Those of you who are already following my YouTube channel (thanks!) probably know already, but for those who don’t – a new episode of Apricotsushi Samples is up! This week, I try out some adorable Pikachu cookies I purchased at the Pokémon Center in Osaka last June. If you’re interested, do give it a watch: Since … Read moreA closer look at the Pokémon Center Pikachu Face Cookies
If I were to preemptively name 2014’s theme, I might be inclined to call it the “year of niche Japanese game releases.” Not only are we getting Danganronpa, Yumi’s Odd Odyssey, Conception II, and Steins;Gate, but now Idea Factory International has announced that they will be bringing their card battling RPG PS Vita title, Monster … Read moreMonster Monpiece added to growing list of niche Japanese games coming out in English this year
Hell of a title, eh? Unfortunately, it couldn’t be helped, as Square Enix decided to launch two tie-in events in Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn this month: a Dragon Quest X event, “There’s Golems in those Hills!” and a Final Fantasy XI event, “That Old Black Magic.” It’s great to see near-constant events since the Lightning event began … Read moreFinal Fantasy XIV Dragon Quest X and Final Fantasy XI Event Tutorials + Impressions
It’s not a secret that I love Japanese candy. In fact, I’ve written some strangely in-depth posts about interesting Japanese candy a few times in the past, but unfortunately I’ve noticed that they tend to not get nearly as much traction as my other, non-food posts. Of course, the most obvious reason for this would … Read moreWatch me eat sakura matcha Kit Kats in my new video series
In my opinion, “Are games art?” is a tired debate. Rather than wasting time arguing whether or not they are, I prefer to let critique, analysis, and thoughtful discussion about the games we love and hate speak for themselves. Matt Sainsbury of Digitally Downloaded is looking to do just that with his new Kickstarter project … Read moreKickstarter Spotlight – The Interactive Canvas: Gaming Artists
Falcom Month is in full swing now with people all over the web playing Falcom games and writing about them! In hopes of keeping this post a little more concise than the last one, I’m just going to link to last week’s roundup and the initial Falcom Community Game-Along post, so do go check out … Read moreFalcom Community Game-Along Weekly Roundup #2
Today I’m going to try something a little different… A slipper review! But these aren’t just any slippers, of course, as they feature the very adorable kitty mascot of the Monster Hunter series, Felyne! I guarantee by the end of this post those soulless eyes will start freakingyou out (if they don’t already) I received these … Read morePlush Felyne Slipper Review