Nintendo’s Famicom, specifically model number SG-1000, has turned 30 years old today. First launching in Japan on 7/15/1983, it was an incredibly innovative game system that introduced the directional pad, heightened quality control, and introduced still-popular franchises like Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Mega Man, Final Fantasy, Castlevania, Metroid, and of course Dragon …
Do you remember your first time playing Super Mario 64, being invited out of the blue to meet Peach at her humble abode? It seems that someone was curious enough to figure out just how much a blocky castle like that could cost, even pick the perfect place on earth for it. Detail summary: Square footage: …
Eroge, short for erotic games, is a video game genre that combines interactive storytelling with sexy situations. While it had its humble beginnings in the ’80s with now-famous companies like Koei (Night Life, The Temptation of Apartment Wives), Enix (Mari’s Close Call, Lolita Syndrome), and others making risque games, it has evolved into a genre …
Studio Ghibli, made world-famous for memorable classics like My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, is set to release their latest animated feature film later this month. Kaze Tachinu is a film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, and is a fictionalized biography of a Japanese aircraft designer that created the Mitsubishi Zero fighter which served in World War …
Remember those awful educational games, Mario is Missing and Mario’s Time Machine? This custom figure has more educational value than looking through the source code for those games! Bonus: Mario made with LEGO blocks, aided by a 3D scanner.
How many Japanese rock bands can you name that you think define Japan’s rock scene? While many of these may not be familiar to those outside the island nation, it’s a good opportunity to introduce some of the best that Japan has to offer. Here are the top artists, according to 9548 votes: 1. B’z …
Sailor Moon recently celebrated 20 years since its first release in 1992, and is now rolling out a makeup kit that gets its inspiration from the world-famous show. Miracle Romance Shining Moon Powder, based on the Crystal Moon Brooch that Usagi uses to transform into Sailor Moon, recreates every little detail to look like a …