We spend a lot of time consuming information about Japanese games from fellow English speakers located outside Japan. Amber Vještica, Editor-in-Chief at Automaton Media West, covers games from inside a Japanese games news outlet, giving her team unique access and insight into local Japanese video game culture. We discuss her role at the company, how […]

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In April, I went and visited Japan. It was a pretty chill trip with a mix of doujin events, arcades, shopping, and some nature.  

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This week I talk about more Japan planning, Soma Bringer, Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island, and bunch of news stories people hate.   Listens on podcast platforms. Podcast Links Opening Music from Gapoli Portal DamDam Stompland Video Review Japanese Cultural Property VR Museum Kyle Bosman’s E3 and Zelda Video Pretty Princess Magical Garden Island Takt […]

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This week I  go over some games I played while in or traveling to Japan, as well as some gaming-related adventures. Really, it’s mostly about buying games. PS1/PS2 Games I got in Japan Stream My Japan Pick Ups Twitter Thread Opening Music from Otocadoll Ending Music from Mario Paint

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This week we have Vinnk from Famicom Dojo and Japan Retro Direct on to talk about the increasing prices of  retro games in Japan as well as the country’s retro game culture. Opening Music from Joy Mech Fight Ending Music from Mario Paint (Feature Image Source: GaijanPot)

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Red Steel perfectly represents the flaws of the original Wii Remote’s design. 1:1 sword controls were simply impossible with its built in accelerometers. While the infrared pointer is arguably great for shooters, Red Steel was the first iteration of this point-and-shoot control scheme on the Wii. It was also a launch game, which are almost […]

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It’s not uncommon for a game to features seasons, or at least areas themed upon them. However, every single day in Shenmue is associated with an actual date. Shenmue starts on Nov. 29, 1986. Most of the game takes place during the winter months, and I just happened to be playing during the same season […]

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