The Xbox One X Is Selling Out In Japan
Early this morning, a sign went up in front of the Yodobashi Camera in Tokyo’s Akihabara. It read 完売 (kanbai), which means “sold out.” This is just one of several stores across Japan that have sold t…
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Nintendo Registered A "Classic Mini Game Boy" Trademark In Japan
Let's review. Nintendo released a Classic Mini NES. It released a Classic Mini SNES. And now, a Japanese trademark for “Nintendo Classic Mini Game Boy” has been filed in Japan. Ninten-Switc…
The Beauty Of Tokyo In The Rain
Earlier this year, photographer Patrick Mordi uploaded a series of photos that, for me, showcase Tokyo at its best: when it’s night and slick with rain. I’ve always like Tokyo in the rain, and t…
Nintendo Switch is still extremely difficult to buy in Japan
Nintendo Switch has been drawing long lines for months afters its release, and well-known game creator Hideki Kamiya recounted his unsuccessful attempt at trying to buy one. While those were lon…
Sony Is Killing Off The PS3 In Japan, It Seems
In Japan, currently there is only one model of PlayStation 3: the charcoal black 500GB version. That console’s days are numbered. As Inside points out, Sony recently announced on the console’s o…
In Japan, "Meat Cakes" Are A Thing
Who said cakes have do be made of sugar and spice and crap like that? Behold, meat cakes.
The First Nintendo Switch Sales Numbers For Japan
The Nintendo Switch has sold an estimated 330,637 units in its first three days on sale in Japan. That’s according to Famitsu, which adds that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sold an est…
In Japan, The Pokémon Company Announces New Game For iOS And Android
Today, The Pokémon Company announced a new smartphone game would be out this spring in Japan. It appears to star the weakest Pokémon around. The Japanese title is Hanero! Koiking (Splash! Magika…
The Things That Make Tokyo Feel Alive In Yakuza 0
Crafting a game world that players care about is difficult. We’re used to rushing our way through digital spaces, leaping from ancient ruins to racetracks to the far flung future at a whim. Grounding…
Let's See How Resident Evil 7 Is Doing In Japan
Resident Evil games are a big deal. People love them! Especially in Japan. Let’s see how the latest release did in its first week on sale in the country. Resident Evil 7 launched on January 26, …