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Astro Bot: The Kotaku Review
5.9.2024
I cried at the end of Astro Bot. I recognize this isn’t indicative of much beyond my sentimentality, but I thought it was a crucial tidbit to underscore something else, something important about PlayStation’s excellent new platformer. It really is, more than anything else, a celebration of...
You Have One Day Left To Get These Amazing RPGs For Cheap
4.9.2024
If you are a fan of expansive RPGs with great stories and combat, then you need to run to the Steam storefront right now. Bandai Namco’s incredible Tales of games are currently on sale, but the amazing discounts on the nearly three decade old franchise end in under twenty four hours. The Tales...
Every Question You Have About Shadow The Hedgehog, Answered
4.9.2024
If you’re not a Sonic the Hedgehog fan, you might be wondering why the internet is losing its collective mind about Keanu Reeves’ Shadow the Hedgehog in the trailer for the third live-action movie, premiering on December 20. You may also be confused as to why Sega would dedicate an entire year...
10 Crucial Tips To Get The Most Out Of Visions Of Mana
4.9.2024
Visions of Mana is one of the cutest RPGs Square Enix has ever created, but it houses some fascinating secrets underneath its cheerful surface. I’m not talking about its story, though you will see some dark turns before your journey in Fa’diel ends. Instead I mean that underneath the bright...
That New Castlevania DS Collection Includes A Terrific Bonus Game
4.9.2024
Last week saw the surprise release of Castlevania Dominus Collection, a great compilation that (finally!) gives us a way to play the series’ three Nintendo DS releases on modern hardware. Castlevania fans have their strong opinions on which of these are the best, but the fact that Dawn of Sorrow...
Japans Financial Regulator Mulls Taxing Crypto as a Financial Asset
4.9.2024
A change in the regime could result in lower taxes for some crypto investors
Japan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M
4.9.2024
The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia
Japan’s Sakana AI partners Nvidia for research, raises $100M
4.9.2024
The Tokyo-based startup raised $100 million in a Series A funding round led by New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures and Lux Capital, with participation from Nvidia
Japan’s Financial Services Agency Includes Crypto in 2025 Tax Proposal
4.9.2024
The Financial Services Agency has released its tax reform requests for fiscal year 2025, highlighting the need to consider the tax treatment of virtual currency transactions as financial assets. This marks the first time virtual currencies are mentioned in such requests. Industry groups have long...
Japan’s finance regulator calls for lower crypto taxes in 2025
4.9.2024
Japan's Financial Services Agency has released plans to overhaul the nation's tax code which could see the tax rate for crypto assets lowered in 2025.
Bitcoin Dives Under $56K as Asian Equities See Red
4.9.2024
The August reading of the Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index slumped for a fifth straight month with a rebound from July but remaining below the 50 threshold
Bitcoin falls alongside stocks following Bank of Japan rate hike comments
3.9.2024
Bitcoin opens the week in the red as comments from the Bank of Japan and a sharp sell-off in equities markets negatively impact BTC price
Bitcoin falls alongside stocks following Bank of Japan rate hike comments
3.9.2024
Bitcoin opens the week in the red as comments from the Bank of Japan and a sharp sell-off in equities markets negatively impact BTC price
The Internet Reacts To Sony's Unprecedented Unreleasing Of Concord
3.9.2024
If you hadn’t heard the big news of the day, Sony and developer Firewalk Studios are shutting down Concord, the not-Guardians of the Galaxy hero shooter that has been flopping hard since its launch on August 23. The studio seems to be planning some kind of comeback, as the announcement says...
You Can Get The Whole Kingdom Hearts Series For The Price Of One Game Right Now
3.9.2024
Every generation has its signatures. A certain fashion trend, a popular artist, or a movie that most everyone has seen. They also have their own signature games, and even consoles. For example, my generation had quite a few great systems growing up, but none was ever more popular than...
Nintendo Just Dropped A Bunch Of New Details About Mario & Luigi: Brothership
3.9.2024
The weird drip-feed of information about Nintendo’s fall Switch line-up continues with a bunch of new details and combat trailers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership. The latest entry in the long-running RPG-lite adventure series will have the titular plumbers exploring a new set of islands and using...
Final Fantasy XIV's Augmented Ironworks Armor Is Worth The Grind
3.9.2024
Is there a greater joy in a loot based game than coming across a new piece of gear that not only has better stats than your current equipment, but also just looks rad as hell? Final Fantasy XIV has no shortage of armor that fits this bill, including the Augmented Ironworks sets. But how do you...
Ripple Made Key Announcements Across Japan and Korea
3.9.2024
Ripple has made three significant moves across Japan and Korea. The ultimate goal is to support the utility…
Bank of Japan Governor Hints at More Rate Hikes; BTC Drops 0.4%
3.9.2024
The divergent monetary policy paths of the BOJ and the Fed mean potential for yen strength and pain for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
SBI VC Trade and Metaplanet Team Up for Advanced Bitcoin Trading Solutions
3.9.2024
Metaplanet and SBI VC Trade have formed a strategic partnership to enhance bitcoin trading, storage, and management. This alliance aligns with Metaplanet’s “bitcoin first, bitcoin only” strategy, emphasizing BTC’s scarcity and decentralized nature. The partnership...