies on outdated technology like floppy disks and Windows 95, prompting urgent modernization efforts…

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Entertainment

Pokemon Studio Reveals Post-Apocalyptic Game Beast of Reincarnation

Game Freak announced "Beast of Reincarnation", a dystopian action-RPG launching in 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass,…

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Entertainment

Game Freak Unveils New IP at Xbox Showcase

Game Freak announced Beast of Reincarnation, a new action-adventure game set in a dystopian Japan, releasing in 2026 on Xbox,…

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Entertainment

Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak’s Action RPG Arrives in 2026

Game Freak is developing a new action RPG, "Beast of Reincarnation", marking a departure from their traditional turn-based Pokémon games…

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Entertainment

Final Fantasy Tactics Director Speaks on Politics

Final Fantasy Tactics remains a powerful political allegory, with its themes of power struggles and systemic injustice mirroring real-world societal…

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AI & Tech

World’s First Autofocus Glasses May Replace Reading Specs

IXI, a Finnish startup, has developed the world’s first autofocus prescription glasses, using liquid crystal layers and eye-tracking sensors to…

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Business

NomuPay Secures $40M from SoftBank at $290M Valuation

NomuPay, an Ireland-based fintech startup, secured $40 million in Series C funding from SoftBank's SB Payment Service, valuing the company…

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Digital Marketing

Audit Your Global PPC & SEO for Multinational Success

Expanding digital marketing globally requires more than translation; it involves navigating complex PPC and SEO dynamics across languages, cultures, and…

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Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft Tests Xbox Copilot for Mobile Gaming on iOS & Android

Microsoft is beta-testing Xbox Copilot for mobile, an AI assistant in the Xbox app that helps players with game-related queries…

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Business

Mawari’s 3D vTubeXR Revolutionizes VTuber Fan Engagement

Mawari's vTubeXR platform revolutionizes fan engagement with virtual creators by offering immersive 3D interactions and high-quality, low-latency streaming across devices…

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Business

Headline Asia Secures $145M Fund for APAC Investments

Headline Asia closed its fifth fund at $145 million to invest in early-stage tech startups across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing…

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Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia Fuels World’s Largest Quantum Supercomputer

Nvidia has launched the ABCI-Q, the world's largest quantum research supercomputer, combining GPU technology with quantum processors to advance computational…

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