Stranger Than Heaven: Everything We Know About RGG Studio’s New Game
A journey through five eras of Japanese history, gritty street…
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Deep dives into Japanese games, studios, worlds, design, folklore and the ideas behind them.
Ghost of Tsushima vs Ghost of Yōtei: How Japanese Folklore Shapes Both Games
Ghost of Tsushima and Ghost of Yōtei draw on different aspects of Japanese history and folklore. Discover how Jin Sakai and Atsu become legends, from Shinto-inspired imagery and samurai storytelling to the onryō and Ainu cultural influences.
Ghost of Yōtei: Japanese Ghost Lore, Ainu Culture, and the Legends of Ezo
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Ghost of Tsushima: Japanese Folklore, Shinto, and Samurai Culture
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Best Japanese Video Game Series You Should Play
Japanese video game series have shaped almost every major genre…
10 Best Samurai Games for PS5 to Play in 2026
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10 Best Video Games Set in Feudal Japan
Feudal Japan is one of the most fascinating settings in…
10 Best Video Games Based on Japanese Mythology and Folklore
10 Best Video Games Based on Japanese Mythology and Folklore Japanese mythology has given video game developers an almost endless source of inspiration.
10 Best Video Games Set in Japan — From Samurai Legends to Neon Tokyo
🗾 Why Videogames Set in Japan Are So Popular Japan…