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Is Forza Horizon 6 going to be available on PlayStation 5?

Given that Forza Horizon 5 eventually made the leap to PS5, what's the status of Forza Horizon 6 and whether that will be doing the same?

Windows Central

Forza Horizon 6 Brings the Festival to Japan

The land of the rising sun is here!

Operation Sports

Forza Horizon 6's Japan is even bigger than Forza Horizon 5's map, which itself was double the size of FH4, but the new setting is "also dense" with "always something around the corner"

Tokyo City is also the series' largest urban area to date

GamesRadar

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Forza Horizon 6 devs worked "closely" with a cultural consultant to ensure they were being "authentic and respectful" with the racing game's Japan setting

Playground Games knows the Japan setting is "something that the fans have been wishing for" from the start of the series

GamesRadar

Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 Broadcast as it happened: Forza Horizon 6 and NO confirmed price for ROG Xbox Ally

The Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2025 broadcast kicks off today at 3 am PT / 6 am ET / 11am BST. Follow us live for all the latest announcements.

Tom’s Guide

Perth grandmother loses drug smuggling appeal in Japan

Australian woman Donna Nelson has lost her appeal in a Tokyo court for drug smuggling as she maintains that she was the innocent victim of a romance scam.

AAP

Forza Horizon 6 is officially taking us to Japan in Playground Games' "biggest map yet": "We can only do Japan once and we want to do it right"

Interview | Forza Horizon 6 is coming in 2026, and we sat down with Playground Games to talk about its Japan setting

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Forza Horizon 6 will headline the Xbox 25th anniversary year — set in the one location fans have been crying out for

The rumors were true, and Forza Horizon 6 will be set in Japan. The latest release in one of Xbox's most popular franchises will headline the 25th anniversary celebrations with a 2026 launch.

Windows Central

Japanese court rejects an appeal by Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs

A Japanese court on Thursday dismissed an appeal by an Australian woman in a drug smuggling case, upholding a six-year prison sentence by a lower court

The Independent UK

Stocks Slip Before the Open With Focus on U.S. Economic Data and Fed Speak

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.06%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.12% this morning as investors await a fresh batch of U.S. economic data, remarks from Federal Reserve officials, and an earnings report from bulk retailer Costco.

Barchart

On The Ground in Japan: FourFourTwo head East to experience J.LEAGUE

We visited Saitama and Yokohama to watch two games featuring Urawa Reds and Liverpool

FourFourTwo

Forza Horizon 6 ads go live early, confirming Japan setting — full reveal at TGS 2025

Forza Horizon 6 has leaked ahead of Xbox’s Tokyo Game Show, with an advert confirming Japan as the next setting. Long rumored since Horizon 2, the fan-favorite location will get its full reveal in Tokyo.

Windows Central

Generational change or gender breakthrough, whoever Japan’s next PM is will have a mountain to climb

Two candidates have emerged as favourites to head Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party, ahead of the party vote next week

The Guardian - AU

Tim Cook's Visit To Japan: From Meetings With Fumio Kishida And The Digital Minister To Hugging Pikachu — What's Apple CEO Doing In Tokyo?

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is in Japan this week, blending politics, pop culture and product promotion ahead of the grand reopening of Apple Ginza, the company's flagship Tokyo store.

Benzinga

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Dollar Pushes Higher on Hawkish Fed and US Economic Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.65% and posted a 1.5-week high. The dollar rose on Wednesday, with positive carryover from Tuesday, when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling that the Fed may...

GamesRadar

A "genre-defining visual novel" for Super Nintendo in Japan is making a comeback as a Street Fighter 6 bonus, and I hope we've got a Fire Emblem in Super Smash Bros situation on our hands

C. Viper isn't the only big addition to Street Fighter 6 in October

TechRadar

This prototype monitor will use a groundbreaking tech no rivals offer - Light Field changes the way objects shine when you move

JapanNext reveals prototype monitor using Light Field technology that causes screen objects to shine differently when viewed from various angles.

The Guardian - UK

Plant that mimics odour of half-eaten ants to attract pollinators discovered

Botanist says new Japanese species of dogbane is first evidence of plants copying ants

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Dollar Gains on Concerns about Less-Dovish Fed

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.63% at a 1.5-week high. The dollar is climbing today on positive carryover from Tuesday when Fed Chair Powell offered no hints on whether he would support a rate cut at next month's FOMC meeting, signaling the Fed may be less...

The Independent UK

Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba says recognition of Palestine inevitable

Ishiba tells UN Tokyo may act if Israel blocks peace efforts

Barchart

Nasdaq Futures Climb as Alibaba and Micron Boost AI Sentiment

December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are trending up +0.30% this morning as optimism over artificial intelligence was reinforced by Alibaba’s pledge to boost spending and an upbeat forecast from Micron Technology.

Tom’s Guide

Neither running nor swimming: Boost cardiovascular health over 60 with this workout

Here's why the Japanese walking method is perfect for seniors looking to stay active and healthy.

GamesRadar

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 devs say "being recognized in Japan" is "very personal to us" after making a game "inspired by so many incredible JRPGs we grew up with"

"We could not be more grateful"

The Independent UK

Japanese city passes order to limit daily screen time to 2 hours a day outside of work

The measure is recommendatory rather than punitive and takes effect on 1 October

The Independent UK

Photos show historic Japanese shrine that is torn down and rebuilt every 20 years

Ise Jingu is Japan’s most revered Shinto shrine, which every 20 years is completely knocked down and rebuilt in an expensive, time-consuming process that has endured for the last 1,300 years.

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