Japan Gaming Guide

Dark Souls 3 is the third entry in From Software’s brutal action RPG series. After its iconic debut, many felt the second entry dipped a little, but the final game is a stonking return to form. Let’s take a closer look in this Dark Souls 3 review. Essentially a hack and slash ’em up with […]

A new Nintendo store will open in Tokyo this year, the first of its kind in Japan. Nintendo already have a store in New York. As well as selling consoles, games and accessories the store will be used for events and promotions. The new store will take up a floor of a Shibuya department store. […]

We’re taking a look at Mario’s latest, greatest adventure today, in this Super Mario Odyssey review. Yes, we know. It’s been out a while, but we’ve just gotten around to playing it through. We’re very glad we did, as it is a stonking return to form for the little plumber after a couple of good, […]

A mini PlayStation is on the way with 20 classic games included. Following in the footsteps of the many recent retro consoles, a new mini PlayStation is coming. The PlayStation Classic will include Final Fantasy VII, Jumping Flash, Ridge Racer Type 4, Wild Arms and Tekken III as well as several unannounced games. Final Fantasy […]

Game controllers can bring an added level of immersion to the gaming experience as well as improve your play. A flight stick can make all the difference when you’re angling to be top gun. Luckily then, Hori are bringing out a new controller to help indulge your fantasies. The Ace Combat Flight Stick for PS4 […]

Let’s make a pro soccer club! Road to world or Puro soca curubu o tsukurou! Rodo to wuruldo to give it its Japanese title has gotten an update recently. A few new formations and combos have made it into the game. Frankly, we’re just terrified of the in-game rendition of England manager Gareth Southgate. It […]

It’s been a while since we carved through hordes of 15th century warriors but thankfully we’ll soon be getting the chance to do so again. The latest game in the Musou Orochi series has been announced. Musou Orochi 3 is on the way! Known as Warriors Orochi 4 in the west, the game will get […]

Mental health has been getting a lot of coverage in the media lately and there have also been some interesting attempts by game developers to explore the subject. Recently, we discovered Yumenikki – Dream Diary, a 3D reboot of an old game featuring a Japanese recluse – a ‘hikkimori’ or shut-in. There a many people […]

Rainbow Islands is one of our favorite classic games. One of the greatest ‘cutesie’ platformers, the cartoon like graphics mask a brutally difficult game with several layers of depth. Your character must ascend a number of themed islands battling with various creatures and escaping the ever rising water. But that’s not the whole story. Killing […]

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 […]