For me, I am a person living in a temperate climate. But two others, namely my brother, and Studio Emiko chairwoman Emiko Hosokawa, live in tropical climates. Living in a temperate climate allows you to explore different climatic landscapes, but depending on where one is situated, you have one thing in common: cold. As aContinue reading “Temperate Versus Tropical: Why You Don’t See Cold in the Latter”
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The Chief Executive Officer Position – Always a Leader Over Followers
I am the founder and CEO of Drillimation Systems. This means I am a leader. The client and players are followers. When you are a leader, you have more control over your organization whereas the followers have less control. Small companies usually have to rely on help from larger companies in order to grow. ItContinue reading “The Chief Executive Officer Position – Always a Leader Over Followers”
How Chuhou Joutai’s Susumu Takajima Helped Bring a Hand at Bridging Eastern and Western Cultures
In the United States, May marks Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as a way to look back at the historical and cultural achievements of those who trace their ancestry to Asia and other Pacific Island countries. Their stories have also appeared in popular culture, ranging from literature, film and television, and even video games.Continue reading “How Chuhou Joutai’s Susumu Takajima Helped Bring a Hand at Bridging Eastern and Western Cultures”
Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria Releases on Steam
Chuhou Joutai developer Drillimation Systems has released a new danmaku role-playing game under the title of Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria on Steam and itch.io. Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria is a game that takes place over the span of thirty years of the lives of Rinnosuke “Kourin” Morichika and Marisa Kirisame, fromContinue reading “Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria Releases on Steam”
May 2024 Monthly Digest
We’re getting close to summertime (wintertime for our Southern Hemisphere players). May Day on May 1 officially kickstarts summer in some countries, but in the US it’s Memorial Day that unofficially kickstarts summer. Key Developments Over the Past Month Development on Touhou Kichouden (Drillimation’s next project) has been going slow because of E. Enthusiasm (oneContinue reading “May 2024 Monthly Digest”
Technology Brands Among Gamers and Developers
If you’re a software developer like me, there are going to be at least one or more technology brands that will be in your favor. Who does Drillimation trust the most? For me, I prefer Japanese technology brands such as Nintendo, Sony, and NEC, but there are other brands from the Asia-Pacific region that areContinue reading “Technology Brands Among Gamers and Developers”
Why Discord Emojis Have Been in Users’ Preferences Over Traditional Emojis
A lot of websites on the internet, and even on your device, have emoji support. Ever since it was introduced in Japan in the late 1990s before spreading everywhere the following decade, emojis have become a visual way to express yourself. Some websites such as Twitch (referred to as emotes) and of course, Discord, haveContinue reading “Why Discord Emojis Have Been in Users’ Preferences Over Traditional Emojis”
Why the Name of the Villainous Group in Touhou Kourinden was Changed
If you have played the beta of Touhou Kourinden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria, you may recognize the villainous organization goes by the name of the Gensokyo Socialist Order. However, at the request of co-developer Studio Emiko, we were asked to change the name. The Order will go by the new name of the Gensokyo SocialiteContinue reading “Why the Name of the Villainous Group in Touhou Kourinden was Changed”
How Politics Can Be a Poisoned Chalice For Online Celebrities
DISCLAIMER: This article is not intended to express bias or criticism toward any political entity or current issues hereof. Celebrities are prone to political statements due to the prevailing existence of political propaganda regardless of the said celebrity’s region. In many cases, stating one’s political views would lead to their fame being tarnished, or inContinue reading “How Politics Can Be a Poisoned Chalice For Online Celebrities”
Smoking in Video Games
Over a month has passed since the death of Dragon Ball creator and manga artist Akira Toriyama, and smoking was a contributing factor in his death. Anyone who smokes at a younger age will typically die at an earlier age. One of the main motivations is usually by seeing characters smoking in either television, film,Continue reading “Smoking in Video Games”
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