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To newcomers the anime art may simply look cool, but for veteran video gamers it’s a delicious slice of well-aged nostalgia.
But the question of whether this piece of anime merchandise is actually a piece of tail is a matter of perspective.
Fans have met a lot of memorable characters in the video game series’ 30 years, which also means a lot of bittersweet farewells.
Set to open this winter, the ride takes fans on an adventure through multiple worlds from the Final Fantasy video game franchise.
Two years after his passing, Satoru Iwata remains an important part of Nintendo’s video game vision.
Theme park announces its first-ever tie-up with the pair of massively popular anime, video game franchises.
Results of first scientific study into Pokémon GO‘s health benefits reveal game lowers stress levels.
Two-dimensional fighting game Fight of Gods offends me deeply, but I wonder how religious people feel about it.
Like that summer in high school you spent flipping burgers at a fast food joint, Mario’s plumbing days are part of his past.
Strongest woman in the world and special forces operative inspire intimate apparel options.
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