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Take a trip through the world of Japanese gaming during 2018-19. Explore the virtual landscape and meet some of the key people at the forefront of the country's video game industry.
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Seasons
1.Esports
02-07-202010mDaigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt t...
- Ep 2
2.Arcades
09-07-20209mJapan's flourishing arcade scene is a joy to behold. Here, old and young alike discuss the importance of arcades recreationally and as a fundamental resource for pro and aspiring c...
- Ep 3
3.Arcades
16-07-202010mIndependent game development is a true art – just take it from Pixel Junk Studios lead developer and Bit Summit founder, Dylan Colburn, and members of Japan's next wave of talent.
- Ep 4
4.Japan's AAA gaming
30-07-202010mThe last generation of gaming hardware saw growth in western developers releasing content at a furious pace. But now Japan is having a resurgence in AAA thanks to unique gameplay s...
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