Awhile back now Level 5 and Studio Ghibli teamed up to make the distinctly unique JRPG, Ni No Kuni Wrath of the White Witch. Featuring the visual appeal of Studio Ghibli’s films, a phenomenal majestic soundtrack, and a unique combat style, it was hard to miss. It stood out among even other JRPGs that were popular at the time. Overall receiving a positive reception from critics and gamers, Ni...[Read More]
Studio Ghibli has become a household name, and have managed to extend fandom of their movies beyond anime fans. So when word reached me that they were going to be contributing to the design and animation of a video game, I was pretty stoked. It took me a lot longer than I would have liked to get my hands on a copy and finally play it but once I did, I enjoyed it immensely. Now, Ni No Kuni: Wrath o...[Read More]
Fans of Studio Ghibli’s works will now have the chance to see their film “Pom Poko” on the big screen! Studio Ghibli created smash hits like “Spirited Away,” “Princess Mononoke,” and “Howl’s Moving Castle.” Now they want to show off Academy Award-nominee director Isao Takahata’s work! From June 17th through June 20th, “Pom Poko” will be available in cinemas across the U.S.
Come celebrate the 15th anniversary of one of the most critically-acclaimed animated films of all time: Spirited Away. Legendary director Hayao Miyazaki’s masterpiece will be coming back to U.S. theatres on December 4th and 5th!
Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch is a difficult game to talk about, not because of its fascinating take on RPG battle systems or the mechanical parts that make up the gameplay, although those parts are amazing, but because it is a difficult game to play emotionally. I have referred to it as “brutal” many times while talking to others about it. After many false starts and trying to write about ...[Read More]