Chic Pixel Plus Episode 49 – Delightful Despair
Look who’s back! Chic Pixel Plus makes its triumphant return with a recap of the most recent Nintendo Direct, Japanese film recommendations, yet another Granblue Fantasy update, and Sarah’s full...
View ArticleRainbow Alpacasso Review [Big Size!]
Hello and welcome to what very well might be my first plushie review! Tokyo Otaku Mode was kind enough to send me one of their official Amuse plushies to review, but I had no idea which one I would...
View ArticleOyatsuBox August 2016 Review
Oh my, is it really the end of September already?! Wait, winter, come back! (or summer, if you’re a friend in the Northern Hemisphere) Today I’m going to relive August through this very overdue...
View ArticleOctober 2016 Community Game-Along: Horror Games
Who’s ready for some spooks?! I know I am! After I tried something a little different for last year’s October Community Game-Along theme, I knew we had to return to horror this year. After all, what’s...
View ArticleDate an Ikemen Horse in Uma no Prince-sama
Write just one academic paper on centaurs in BL manga and suddenly everyone is sending you things featuring centaurs! That’s why when my pal @VanishingAge saw Uma no Prince-sama, she immediately...
View ArticleYume Twins Kawaii Subscription Box Review
Now here’s a review I’m really excited for! Well, it’s always great to check out something new, but I’ve been especially eager to try Yume Twins ever since the new kawaii subscription box service was...
View ArticleKyoukai no Shirayuki: Yori Zenno Route Impressions
I’ve finally completed my second route in Kyoukai no Shirayuki! After posting my general impressions along with my thoughts of the first route I completed (Saji Kakeya), I decided the best way to...
View ArticleTeddy Together Review
When an English version of Teddy Together was announced earlier this year, I was completely shocked. After the Japanese version came out way back in June 2013, there was not a peep of a localization....
View ArticleTasting Bag of Bones Halloween Yogurt Cheetos
I always say that I’ll try any food once, so that’s exactly the mindset I had when I jumped at the chance to purchase Halloween yogurt-flavored Cheetos from Japan. When I hear “yogurt Cheetos” I...
View ArticleChic 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...
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