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Japan Envy: Danganronpa in Namja Town 2014
Happy Zettai Zetsubou Shoujo: Danganronpa Another Episode Day! As always, Japan is one step ahead of the rest of the world – while Dananronpa 2: Goodbye Despair just debuted in English earlier this...
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This new Nintendo 3DS x Kyary Pamyu Pamyu Kisekae collaboration is off the hook
"Off the hook" is what all the cool kids say these days, right? Regardless of whether or not I have ability to lure in the masses, it looks like Nintendo has found the key to widespread appeal: Kyary...
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Announcing the Horror Community Game-Along
When deciding October's Community Game-Along, I'll admit I was a little selfish. Halloween is up there with my very favorite holidays, and I love nothing more than an excuse to cover my apartment in...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Betoyo Bento
When it comes to Japan-related subscription services, there is noshortage of options in the candy/snack department, but if you want to venture into the realm of collectables and other knickknacks,...
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Swooning Over: Gina Gallaway's Videogame Customs
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of game critic and author Brad Gallaway, who is by far one of the most passionate and opinionated game writers I know. While Mr. Gallaway is loud and proud about his...
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Scary Pokémon Halloween website features Gengar, Banette, and... Junji Ito?
The world of Pokémon has always been a slightly sinister place, from the designs of some of the Pokémon themselves (Mr. Mime for all you clown lovers out there), to Pokédex entries that reveal a darker...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 22 – No Male McShooterMen
Goodness gracious, is this what I think it is? A new episode of Chic Pixel Plus?! Praise whatever you hold dear, because I'm back with (hopefully) fortnightly updates and a constant slew of new and...
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Sailor Moon anime finally gets the HD treatment on November 11th!
I'll be the first to admit that I'm absolutely loving the recent Sailor Moon revival spurred by the series' 20th anniversary a few years ago and recent anime remake. One thing that I and many Sailor...
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Announcing the Nippon Ichi Software Community Game-Along
Goodness me, look at the time! We're nearly a week into November already, which makes this month's Community Game-Along theme announcement horribly overdue (though if you follow me on Twitter, you've...
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Japan Envy: Animate Girls Festival 2014 and Real Otome Game
While the rest of the world struggles to grasp how to market niche media to woman (and whether it's a viable market in the first place), Japan continues to be leagues ahead in catering towards fans who...
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Demo Impressions: No, Thank You!!! (MangaGamer)
Back in July, MangaGamer announced that they would be releasing two very exciting titles in English – the boys' love game No, Thank You!!! and otome game OZMAFIA!!. While neither has a firm release...
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Japan Envy: Sailor Moon Tortilla Chips
I've said it time and time again, but I absolutely adore collaborative Japanese food campaigns! There's nothing better than a good themed café, and I'll happily admit that putting one of my favorite...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair
Earlier this year, adventure game/visual novel Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc quickly wormed its way into my heart for being one of the most fun and interesting titles I've played in recent memory,...
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Chic Pixel's Holiday 2014 Gift Guide
The holiday season is nearly upon us, and for many people that means it's time to update and circulate wish lists and ready the wallet for impending gift purchases. Whether you're looking for gift...
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Idol RPG Omega Quintet is coming to Western PS4s
Idea Factory International has decided that the second non-Hyperdimension Neptunia game they'll be localizing for western audiences is Compile Heart's PS4 RPG, Omega Quintet. Scheduled to launch in...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F 2nd
Back when SEGA released Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA F last August, I was amazed to hear that a Vocaloid game would finally be coming out in English. SEGA only brought over the PlayStation 3 version...
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We Love Katamari PAL Box Art Appreciation Post (with Giveaway!)
We Love Katamari is the sequel to one of the most unique games on the PlayStation 2 and among my favorite titles for the system, but the garish North American box art did not do it any favors....
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Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Giveaway for #NISNovember!
In a first for my monthly Community Game-Alongs, I'm excited to announce a themed giveaway! The wonderful folks at NIS America have offered two copies of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair for the November...
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Chic Pixel's Best of 2014 Black Friday Sales
While I no longer live in the United States and thus don't feel the true power of the looming monstrosity that is Black Friday, thanks to the internet, I can still partake in some the good deals along...
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Announcing the Doujin Community Game-Along
I can't believe the first year of Community Game-Alongs is nearly over! I say "first year" because thanks to the amazingly positive reception my Game-Along survey has had so far, I'll be continuing...
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