Author: Julian Rice
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Shujinkou Interview with Video Chums
Julian discusses the creative process behind Shujinkou in an interview, highlighting its narrative focus on family, player impact, and influences from other games.
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From Kickstarter Failure to Successfully Shipping Shujinkou | Podcast
Julian shares his journey developing Shujinkou on IndieGameBusiness®, discussing challenges faced, shifts in design, and valuable insights for aspiring game developers.
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Shujinkou Pre-Orders Begin on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games Inc announces the pre-order launch for their game Shujinkou on September 18, 2025, at a 10% discount. The game is split into two core products—the Genya Arc and the Sabaku Arc. The Nintendo Switch version will offer quality-of-life upgrades, and thousands have already engaged with the game.
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Shujinkou Announced on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games announces that Shujinkou will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch in the Americas, Europe, and Australia on October 2nd, with pre-orders starting September 18th. The game includes major upgrades and two story arcs, Genya and Sabaku. Pricing differs for the Switch version, and pre-order discounts are available. Shujinkou combines RPG gameplay with optional language…
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Shujinkou Now Verified on Steam Deck!
Shujinkou is now verified on Steam Deck, ensuring smooth gameplay. Players can confidently enjoy Shujinkou while adventuring and reviewing Japanese.
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Shujinkou v1.41 Patch Notes
On August 24, 2025, a game update introduced new quality-of-life features, bug fixes, and a lore menu. Some QOL features include Tsuri improvements and two global settings that can drastically reduce initial startup time.
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Shujinkou v1.40 Hotfix 2
A hotfix released on July 29th, 2025 resolves some critical bugs and typos in Shujinkou, enhancing player experience and gameplay stability.
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Shujinkou v1.40 Hotfix 1
A hotfix released on July 11th, 2025 resolves some critical bugs and typos in Shujinkou, enhancing player experience and gameplay stability.
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Rice Games Website Revamp
We’re happy to announce that the Rice Games Official Website has been completely rebuilt from scratch! Expect new posts to include updates on upcoming Patch Notes for Shujinkou, new details on upcoming ports and new projects, as well as any special deals, collaborations, or other details to be announced in the future. Thank you for…
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Shujinkou v1.40 Patch Notes
On June 25, 2025, updates include a new Four Displays Toggle, improved battle UI, optimizations for PS4, and numerous bug fixes for enhanced gameplay experience.