Anne

Also known as apricotsushi. Anne can be written with the kanji for apricot (杏), and sushi was the most quintessentially Japanese thing I could think of when I was 13, resulting in my goofy, albeit memorable, nickname.

Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comics & Art Vol. 2 Review

One of my favorite aspects of the Vocaloid phenomenon is how it’s powered by the fan community, with people all over the globe coming together to celebrate the digital idols through music, art, and more. Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comics & Art Volume 2 showcases a wide variety of Vocaloid illustrations from both professional and up-and-coming artists, … Read moreHatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comics & Art Vol. 2 Review

Game Art: Creative Inspiration, from Indie Games to Blockbusters Now Available for Preorder

Last year, Matt Sainsbury of Digitally Downloaded launched a Kickstarter for a book on game art that, while ultimately unsuccessful, proved that there are a variety of methods to getting a book published. No Starch Press took notice of the project and, as a result, are now publishing the book under the title Game Art: … Read moreGame Art: Creative Inspiration, from Indie Games to Blockbusters Now Available for Preorder

10 Japanese 3DS Games Worth Importing

Now that the RegionThree exploit makes region-free 3DS gaming a reality*, you may be wondering how you should utilize this newfound power. Well, what better way than to import some cool Japan-exclusive 3DS games? Keeping import friendliness in mind for those who know little to no Japanese, I’ve compiled a list of 10 great Japanese 3DS games worth checking out!

*Before reading on, head over to the full news post to learn how to use the RegionThree exploit on your 3DS and whether your system is compatible. While this isn’t a complete region-free gaming solution, it’s a great way to try out a few Japanese games before you decide to commit to importing a whole system! Note: RegionThree no longer works, but there are other exploits available for playing region free games on 3DS.

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Nintendo of Australia Releases Adorable Mario and Yoshi Wallpaper for Summer

People often forget, but while the rest of the world is freezing, things are really heating up down here in the Southern Hemisphere! In honor of the summer season, Nintendo of Australia has released a special wallpaper to folks in the land down under, and it’s pretty darn adorable! The wallpaper, featuring Yoshi and a … Read moreNintendo of Australia Releases Adorable Mario and Yoshi Wallpaper for Summer

RegionThree Loader Makes Region Free 3DS a Reality

Have you always wanted to play Japanese 3DS games on your North American/European 3DS, but couldn’t because of the region lock? Or lamented the fact that North America gets everything before Europe? Well never fear, because RegionThree is here! RegionThree is a loader by smealum released for Nintendo 3DS, 3DS XL, and 2DS (it does not work … Read moreRegionThree Loader Makes Region Free 3DS a Reality

Japan Envy: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Café

If there’s one thing I still regret about my trip last July to Japan, it’s that I never got to go to one of The GUEST cafe&diner’s themed café events. Unfortunately, even if you are lucky enough to be around Shibuya, Tokyo during one of their exciting collaborations, you’ll still need to line up for … Read moreJapan Envy: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Café

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