I’ve been meaning to do a post about these ever since a friend of mine brought me a pack back from Japan, but the truth is, I’m not really sure what to say for a Kit Kat taste test. I know, have some matcha flavored Kit Kats! What exactly is matcha flavor? Basically it’s a … Read moreTaste Test: Kyoto Matcha Kit Kats
Artist Kuitsuku has a series of illustrations featuring Disney characters with Pokémon that are bound to put a smile on your face, and in honor of Kingdom Hearts 3D (Disney/video game crossovers! Get it?!) I’d thought I’d share some of my favorites. I’m surprised I’ve never seen a Disney/Pokémon crossover before! the full set can be viewed here … Read moreDisney Protagonists x Pokémon
A while back, the Game Critics podcast featured a segment dubbed “The One that Got Away” that was all about the games we start but never finish for whatever reason. Okay, it might have been more along the lines of “games we wished we played but never did” but seeing as I can’t remember the … Read moreThe One that Got Away: Chic Pixel Edition
If you don’t know who Jake Lawrence (aka The Time Cowboy) is, you’re in for a real treat. I recently commissioned him to provide a snazzy new logo for Chic Pixel, and look what he came up with! I love it to pieces and I’m so happy to finally have a cohesive look for this … Read moreHooray for Jake Lawrence!
As a follow up to my previous post, I thought I’d take the opportunity to look at the game’s box art more in-depth, considering that’s probably one of the most interesting aspects of the game. Not all games have completely different covers in all three regions (Japan, North America, and Europe), but Pop’n Music (aka Pop’n Rhythm in … Read morePop’n Music Box Art Comparison
As our plane gently glided onto the runway of the international airport in an uncharacteristically rainy Brisbane earlier this week, a package was simultaneously delivered to our doorstep. Okay, I’m embellishing a little, but the gist of things is I’m back and blogging (Hello! I’ve missed you all!) and I’m extremely excited to share pictures of my contributer’s copy … Read moreThe Arrival of Shojo Manga Wonderland
That’s right, yours truly is going on vacation! Shaun and I are headed to Penang, Malaysia, to visit his extended family, whom I have never met before. Cue the nervous anxiety! The approximately week and a half we’re going to be there will be jam-packed, so I doubt we’ll have much time to visit such … Read moreVacation Station