Posts Tagged ‘japanese imports’

Nintendo World Report Presents: Akihabara

May 28th, 2009 by John

One of the things we’d like to do before we die is spend a week nerding out in Japan. And of course, first on the itinerary would be shopping in Akihabara. The central location for all gaming and electronics shopping in Tokyo, Akihabara has become somewhat of a mecca for gamers. The good news is that if you can’t afford the trip, the folks over at Nintendo World Report have made the trip for you and put together a really nice video tour. Check it out:

This first video shows off the legendary store Super Potato. Watching the video makes me giddy and depressed all at the same time. Giddy to look at all the incredible gaming loot, sad to know that nothing like this exists in the United States.

This second video is more of a general shopping in Akihabara overview showing tons of gaming-related paraphernalia.

Again, it’s sad that there’s nothing like this in the US. The only comparable place I’ve ever been to is Midwest Gaming Classic. So hey, I’ve managed to get in a plug for MGC!

Please check out the full article at Nintendo World Report, and thanks to those guys for filling us with jealous, nerdy glee this morning.

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Retro Shmupping On Your Japanese Playstation

March 3rd, 2009 by Moe

In honor of Intergalactic Shmuppreciation Month, I thought it would be nice to share a page I found a year or two ago with all you space pilots.  This is an independent article that highlights several Japanese space shooters for the original Playstation.  While you would need an import system to play these, you might want to consider the exciting price of such an endeavor.  Now follow the link and let’s take a little time to celebrate this torturous love.  I shmuppreciate you.

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