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Japanese gamers reveal their favourite games and the answers might surprise you
A survey by Japanese magazine Famitsu revealed that RPGs dominate the preferences of Japanese gamers, with series like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy being highly influential and desired. Nintendo was named the nation's favorite developer, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was a top pick for recommendations and replaying. The survey highlights a significant difference in gaming tastes compared to Western markets, with a strong emphasis on adventure and anime-style games in Japan.
Japanese gamers vote on most influential game and series, favorite character, favorite developer, more
Famitsu magazine's 40th-anniversary survey of over 5,000 Japanese gamers revealed Nintendo as the favorite developer and Mario as the favorite character. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was highly recommended, while Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest series dominated influence and sequel requests. Masahiro Sakurai was named favorite creator.
Bandai Namco Teases A New RPG Reveal This Week | Console Creatures
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced a new role-playing game will be revealed on March 5, 2026. The company, known for series like Tales of, Code Vein, and Scarlet Nexus, shared a cryptic teaser hinting at a disturbance to serenity.
Bandai Namco explains their seemingly random approach to picking "Tales of" games to remaster
Bandai Namco Entertainment is prioritizing 'Tales of' game remasters based on the availability of original source code and the development teams capable of handling them. Yusuke Tomizawa, general producer for the 'Tales of' IP, explained that the process involves locating and analyzing fragmented data, which can take months. This often leads to a seemingly random release order for remasters, as the company tackles multiple projects concurrently based on feasibility.
