The PlayStation 1 Is Now 27 Years Old

On December 3, 1994, the first PlayStation was released in Japan, and video games haven’t been the same since. It’s hard to underscore the PlayStation’s impact. The graphics and sound were all cutting edge for their time. Compared to the cartridge-base…

In Japan, Snacks Keep Getting Smaller And It Sucks

In fall 2020, Kit-Kats were released in Japan at a smaller size. At the time, as YouTuber PDS points out, Nestlé said the smaller size was for customers worried about sugar and calories. Maybe that’s true, but in Japan, snacks have been getting smaller…

Lucky Kids In Japan Are Getting A Pokémon Playground

Chansey’s name in Japanese is Rakkii (ラッキー ) or “lucky,” and that’s exactly what kids in Namie, Fukushima prefecture are. The character is getting its own playground in the city, and it looks sweet. Read more…

Former Nintendo Exec Reggie Fils-Aimé Hosts Xbox Event For Microsoft

Right from the get go, former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé addressed the elephant in the room: “I’m sure at this point you’re wondering, what is the former president and chief operating officer of Nintendo of America doing at a Micros…

Sega’s Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Is Making Yakuza 8

In October 2021, Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi confirmed he was leaving the studio he helped found. Joining him in the departure was long-time series director and producer, Daisuke Sato. In a new interview with Weekly Famitsu, the studio’s new boss …

Decades Later, Mariya Takeuchi’s ‘Plastic Love’ Is A Top Ten Hit Song In Japan

Recorded in 1984, “Plastic Love” is the song that continues to make comeback after comeback. This month, well over three decades after its original release, the song’s full-length official video was finally uploaded to YouTube. According to Warner Musi…