E-Sports continues to gain in popularity in Japan. Continuing the trend, a new dedicated gaming venue opened in Tokyo a couple of days ago. Red Bull Gaming Sphere aims to provide a gaming space for players, spectators and streamers as well as developers and publishers. This year Red Bull will be running a ‘Monday Night […]
Dragon Quest Builders Arriving on Switch
January 4th, 2018 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Nintendo | Comment »
Switch owners will soon get their chance to explore Alefgard as Dragon Quest Builders arrives on the console. The Switch version will have a few additions and tweaks. As well as extra blocks there will be a new companion to help you build. There will be a rideable panther to help you get to those […]
Final Fantasy comes to Universal Studios Japan
October 23rd, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Japan | Comment »
Universal Studios Japan will be adding more gamer friendly attractions in 2018. Final Fantasy will be joining the party, with the focus rumored to be on Final Fantasy VII. Not content with making Nintendo fans dreams come true, next year’s ‘cool Japan’ line up will feature Final Fantasy and Sailor Moon attractions. These will be […]
Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei
September 6th, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Sega | Comment »
A new Shin Megami Tensei game has just been announced. The new title, Dx2 Shin Megami Tensei:Liberation is a collaboration between Atlus and Sega, and will launch on smartphones soon. Have a look at the teaser site here.
World’s Largest Pacman
July 11th, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Arcades, Japan | Comment »
Visitors to Dainichi Shopping Center could easily walk past the amusement arcade without giving it a second look. Those brave enough to explore it’s recesses however have a treat in store. Beyond the medal games and dream catchers lurks a behemoth. The world’s biggest pacman is an awesome thing to behold, dwarfing your correspondent and […]
Super Nintendo World
June 9th, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Japan, Mario, Nintendo | Comment »
Those of you that have ever dreamed of setting foot in the mushroom kingdom will soon be getting their wish. Universal Studios Japan have commenced work on Super Nintendo World, a new themed area set to feature characters and rides from Nintendo’s most popular games. We’re expecting an official real life Mario Kart, Nintendo parades […]
SNES Mini For Christmas?
April 21st, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Japan, Nintendo | Comment »
A mini version of the SNES/Super Famicom bundled with a range of software will launch before Christmas, according to a report in Eurogamer. The new system is the reason the hugely successful NES mini has been discontinued. Nintendo scored a big hit with the retro console, but raised a few eyebrows by cancelling it so […]
Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Switch Opens with a Classic
March 6th, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in Nintendo, Switch | Comment »
The Switch debuted last Friday and it looks to have launched with an instant classic. Zelda:Breath of the Wild has picked up rave reviews being described by some as the best game in the series. Edge magazine awarded the game a coveted 10/10 score, and Eurogamer ranked it as essential. Breath of the Wild is […]
Denpa Men Anniversary
February 10th, 2017 ThreeHeadedMonkey Posted in 3DS | Comment »
Fans of 3DS RPG series Denpa Ningen might like to fire up the game this month as the developer is running a series of special events. During the event period you can win special items including ‘special sushi equipment’. Who wouldn’t want that?
Online Blackjack: Target 21 to grab the fun
January 16th, 2017 David S Posted in Misc | Comment »
Online Blackjack is here to double the excitement in the hearts of all the Blackjack lovers! Blackjack has always been popular and one of the most sought out card games in the gambling arena. Punters need not go all decked up with bet money to the land casinos anymore. All the card splendour is right […]