Chic Pixel

Sailor Moon Season 1, Set 1 LE BD/DVD Combo Pack Review

April 20, 2018December 3, 2014 by Anne

It’s no secret that the Sailor Moon anime has had a big impact on my life, both as a show that offered female role models to aspire to when I was young and being the impetus for my lifelong love of Japan. Earlier this year, I recorded a podcast dedicated to the franchise, and when VIZ Media announced the series would be coming to Blu-ray this year, I was thrilled. Now that I’ve gotten hold of the Sailor Moon Season 1, Set 1 Limited Edition Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack, I can say being able to watch the series in its entirety uncut is an absolute joy, but unfortunately the experience is marred by subpar video quality.

Announcing the Doujin Community Game-Along

April 18, 2015December 2, 2014 by Anne

I can’t believe the first year of Community Game-Alongs is nearly over! I say “first year” because thanks to the amazingly positive reception my Game-Along survey has had so far, I’ll be continuing these themed gaming months through 2015! The survey is still available to fill out if you’d like to add some theme ideas … Read moreAnnouncing the Doujin Community Game-Along

Chic Pixel’s Best of 2014 Black Friday Sales

October 31, 2015November 27, 2014 by Anne

While I no longer live in the United States and thus don’t feel the true power of the looming monstrosity that is Black Friday, thanks to the internet, I can still partake in some the good deals along with the rest of the world! This year, I thought it would be fun to highlight some … Read moreChic Pixel’s Best of 2014 Black Friday Sales

Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Giveaway for #NISNovember!

April 18, 2015November 25, 2014 by Anne

In a first for my monthly Community Game-Alongs, I’m excited to announce a themed giveaway! The wonderful folks at NIS America have offered two copies of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair for the November Game-Along which, as you probably know by now, is centered around Nippon Ichi Software and NIS America games. If you’ve already been participating, … Read moreDanganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Giveaway for #NISNovember!

We Love Katamari PAL Box Art Appreciation Post (with Giveaway!)

April 18, 2015November 24, 2014 by Anne

We Love Katamari is the sequel to one of the most unique games on the PlayStation 2 and among my favorite titles for the system, but the garish North American box art did not do it any favors. Apparently I wasn’t the only one offended by MS Paint-esque art style and atrocious purple and green color … Read moreWe Love Katamari PAL Box Art Appreciation Post (with Giveaway!)

Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd Review

April 20, 2018November 20, 2014 by Anne

Back when SEGA released Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F last August, I was amazed to hear that a Vocaloid game would finally be coming out in English. SEGA only brought over the PlayStation 3 version initially, but six months later the PS Vita version followed due to the popularity of the PS3 release. Now, however, the digital idol Hatsune Miku is literally everywhere, from opening for Lady Gaga to performing on Letterman, so it makes much more sense to see Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd in English only eight months after the Japanese release. And this time, buyers have the option to choose between the PS3 and PS Vita versions at launch!

Idol RPG Omega Quintet is coming to Western PS4s

April 18, 2015November 19, 2014 by Anne

Idea Factory International has decided that the second non-Hyperdimension Neptunia game they’ll be localizing for western audiences is Compile Heart’s PS4 RPG, Omega Quintet. Scheduled to launch in North America and Europe in Spring 2015, the game is notable for being one of the few Japanese RPGs on the PS4. Apparently it also makes use of … Read moreIdol RPG Omega Quintet is coming to Western PS4s