Topic: japanese market
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Dragon Quest VII, Nioh 3 Lead This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases are led by the multi-platform reimagining of **Dragon Quest VII** and the debut of the action RPG **Nioh 3** on PS5 and PC. Other notable releases include the fighting game *My Hero Academia: All’s Justice*, the Switch visual novel *CARTAGRA*, and th...
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Famitsu Sales: Digimon Story: Time Stranger, Granblue Fantasy Switch 2 Debut
Nintendo's Switch 2 led hardware sales with 28,755 units, a drop from the previous week, while the PS5 Digital Edition saw an increase to 10,657 units. Rhythm Heaven Groove topped software charts for the NSW with 126,073 copies sold, followed by new releases Magical Girl Witch Trial and continued...
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PlayStation CEO Forced PS5 Price Cut in Japan After Switch 2 Slump
Sony is launching a budget-friendly, Japanese language-only PS5 model to counter Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 and regain market share in Japan under new CEO Hideaki Nishino's aggressive leadership. The company faces financial risks due to rising manufacturing costs but sees this as a necessary in...
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Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Leads This Week's Japanese Game Releases
This week's major Japanese video game releases include the Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Tales of Xillia Remastered, both launching on multiple platforms like PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC. Additional noteworthy debuts are Majogami, The Outer Worlds 2, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O...
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Japan’s top compact cameras are years old, cost US$99, and still outsell new models
Japan's best-selling compact cameras are often years old and affordable, with the top ten averaging nearly four years old, led by the $99 Kodak Pixpro FZ55 from three years ago. Japanese buyers prioritize familiarity, simplicity, and value over cutting-edge specs, favoring point-and-shoot designs...
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Surprising Cars That Packed Toyota's Legendary 2JZ Engine
The Toyota 2JZ engine, especially the turbocharged 2JZ-GTE, is renowned for its role in the Supra's legacy, delivering 320 horsepower and significant tuning potential. It evolved from the 1JZ engine and includes naturally aspirated variants like the 2JZ-GE and the direct-injected 2JZ-FSE, each wi...
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Square Enix Polls Fans on Desired Game Remakes and Remasters
Square Enix is surveying its Japanese players to gauge interest in remakes or remasters of older games, directly consulting its fanbase for future project ideas. The survey asks players to choose preferred games, visual styles like HD-2D or full 3D, and important purchase factors such as new cont...
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