Anyone who’s following me on Twitter is probably well aware that I’ve gotten in a little, how should I put it, deep into Monster Hunter over the past couple of weeks (I blame MonMonth!). Just how deep, exactly? Well, I ordered this: While there are countless in-depth Wikis and guides to Monster Hunter 4 online, I couldn’t help … Read moreSwooning Over the Monster Hunter 4 Bible and Lagombi Hunter Nendoroid
I’m having so much fun with MonMonth that I almost don’t want to announce the next Community Game-Along, but the show must go on! For April, I’ve decided to go back to a game developer/publisher, and this time we’ll be focusing on Atlus! Atlus has a huge backlog of quality games, including some of the … Read moreAnnouncing the Atlus Community Game-Along
I’m a huge fan of Japanese snacks, but the sad fact is that it’s extremely difficult to find anything outside of the occasional box of Pocky here in Australia. Luckily, the internet has made it easier than ever to get my hands on all of my favorite Japanese treats, and a number of subscription services … Read moreApricotsushi Reviews: OyatsuBox
Whether you call it Pokémon Battle Trozei or Pokémon Link: Battle!, there’s no denying that the eShop-exclusive match three game’s announcement back in February came as a bit of a surprise. The game’s sudden announcement and its subsequent release in all territories just a month later left this Pokémon-obsessed gal assuming that Pokémon Battle Trozei would be left to die much like … Read moreJapan Envy: Avalanche of Pokémon Battle Trozei Merchandise
We’re well into the Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary Community Game-Along, but there’s still some content from last month’s dating sim event to catch up on! Interest did seem to drop off towards the second half of the month, both in the NeoGAF thread and content produced, but there are still plenty of articles worth sharing. I … Read moreDating Sim Community Game-Along Roundup #2
I don’t know about you, but my jealousy towards Japan comes in waves. During certain months it seems as though there’s practically nothing swoon-worthy in the way of limited or exclusive merchandise that makes me curse the day I chose to move to Australia over Japan, while other seasons make it impossible to ignore all … Read moreJapan Envy: 2014 Spring Good Smile Kuji Merchandise
Considering Monster Hunter is one of the biggest game franchises in Japan, it should come as no surprise that Capcom would want to celebrate the series’ 10th anniversary this month with some special collaborations! It just so happens that I also picked the month of March to do a Monster Hunter Community Game-Along, so what better time … Read moreJapan Envy: Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary Goods