One of the current misconceptions is that, with the current budgetary fallout in gaming, Japan has somehow emerged unscathed. Sadly, that’s not the case.

PlayStation didn’t just magically become one of the most popular consoles in the world because of its massive game library or proprietary hardware. Those were products of the philosophy that guided ...

A recent analysis highlights how globally popular, streamer-friendly games are driving the growth of the Japanese gaming industry.

In the opening moments of Forza Horizon 6—the latest entry in Microsoft’s wildly popular open-world racing video game—the player’s guide, Mei, makes a promise: “Hey. I know you won’t hear this until ...