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Resting Warriors, HuCard Economics and Family Computers Great & Small – Culture Collection #14
You might have noticed Minus World has been pretty quiet recently. Apologies for the radio silence, things have been crazily busy, but you’ll be pleased to know that the world of games culture never sleeps – here’s your latest look … Continue reading
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Life & Death, Diskun Love and Piles of Stuff – Culture Collection #13
Let’s open this new-style Culture Collection with some great fan-made stuff – although admittedly, Itumo Sobani‘s MOTHER-themed works could easily pass for official merchandise. A whole host of design items and accessories have been created by the self-described coterie, which you can … Continue reading
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More than 30 years late to the party, an untouched Famicom gets its chance to shine
Our second treasure trove of the day, and this time one that’s been doing the rounds, is courtesy of Nintendo themselves (and spotted over on Attract Mode). A recent series on Nintendo’s Japanese website celebrating the 30th anniversary of The Legend … Continue reading
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Tagged Famicom, Famicom Disk System, Games Culture, Japan, Nintendo, The Legend of Zelda
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Unique fashion and a cultural treasure trove, hidden on the third floor of an unassuming Nakano building
The latest instalment of Toco Toco features KAE, a Tokyo-based accessory designer and founder of fashion brand High-Me, showcasing her retro-inspired acrylic work. At a glance, it may seem bizarre to see something like this crop up on a games culture-focused site. … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, Fashion, Japan, KAE, Nazo no Mise, People, THUNDERBOX, Toco Toco, Video
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Minus World Reading List – September 2016
Despite a relatively quiet September here on Minus World, our fifth reading list this year is our busiest yet. In no particular order, we’ve got another selection of must-see articles and videos that are definitely worth your attention. First up, Mathew … Continue reading
REVIEW – Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice (3DS)
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Spirit of Justice Developer: Capcom Publisher: Capcom Platform(s): 3DS Release Date: September 8th 2016 Links: Nintendo UK Page Reviewed by Oliver Jameson (@MinusWorld) Phoenix Wright can’t catch a break. Not unlike a Japanese-made, courtroom-dwelling version of Murder, She Wrote‘s Jessica Fletcher, … Continue reading
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Tagged 3DS, Ace Attorney, Capcom, Phoenix Wright, Reviews, Visual Novels
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VIDEO/PREVIEW – A look at the vibrant world and intense battles of Gravity Rush 2
Japan Studio’s Gravity Rush was arguably one of the most under-appreciated titles of the last generation, blending smooth gravity-shifting action with a compelling story, intriguing world and thoroughly charming cast of characters. Whilst last month we shared a look of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Features, Gravity Rush, PlayStation 4, Previews, Sony, Video
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Minus World Reading List – August 2016
My attention was drawn to this ridiculously in-depth video by relatively new YouTube channel Gaijillionaire when it was shared over on Attract Mode. Super Mario Bros. 2 –originally known as Yume Kōjō: Doki Doki Panic before being re-branded for the west – has always … Continue reading
Landscapes and latitude with Gravity Rush’s Keiichiro Toyama
Toco Toco reaches the last of its game creator-themed specials, this time focusing on Keiichiro Toyama, former Konami and long-time Sony employee who has worked on the likes of Silent Hill, Forbidden Siren and most recently, the Gravity Rush series. The video follows Toyama on … Continue reading
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Tagged Gravity Rush, Japan, Keiichiro Toyama, People, PlayStation, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Sony, Toco Toco, Video
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When Yakuza met Sylvanian Families – Culture Collection #12
What happens when you cross the gentle country lifestyle championed by Sylvanian Families, the internationally popular line of anthropomorphic animal mini-figures, with the hard-boiled, gripping criminal underworld that plays host to SEGA’s Yakuza series of crime games? Twitter user @momomousoumomo calls it ‘Yakuzania’ … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Culture Collection, Fan Works, Features, Games Culture, Japan, Sega, Toys, Yakuza
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