2024-01-20 02:22
Last month, the internet was buzzing with the news that Sega is bringing back some of its old favorite series. New versions of Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi and Shin… Read More
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2023-12-02 04:44
Guardians of Gaia is an intriguing looking action combat game with a new demo up on Steam now. It’s a multiplayer brawler with an in-depth control system and action stylings. The game… Read More
2023-11-18 09:24
Missile Dancer 2 is an upcoming game from Japanese indie developer Terarin Games. There’s a new demo on Steam, which we took a look at Read More
2023-10-27 10:40
Super Mario Bros. Wonder has gone storming to the top of Japan’s weekly game charts. According to Famitsu, it debuted with 638,634 copies sold. SpiderMan 2 also entered the charts with… Read More
2023-10-26 12:48
The Monster Hunter series has been booming in recent years, with the games getting better and better. Capcom recently launched a new series of figurines, allowing real life collectors to bag… Read More
2023-10-17 02:31
The shooting game is a long-time staple of Japanese arcades, and one of the most recognizable game genres there is. From humble beginnings in the days of Space Invaders, it evolved int… Read More
2023-09-21 08:36
The 2023 Tokyo Game Show starts today and runs until Sunday 24th. As usual it features hundreds of exhibitors from Japan and around the world, with a record 787 this time around.
There are… Read More
2023-09-13 00:00
TALES OF VESPERIA: DEFINITIVE EDITION REVIEW
Tales of Vesperia is an epic JRPG from Namco-Bandai. Originally released on the XBox 360, it was then expanded for the PS3 where it gained two ex… Read More
2022-07-22 11:18
We’re trying something new on JGG today. Here’s our Youtube review of Alex Kidd – Miracle World on the Master System: Read More
2021-02-21 09:02
The lastest Nintendo Direct saw a host of new announcements, including Splatoon 3, a remastered version of Zelda: Skyward Sword, and a new Mario Golf game. We’ll also see new Super Sma… Read More
2020-07-09 08:45
The Astro City Mini, a new mini-console, is on the way from Sega and it looks like being a must for all you classic arcade fans.
The news was unearthed by SEGADriven.com, but their Japanes… Read More
2020-06-02 02:59
Top Five Super Mario Games
Mario has been jumping on heads, climbing down pipes and launching systems for several decades. The moustachioed plumber has been around since 1981. Beginning his… Read More
2020-02-17 08:51
Let’s step back in time to the Super Famicom era now. In this Pop’n TwinBee review, we’re looking at the classic SNES shoot em up. The game is about to get a new audie… Read More
2020-02-09 12:15
We’re taking a look at an older Switch game today, in this Lumines Remastered review. Lumines is a puzzle game from the brilliant mind of Tetsuya Mizuguchi, creator of Rez, Space Chann… Read More
2019-10-04 01:10
PC gamers in Japan have something to look forward to next year. A new E-sports hotel will open in Osaka. Opening in April 2020, it will be the first hotel dedicated to e-sports in Japan and… Read More
2019-08-03 02:47
Dark Souls 3 is the third entry in From Software’s brutal action RPG series. After its iconic debut, many felt the second entry dipped a little, but the final game is a stonking return… Read More
2019-03-04 11:52
eSports is considered one of the biggest phenomena in gaming today, with millions of gamers playing eSports games, millions following the games through Twitch and other streaming services, a… Read More
2019-03-02 13:14
Competitive gaming – eSports – has been around for ages but has never before seen the growth and popularity it sees today. What started out as local LAN parties evolved into larg… Read More
2019-02-02 00:32
A new Nintendo store will open in Tokyo this year, the first of its kind in Japan. Nintendo already have a store in New York. As well as selling consoles, games and accessories the store wil… Read More
2019-01-27 01:42
We’re taking a look at Mario’s latest, greatest adventure today, in this Super Mario Odyssey review. Yes, we know. It’s been out a while, but we’ve just gotten around… Read More
2018-09-20 12:59
A mini PlayStation is on the way with 20 classic games included.
Following in the footsteps of the many recent retro consoles, a new mini PlayStation is coming. The PlayStation Classic will… Read More
2018-08-22 03:42
Game controllers can bring an added level of immersion to the gaming experience as well as improve your play. A flight stick can make all the difference when you’re angling to be top g… Read More
2018-07-19 13:47
Let’s make a pro soccer club! Road to world or Puro soca curubu o tsukurou! Rodo to wuruldo to give it its Japanese title has gotten an update recently.
A few new formations and combos… Read More
2018-06-11 14:41
It’s been a while since we carved through hordes of 15th century warriors but thankfully we’ll soon be getting the chance to do so again. The latest game in the Musou Orochi seri… Read More
2018-05-17 09:48
Mental health has been getting a lot of coverage in the media lately and there have also been some interesting attempts by game developers to explore the subject. Recently, we discovered Yum… Read More
2018-04-06 13:45
Rainbow Islands is one of our favorite classic games. One of the greatest ‘cutesie’ platformers, the cartoon like graphics mask a brutally difficult game with several layers of… Read More
2018-02-04 15:15
E-Sports continues to gain in popularity in Japan. Continuing the trend, a new dedicated gaming venue opened in Tokyo a couple of days ago. Red Bull Gaming Sphere aims to provide a gaming sp… Read More
2018-01-04 01:10
Switch owners will soon get their chance to explore Alefgard as Dragon Quest Builders arrives on the console.
The Switch version will have a few additions and tweaks. As well as extra block… Read More
2017-10-23 05:07
Universal Studios Japan will be adding more gamer friendly attractions in 2018. Final Fantasy will be joining the party, with the focus rumored to be on Final Fantasy VII.
Not content with… Read More
2017-09-06 02:48
A new Shin Megami Tensei game has just been announced. The new title, Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei:Liberation is a collaboration between Atlus and Sega, and will launch on smartphones soon.
Have… Read More
2017-07-11 13:41
Visitors to Dainichi Shopping Center could easily walk past the amusement arcade without giving it a second look. Those brave enough to explore it’s recesses however have a treat in s… Read More
2017-06-09 13:44
Those of you that have ever dreamed of setting foot in the mushroom kingdom will soon be getting their wish. Universal Studios Japan have commenced work on Super Nintendo World, a new themed… Read More
2017-04-21 04:10
A mini version of the SNES/Super Famicom bundled with a range of software will launch before Christmas, according to a report in Eurogamer.
The new system is the reason the hugely successfu… Read More
2017-03-06 13:27
The Switch debuted last Friday and it looks to have launched with an instant classic. Zelda:Breath of the Wild has picked up rave reviews being described by some as the best game in the ser… Read More
2017-02-09 15:51
Fans of 3DS RPG series Denpa Ningen might like to fire up the game this month as the developer is running a series of special events. During the event period you can win special items inclu… Read More
2017-01-16 14:01
Online Blackjack is here to double the excitement in the hearts of all the Blackjack lovers! Blackjack has always been popular and one of the most sought out card games in the gambling arena… Read More
2017-01-14 01:31
Nintendo just revealed details of their new hybrid console and in good news for expat gamers, the system will be region free, meaning you’ll be able to buy games from wherever you lik… Read More
2017-01-08 01:49
The upcoming Gran Turismo Sport is going to feature a VR mode allowing you to immerse yourself in the driving experience like never before. This feature will allow you to look around the tr… Read More
2016-12-06 05:14
Not everything in Japan comes cheap. Cheese is one of these things. Nintendo games are another. But those of you wanting to save a few Yen this Christmas might want to turn to Microsoft. Th… Read More
2016-10-20 14:46
We got our first good look at the new Nintendo NX today thanks to footage uploaded to twitter. Henceforth it shall now be known as Nintendo Switch. Not a bad name. Might be confused with a b… Read More
2016-09-16 04:46
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 was shown at the Tokyo Game Show this week. The game looks to be shaping up well and will launch in Japan on November 2nd, for PS4 only. Outside Japan there will also… Read More
2016-09-08 13:06
Fans of psychic photographer Saiki Kusunoki Takeshi will get the chance to step into their hero’s shoes very soon. A 3DS game based on the manga/anime character is due on November 11t… Read More
2016-04-14 04:37
When word spread last year that Nintendo was dipping its toes into mobile markets, fans were absolutely delighted. The expectation was that we might get a gaming experience based on one of… Read More
2016-03-04 09:24
The 3DS bandwagon just got a little easier to climb onto as Nintendo have announced the ‘Happy Price Selection’, a range of cut price titles for the handheld. The collection lau… Read More
2016-01-07 05:32
We’ve been playing around with Pokemon Picross for a few days and are rather enjoying it. It’s a free game with a few restrictions but we enjoyed it nonetheless.
For those unfam… Read More
2015-08-29 07:50
Sounds like a good deal doesn’t it? Buyers of Demitasse canned coffee will be getting something extra with their purchase this September – one of these cute Namco chain plate sou… Read More
2015-07-18 03:20
Shenmue III, the long awaited finale to the Shenmue series has been given the green light, following a successful Kickstarter campaign. Over six million dollars was raised by almost 70,000 s… Read More
2015-07-16 13:58
Sad news struck the gaming world earlier this week, as Nintendo President Satoru Iwata passed away at the age of 55 from bile duct cancer.
Beginning his career as a programmer, Iwata-san wor… Read More
2015-07-01 11:27
There’s good news for 3DS gamers wanting to play games from other regions. An exploit has been discovered that alllows you to do just that:
link: regionFour
source: Eurogamer Read More
2015-06-16 02:35
Sony made a big announcement at E3 today. The long hoped for remake of Final Fantasy 7 is at last a reality. It will be a timed exclusive for PS4, and will then launch on other platforms. F… Read More
2015-04-03 07:41
Mario Kart 8 has been a joyous triumph for the Wii U. Like so many of the platform’s games it feels like the quintessential entry in the series. The first of its two bundles of DLC was… Read More
2015-02-28 23:07
Osaka’s America Mura contains a wide range of entertaining diversions, quirky shops, interesting cafes and fashionably dressed shoppers. It’s also home to ‘The Silver Ball… Read More
2015-02-09 09:56
Platinum know how to keep their fans smiling in the face of defeat and this 404 page certainly adds a silver lining to those dreaded 404 errors the web has a habit of throwing up from time t… Read More
2014-12-12 06:47
Legend of Legacy is a promising looking new RPG for the 3DS. Developed by former Square Enix and Level-5 staff members, the game promises to be a more open affair than the standard Japanese… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Nintendo are to announce the world’s first virtual CEO as Mario takes over the helm at the Kyoto gaming colossus. The AI Mario has been developed in secret using a hefty chunk of Ninte… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Here’s another great video from El Gamer Cosplayer. This is a pilot for a longer series, so let’s hope its a hit! Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
The PS4 has finally launched in Japan, and has shifted a respectable 322,083 units. That’s a lot more than the PS3 managed over its opening weekend, though less than the PS2, according… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Nintendo’s loathed insistence on region-locking is a huge source of frustration for many gamers. Fortunately some 3DS owners have found a way to circumvent it, and run games made in an… Read More
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