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Nintendo Switch Review Roundup
So the Switch landed on March 3 2017 and we’ve been so busy selfishly enjoying the games for ourselves thatContinue Reading
Resolution – Attack on Titan Episode 37 – Season’s Writings
What else could go wrong? The arc words of catastrophe, spoken only by the unaware the second before something elseContinue Reading
A Bitter Pill – My Hero Academia Episode 25 – Season’s Writings
It has been said that barking dogs seldom bite. It has also been said that Katsuki Bakugo does both frequentlyContinue Reading
Hero Tolerance – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 112
It must be tough being a superhero. All that pressure. All those expectations. To live up to an impossible standardContinue Reading
Current State and Future of Japanese Video Games
With E3 2017 setting the big picture for video games in the next 5 years or so, and with recentContinue Reading
Hats On To You – Super Mario Odyssey Reveals Game Mechanics
Since there is no conceivable rock under which one could live big enough to hid the fact that Mario exists,Continue Reading
Truce and Justice – Fire Emblem Warriors Reveals More Characters
I’m not going to waste too much of your time dissecting the formula that is the Warriors franchise. Lots ofContinue Reading
The Game is Afoot – Monster Hunter: World Announced
Monster Hunter. The test of character that has seen many a player give up quite early into their hunting careers.Continue Reading
NJPW Dominion 2017: Okada vs Omega II – The Greatest Story Ever Retold
There is a difference between good and great, a lot of things that are good are absolutely stellar but what’sContinue Reading
The Battle is Set!! – Dragon Ball FighterZ Announced
Like the World Martial Arts Tournaments that gave our heroes their first fighting aspirations, a new battle seeks to giveContinue Reading
Hath No Fury – Attack on Titan Episode 36 – Season’s Writings
Humanity is not the strongest species in the world. We do not have claws, we do not have fangs, weContinue Reading
Mark of a Hero – My Hero Academia Episode 24 – Season’s Writings
When a fire consumes its fuel in one glorious spectacle, a truly memorable flash is seared into the memories ofContinue Reading
Recast Construction – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 111
Having spent a long few weeks radio silent, traipsing off to corners of the world filled to the brim withContinue Reading
The Next Cycle – Dissidia Final Fantasy NT Heads West
Gotta say, pretty happy about this. With the original two a distant PSP memory and Japanese arcades claiming the third,Continue Reading
Ultra Evolution – Pokemon Sun and Moon Sequels, Pokken Tournament DX Announced
Well that sure came out of nowhere, didn’t it? And I’m not just talking about the announcement itself, but theContinue Reading
Wounds of the Past – Attack on Titan Episode 35 – Season’s Writings
They say that home is where the heart is and, as is made painfully clear, our poor Ymir has beenContinue Reading
Up in Flames – My Hero Academia Episode 23 – Season’s Writings
Here’s a philosophical question for you all: What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object…but also that immovableContinue Reading
Questionable Intent – Attack on Titan Episode 34 – Season’s Writings
As with any plan, there are two key features which must be present: Conception and execution. Without both of theseContinue Reading
Defiant Gravity – My Hero Academia Episode 22 – Season’s Writings
Since the bombastic Bakugo first blasted his way through Midoriya’s life (and notebooks), we have all longed for the momentContinue Reading
Auld Lang Syne – Attack on Titan Episode 33 – Season’s Writings
When action reaches its fever pitch, that which follows is a wind down. An eerie calmness. An aftermath. Unfortunately forContinue Reading
Lightning Round – My Hero Academia Episode 21 – Season’s Writings
With our Shonen protagonist sitting back until round two begins, it’s time to take a look at the other charactersContinue Reading
Grudge Match – Attack on Titan Episode 32 – Season’s Writings
Sometimes, when the world grows ever more complicated, when those around you change and truths find themselves transforming into lies,Continue Reading
I Put A Spell On You – My Hero Academia Episode 20 – Season’s Writings
As loner heroes the world over have taught us, in a world of heroism, villainy and all that lies between, youContinue Reading
Secrets and Truths – Attack on Titan Episode 31 – Season’s Writings
As with most storms, there lay a calm before it. A moment of respite to collect one’s thoughts, batten downContinue Reading
Daddy Issues – My Hero Academia Episode 19 – Season’s Writings
Though by its very definition the protagonist of a story is meant to carry our fullest attention, My Hero AcademiaContinue Reading
History Repeating – Attack on Titan Episode 30 – Season’s Writings
If there’s one thing to be said about perilous mountain expeditions, it’s that characters will either perish on them, orContinue Reading
Ignition – My Hero Academia Episode 18 – Season’s Writings
Heavy is the head that wears the 10,000,000 point headband, a lesson that poor Midoriya is now all too awareContinue Reading
Kamen Ridiculous – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 110
Since the Earth was first formed over 4,000 years ago, evil has sought the souls of men. However, through trialsContinue Reading
Self-Sacrifice – Attack on Titan Episode 29 – Season’s Writings
Well, that was certainly something. Titans on the left, Titans on the right, Titans from goddamn beneath. It is reallyContinue Reading
The Cavalry’s Here – My Hero Academia Episode 17 – Season’s Writings
To partially quote a man of great wisdom and import, “It’s dangerous to go alone.” Though a technically incomplete statement,Continue Reading
Combat-Based Turn – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 109
When the world stands against you and you find yourself on the cutting room floor, there is only one thingContinue Reading
Welcome Home – Attack on Titan Episode 28 – Season’s Writings
They say that home is where the heart is. Unfortunately, the darker side of that saying is that should aContinue Reading
Enemy Mine – My Hero Academia Episode 16 – Season’s Writings
Though the old adage/children’s song that once referenced the ability, or lack thereof, to go over, under or through something mostContinue Reading
Future Sight – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 108
Since man first saw their image, reflected back to them on the surface of a still lake, they have ponderedContinue Reading
Back to Her Roots – Attack on Titan Episode 27 – Season’s Writings
In a world where humanity has been pushed to the brink of extinction, bad news is a pretty common occurrence.Continue Reading
A Sporting Chance – My Hero Academia Episode 15 – Season’s Writings
Who doesn’t love a good competition that pits students against one another in a no-holds-barred fight to the finish lineContinue Reading
Horse Pitching – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 107
There comes a time in everybody’s life when they must stop and ask themselves one important question: “What would IContinue Reading
The Beast Within – Attack on Titan Episode 26 – Season’s Writings
Once again, the day is saved thanks to the people of the Survey Corps. Well, not exactly “saved” per sayContinue Reading
Tell the World – My Hero Academia Episode 14 – Season’s Writings
After witnessing your personal hero (who also happens to be the world’s hero) beat the absolute tar out of aContinue Reading
Boruto Action – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 106
The guys finally get around to talking about the new anime season this week and ponder what will fill theirContinue Reading
Netflix Releases First Trailer For Live-Action Death Note Film
This may be showing my age, ever so slightly, especially with a great deal of new Anime and Manga fansContinue Reading
Bandai Shows Off The Digimon 20th Anniversary V-Pet’s Tag Battle System In New Video
Months ago, Bandai revealed to the world that they would be re-releasing their original Tamagotchi off-shoot, the Digimon V-Pet, inContinue Reading
Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue – Review
Deep within the darkness you can find the light. In the recesses of the light you can find darkness. Don’tContinue Reading
Team Rocket’s Rockin’ Bods – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 105
Digimon, Pokemon. Pokemon, Digimon. Whether you prefer your companion creatures to rest in your pocket or on your digital device,Continue Reading
Snap Discussion: Nintendo Memories
It all started with speculation of the Nintendo Switch, which then lead us to take a long trip down memoryContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Wii U
Kane Bugeja Bayonetta 2 Look! On the store shelves! It’s a Wii! It’s a new controller! It’s an entirely newContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: 3DS
Kane Bugeja Pokemon Rumble Blast Once touch screens and motion controls have come and…somewhat stayed, what is next in theContinue Reading
Stone Is Not Crash – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 104
Bell-bottoms, JNCO jeans, live action anime adaptations, Naruto AMVs. What do all these things have in common? Jack squat, butContinue Reading
The Esoteric Breath of Video Games
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild the first open world Zelda game. That right there was the firstContinue Reading
NieR: Automata – Review
The human condition is, by and large, one of the most common elements of fiction. Who are we? Why areContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Wii
Kane Bugeja Red Steel 2 The Nintendo Wii, the experimental console with the funny name. You see, because Wii soundsContinue Reading
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable Live Action Movie Teaser Revealed
The gang behind the Diamond Is Unbreakable live action movie have done a wonderful job of revealing a steady stream of teaserContinue Reading
Big Bad Billy Bat Fett – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 103
With March finally upon the world, there is only one thing to do that makes sense: Talk about the brandContinue Reading
Tales of Berseria – Review
The Tales series continues to release new installments more and more frequently, with a new title having been released onContinue Reading
Nintendo Reveals List Of Indie Games To Be Released On The Switch In 2017
It scared me to think that the Nintendo Switch is only days away from an official release. Scares me onlyContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: DS
Luke Halliday Bomberman DS The Nintendo DS is a console I hold near and dear to my heart. Not onlyContinue Reading
Card Feelings – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 102
Okay, so this episode might start of a little on the heavy, real world side, but rest assured, the guys areContinue Reading
Celebrate The Launch Of “Berserk And The Band Of The Hawk” With New Trailer
Kentaro Miura’s Berserk is still a wonderfully popular Manga series, with its elongated support being spurred on by two differentContinue Reading
Dragon Ball Fusions – Review
Since the concept of fusions first entered the Dragon Ball Z canon, fans have pondered one simple question: What if?Continue Reading
Nintendo Memories: GameCube
Luke Halliday The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker So finally we have made our way to the little purpleContinue Reading
The Ridiculous Retcon – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 101
One hundred episodes go by and the world loses its mind. Honestly, an episode of this podcast following a timeContinue Reading
Look Alike: Sonic the Hedgehog OVA retrospective
Between 1994’s excellent Sonic 3 & Knuckles on the SEGA Mega Drive and 1998’s Sonic Adventure on the Dreamcast (whichContinue Reading
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild DLC Pass, Original Story and Hard Mode Added
Nintendo often get criticised for their constant attempts to innovate, at the same time as being criticised for not beingContinue Reading
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King – Review (3DS)
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King was a historic release when it landed on the PlayStation 2 backContinue Reading
Splatoon 2 Global Test Fire Set for March
Splatoon took the gaming world by storm when it landed on the Wii U in 2015 and still remains asContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Game Boy Advance
Kane Bugeja Zoids: Legacy The Game Boy Advance was a console that certainly lived up to its name. Compared toContinue Reading
Tick-Tock – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 100
One hundred. The big one. The moment when that counter hung oh so long on double digits gets the chanceContinue Reading
New Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of Wild Screenshots Ahead Of Its March 3rd Release.
No matter how close it would come to Christmas, I was always trying to get a peek of the presentsContinue Reading
Street Fighter V Introduces Us To New Fighter: Kolin
I’m a simple man, and therefor don’t know much about the world around me. Something I know for certain thoughContinue Reading
Digimon World: Next Order – Review
Japan, 1997: The Birth Of Digimon – Bandai took the world by storm with its Tamagotchi variant directed at young males.Continue Reading
SnapTheatre – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 99.5
When the Luke is away, the Frank and Jake shall play. They, along with Kane, shall also refuse to labelContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Game Boy Color
Frank Inglese Pokemon Crystal Pokemon is a franchise that I keep close to my heart even to this day becauseContinue Reading
RADWIMPS release music video for their song ‘Weekly Shonen Jump’ featuring Jump Heroes
Fans of Japanese rock band RADWIMPS would likely be familiar with their ode to Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, aptly titledContinue Reading
The New Nintendo Switch Trailer, Once Again, Shows Off Its Gameplay Versatility
All, if not most, people now know about Nintendo’s next big home console/handheld gaming device the “Switch”, so I wontContinue Reading
Expelled From Paradise – Review
If there is one thing that life (and many a movie) has taught me up until this point, it isContinue Reading
Let Sleeping Mangaka Lie – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 99
Be it passion, work ethic, or sheer insanity, those guys and gals who make manga happen sure are a busyContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Nintendo 64
Frank Inglese Pokemon Snap My first true obsession, dating back to when I was far too young to beContinue Reading
Prison School: Complete Series – Review
While things like ghouls, goblins, creatures, and critters tormented me and my heightened imagination as a child, it is theContinue Reading
Exploring the Works of Osamu Tezuka
Now when it comes to manga there is a ton of great choices in the modern age, whether it’s aContinue Reading
Anime of the Year Awards – 2016
Anime. That wonderous creation that allows members of reality to take a break and wonder; “What would it be likeContinue Reading
Japanese Video Game of the Year Awards – 2016
It’s that time of year (give or take a few weeks) where we all take a second and ponder theContinue Reading
Capcom Reveal Monster Hunter XX and Sailor Moon Collaboration For Upcoming Game
At this point in time, no one is shocked that the latest in the long series of Monster Hunter titles,Continue Reading
Overlord – Review
There are some videogames that you can just lose yourself in, aren’t there? You sit down, you play for aContinue Reading
Nausicaa’s Valley – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 98
Everybody knows that Digimon are the champions, it’s in the song, but has anyone ever stopped to think what thatContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Super Nintendo Entertainment System
Jahanzeb Khan Street Fighter II Turbo Despite being a die hard SEGA fan and the Mega Drive (Genesis) being myContinue Reading
Dressed to Impress – Cosplayers Angie and Knite Confirmed as Guests for Madman Anime Festival Perth
With the month of March approaching faster than most would care to realise, Madman has come forth with their firstContinue Reading
Nintendo Switch Dark UI Possibly Leaked Via Deleted Tweet.
We have all been there before. You have just finished working on something really hard and you can not waitContinue Reading
GACKT Casually Enters Championship Poker Tournament, Ends in 7th Place
In the continued adventures of legendary visual kei superstar GACKT, he has casually entered into a championship poker tournament knownContinue Reading
Utada Hikaru’s Fantôme Album Tops 1 Million Sales, New Music Video Released to Celebrate
After a 6 year stint on indefinite hiatus, iconic Japanese singer/songwriter, Utada Hikaru returned in September last year with aContinue Reading
Reggie Says Nintendo Has Learned From Wii U Mistakes
Let’s be honest here for a minute guys, the Wii U was a bit of a failure for Nintendo. ItContinue Reading
Has ‘Fire Emblem’ Reached Critical Mass?
Yesterday, Nintendo held a special Fire Emblem focused Nintendo Direct conference. During this conference they announced 3 new Fire EmblemContinue Reading
V-Jump magazine Reveals New 3DS Title Dragon Ball Heroes: Ultimate Mission X
Dragon Ball Heroes is, arguably, one of the most popular arcade video games to be currently in circulation across theContinue Reading
Digimon World: Next Order “Un-Hatch Your Destiny” Trailer Released + Boltbautamon Introduction
Digimon World: Next Order is only about a week away from an official release outside of Japan, and yet thanksContinue Reading
Ultra Street Fighter II Commemorates 30 Years of Fighting Excellence
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers is one of the major releases planned for the Nintendo Switch in 2017,Continue Reading
‘Your Name’ Makes History, Surpasses ‘Spirited Away’ as Highest Grossing Anime Film Of All Time
Just when you thought that the hype train for Your Name, Makoto Shinkai’s anime masterpiece, was beginning to slow down,Continue Reading
And the Award Goes To… – Lost in Mistranslation Episode 97
Live from 2017, it’s the 2016 SnapThirty Awards (or whatever they’re actually called). That’s right folks, it’s time to takeContinue Reading
Nintendo Memories: Game Boy
Jahanzeb Khan The King of Fighters 96 One of the coolest things about portable consoles back in the day wasContinue Reading
Arc System Works Announce BlazBlue for Nintendo Switch, The Wheels of Fate Are Switching
The wheels of fate are turning indeed with Arc System Works announcing that they will be bringing their popular BlazBlueContinue Reading
Nintendo Switch to Retire Miiverse and Streetpass, Thanks For The Memories
Who doesn’t love a good Streetpass? Heck I have even made friends because of it (Hey, Rolan). Well if youContinue Reading
‘Eccentric Family’ Anime Named Official Goodwill Ambassador for City of Kyoto
What’s fun is good! Those are the words by which the Shimogamo tanuki family of the fantastic and painfully underContinue Reading
