‘While I know many people can relate to me if I recount the joys and heartbreak many feel as a fan of their favorite musician, most would understandably raise an eyebrow if I were to tell them my experiences came within the comradery of idol fandom. Whether in person in sold-out concert halls and arenas, […]

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‘When put alongside impressive Western indie titles such as Celeste, Sayonara Wild Hearts and more, the Japanese indie scene can feel immature by comparison, a result of Japanese developers being slower to embrace the digital distribution platforms and lower barrier to entry of free-to-access development engines that facilitated the industry’s growth internationally. While certainly a […]

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