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Sam Byford

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The nerd haven isn’t what it once was, but its importance is arguably greater than ever.

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Japan’s indie game scene is growing up

At the 2023 edition of BitSummit in Kyoto, there were more games and more developers than ever — but a path to global success remains a challenge.

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