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Square Enix Announces Theatrhythm Dragon Quest
After Square Enix was heavily applauded for the Nintendo 3DS rhythm game Theatrhythm Final Fantasy and subsequent Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call, some fans mused about the possibility of...
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Chic Pixel Fundraising Sale
It's high time for me to clear out some things I've amassed over the years, and instead of skipping right to donating it all to the local Goodwill, I thought I'd offer everything to Chic Pixel readers...
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Surprise! Steins;Gate English version coming to PS3 and Vita in 2015
Talk about a surprise announcement! Just before the holidays, UK publisher PQube has announced that they will be working directly with developer Mages to bring acclaimed visual novel Steins;Gate to...
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Artist Spotlight: lottie pencheon and her Funny Love Parappa minicomic
There are a lot of words in the title of this article that might not make a lot of sense when strung together, but I hope you paid special attention to the "Parappa minicomic" bit. When artist lottie...
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Watch Chic Pixel Plus feat. Elliot Gay Live Tomorrow!
In honor of the holidays and being in the same country at the same time, my good pal and frequent Chic Pixel Plus guest Elliot Gay and I have decided to do our first ever live show!We'll be talking...
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Chic Pixel Plus 2014 Live Holiday Special
You may have already caught this year's live holiday podcast special when it aired on my YouTube channel, but if not, here's a version to listen to on the go! Join me and Elliot Gay (@ryougasaotome) as...
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Apricotsushi Reviews: Japan Prepaid
If you enjoy Japanese media like I do, it's likely that you've delved into the world of importing. Whether it be games, CDs, or anime, sometimes there are things that can only be bought in Japan....
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The Complete 2015 Community Game-Along Schedule
Back in December 2013, I had no idea that a casual conversation with Kimimi on Twitter about how we wanted to play more Falcom games would quickly evolve into a month-long themed game event that...
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January 2015 is Rhythm Month!
Happy New Year, everyone! As you probably saw in my previous post, the monthly Community Game-Alongs are continuing into 2015, and we're ringing in the new year with rhythm games! Even if you don't...
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Japan Envy: Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokémon Café
If there's one thing I still regret about my trip last July to Japan, it's that I never got to go to one of The GUEST cafe&diner's themed café events. Unfortunately, even if you are lucky enough to...
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RegionThree Loader Makes Region Free 3DS a Reality
Have you always wanted to play Japanese 3DS games on your North American/European 3DS, but couldn't because of the region lock? Or lamented the fact that North America gets everything before Europe?...
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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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