[ad_1] Sega already has the basic infrastructure in place. At least in Japan, arcades are still prevalent enough for the fog gaming system to be viable. The company owns around 200 of them, and Sega machines are also prevalent in third-party arcades. The company’s machines are connected to game center servers, which are also linked […]
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Studio Ghibli’s first fully CGI movie will be ‘Aya and the Witch’
[ad_1] The next movie from the world renowned Studio Ghibli will be a departure from its previous efforts. The studio co-founded by Hayao Miyazaki is well-known for its expertise in traditional, hand-drawn animation, and only occasionally uses CGI in its films. The upcoming Aya and the Witch, however, will be animated entirely in 3D. It […]
Nintendo lets Japanese gamers build custom Switch bundles
[ad_1] Nintendo has been known for its penchant for colorful hardware since it launched the Play It Loud series of Game Boys in 1995. The Switch is no exception — the console’s Joy-Con controllers and straps come in a variety of eye-popping colors. The company is now letting new Switch customers create their own made-to-order […]
‘Phantasy Star Online 2’ will finally come to North America next week
[ad_1] You’d be right to be wary of such promises, of course. Sega has been saying for years that the game was heading to the US, and then in 2013 announced a delay without explanation. Things have been largely silent since then, although an English language version was released in Southeast Asia not long after. […]
After Math: Anything worth doing is worth overdoing
[ad_1] 2020 is shaping up to be the year without conventions. Google I/O, Facebook F8, GDC, OMG, and MWC have already been called off, with exhibitors jumping ship from SXSW by the handful and Computex and E3 likely next on the chopping block. But these are… [ad_2] Source link
Japan’s life-size 18m Gundam statue can move (a little)
[ad_1] Besides Fila apparel capsules, the 40th anniversary of Gundam is also being celebrated with a life-size, moving statue. While it won’t go on display for the public until later this year in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, a recent media tour visited the Gundam Factory and saw the latest version of the project. There they saw […]
Roland reimagines the taiko drum with modern electronics
[ad_1] The TAIKO-1 uses a mesh surface rather than hard rubber to recreate the flexible feel of a drum’s skin without the loud noises. Each side of the drum has two zones that trigger different sounds — the center produces deep staccato hits while the edges create long, higher-pitched notes. And as with most electronic […]
Coronavirus outbreak is affecting Nintendo Switch supply in Japan
[ad_1] We’ve asked Nintendo for comment on how this will affect the US and Western countries as a whole, if at all. Containing the virus clearly takes top priority, and Nintendo isn’t going to be the only company affected. Apple suppliers in China like Foxconn and Quanta aren’t expected to resume full production until around […]
Sega’s new app lets you remotely win prizes from a real claw machine in Japan
[ad_1] Prizes include plushies, pillows, towels and other anime-based collectables, and a go on the machine costs between 100 and 200 Sega Points — 130 points will cost you two bucks, although you can buy more at a discount (you can practice for free). You can also earn points for other activities, such as logging […]
Universal Studios teases ‘Super Nintendo World’ with a music video
[ad_1] As promised, Universal Studios Japan is on track to open its Super Nintendo World park this summer ahead of the Olympic Games. Now it’s teasing the new area with a mostly-CG music video and song made by Galantis with Charlie XCX. If you were hoping for a glimpse inside the new area or some […]