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Season 1

4 episodes · 2020

  1. 1Esports

    02 Jul 2020 · 10 min

    Daigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt to control the industry.

  2. 2Arcades

    09 Jul 2020 · 9 min

    Japan's flourishing arcade scene is a joy to behold. Here, old and young alike discuss the importance of arcades recreationally and as a fundamental resource for pro and aspiring competitive gamers.

  3. 3Arcades

    16 Jul 2020 · 10 min

    Independent game development is a true art – just take it from Pixel Junk Studios lead developer and Bit Summit founder, Dylan Colburn, and members of Japan's next wave of talent.

  4. 4Japan's AAA gaming

    30 Jul 2020 · 10 min

    The last generation of gaming hardware saw growth in western developers releasing content at a furious pace. But now Japan is having a resurgence in AAA thanks to unique gameplay styles.