Black Friday will mark two weeks before the release of Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest. But what are the inspirations behind the soundtrack including the melodies, percussion, and chord progressions in the score? Well, here it is below: Song Inspiration(s) Amidst the Musical Tempest Other than the Theme of Eastern Story Leitmotif, noneContinue reading “The Inspirations For Touhou Meijinka’s Soundtrack”
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Why Website Agreements and Fine Print are Confusing to Consumers
Let’s face it: the average internet user has spent roughly over $600 in website microtransactions. Many are being charged without their consent or get banned from a site because they don’t understand the Terms of Service agreement or their Privacy Policy. One user can have several accounts on several different websites. Many people don’t readContinue reading “Why Website Agreements and Fine Print are Confusing to Consumers”
The Making of Touhou Meijinka
Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest was a side project produced by Drillimation in collaboration with Studio Emiko. This was a way to get back into the traditional arcade danmaku genre after production on Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria finished. That was a monster project, and put me out of focus. Before MeijinkaContinue reading “The Making of Touhou Meijinka”
The Truth of the Tsukumogami Tribe in Kozan
In Japanese mythology, the tsukumogami is a type of youkai manifesting in the form of an object inhabited by one of the Eight Million Gods in Shinto. One of the thousands of youkai tribes recognized by the Federal Kingdom of Kozan follows a different practice. When a child of such tribe is born, they areContinue reading “The Truth of the Tsukumogami Tribe in Kozan”
Drillimation Releases Beta of Touhou Meijinka on itch.io
Drillimation Systems today releases the beta for Touhou Meijinka ~ Song of Divine Tempest on itch.io. The game is a collaboration between Studio Emiko who wrote the story and screenplay, and E. Enthusiasm, who provided most of the game’s sprites. It will also be the first game in the dedicated Emiverse by Studio Emiko. TouhouContinue reading “Drillimation Releases Beta of Touhou Meijinka on itch.io”
Case Study: YouTube ‘Blackout’ in Japan
Users in Japan, for a while, may have seen this YouTube message way too many times when attempting to view anime-related videos and other content from overseas: This video is not available in your country due to a copyright claim by (rightsholder). However, YouTube has made it available in the United States, as part ofContinue reading “Case Study: YouTube ‘Blackout’ in Japan”
2023 Reportedly Ranked Worst Year for Scams on Twitter/X
Drillimation Systems can blame a Chinese online clothing retailer, a blockbuster Hollywood movie, and the Israel-Hamas War for an increase in scams on Twitter/X and Instagram throughout 2023. The former has had the most on record. Users on either one or both platforms would wake up to a quote tweet or regular mention on Twitter,Continue reading “2023 Reportedly Ranked Worst Year for Scams on Twitter/X”
November 2023 Monthly Digest
We’re getting close to the end of the year as the holiday season begins (November and December typically occupy that) with All Saints Day. For us, the nights are continuing to get longer. But if you live in the Southern Hemisphere, your days are getting longer. Key Developments Over the Past Two Months Statistics onContinue reading “November 2023 Monthly Digest”
Thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author, and does not reflect the viewpoints of Nintendo. WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. We don’t recommend reading this until you’ve completed it, and please proceed at your own risk. It’s been over a week sinceContinue reading “Thoughts on Super Mario Bros. Wonder”
Okay. This is Me at 24. What’s Next for the Prophet’s Life?
Every person’s life is a story of progress and resilience, moving forward every year until they reach a stopping point. Today officially marks my 24th birthday. Every year, we get older, but that also means death will also get closer as well. No one person can live for eternity. Last year around this time, ChuhouContinue reading “Okay. This is Me at 24. What’s Next for the Prophet’s Life?”
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