After the release of Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity back in April, Drillimation’s relationship with the Vietnam-based Studio Emiko entered into a feud. As such, the involvement of Studio Emiko in Drillimation games is currently on hold as Drillimation Systems founder and CEO Susumu Takajima wishes to assess the issues that plagued theContinue reading “Drillimation-Studio Emiko Feud, Explained”
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Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and does not reflect the viewpoints of Nintendo. Like a lot of other players, I was unable to preorder the Nintendo Switch 2, but I was still able to get one on launch day. In fact, I couldn’t sleep theContinue reading “Thoughts on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World”
Preparing For the Nintendo Switch 2 – A Look Back at the Original Switch
Another Nintendo era is coming to a close this week as we prepare for the launch of the next Nintendo era – the Nintendo Switch 2. If you’ve played video games any time in the past forty years, making childhood memories can be nothing short of incredible, and those related to Nintendo are ones youContinue reading “Preparing For the Nintendo Switch 2 – A Look Back at the Original Switch”
June 2025 Monthly Digest
Welcome to summertime once again. In four days, it will become even more wonderful as the Nintendo Switch 2 launches alongside a brand new Mario Kart. I will be getting both. Will you get either one or both on day one? I got the original Nintendo Switch on day one as well despite not preorderingContinue reading “June 2025 Monthly Digest”
The Backstories of Kiyomi Tatariya and Asta Nattendottir, Further Explained
Kiyomi Tatariya and Asta Nattendottir are two characters and the bosses of the third and fourth stages in Touhou Chouhatsuyou ~ Burgeoning Tresses of Longevity. Their hairstyles were unaffected by the scent and remain at their regular length. They also live in Dragon’s Tower where the Kanbe family also lives. They aren’t related by blood,Continue reading “The Backstories of Kiyomi Tatariya and Asta Nattendottir, Further Explained”
The Consequence of “Strict Interpretation of Copyright Law” on YouTube
If you think of YouTube as a platform where if you play by copyright law, your videos will be safe from DMCA takedowns, and you have some recourse if it’s taken down improperly. That’s not the case in a number of countries, particularly in Japan, thanks to an additional barrier of lawful sharing. What I’mContinue reading “The Consequence of “Strict Interpretation of Copyright Law” on YouTube”
Drillimation Announces New Soundtrack Album Series to Commemorate Chuhou Joutai’s Fifth Anniversary
Five years ago today, the original Chuhou Joutai released on Steam. To commemorate it, Drillimation rereleased the MOD tracker version of the soundtrack on Bandcamp under the name of Ayako’s MODded Score. Drillimation Danmaku Universe fans should participate in this emotionally-themed event before this year is over. Drillimation has confirmed that multiple volumes of theContinue reading “Drillimation Announces New Soundtrack Album Series to Commemorate Chuhou Joutai’s Fifth Anniversary”
Why Do Some Touhou Project Fanworks Get Taken Down?
Copyrights, trademarks, and patents – what’s in a name? If you’re a YouTube user, you might know a word or two about the former. There are some pretty important differences between all three. To exactly explain these differences in particular: Now that these differences are explained, if you are a YouTube user and a TouhouContinue reading “Why Do Some Touhou Project Fanworks Get Taken Down?”
If You Have Uploaded Videos Relating to Fossilized Wonders on YouTube, Your Videos Could Get Taken Down If You Aren’t Careful
Over the past few weeks, Team Shanghai Alice’s legal team has taken down dozens of videos relating to the new Touhou Project game Touhou 20: Fossilized Wonders. Players are not happy about this, but I will explain the situation. Touhou Project has a thriving community that makes fanworks, and is one of the reasons for the franchise’s popularity. ThisContinue reading “If You Have Uploaded Videos Relating to Fossilized Wonders on YouTube, Your Videos Could Get Taken Down If You Aren’t Careful”
One Month Later – Hosokawa Has Still Not Returned to Discord
A month has passed since the Discord account of Emiko Hosokawa was hacked. Unfortunately, she still has not returned to Discord. The reason for this long delay is due to final exams that are taking place and university preparations. What came next was a barrage of replies from spambots promoting unofficial services that could potentiallyContinue reading “One Month Later – Hosokawa Has Still Not Returned to Discord”
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