Tag: technology
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Steam Trading Cards for Shujinkou!
Shujinkou now offers trading cards, badges, emoticons, and avatars on Steam. A major update with leaderboards is coming soon, alongside plans for Shujinkou 2.
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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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Interview with Game*Spark – BitSummit 2026
In an interview, Julian Rice, founder of Rice Games, discusses the still early-in-development Shujinkou 2, inspired by his love for classic JRPGs like Persona and Etrian Odyssey. The game aims for accessibility and engaging storytelling.
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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 @ 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.