Tag Archives: Import

The Famicom Disk Writer kiosk has scarily catchy music

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Around the launch of the Famicom Disk System, Nintendo introduced Japan to the Famicom Disk Writer; a clever method for allowing Famicom Disk System owners to change up their game library for a reduced price (generally around 500 yen as opposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Games Culture | Tagged Famicom, Games Culture, Import, Japan, NES, Nintendo, Retro Games | 3 Comments

Do you ever feel like your bookshelf is missing that Game & Watch touch?

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Oliver Jameson

Japanese company Columbus Circle have released an awesome (and unexpected) piece of merchandise that possibly exceeds their Famicom towel in terms of being an item I didn’t know I wanted, but do now; the ‘Retro & Multi-Stand’ bookends! Two variants are … Continue reading →