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Japanese Games VS Western Games:

Game Errors

While Japanese games have traditionally been associated with distinct gameplay mechanics and anime-style aesthetics, the line between Japanese and Western games has become increasingly blurred in recent years. What happened to the Japanese gaming industry? Why does Japan dominate the video game industry?

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The Hybridcasual Gamble

Deconstructor of Fun

It’s again taking a super simple addictive core game but actually pairing it with a simplified progression mechanic and some amount of live operations. And the progression mechanic result in in-app purchases. As a result, you have a game that players play for months, instead of days. Gaming Roundup ???????