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Winning Costume Design Coming to Splatoon as Sushi Chef DLC

June 25, 2015June 25, 2015 by Anne

In a collaboration with Nintendo’s new ink-based shooter Splatoon, Japanese magazine Famitsu recently held a Squid Fashion Contest to design a new outfit for the game. After going through over 800 submissions, the winning design has been revealed! It will be made available as free costume DLC in August in Japan. Isn’t it awesome!? There has … Read moreWinning Costume Design Coming to Splatoon as Sushi Chef DLC

Good Smile Company and Max Factory join forces for new male character-focused brand

June 22, 2015June 22, 2015 by Anne

Today in exciting figure-related news, Good Smile Company and Max Factory have teamed up to form Orange Rouge, an all new brand focused exclusively on male character merchandise! While on one hand, I find myself asking why a separate brand is needed in the first place, if it means more products that appeal to folks … Read moreGood Smile Company and Max Factory join forces for new male character-focused brand

E3 2015: Chic Pixel’s Best of Japanese Gaming

August 22, 2015June 18, 2015 by Anne

E3 2015 Best of Japanese Gaming at Chic Pixel

Things have been relatively quiet over here at Chic Pixel for the past few days, but who wants to read my latest three month late review or post gushing over Japanese merchandise when the biggest gaming event of the year, E3, is underway? While the expo will continue to offer new gameplay videos and hands-on features for those at the event throughout the week, now that we’re past the majority of the big presentations, I thought I’d take the opportunity to round up my favorite moments related to Japanese gaming.

You’ll probably see a lot of similarities to other lists floating around (how can I not mention the Final Fantasy VII remake bombshell?), but you won’t get to hear my personal take on all the exciting news anywhere else!

Professor Layton Revoltech Review Now on Youtube!

April 20, 2018June 12, 2015 by Anne

It’s been a long time since I last posted a video to my channel, but I’m so glad to be back in the swing of things! In my latest installment of Apricotsushi Reviews, I check out the famous Professor Layton Revoltech. It’s certainly a lot different to do a video review versus my usual written … Read moreProfessor Layton Revoltech Review Now on Youtube!

SUPERBEAT: XONiC to bring more rhythm goodness to the Vita this fall

June 10, 2015June 10, 2015 by Anne

DJMax Technika Tune is, in my humble opinion, one of the most overlooked PlayStation Vita games out there. After the game was released to little fanfare for the Vita in September 2012, the future of the long-running rhythm game franchise has looked increasingly bleak… But SUPERBEAT: XONiC, developed by PM Studios with the help of Nurijoy, … Read moreSUPERBEAT: XONiC to bring more rhythm goodness to the Vita this fall

Sailor Moon Season 1, Set 2 Review

April 20, 2018June 9, 2015 by Anne

Sailor Moon Season 1, Set 2 DVD/Blu-Ray Combo Pack Review Chic Pixel

Back in December of last year, I was thrilled to finally review the Sailor Moon Season 1, Set 1 Limited Edition Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack released by Viz Media with enhanced visuals, new dub, and additional bonus features. Now, season one of the iconic shojo anime finally comes to its conclusion in Set 2, containing episodes 24-46. While the release doesn’t fix the visual issues that plagued Set 1, however, the second half of the first season reminds me why I still adore Sailor Moon to this day.

June is all about fighting games… It’s June of Fighters!

June 2, 2015 by Anne

For the Chic Pixel Community Game-Alongs, I always try to pick a theme that highlights games that are somewhat overlooked or under-appreciated. Fighting games, however, are extremely well known (virtually everyone has played Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat at some point), and not exactly lacking in the appreciation department. There is, however, a certain barrier of entry for those looking to delve a little deeper into the genre, and the community has been called out for being relatively unwelcoming on numerous occasions. As such, I thought this month would be a great chance to promote a friendly community with which to play and discuss fighting games, whether it be Street Fighter II or something more obscure like Chaos Code.

To participate in this month’s Community Game-Along, just play a fighting game and share your experiences with others! That’s all there is to it. It’s always great to see long-form written pieces, podcast, or other venues of discussion, but you can also use #JuneofFighters to chat about your progress and thoughts on social media. Thanks to @daswhalebeard for the hashtag suggestion!