In a turn of events that feels like an extra life in a boss fight, Drillimation Systems announced that the source code for their 2024 game Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria has been successfully retrieved and reconstructed. This news comes nearly a year and a half after a devastating hard drive failure that threatenedContinue reading “Source Code For Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria Retrieved, Updates Resume”
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What if There Were an Almanac For Drillimation Danmaku Universe Characters?
While relistening to the soundtrack for the original Plants vs. Zombies, I thought to myself if there was an almanac for all of the characters in the game. I’ve come up with entries for two Drillimation Danmaku Universe games, both from Phase Two. I’ve mostly done every single boss in those games. DISCLAIMER: All ofContinue reading “What if There Were an Almanac For Drillimation Danmaku Universe Characters?”
Drillimation Releases Alpha For Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel
This past Friday, Drillimation Systems released the alpha build for its latest fangame, Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel. The game offers an enticing glimpse into a new standalone canon entry to the Drillimation Danmaku Universe. The alpha is now available for download via itch.io, and this early build shows that the ProphetContinue reading “Drillimation Releases Alpha For Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel”
Erie Anime Fest Return Date Delayed Due to Location Change
The return for the Erie Anime Fest, which was originally scheduled for August 15, 2026, has been delayed to Saturday, October 10, 2026. The reason isn’t just a simple homecoming; it’s due to a major level up for the convention. This will take place a week after the Cleveland Anime Fest, which is scheduled theContinue reading “Erie Anime Fest Return Date Delayed Due to Location Change”
Parental Meddling and Why It Takes a Toll
If you’re into the media, we’ve heard the term executive meddling, which is where any form of media gets altered by executives during its development, where they have control over the final say. Changes could be made to ensure it’s better in their interests, and that also includes its cancellation. It always ends in aContinue reading “Parental Meddling and Why It Takes a Toll”
How to Replicate Authentic Chinese Opera Music With the Roland JV-880 Asia Expansion
Last September, I wrote an article explaining how to make Chinese-sounding music using regular General MIDI instruments. This past month, to open the Year of the Horse, I did a remix of No Severance ~ Okiku’s Hair (as No Severance ~ Okiku’s Horse) from Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity using mostly Chinese instruments.Continue reading “How to Replicate Authentic Chinese Opera Music With the Roland JV-880 Asia Expansion”
My Experience at Niagara Falls Anime Fest
Over the weekend, I did my second anime convention in less than three months, and my first out-of-state convention. I was grateful to do more than just stare at Niagara Falls, no matter which side of the border I’m standing on. I had not been there in three years, and this is my third visitContinue reading “My Experience at Niagara Falls Anime Fest”
Tewi Jumps Off a Mountain and Dies Review – A Mountain of Rabbit Torture
Step forward, my loyal subjects, and behold the exquisite agony of the digital rabbit hole. Today, we discuss the plight of Tewi Inaba – a rabbit of cunning and pranks who apparently has the survival instincts of a lemming with a death wish! We are looking at Tewi Jumps Off a Mountain and Dies andContinue reading “Tewi Jumps Off a Mountain and Dies Review – A Mountain of Rabbit Torture”
Niagara Falls Anime Fest is This Weekend. Are You Ready?
The falls are calling, and for the first time, Drillimation Systems will be heading to the iconic border city of Niagara Falls for the second Anime Fest in less than three months, and this will be their first out-of-state convention. After a successful run in Pittsburgh, we are continuing our 2026 tour by bringing America’sContinue reading “Niagara Falls Anime Fest is This Weekend. Are You Ready?”
March 2026 Monthly Digest
As the frost of winter begins to fade, this month marks a season of transition, where the season will give way to the first vibrant whispers of spring (or autumn for our Southern Hemisphere players). We’re channeling our energy into Touhou Meishuugeki ~ Cursed Sweeper and Bewildering Parallel and we have updates that we’ve beenContinue reading “March 2026 Monthly Digest”
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