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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.
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Rice Games at The New York Game Awards!
The 15th New York Game Awards celebrated Shujinkou’s nomination for Best Hidden Gem, energizing our remote team. Connecting with industry peers inspired us, reaffirming our passion and commitment to future projects. We’re grateful for this milestone.
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Winter Holiday Sale: 34% Off! ❄️
Shujinkou is on sale with discounts on PlayStation, Steam, and Nintendo Switch. Thank you for your support; the game received various nominations and features in rankings. Happy holidays!
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Shujinkou Nominated at the New York Game Awards!
Shujinkou has been nominated for the “Best Hidden Gem” award at the New York Game Awards, marking a very significant and exciting milestone for Rice Games Inc’s debut indie game.
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Shujinkou OST Available for Purchase Today!
Rice Games Inc announces the digital release of the Shujinkou Original Soundtrack featuring 158 tracks, offering nearly 7 hours of diverse music for download on multiple platforms.
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Shujinkou Nintendo Switch 1.0.2 Patch Notes
The latest Nintendo Switch update 1.0.2 includes new visual settings, numerous bug fixes, and performance improvements. Player engagement has significantly increased since the original February launch.
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Shujinkou v1.43 Patch Notes
On October 20, 2025, a patch with many bug fixes and improvements, as well as full coverage for ultrawide monitors, is released for Shujinkou.
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Shujinkou OST In Consideration for a GRAMMY® Award!
Rice Games Inc announces the Shujinkou Original Soundtrack is under GRAMMY consideration for Best Score Soundtrack, showcasing lead composer Brian LaGuardia and several other composers’ dedicated work to the 158-track soundtrack.
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Shujinkou v1.42 Patch Notes
On October 5, 2025, a game update introduced several bug fixes and minor performance increases. A new option for the Nintendo Switch is currently waiting to be released too.
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Shujinkou is Out Now on Nintendo Switch!
Rice Games Inc announces the release of Shujinkou on Nintendo Switch, a dungeon-crawler featuring Japanese language learning alongside an engaging RPG adventure.
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