A new flexible learning-based high school program allows students to pursue their passions in preparation for careers in the gaming industry.
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Field made up almost entirely of gamers blind since birth will compete for the Shingan Cup title.
Tekken pro asks guys under 170 centimeters (67 inches) tall to “please live your life with the idea ‘I have no human rights’ in your mind.”
Starting next spring, going to school is going to mean going to Shibuya to play games for some Tokyo teens.
Champion of Nintendo’s crossover hit will walk away with a prize worth less than one percent of the purse for some other games.
Local competitive play lets unsuspecting boy rub elbows with the king of Nintendo’s crossover hit.
A place for digital competitors to stay in the birthplace of the Japanese fighting game community.
Professional e-sports player also skyrockets in popularity for boys, while girls’ career dreams remain steady.
Taking the concept of action movies and applying them to fighting games is an awesome new idea for e-sports professionals.
”What’s the purpose of your visit?” is a common question to get asked at immigration. “Who do you main?” is not.
Gamer father showed his power, but the Japanese Internet thinks he might not have displayed much wisdom.
First lesson? Gaming. Second lesson? Gaming. Tokyo technical school offers courses to aspiring e-sports athletes.
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Graffiti artist Pikachu plushies coming to brand-new Shibuya Pokémon Center megastore【Photos】
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
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