Category: Shujinkou
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Shujinkou Interview with Kyoto CMEX
Julian Rice discusses Rice Games’ sponsorship of BitSummit PUNCH, showcasing Shujinkou and Shujinkou 2, highlighting its developmental progress and future plans.
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Rice Games @ GAME AiCON Seoul 2026
Rice Games founder Julian Rice was invited to speak at GAME AiCON Seoul 2026, discussing how language learning can innovate gaming beyond localization. He highlighted Shujinkou’s integration of language mechanics within gameplay while advocating for educational elements that enhance (not overshadow) the experience.
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Shujinkou v1.45 Patch Notes
Shujinkou’s game engine has been upgraded, improving performance and UI/UX with new features and bug fixes. The Nintendo Switch release is pending, with continued development and UI enhancements planned for the future.
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Rice Games @ BitSummit 2026
Rice Games successfully debuted at BitSummit 2026, showcasing an early Shujinkou 2 prototype, a new one-shot manga, LINE stickers, and more! The event garnered over 68,000 attendees, fueling excitement and engagement for their upcoming projects.
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Shujinkou @ Pomeranian University in Słupsk
Cool news! Rice Games recently sponsored TENSAI 2026, the third edition of a knowledge competition focused on Japanese language and culture at Pomeranian University in Słupsk in Poland 🇵🇱
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Shujinkou @ Waseda University
Rice Games founder Julian Rice lectured about Shujinkou at Waseda University (早稲田大学), emphasizing the JRPG’s educational benefits and innovative approach to language acquisition—Rice Games continues to develop the franchise and expand its real-world impact on gamers.
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Shujinkou v1.44 Hotfix 1
A hotfix update addresses player concerns by introducing a battle camera bobbing toggle and fixing an achievement issue, improving overall gameplay experience.
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Shujinkou @ GDC 2026
Rice Games celebrated Shujinkou’s music featured in the 2026 GDC Festival Concert, alongside renowned games, providing significant recognition & spotlight for the studio and composer Brian LaGuardia.
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Shujinkou Interview with GamersWithJobs | Podcast
Director of Shujinkou Julian Rice was interviewed by Richard Lovejoy, Aaron Amendola, and Daryl Lathon at Gamers With Jobs about Shujinkou™, its “Best Hidden Gem” nomination, and its innovative approach to JRPGs.
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Shujinkou v1.44 Patch Notes
The patch v1.44 for Shujinkou includes quality of life improvements, bug fixes, and improves gameplay efficiency for all platforms. Specifically, the surfing minigame Okkake no Osakenori has gone through many improvements.