Gaming

We can all agree that Japanese culture has long impacted the western world, but Japanese video games have undoubtedly had the most significant impact, in modern times. From The Last...

“lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to” — Sound familiar? Surely, there are very few people on the internet who haven't seen this recommended video on their Youtube...

Finally, BFI's two-month ANIME season is here to entertain and captivate all of us anime enthusiasts and newbies alike. From March 28 through May 31, 2022, the British Film Institute's...

Ever dreamt about wandering the streets of Tokyo, or visiting some Buddhist and Shinto temples, or just immersing yourself in some Japanese culture, but a trip to Japan wasn’t possible...

Twitch viewership keeps growing year after year, and in recent months the platform has seen unprecedented growth, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Twitch accounted for more than 1 trillion minutes...

Everyone has heard of Animal Crossing and The Legend of Zelda. Even non-gamers are familiar with Mario and Pokemon. All of these well-known games are such cultural institutions that if...

The magic behind the JRPG, or Japanese role-playing game, is its ability to transport players from real life to the colorful and vibrant world of anime. With the genre’s blend...

Japan’s influence is no stranger to the metaverse, where it has ingrained itself in the dizzying world of NFTs. And now, the next generation of gaming has elevated NFTs and...

The Assassin’s Creed series of games is one of the most successful in modern gaming, with a huge amount of work that goes into keeping them fresh and relevant over...

What is Cyberpunk? Japan’s Cyberpunk Culture The Birth of Japanese Cyberpunk: Akira ‘Modern Japan simply was Cyberpunk’ Japanese stand-outs in Cyberpunk 2077 Why we shouldn’t ignore cyberpunk Cyberpunk 2077 was...

Ghost of Tsushima Gameplay The Intricate Details in the Game Tsushima Island Our Final Thoughts Set in feudal Japan (during the Kamakura period) in the late 13th century, the Ghost...

Pragmata (2022, Capcom) Ghostwire: Tokyo (2021, Tango Gameworks) Resident Evil Village (2021, Capcom) Gran Turismo 7 (TBA, Polyphony Digital) Astro’s Playroom (2020, ASOBI Team) The Playstation 5 is here already?...

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002) Crap No One Loves Me (2015) Soda Drinker Pro (2016) Islands: Non-Places LSD: Dream Emulator (PSX) The vaporwave experience is interactive as well as...

For horror fans, the sci-fi curious, or merely those looking for a fun experience with friends this Halloween season, Shoreditch pop-up HYPER REALITY offers a thrilling glimpse into the future...

Virtual reality tech is becoming part of our everyday lives and with a vast array of uses to experiment with, there's no better time to try VR and the intense and...

The team at Japan Nakama was kindly invited to attend the most recent London Anime & Gaming Con; a home for anime, gaming, and cosplay in London. Despite having limited...