Analogue Pocket Adapters Restock on June 12
Analogue is restocking Pocket adapters on June 12, bringing more classic handheld support to the Analogue Pocket. The line-up includes Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, TurboGrafx-16 and Atari Lynx options.
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Square Localisation Through Amanda Katsurada
Former Square localisation specialist Amanda Jun Katsurada looks back at a key shift in how Japanese games were adapted for Western players. Her interview shows how context, tone and character voice became part of the job.
Tekken Director Kohei Ikeda Leaves Bandai Namco
Kohei Ikeda, who directed Tekken 7 and Tekken 8, has left Bandai Namco after more than two decades. His exit follows Katsuhiro Harada’s earlier departure from the fighting game division.
Wiz Brochure Brings GBA Pixel Art to PC
Japanese doujin circle Pixelepus has announced Wiz Brochure, a PC indie RPG built around the Game Boy Advance’s native 240x160 resolution. A Steam page is live, and a demo will be shown at Sapporo Game Odyssey on 7 June.
Princess Crown Gets English Fan Translation
Sega Saturn action RPG Princess Crown is now fully playable in English thanks to a fan translation by edmaster. For retro fans in English, it opens up an important early George Kamitani game at last.
.hack//G.U. Marks 20th Anniversary with New Art, Exhibitions
CyberConnect2 celebrates two decades of the .hack//G.U. series, marking the PlayStation 2 original's launch with new artwork, merchandise, and Japanese exhibitions.
Studio Ghibli's Unseen Hand in Magic Pengel
A PlayStation 2 role-playing game, Magic Pengel: The Quest for Color, quietly received animation contributions from Studio Ghibli, a detail largely overlooked in its cult classic status.
My Merry May with be Re-releases on Switch, PS4
The 2005 PlayStation 2 visual novel, My Merry May with be, is set for a re-release on Nintendo Switch and PS4, making a previously Japan-exclusive title accessible to a new audience.
SNK Addresses Mai Shiranui Classic Costume for Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves
SNK developers acknowledge strong fan demand for Mai Shiranui's original attire in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves, detailing the technical hurdles involved in its implementation.
Evercade Announces NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3
Evercade is set to expand its physical cartridge library in 2026 with the release of NEOGEO Arcade 4 and Activision Collection 3, bringing more classic titles to modern players.