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Programmable Series – Self Inflicted
You may have heard some variation of the phrase “from limitation comes creativity.” Usually, this phrase is used in reference to a physical limitation. One such example would be an artist who has lost the use of their hand, who then … Continue reading
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Tagged Features, Game Development, Indie, Indie Developer, Indie Games, Programmable Series
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Zelda Love & Doshin Warriors with Nintendo Podcast System Episode 40
I was kindly invited to join Matthew Gibson, Jack Gawn and Sam Spade for the latest episode of Nintendo Podcast System, which as the name suggests is a podcast dedicated to all things Nintendo. Some great discussion was had about recent … Continue reading
Exploring Tokyo’s Urban Sprawl with Persona 5’s Katsura Hashino
The latest episode of toco toco focuses on Katsura Hashino, a video game designer, producer and writer for Atlus who has worked on the likes of Catherine, the Persona series and Trauma Center: Under the Knife. Hashino guides us through Sangenjaya, an area … Continue reading
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Tagged Atlus, Games Culture, Katsura Hashino, People, Persona, Persona 5, Toco Toco, Video
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Looking Back at the Best Bits of the Wii U You May Have Already Forgotten
At the time of writing, Nintendo’s latest console, the Nintendo Switch, has already begun to release worldwide. As a hybrid between a home and handheld system, it represents a bold new direction for Nintendo, particularly from a software creation standpoint. … Continue reading
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Tagged Music, Nintendo, Retrospective, Satoru Iwata, Wii U, Wii U Panorama View
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Romantic Treats, Artist’s Impressions and Famicom High Fashion – Culture Collection #18
It’s been far too long since our last games culture showcase, so let’s start by going right back to the end of January, where a sighting of a Godzilla-like monster attacking Kyoto Tower became the hot topic for Japanese Nintendo … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture Collection, Games Culture
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Nagi, a Surreal Auditory Experience Rooted in Video Games and Reconstruction
The concept of ‘gamification’, the application of game-playing elements to other activities, is a curious one. Whilst not strictly emerging conceptually from video games – rather, based primarily on the concept of a ‘game’ itself – it becomes easy for … Continue reading
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Tagged Games Culture, Music, Musings, Nagi, People, Takayuki Nakamura
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More In-Depth Switch Chat with SourceGaming and NintenDaan
Following on from my discussion about the Nintendo Switch UK Premiere with SourceGaming‘s PushDustIn, I made an appearance for the 24th episode of the SourceCast alongside games journalist Daan Koopman (NintenDaan) to talk more Switch, including impressions, hopes for the system and … Continue reading
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Tagged 1-2-Switch, Mario Kart, Nintendo, Nintendo Switch, Podcasts, SourceGaming, Splatoon
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A Look at Work and Play with a Real-Life Street Fighter
Japanese culture series toco toco‘s latest episode follows pro gamer and EVO 2011 Super Street Fighter IV champion Fuudo, touring some of the day-to-day places he frequents for work and play. The video offers an interesting look into the offices of Dengeki, one … Continue reading
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Tagged eSports, Fighting Games, People, Street Fighter, Toco Toco, Video
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Nintendo Switch UK Premiere Discussion with Source Gaming
I recently sat down with Source Gaming‘s PushDustIn to discuss my time at the Nintendo Switch UK Premiere, including my thoughts on the hardware itself and the currently announced first-party line-up. If you fancy hearing me expand on some of the bases … Continue reading
The Overlooked Star of the Switch Presentation was Ken Ishii’s Slick DJ Set
Let’s all take a moment to appreciate what could possibly be the most overlooked aspect of last week’s live Nintendo Switch presentation – the ridiculously cool build-up DJ set from Ken Ishii. The Sapporo techno pioneer has something of a gaming … Continue reading
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