Automata was an inflection point in which devs stopped worrying about if games rich in Japanese culture would sell overseas.

RPG maker Atlus has become celebrated for the unique UI designs in its games, from the Persona series to the more recent fantasy epic Metaphor: ReFantazio. I spoke with Metaphor's UI designer Koji ...

The release of Nier Automata 'revived' the Japanese games industry, which was struggling after the PS3 era, according to ex-Sony executive Shuhei Yoshida.

“Japanese people should forge ahead with making things Japanese people like. Up until recently, because various games were popular in America, there was an idea that we should make Americanized games, ...

Travel to Japan for an inside look at Japan's game culture and industry. Kick butt in a weekend game jam with local Japanese students. Visit Japanese gaming studios and meet professionals working in ...

Luckily, Sega just launched a website that serves as a guide for the gaikokujin. The Japanese Game Centers Guide includes an explanation of six different types of machines, recommendations for ...