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    Pickup (5.6.2013): Batsugun

    By Randy // May 6, 2013

    It’s been a few weeks from my last outing in the world of second-hand gaming shops here in Japan, but today marks the end of Golden Week, and with it a showcase to what I’ve been playing over... 

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    Thrifting (4.20.2013): Soukyugurentai

    By Randy // April 19, 2013

    When it comes to sitting on the fence, I think I may be one of the best. I ran into this copy of Soukyugurentai (aka Terra Diver) at a local Book Off over a month ago. Until then I had never heard of... 

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    Pickup (4.7.2013): Battle Garegga

    By Randy // April 6, 2013

      Over the years, I’ve  a lot of retro game shopping in Osaka. Every visit involves a very specific route of store visits and stock selections to see what’s new and what’s been sold... 

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Subtle Changes Have Been Made To Earthbound for Virtual Console

By on June 1, 2013

Not a big deal, but it seems like Nintendo has toned down some of the flashing effects in Wii U Virtual Console port of Earthbound. But it’s not... Read More

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K.K. Slider and Daft Punk Remix

By on June 1, 2013

Daft Punk just dropped Random Access Memories last month, and while not everyone is happy with the new funk direction the group has taken, it’s... Read More

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WiiU Battery Pack announced (Japan)

By on May 29, 2013

Probably the biggest news of the day from Nintendo, the WiiU Gamepad will get a stronger battery pack this summer. The aftermarket battery, called the... Read More

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Nintendo Land + Wii Remote Plus package announced (Japan)

By on May 29, 2013

Nintendo Japan announced a new bundle for the WiiU’s Nintendo Land today. Beginning July 13th, the game will be available with a Wii Motion+ remote... Read More

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WiiU Premium Set coming soon in white (Japan)

By on May 29, 2013

Nintendo Japan announced that the 32GB Premium Set WiiU will now be available in white this summer. Previously limited to the Basic Set, the white colored... Read More

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Super Mario Canvas Box now offered on Club Nintendo Japan

By on May 23, 2013

Club Nintendo Japan’s latest item is a very cool canvas box featuring Super Mario characters. The box, which measures 28 x 18 x 14 cm, looks large... Read More

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Resident Evil Revelations Wii U vs PC edition. Which is better?

By on May 17, 2013

With the newly ported Resident Evil Revelations releasing in a few days, gamers may be wondering which version of this awesome 3DS title plays the best?... Read More

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Limited Edition Eevee 3DS XL revealed (Japan)

By on May 15, 2013

In commemoration of the Pokemon Center’s 15th anniversary in Japan, Nintendo revealed a very limited edition Eevee motif Nintendo 3DS XL. The system... Read More

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Street Fighter and Darkstalkers Anniversary Soundtracks hitting Japan

By on May 13, 2013

Orders are still open for two music soundtrack packages for the Street Fighter and Darkstalkers series in Japan. The two separate products are available... Read More

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Pickup (5.6.2013): Batsugun

By on May 6, 2013

It’s been a few weeks from my last outing in the world of second-hand gaming shops here in Japan, but today marks the end of Golden Week, and with... Read More

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