only in japan
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When Parents Let Their Kids Die
It’s one of Japan’s dirty secrets. Summer after summer, parents get their gaming fix at pachinko parlors, leaving small children in the car. Alone. To die.
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Inside Cosplay Photography Events (And A Fancy Shinjuku Apartment)
For years, armchair photographers have made do with crappy convention centre backdrops while taking cosplay photos. That’s changing.
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Rhythm Heaven Is Where Idols Go To Press Buttons
This week, the biggest game in Japan is Rhythm Heaven. It was created by a man who was at one time the biggest record producer in the country: Tsunku.
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Former Mega Man Producer Is Sorry About That Cancellation
This week, Capcom shitcanned Mega Man Legends 3. The game was supposed to be produced by Mega Man producer Keiji Inafune, but he’s not at Capcom anymore. Hrm, that might have something to do with it?