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The PC gaming market in Japan is skyrocketing

By Sean Endicott published 7 November 22

PC Gaming Between 2018 and 2021, the PC gaming market doubled in value in Japan. The number of players also increased dramatically between 2015 and 2021.

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The state of Xbox in Japan

By Jez Corden last updated 22 July 22

Are we seeing the start of an Xbox renaissance in Japan?

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Atlus survey asks if Xbox fans would like to get JRPGs like Persona, Shin Megami Tensei

By Jez Corden published 13 May 22

In a glimmer of hope for Xbox JRPG fans, Atlus of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei fame has begun asking western fans in North America for their opinions on Xbox.

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Xbox Wire has officially launched in Japan with full localization

By Zachary Boddy published 1 March 22

Xbox Wire, the official source for Xbox's announcements and news, has launched in Japan with full localization, coinciding with the 20-year anniversary of Xbox being solid in the country.

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Report: Japan's government is asking Sony and TSMC to build a 20 nm chip plant

By Robert Carnevale published 26 May 21

It seems TSMC and Sony have a mutual friend in need of a favor. The Japanese government is reportedly asking them to team up to produce a 20nm chip plant.

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