Game Podunk Editor Marcus Estrada writes, "Phoenix Wright is a very intelligent game, but is much goofier than Yakuza - at least until Yakuza Of the End. Miike is well known in the US for his films Audition and Ichi the Killer. What's incredible about both these films is how intense and violent they both are. While there is murder and blood in the Phoenix Wright series, it still seems like a mostly odd fit. Miike doesn't do "typical" blood or violence. He goes all out. He is able to push you to the edge of your seat, make you grind your teeth, and generally just feel extremely uncomfortable. Is this what Capcom wants to do to their fans?"
I (Robin Ek, TGG) just woke up to the great news that the "Smooth McGroove Remixed 2 GameChops & Smooth McGroove" album is now available via iTunes, Google Play and Spotify =) So, check it out ;)
One of the more unique video genres out there are visual novels. These 15 interactive stories can easily draw you in, and keep you hooked.
I just finished my first play (read?)-through of Steins;Gate. Really enjoyed it. It's often considered the highest point in the genre and with good reason. So, if you wanna see if you can enjoy these kinds of games, if the story of movies like Inception or games like Bioshock Infinite really grab you, than give it a shot.
Plus Steins Gate 0 gets its English translation released on PS4 and Vita next month.
There are enough visual novels I love on this list that I better check out the others.
Sometimes you just need that perfect game to take with you on the go. Here's 20 games that are great offline options while you're commuting by plane or car.
I always bring either my Vita or 3ds for long flights but after a few minutes I get motion sickness. I like to grind in Jrpgs, helps pass the time. Thankfully most planes now have TV's and I take a movie break.
I liked his Yakuza movie.
OMG I remember The Happiness of the Katakuris! I haven't seen that movie in years. Possibly the strangest movie-watching experience I have ever had in my life.
Miike's a great director, so it'll be interesting to see how he deals with Phoenix Wright. Definitely not his usual style of film.