Behind the Red Curtain: An Investigative Look at Japan’s Underground "Happening Bar" Culture
In the public imagination, Japan is often characterized by its rigid social codes, a culture of intense professional decorum, and a strict adherence to traditional, monogamous family values. Yet, beneath…
Behind the Indie Curtain: tinyBuild CEO Alex Nichiporchik on the Evolution of Publishing and Building Success
In the ever-shifting landscape of the video game industry, few companies have managed to maintain the consistent, disruptive presence of tinyBuild. Celebrating its 15th anniversary this year, the publisher has…
The Final Curtain: Kizuna AI’s Monumental Send-off and the Evolution of the VTuber Industry
The digital landscape is bracing for a historic milestone in the world of virtual entertainment. Kizuna AI, the pioneer who effectively popularized the term "Virtual YouTuber" (VTuber) and became a…








