As far as I’m aware, Japanese dates are written out as YYYY/MM/DD, so 8/9 as August 9th would be correct.
Brian Ashcraft
brianashcraft
Originally from Texas, Ashcraft has called Osaka home since 2001. He has authored six books, including most recently, The Japanese Sake Bible.
Since international numbers are flipped, the 8/9 seems like one of those longer reaches, because in Japan, it would be 9/8, right? Read more
Any theories so far on the Sword and Shield Regi’s, like their shrine locations relate to bombing sites in the UK?
I really don’t understand this shit. Is it the uniforms? There are plenty of other smart-looking uniforms not associated with genocidal regimes.
I remember being here when your son was born, in the old days before the Star commenter system was enacted and the Gawker network was young and scrappy. I remember interviewing for two months before being granted public commenting rights. Hard to believe it’s been so long. Glad you and yours are still around Brian.
This CG cinema seeming “similar” to “Shadowbringers” is like saying Derek Zoolander’s looks seem “similar” to each other.
It’s really nice that Capcom has gotten people interested in science with the latest Resident Evil game.
Hard disagree.
I’m an Indian who was raised in the Middle East and now lives in America, and I 100% don’t let my feet or the underside of my shoes touch anything that is supposed to be respected in Indian culture; the most common example being Books. I was taught from an early age not to let my books (school or… Read more
i dont care for pikachu but the kyogre lure is nice. makes me wanna go fishing...or take a bath
Thank you, Mario! But our princess is in another parking lot!
I get Korea’s issues with Japan but this seems a little unreasonable. It’s a symbol that doesn’t really look like anything, and a shrine that Japanese people still pay respect to. If they don’t like the content packs then they could just not buy them.
The new Yukata in that colour/style looks like a Jedi robe, so it has that going for it. Read more
It’s all about Mario’s nails now.
Great piece, Brian. Read more
These are massively overpriced, even by most pre-built system standards.
For that price the specs are ridiculous. As expected. Check price lists of small PC shops and you will get the exact same specs as the C300 for 500$ less.
“SNK was acquired by a group of Chinese companies in 2015" Read more
Those carts are a menace. I would have been surprised if they made goal.