Well we’ve heard the Fire Emblem theme from Brawl with its latin lyrics and opera style singing, but have you ever wondered about its origins? Well here is one of those moments:

It seems that this theme was actually used in a weird, but epic commercial for the first Fire Emblem in Japan. It featured people in medieval costumes like knights, mages and soldiers singing the theme itself in an opera using Japanese lyrics. Check the video below to see this commercial in all of its glory. Read more »

Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PS3 Bundle

I am extremely impressed with the new developments and hype regarding Metal Gear Solid 4. The game will be released on June 12th worldwide (which is very rare for a Japanese-made game to coincide with its international release) and will also be released in a PS3 bundle pack feature. The bundle includes the game, an 80 gig PS3, and a wireless dual shock controller. Read more »

Right after I played Ouendan, I always think the animation of it is halirous. But maybe I spoke too soon… Never underestimate the imaginations of japanese… Read more »

Ever wonder how the Super Smash Brother series evolved through the years? Well this video will show you the game’s growth through the years from Super Smash Brothers on the N64, to SSB:Melee on the GC, and now to SSB:Brawl on the Wii.

Time to put your nostalgia glasses on.

I did the follow-up on Star Ocean, and decided to check out the Front Mission series as well. I can say that I’m also extremely disappointed as to how Square Enix has handled and developed the Front Mission series in North America - in my opinion worse so than Star Ocean. Read more »