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Chic Pixel's Best Anime and Games of 2014
I can't believe it's nearly three weeks into 2015 and I'm only just now getting around to finalizing my favorite game and anime picks of 2014! They always say time moves fast, but I'm definitely...
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Nintendo of Australia Releases Adorable Mario and Yoshi Wallpaper for Summer
People often forget, but while the rest of the world is freezing, things are really heating up down here in the Southern Hemisphere! In honor of the summer season, Nintendo of Australia has released a...
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10 Japanese 3DS Games Worth Importing
Now that the RegionThree exploit makes region-free 3DS gaming a reality*, you may be wondering how you should utilize this newfound power. Well, what better way than to import some cool Japan-exclusive...
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Game Art: Creative Inspiration, from Indie Games to Blockbusters Now...
Last year, Matt Sainsbury of Digitally Downloaded launched a Kickstarter for a book on game art that, while ultimately unsuccessful, proved that there are a variety of methods to getting a book...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Hatsune Miku Graphics: Vocaloid Comics & Art Volume 2
One of my favorite aspects of the Vocaloid phenomenon is how it's powered by the fan community, with people all over the globe coming together to celebrate the digital idols through music, art, and...
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February 2015 is From Software Month!
Happy February! Due to some release date announcements I've decided to shuffle around the Community Game-Along schedule slightly, making this the month to celebrate all games developed by From...
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American Envy: Doraemon x House Foods Tofu
I know what you're thinking: "American Envy? I thought this column was about promotions and merchandise exclusive to Japan!" Well, in a very strange turn of events, North America is receiving a special...
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Chic Pixel Plus Episode 23 – The Monster (Hunter) Mash
In honor of the impending English release of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate for the 3DS, the first episode of Chic Pixel Plus of 2015 is dedicated to all things MH4U! I'm joined by my Team Derp hunting...
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Otome Game Spirit Parade Preorders Open, 2 Additional Routes Added
There is certainly no shortage of small, independent English otome games and smartphone dating sims for those of us who like to romance handsome anime men, but it's great to see more otome-style titles...
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Boys Over Flowers Season 2 Manga to Launch on Valentine's Day
In a surprise announcement from Viz Media, acclaimed manga artist Yoko Kamio is returning to her seminal Boys Over Flowers manga with a sequel titled Boys Over Flowers Season 2 that will debut in North...
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Valentine's Giveaway from Chic Pixel!
Regardless of what you think about Valentine's Day, any holiday is a great chance to show my appreciation to all the readers of Chic Pixel! So, whether or not you plan on spending the day celebrating...
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The Newest Humble Weekly Bundle Includes... A Hatoful Boyfriend Body Pillow?
In what might very well be the best Humble Weekly Bundle ever to exist, the charity game bundle is offering not only a plethora of quality games at a pay-what-you-want price, but a Hatoful Boyfriend...
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Pokémon Café at Shibuya Parco 2015 [Guest Post]
Waiting in line at the Pokémon CaféGreetings, Chic Pixel readers! This is Sarah (@everydayfoxlife), one of Anne’s newest correspondents in Japan. Recently Roy (@kotowari) and I had the opportunity to...
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Swooning Over: Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls Japanese Version
Considering Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair were far and away my favorite games released in 2014, it should come as no surprise that I am extremely excited to hear...
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Sony celebrates PS Vita's 3rd birthday with massive sale and freebies
My, how time flies! If the Official PlayStation Blog hadn't mentioned it, I would never have realized that the PS Vita is now three years old. I bought mine on launch day and haven't been shy about...
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Celebrating the Second Annual MonMonth!
The Monster Hunter Community Game-Along is back! First held last March for Monster Hunter's 10th anniversary, this Game-Along was by far one of the most popular themes of the year, and effectively got...
View ArticleUnboxing Japanese Goodies: February Haul Edition
I buy a lot of stuff. When I moved last month, I became acutely aware of exactly how much stuff, and while it's not exactly more than I initially thought, you get a whole new kind of appreciation for...
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Visiting the Ghibli Museum!
You may have thought my recap posts from my trip to Tokyo last summer were finished... But you are wrong! A whole eight months later and I've still got tons of things I'd like to cover, and what better...
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It's time to announce some otome games, Idea Factory International!
Idea Factory International is scheduled to have their first ever press event sometime next month, and I'm crossing everything that can be crossed in hopes that they announce an otome game localization...
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Quick and Easy Light Box Tutorial for Bloggers
One of the things I struggle most with when coming up with content for Chic Pixel is photos. I'm by no means a pro photographer, but at the very least, my previous apartment was blessed with great...
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English Version of Visual Novel Studio TyranoBuilder to Launch Next Week
Who doesn't love a good visual novel? English speakers are slowly catching on to what might my favorite video game genre, one that focuses on text-heavy narratives and "choose your own adventure"-like...
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Amazon Japan Trick: How to Import Manga for Super Cheap
Amazon Japan can be a little intimidating for importing Japanese products, but it's also has some of the best deals on books and manga. On top of that, recent decrease in its international shipping...
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April 2015 is Yuji Naka Month!
If there's one classic game series that I know next to nothing about, it'd be Sonic. But while my actual experience with the games may be lacking, I am more than aware of the impact they've had on the...
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Introducing my latest localization project, Fantastic Boyfriends: Legends of...
I've alluded on Twitter to the fact that I've been working on a very exciting project over the past couple of months, but now I can finally share what it is. I'm assisting with the translation and...
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This Q-Pot x Sailor Moon collaboration is everything I've ever wanted
I'm not usually very savvy when it comes to things like high-end jewelry and cosmetics, but Q-Pot has always been on my radar for their amazing sweets-inspired collections. But since the vast majority...
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