Cosplay is back for the first time in three years, as fans from various parts of the world gather in Nagoya dressed as their favorite popular...
In the United States, June 2022’s Play Days and Xbox events were among the first major in-person shows since the pandemic began. It’s been so long!
Energized by the Force of Star Wars, May’s quiet gives us cover for the detailed planning of announcements and events that gamers are anxiously anticipating.
Gamers around the world had been happy with the PlayStation 5 showcase and blockbuster Gran Turismo 7 ー until a mandatory patch on March 17.
Listen in as veteran music journalist Daniel Robson, Editor in Chief of popular video game and entertainment website IGN Japan joins the JAPAN Forward editorial team...
Our recent gameplay of the Elden Ring video topped a million views ーto say that our readers are excited for this release would be the understatement...
Developers seem to have regained the trust of gamers, and the reward is an incredible lineup for the New Year coming from Japan.
The public can watch a livestream on the official TGS YouTube channel, while the media will be at the venue for hands-on access and to deliver...
Bookmark is a JAPAN Forward feature that gives you long reads for the weekend. Each edition introduces one overarching thought that branches off to a...
On July 3, the first esports hotel in Japan opened its doors to guests. Called “e-ZONe — 電脳空間,” which translates as “cyberspace,” it promises to...
We like to think that fans of music or movies or video games are pretty much the same all over the world, but, in reality,...
Among the highlights of the just-concluded Tokyo Game Show 2019 — where more than 250,000 people made their way to admire the latest...