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In 2001 and 2002 a myriad of Nintendo fans had their first exposure to Fire Emblem thanks to the platform-fighter Super Smash Bros. Melee. Two of the playable characters, Marth…
Almost everything behind the reveal of the PlayStation Classic was raising red flags Sony finally unveiled its full lineup of games for the PlayStation Classic, and it’s probably more of…
There’s been a lot of stories about work conditions circulating in gaming news recently. Higher-ups treating their employees like sexual objects, severance and job security denial, recent statement by Dan…
It’s a game that both veteran fans and series newcomers alike can enjoy, and it’s potentially one of the best RPGs to come out this year.
Japan is a land of many hobbies. Game stores, hobby shops, textile stores, and plenty of other specialty places for collectors and crafters are in most metropolitan shopping districts. Goomba…
Dragon Quest is a monster of a series, and one of the big 3 older series in Japan alongside Final Fantasy and Shin Megami Tensei. It’s the forefather to most…
It’s been almost a decade and a half since the last numbered Dragon Quest title graced a home console internationally. Dragon Quest IX was a 3DS exclusive, the proceeding Dragon…
Crane games are a staple in Western culture. Every Target. Walmart, and most general goods stores will have at least one of these pesky machines near the entrance. Oftentimes, they’ll…
It’s no stretch to say we’ve been in the retro-revival trend for the better half of a decade now. There have been plenty of good and bad examples of how…
I feel like the concept of arcades in Japan is romanticized for a lot of people unfamiliar with them, at least I know it was for me. I’m no stranger…
The Osu301 shopping center is the largest outdoor shopping complex in Nagoya. It’s a veritable mishmash of cultures located in the middle of the prefecture. Secondhand clothing stores sell a…
I always felt like Persona 4 was a title that overstayed its welcome. The original RPG was great when it released back in 2009, but everything that’s come out since…
Developers chasing trends in games has been going on for as long as video games have. When the Nintendo Entertainment System came out, everyone needed to be Mario. After Sonic,…
The Matsuzakaya Nagoya Department store is ten stories tall and almost 3 blocks wide. The myriad of glossy and reflective windows along its main building make the whole thing look…
There are few experiences that I’ve had similar to those with my Super Nintendo. Earthbound might have been one of my earliest emotional kicks as a kid, but there were plenty of other games too.
Dragon Ball FighterZ brings the tournament arc home in a 3-on-3 format. It’s beautiful anime visuals and catchy soundtrack capture the heart and essence of its anime source material.
I purchased the original Street Fighter V at launch for $60 without also getting its $20 season pass. What I had purchased was easily one of my personal worst games…
I first decided I wanted to learn Japanese when I discovered there were a whole a mess of games that were never released in English. I was lucky enough to…