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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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You’ve probably never played… ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat
ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat Developer(s): Mistwalker, Racjin Publisher: Nintendo Platform(s): DS Release Date: October 4th 2007 (Japan exclusive) Despite the relatively unchanging formulas that run throughout the genre, turn-based, grid-based strategy games have consistently managed to retain their popularity across every generation. With newcomers … Continue reading
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Tagged DS, Features, Nintendo, RPG, You've Probably Never Played...
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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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MOTHER 2 x Hobonichi returns for 2017 planner accessory collection
The Hobonichi Techo daily planner, a brainchild of Japanese copywriter, TV personality and creator of the MOTHER series Shigesato Itoi and his company Hobo Nikkan Itoi Shinbun (Hobonichi), is back with a brand new lineup of stationary and accessories for 2017, including a selection that … Continue reading
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Tagged Accessories, EarthBound, Fashion, Hobonichi, Merchandise, Mother, Nintendo, Shigesato Itoi
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The work and leisure of Guilty Gear’s Ishiwatari Daisuke
Arc System Works veteran and producer of the Guilty Gear series Ishiwatari Daisuke takes centre stage in the second of Toco Toco‘s special game creator-focused series, a window into both the careers and personal lives of some of Japan’s most talented gaming … Continue reading
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Tagged Arc System Works, Fighting Games, Guilty Gear, Japan, People, Toco Toco, Video
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Programmable Series – Know Your Limits
Your concept is coming together and designs are falling into place – now it’s time to start implementing your game designs into something tangible. Having a hardware target in mind is a great start, but the important questions begin to … Continue reading
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Tagged Features, Game Development, Indie, Indie Developer, Indie Games, Programmable Series
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STREAM ANNOUNCEMENT – Super Mario Advance 4 e-Reader Showcase
Join us today for a live stream taking a look at an under-appreciated part of GBA Mario remake Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3 unavailable in Europe until its Virtual Console re-release – the e-Reader exclusive levels, which throw Super Mario Bros. … Continue reading
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