Video Games

Princess Maker 2 – Awesome Game from Long Long Ago 02.20.12

I have recently found a great game online, called Princess Maker 2, made by Gainax. The game is about raising a young girl from the heavens. Your choices up until she is 18 define what kind of adult she will … READ MORE

PS VITA Game “GRAVITY DAZE” 02.13.12

Check out this video clip of the first 15 minutes of gameplay of GRAVITY DAZE.  It just came out on Thursday in Japan and it’s definitely the must-buy PS VITA game when it comes out in the states next month. … READ MORE

New One Piece PS3 Game! Kaizoku Musou 02.12.12

Oda Sensei! I think all the Non-Japanese fans are jealous of this upcoming new One Piece game exclusively in Japan. Finally, a One Piece: Pirate Warriors video with more characters than Luffy. This clip has Sanji, Nami, Usopp, Robin, Franky, Zoro, and … READ MORE

PS VITA US RELEASE! 02.09.12

The ps vita comes out on february 22nd here in the states.  It been out in Japan for a couple of months.  Check out the newest video from the playstation blog of the unboxing of a new ps vita. More … READ MORE

Capcom Bar in Shinjuku 02.02.12

Capcom and Pasela have a collaborative campaign for “Ace Attorney” and “BASARA Samurai.” Since about 2 years ago they have been thinking about having a place for information dissemination which users can enjoy. So they opened Capcom Bar in Shinjuku! … READ MORE

Nintendo DS covers 01.31.12

Something caught my eyes this week. Kawaii Japanese DS covers. Everyone has DS in japan. I am serious. Not only kids. That’s probably why they have the coolest DS covers in japan. I want one!   ( source ) Rilakkuma … READ MORE

PS3 x One Piece “Kaizoku Musou” GOLD Special EDITION 01.06.12

Have you heard of  One Piece: Kaizoku Musou Treasure Box, will be on sale March 1st 2012?! Lucky Japanese one piece fans get to enjoy a One Piece: Kaizoku Musou Gold Edition PS3 Bundle! So what comes in the bundle? A … READ MORE

Pokemon + Nobunaga’s Ambition 12.19.11

It was recently announced that the latest Pokemon game will be a collaboration with Nobunaga’s Ambition, a turn-based strategy wargame based in feudal Japan. It is scheduled to be released in spring 2012. The game is set in the Ranse … READ MORE

Nintendo legend not retiring, despite confusion 12.13.11

A few days ago, some reports said that Shigeru Miyamoto, the legendary video game designer responsible for the Super Mario and Legend of Zelda series,  was stepping down from his position at Nintendo. Apparently, those reports were inaccurate, as Nintendo issued … READ MORE

Xbox Kinect a Disappointment in Japan 11.29.11

According to Venture Beat, Microsoft’s Kinect has been a substantial disappointment in its first year of availability in Japan. To date, the device has only sold roughly 114,000 units in the country, with sales dropping dramatically in the past few … READ MORE

Tamagotchi iDL 11.18.11

Remember those little egg shaped toys called Tamagotchi that were popular in the 90s? It’s quite embarrassing and funny, but I remember when I was a little kid I cried when mine died (RIP). Anyways, Bandai recently announced that they … READ MORE

Gundam Cafe 11.11.11

Did you know that there is a Gundam Cafe in Akihabara that opened last year in Spring? For those Gundam fans out there, this place is a must visit. This is the store interior At the cafe you can enjoy… … READ MORE

What’s Next? in Japanese Amusument World 11.10.11

26th Amusement Prize Fair photo report is here from Japan! check out all of the great new figures coming next Spring! All the figures and toys will appear in stores / sega worlds / arcades starting in April in Japan. … READ MORE