In hindsight my love for Japan definitely stems from my love for video games, so what could be more awesome than this short film about Super Potato the most awesome retro game shop in all of Japan! I’m gutted that I never visited it whilst I was in Japan but it would definitely go on [...]
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Gamers Heart Japan
Posted in GamingFollowing the great Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan, some of the most renowned names in video games have contributed to a feature reminding us all of the abundant creativity that ignited so much of our passion for Japan.
Final Fantasy Cover
Posted in Gaming, MusicSince the demise of the 1UP Yours podcast — what with everyone leaving the show — I’ve followed Garnett Lee to his new home at Shacknews. His latest podcast, Weekend Confirmed includes a section for fans to promote their music.
Nintendo 3DS
Posted in GamingThe internet was all aflutter this morning with the news from Nintendo that they were planning to release yet another iteration of the Nintendo DS.
Yakuza 4
Posted in GamingIt’s that time of the year again when the gaming community look towards Japan to enjoy the delights of Tokyo Game Show. Such as this trailer for Yakuza 4 by Sega. I’m a huge fan of the series and am currently in the midst of setting up my Hostess Bar in Yakuza 2. I remember [...]





