Ni No Kuni

Retro

Ni No Kuni Isn’t Miyazaki’s First Video Game Appearance

4:00PM November 25, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Much has been made, and rightly so, of the involvement of Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli with Level-5′s PS3 RPG Ni No Kuni (out this week in Japan). It’s helped the game look amazing. While it’s a welcome partnership, though, it’s not the first time the animation legend, or his studio, have turned up in a video game. More »


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The Most Elaborate PS3 Game Manual Ever Made

6:00PM November 18, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

When Ni No Kuni was released on DS last year, it shipped in just about the coolest box ever, which housed an extravagant spell book. Well, the PS3 edition is getting the same book. More »


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Make A Live-Action Ni No Kuni Movie, Please?

11:30PM November 17, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

Considering how game developer Level-5 collaborated with anime studio Studio Ghibli, I guess the logical thing would be to ask for an animated Ni No Kuni. Screw that. More »


In Real Life

In Korea, Ni No Kuni Is Rated For Adults

6:30PM November 15, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

As far as PS3 role-playing games go, Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is one family friendly game. In Japan, it’s rated all ages and promoted with one of the country’s most popular child stars. In South Korea, it’s a different story. More »


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Ni No Kuni’s Cutscenes Are A Gorgeous Way To Start Your Monday

4:30PM November 7, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

I’m quite taken by Level-5′s upcoming RPG Ni No Kuni. A big reason for that is the helping hand the developers have had from animation powerhouse Studio Ghibli. So watching three of the game’s cutscenes is definitely something I can recommend. More »


In Real Life

Ni No Kuni Gets Extra Help In The Cute Department

10:00PM October 20, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

Ni no Kuni isn’t only the PS3′s most beautiful game, it’s also pretty darn cute. Thank Studio Ghibli for that. Know what cute calls for? A cute kid. More »


News

See The Stunning New Trailer For Ni No Kuni: Wrath Of The White Witch

9:45AM October 17, 2011 | Owen Good

Level-5 has followed their announcement that Namco will be publishing Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch‘s western release, with this trailer, which showcases gameplay, cutscenes, combat and, of course, one gorgeously animated game. More »


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Does Studio Ghibli Have The Best Beer Label?

1:00AM October 17, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

Studio Ghibli, known for classic anime like My Neighbor Totoro and now PS3 game Ni no Kuni, has a museum. And that that museum, there is beer. And that beer is awesome. More »


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Ni No Kuni’s Funny Bone Has Quite The History

5:00PM October 5, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The Kansai area of Japan includes Osaka, Kobe and Kyoto. It’s famous for its food, such as okonomiyaki and beef, its companies, like Panasonic and Nintendo, and its comedians, which include about half of the people on television. More »


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Is This Ni No Kuni’s Official English Title?

9:00PM October 3, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

The PS3 version of Ni no Kuni, the prettiest game of this year’s Tokyo Game Show, is coming to America. More »