Chic Pixel Plus Episode 50 – If You Give a Man a Toothbrush
Chic Pixel reaches a momentous 50 episodes, and to celebrate the occasion, we do what we do best: talk anime, video games, Japanese lifestyle, and more! Sarah recaps her exciting firsthand experience...
View ArticleOyatsubox September 2016 Review
I’m always thrilled to receive a new OyatsuBox Japanese snack subscription box in the mail, and with their new bright red box, there’s no way I’ll miss it! It may be the end of October, but today I’m...
View ArticleNovember 2016 Community Game-Along: Erotic Games
When I started running monthly community gaming events nearly 3 years ago, I wanted to make sure to choose themes that highlighted neglected or overlooked game developers or genres. Well, this month...
View ArticleWin a Copy of Ladykiller in a Bind for #EroGameMonth!
Not sure what to play for #EroGameMonth? Never fear, because I’ve got a copy of Love Conquers All Games’ latest title, Ladykiller in a Bind to give away in honor of this month’s theme! One random...
View ArticleOctober 2016 Favorites: Gudetama and a Good Boy
After missing a month due to a mini-break at the beginning of October, the Chic Pixel monthly favorites feature is back! For October, I’ll be including anything noteworthy from September that I didn’t...
View ArticleTokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Review
While I’m not one to lament the “fall of the JRPG” as so many have done in recent years, it’s been a long time since I really sat down with one. It’s certainly easier to put 40+ hours into a game when...
View ArticleFree Nerdy Media for When You Need a Pick-Me-Up
Everyone needs a pick-me-up sometimes. Be it because you’re overworked, overstressed, or overwhelmed with current events, sometimes it’s necessary to step away from life’s obligations and read, watch,...
View ArticleGahkthun of the Golden Lightning Giveaway for #EroGameMonth!
To continue the Erotic Game Community Game-Along festivities, I’ve teamed up with MangaGamer to offer one lucky winner a digital copy* of Gahkthun of the Golden Lightning! If you like your steamy...
View ArticleChic Pixel’s 2016 Holiday Gift Guide
It’s time for the third annual Chic Pixel Holiday Gift Guide! I always really enjoy doing these because I often get ideas for my own personal wish list, so you know everything I include has the...
View ArticleChic Pixel Plus Episode 51 – R&R
In this episode of Chic Pixel Plus, recorded all the way back in mid October, we discuss the anime and games we’re currently enjoying in pre-Trump winning the election bliss! Hear our first...
View ArticleSwooning Over the 2017 EarthBound Hobonichi Techo
It’s time to show off my very first Hobonichi Techo planner! Of course I had to get the Earthbound one… Gotta rep my nerd cred, right? Check out the video below to see the cover up close from all...
View ArticleOtome Game Nightshade English Localization Announced for Steam!
I fully accept responsibility for being a little late on this one, but better late than never when it comes to exciting new otome game localization announcements! To my complete and utter surprise,...
View ArticleChic Pixel’s Favorite Black Friday and Holiday Sales
The holiday shopping madness is now in full swing! Luckily, it’s easy to get in on some great deals without having to manage high-tension shopping crowds, or, if you’re like me, live in a country that...
View ArticleDecember 2016 Community Game-Along: Hudson
We’ve finally reached the last Community Game-Along theme of 2016! This time of year, I like to choose a theme that is completely different from the AAA blockbusters that are coming out in spades for...
View ArticleOtome Game Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Needs Your Help!
If there’s one thing I’ll never get enough of, it’s Alice in Wonderland, so when I heard there was a new otome game on Kickstarter inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic book, I just had to check it out!...
View ArticleVisiting the Melbourne Kit Kat Chocolatory
I’m something of a fiend when it comes to special Kit Kat flavors, to the extend that there was no way I was going to miss the Kit Kat Chocolatory in Tokyo when I was there last in 2014. When I heard...
View ArticleJanuary 2017 Community Game-Along: Dating Sim Games
Happy New Year! I’m planning on doing a Chic Pixel-style year in review post in the next week or so highlighting some of my favorite media from 2016, but since this is my first official post of 2017,...
View ArticleChic Pixel’s 2016 Favorites
I think we can all agree 2016 was more than a bit of a doozy, but for now we can take some time to reflect on the good times we had throughout the year. As I was compiling this list, I realized that...
View ArticleFan Campaigns for More Gatchaman Crowds Nendoroids
Gatchman Crowds was one of my favorite anime that aired in 2013, so when I heard Good Smile Company was making Nendoroids of two of the main characters, Hajime and Utsutsu, I was thrilled! I finally...
View ArticleChic Pixel Plus Episode 52 – Good Vibes
In our first episode of 2017, we take a trip in a time machine… All the way back to November 2016 (when this episode was originally recorded)! Times were bleak because Trump was just elected, so...
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