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Why Is Mortal Kombat Banned in Japan?

Japan silences Mortal Kombat’s iconic fatalities with the world’s strictest censorship laws. Green blood couldn’t save it from cultural rejection. Why do some Japanese gamers still risk importing the forbidden fighter?

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May 4, 2024

Snag Your Spot in Dune: Awakening’s Beta Before It Vanishes

Arrakis beta slots are vanishing faster than water on a desert planet. Learn the…

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Boredom at Ubisoft Sparked Clair Obscur’s Unexpected Creative Rebellion

Developer boredom at Ubisoft birthed gaming's rebellious new child: Clair Obscur. When…

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Shroom and Gloom Defies Deckbuilding Traditions With Wild Roguelike Demo Live

Conventional deckbuilders beware: Shroom and Gloom lets you cook your enemies into…

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May 16, 2025

Panic Sweeps Game Studios After GTA 6 Delay Hits 2026

GTA 6's delay to 2026 triggered industry-wide panic as publishers frantically reshuffle…

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May 15, 2025