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“We absolutely don’t view our eroge titles as a shameful past.” Laplacian explains why it had to remove adult games from its official website, addressing fan…

“We absolutely don’t view our eroge titles as a shameful past.” Laplacian explains why it had to remove adult games from its official website, addressing fan concernsWasabi Ono, the CEO of Laplacian, has provided a lengthy explanation of the company's recent restructuring and reasons for removing adult games from its website.automaton-media.com

After Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s reveal, the trilogy has been "selling extremely well" Director Naoki Hamaguchi talks about: • Responding to player feedback • Growing PC sales • Why a heated fandom is a blessing • The future of physical games automaton-media.com/en/interview...

After Final Fantasy VII Revelation’s reveal, the trilogy has been "selling extremely well." Director Naoki Hamaguchi on player feedback, the blessing of a heated fandom, and physical games  - AUTOMATO...Interview with Naoki Hamaguchi, director of the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.automaton-media.com

Japanese developer Marvelous confirms end of Tencent partnership, Story of Seasons mobile game discontinued https://automaton-media.com/en/news/japanese-developer-marvelous-confirms-end-of-tencent-partnership-story-of-seasons-mobile-game-discontinued/

Japanese developer Marvelous confirms end of Tencent partnership, Story of Seasons mobile game discontinuedTencent officially pulls out from investing in Marvelous, following a revision of the company's capital allocation policy.automaton-media.com

Deadly Trick, a multiplayer game that lets you act out a Danganronpa-styled murder mystery with your friends, is out now on Steam in Early…

Deadly Trick, a multiplayer game that lets you act out a Danganronpa-styled murder mystery with your friends, is out now on Steam in Early AccessFinalblow Co. released the Danganronpa-inspired social deduction game Deadly Trick in Steam Early Access on July 31st.automaton-media.com

Bungo Stray Dogs game of 9 years shuts down with grace period of just one day as publisher reportedly files for bankruptcy and refuses to issue…

Bungo Stray Dogs game of 9 years shuts down with grace period of just one day as publisher reportedly files for bankruptcy and refuses to issue refundsJapanese publisher Ambition announced that it is not planning to issue refunds for Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost's gacha currency.automaton-media.com

Magic x Bureaucracy RPG Astrae Oratio to begin accepting closed beta testers on August 19  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/magic-x-bureaucracy-rpg-astrae-oratio-to-begin-accepting-closed-beta-testers-on-august-19/

Magic x Bureaucracy RPG Astrae Oratio to begin accepting closed beta testers on August 19 The game is scheduled to launch in 2026.automaton-media.com

Wizardry Variants Daphne launches Final Fantasy 11 collaboration event Prishe, Iroha, and Zeid appear alongside event that lets you recruit one adventurer of your choice automaton-media.com/en/news/wiza...

Wizardry Variants Daphne launches Final Fantasy 11 event. Prishe, Iroha, and Zeid to appear alongside event that lets you recruit one adventurer of your choice   - AUTOMATON WESTWizardry Variants Daphne has launched a Final Fantasy 11 collaboration event, set to run until September 10.automaton-media.com

Visual novel Angel in Inferno follows four mean girls travelling back in time to undo their sins for a chance at reincarnation automaton-media.com/en/news/visu...

Japanese adult game developer says bank blocked overseas Steam revenue transfer for undicslosed reasons https://automaton-media.com/en/news/japanese-adult-game-developer-says-bank-blocked-overseas-steam-revenue-transfer-for-undicslosed-reasons/

Japanese adult game developer says bank blocked overseas Steam revenue transfer for undicslosed reasonsIndie creator Nupuryu, developer of action RPG Ruins Seeker, has run into trouble receiving proceeds from their overseas publishier.automaton-media.com

Japanese bishojo visual novel Purgatory:Blue launches new crowdfunding project to recoup part of withheld funds from last…

Japanese bishojo visual novel Purgatory:Blue launches new crowdfunding project to recoup part of withheld funds from last fundraiserENDLESS SUMMER Studio’s announce a new crowdfunding project for Purgatory: Blue, following complications with the last platform.automaton-media.com

EXSTETRA, a JRPG in which you kiss all your party members to save the world, is out now on Steam. Available outside of Japan for the first time automaton-media.com/en/news/exst...

The Pokémon Company donates $600K, Sony $300K to aid victims of Kumamoto earthquake in Japan  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/the-pokemon-company-donates-600k-sony-300k-to-aid-victims-of-kumamoto-earthquake-in-japan/

The Pokémon Company donates $600K, Sony $300K to aid victims of Kumamoto earthquake in Japan The Pokémon Company and Sony announced relief fund donations on the next day of the incident.automaton-media.com

Brown Dust 2’s domestic version to be censored after certain provocative outfits and cutscenes run afoul local laws One of the affected scenes depicted a character drawing a weapon from her butt automaton-media.com/en/news/brow...

Brown Dust 2’s domestic version to be censored after certain provocative outfits and scenes run afoul local laws  - AUTOMATON WESTTwo outfits and related cutscenes have been modified, and future content for the Korean version will be adapted to comply with regulations beforehand.automaton-media.com

CyberConnect2’s dark furry TRPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel gets mobile release, with the rest of the trilogy to follow. New exclusive story adaptations also revealed…

CyberConnect2’s dark furry TRPG Fuga: Melodies of Steel gets mobile release, with the rest of the trilogy to follow. New exclusive story adaptations also revealed  CyberConnect2 releases the first installment of the Fuga: Melodies of Steel series for iOS and Android devices.automaton-media.com

Yuji Horii-supervised sugoroku-style game designed to "end your friendships" announced for August 6 release in Japan Tensei Game was penned by Blue Lock author Muneyuki Kaneshiro, with art direction handled by Dragon Quest and SaGa artist Shintaro Majima automaton-media.com/en/news/yuji...

Yuji Horii-supervised sugoroku-style game designed to "end your friendships" announced for August 6 release in Japan. Gameplay details unveiled  - AUTOMATON WESTThe mysterious project by Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and author Muneyuki Kaneshiro has finally been fully unveiled.automaton-media.com

Pragmata developers considered giving Diana a bob cut to reduce rendering costs, but scrapped the idea in favor of a more “character-appropriate”…

Pragmata developers considered giving Diana a bob cut to reduce rendering costs, but scrapped the idea in favor of a more “character-appropriate” hairstyleAt CEDEC 2026, Capcom's Pragmata developers talked about the challenges behind creating Diana's iconic long hairstyle.automaton-media.com

Silent Hill producer says gamers can tell when a company is “just testing the waters,” so playing it safe would’ve doomed the series’…

Silent Hill producer says gamers can tell when a company is “just testing the waters,” so playing it safe would’ve doomed the series’ comeback Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto talks about how he sought to win back players' trust in the series.automaton-media.com

Evangelion and Danganronpa star Megumi Ogata says she is “heartbroken” over unauthorized AI voice generation. “Why can’t Japan establish content…

Evangelion and Danganronpa star Megumi Ogata says she is “heartbroken” over unauthorized AI voice generation. “Why can’t Japan establish content guidelines?”Japanese anime and video game voice actress Megumi Ogata talks about the recent issue of AI generated voice copying across social media.automaton-media.com

Acclaimed daughter-raising sim Volcano Princess aimed to reassure players that “any life you lead is equally wonderful.” Developers reflect on the game’s breakout success and new Complete…

Acclaimed daughter-raising sim Volcano Princess aimed to reassure players that “any life you lead is equally wonderful.” Developers reflect on the game’s breakout success and new Complete Edition Interview with the creators of Volcano Princess ahead of the game's major Complete Edition release.automaton-media.com

TOHO Games is preserving its short-lived Sakuna live-service spin-off by uploading the full story to YouTube  https://automaton-media.com/en/news/toho-games-is-preserving-its-short-lived-sakuna-live-service-spin-off-by-uploading-the-full-story-to-youtube/

TOHO Games is preserving its short-lived Sakuna live-service spin-off by uploading the full story to YouTube Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin ~Hinuka Junreitan~'s story sections are being archived as free YouTube videos.automaton-media.com