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Japan Envy: Avalanche of Pokémon Battle Trozei Merchandise
Whether you call it Pokémon Battle Trozei or Pokémon Link: Battle!, there's no denying that the eShop-exclusive match three game's announcement back in February came as a bit of a surprise. The game's...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: OyatsuBox
I'm a huge fan of Japanese snacks, but the sad fact is that it's extremely difficult to find anything outside of the occasional box of Pocky here in Australia. Luckily, the internet has made it easier...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 17 – The Vocaloidisode
In honour of Hatsune Miku Project Diva f 2nd coming out in English later this year, my Nichiest Podcast Ever co-host, prolific games writer, and pro podcaster shidoshi joins me to discuss all things...
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Announcing the Atlus Community Game-Along
I'm having so much fun with MonMonth that I almost don't want to announce the next Community Game-Along, but the show must go on! For April, I've decided to go back to a game developer/publisher, and...
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Swooning Over the Monster Hunter 4 Bible and Lagombi Hunter Nendoroid
Anyone who's following me on Twitter is probably well aware that I've gotten in a little, how should I put it, deep into Monster Hunter over the past couple of weeks (I blame MonMonth!). Just how deep,...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Candy Japan
I've always been a little wary of subscription services due to the cost and lack of control over the items one receives, but reviewing my first Japanese snack subscription service, OyatsuBox, a couple...
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Have your cake, and men too, in Tokimeki Restaurant
While there's been a constant stream of otome games, both free and paid, coming out on smartphones in recent years, I've never been drawn to very many of them. My iPhone 4's small screen does not lend...
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Interview: HamletMachine on the Starfighter Visual Novel Kickstarter
Time and time again it's been said that women are not a viable market for comic books or video games. Of course, both you and I know that's simply not true, dear reader, but if you're at all like me,...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 18 – Mentally Stable Game Localization
Have you ever wondered, "How can I be as kawaii as Ben Bateman?" Well, today's your lucky day, as the man himself (@benspants) agreed to join me on this little podcast shindig to answer that very...
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Swooning Over Video Game Nendoroids
Good Smile Company sure knows how to hook me. Since I've sworn not to buy figures for series I'm not a fan of, they just went ahead and announced a bunch of figures for series I'm really into! Not just...
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Announcing the Metroidvania Community Game-Along
April is finally coming to a close, signalling the end of the Atlus Community Game-Along. It was a tough month - participation saw a bit of a lull, perhaps due to the extremely long nature of Atlus...
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Cardcaptor Sakura is Back with Anime Collection and Nendoroid Releases
2014 is turning out to be an amazing year for fans of 90's magical girl anime! While the new Sailor Moon anime debuting worldwide July 5th is already more than we asked for, NIS America had a surprise...
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Monster Hunter 10th Anniversary Community Game-Along Roundup
If you've been following my monthly Community Game-Alongs, you may remember that way back in March we celebrated Monster Hunter's 10th anniversary by playing all kinds of hunting games. There was a ton...
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Chic Pixel YouTube Channel Update
Most of you are probably aware by now, but in case you're not... I have a YouTube channel! I've always found it much easier to express myself in text versus standing up in front of people or, in this...
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Japan Envy: Pokémon Trainer Red Nendoroid
There's nothing like an out-of-blue announcement to really get the blood pumping, eh? I'd say that's exactly what happened when Nintendo put up the shocking reveal trailer for the Pokémon Ruby and...
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10 Places I Have to Visit when I'm in Tokyo
It's often said that one can either be a fan of Tokyo or Osaka, but not both. Well, I'm a certified Osaka girl, so while I've been to Japan numerous times, I've only actually been to Tokyo once for two...
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The Princess of Tennis Book Now Available for Preorder
Have you ever wanted to know what it's really like working as a manga artist in Japan? Artist Jamie Lynn Lano had the extremely unique opportunity to work as an assistant on The Prince of Tennis and...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 19 – Sailor Moon Extravaganza
In honor of the massive Sailor Moon resurgence that is occurring this year, I sat down (virtually) with repeat guest Janine Hawkins to chat about the shojo giant of our youth. In this episode, we cover...
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XSEED is all for equal-opportunity ogling in Akiba's Trip: Undead & Undressed
When it comes to changes made or not made in game localizations, the most topical issue that comes to mind is Nintendo's recent refusal to add the ability for Mii's to have same-sex relationships in...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Little Witch Academia Blu-ray
Way back in August of last year, I wrote about an anime short called Little Witch Academia and how it brought back memories of some of my favorite magical girl series from my youth. With its gorgeous...
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