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June 17, 2026· 14:13🔒 Insider Only

How Japanese giants guard their cultural legacy

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1. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Update Adds New Game+ and Quality-of-Life Tweaks

Source: 🇯🇵 GAME Watch

Square Enix's v1.5.0 update for FF Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles introduces a 'New Game+' mode plus new config options and balance adjustments across all platforms.

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2. Hackers Demand ¥300M Ransom Over 'Nintendo Employee Data' — Nintendo Doesn't Blink

Source: 🇯🇵 AUTOMATON

A hacker group claims it stole Nintendo employee data and demanded a ¥300 million ransom, but Nintendo of America says its systems weren't breached and the affected data is limited.

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3. 'The Girl Who Leapt Through Time' Revival Brings Reprinted Pamphlet and Film-Style Cards

Source: 🇯🇵 コミックナタリー - 最新ニュース

Mamoru Hosoda's beloved 2006 anime returns to theaters, with limited-edition reprinted pamphlets and film-strip-style cards going on sale July 3 at participating cinemas and the Filmarks Store.

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