Tag Archives: Games Culture

Highlights from the 2017 My Famicase Exhibition

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

We introduced this year’s My Famicase Exhibition, an art show consisting entirely of creative designs for make-believe Famicom games, at the end of last month. Hosts METEOR have now uploaded their full online gallery of every cartridge on display. After … Continue reading →

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The Playful, Sinister Graphic Design of a Surrealist Art Game Luminary

Posted on May 1, 2017 by

It would be a stretch to say that the work of Osamu Sato has made a significant mark on the video games industry. A digital artist, photographer, composer and champion of what can only be described as psychedelia, Sato’s wide … Continue reading →

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2017’s My Famicase Exhibition Is Open for Business

Posted on Apr 30, 2017 by

Nakano design store METEOR is once again playing host to the My Famicase Exhibition, an art show of make-believe Famicom games featuring original label artwork from over 160 contributors around the world. The show runs until the end of May … Continue reading →

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The Story and Inspirations Behind EDITMODE’s Nostalgic Nintendo-Themed Apparel

Posted on Apr 15, 2017 by

We’ve drawn attention to Kyoto-based apparel brand EDITMODE a number of times in the past, most recently when we showcased the 2017 Spring collection for their ‘THE KING OF GAMES’ line of quality Nintendo-licensed apparel. The latest episode of creative-focused … Continue reading →

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Solar Power, Quirky Cabs and The Great Outdoors – Culture Collection #20

Posted on Apr 14, 2017 by

Spring has well and truly sprung and it’s the time of year where many partake in ‘hanami‘, the viewing of spring cherry blossoms during the brief window in which they adorn fruit trees across Japan. Miki7722‘s blossom-viewing trip was apparently lacking … Continue reading →

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THE KING OF GAMES 2017 Spring Collection Features Distinctive Styles with Heroic Influences

Posted on Apr 5, 2017 by

Kyoto-based EDITMODE have recently revealed the spring collection for THE KING OF GAMES, their tasteful gaming-inspired line of officially Nintendo-licensed apparel. This fresh line-up features casualwear styles celebrating beloved Nintendo characters, with the likes of Kirby’s Dream Land, Balloon Fight and The … Continue reading →

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Unorthodox Haunts and Ideas with Nier: Automata’s Yoko Taro

Posted on Apr 5, 2017 by

Following the recent release of the critically acclaimed Nier: Automata, toco toco joined its director and scenario writer Yoko Taro, introducing us to his bizarre direction style and some of his favourite Osaka locales for both work and play. Taro discusses everything … Continue reading →

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A Super Mario World Re-Telling, Released on VHS and Controlled with a Fake Telephone

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by

Obscure game preservationist and Satellaview aficionado Kiddo Cabbusses has shared footage of a unique Mario adventure that you’ve likely never experienced. Mario to Yoshi no Bouken Land (Mario & Yoshi’s Adventure Land) is an animated re-telling of the events of SNES classic Super … Continue reading →

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Slick Setups, Lazy Stores and Even More Diskun Love – Culture Collection #19

Posted on Mar 29, 2017 by

With The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild making waves this month, it seems only fitting to start off by showing some love to Nintendo’s fantasy powerhouse – namely with this brilliant vintage Zelda keshi, shared by sculptor and small toy afficionado … Continue reading →

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Exploring Tokyo’s Urban Sprawl with Persona 5’s Katsura Hashino

Posted on Mar 2, 2017 by

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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