Retronauts Episode 341: Gunpei Yokoi, Part 1
Before Mario, before Donkey, there was Gunpei
, by Diamond Feit
Retronauts Episode 321: Pure Invention & 20th Century Japan
Domo Arigato, Mr. Aruto
, by Diamond Feit
RIP Ken Shimura, legendary Japanese TV star
The beloved comedian/musician/author/actor left his mark on the video game world as well
, by Diamond Feit
Another Tetris game kicks off the Virtual Boy's Japan-only lineup
No, really, this one's actually Tetris.
, by Jeremy Parish
Eternal Champions: honoring the video game consoles with the longest lifespan
When it comes to consoles, it's not game over until the new releases stop.
, by Diamond Feit
Loto & Order: A new wrinkle in the legend of real-world Dragon Quest lore
Truth may be stranger than fiction, but when it comes to Japan's "Dragon Quest Law" there's enough of both to go around.
, by Diamond Feit
40 years on, the Space Invaders finally conquer Tokyo
A new interactive exhibition at the Mori Art Museum celebrates four decades of shooting space squids.
, by James B. Eldred
Why did the Xbox fail to make it in Japan?
Bill Gates holding a Burger, a Controller, and an L.
, by Kim Justice