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Masayuki Uemura, the former lead architect of the NES and SNES, has passed away. He was one of the genius minds behind some of our best game memories.
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New Giveaway! Follow & RT by 5/31 to win a #NieR goodies set! @tocotocotvをフォロー＆RTで、#ニーア オートマタのグッズセットが1名にあたります！5/31迄！youtu.be/L3wScHE28K8
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@takeimokei 「シャーマンキング」シリーズで国内外で人気を博した漫画家、武井宏之先生。特別に1日スタジオに密着することができ、武井先生のキャリアと世界観、そしてシャーマンキングに対する思いと裏話をお伺いしました。2019年最後の映像となります。ぜひ視聴＆拡散をお願いします。youtu.be/zp6_kvcEI_4
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Street Fighter, Final Fight, Darkstalkers.. dive in the universe of illustrator Akira (@akiman7) Yasuda and his countless contributions to the game industry. ゲーム業界での活動をはじめ、イラストレーターの巨匠である”あきまん”こと安田朗さんの世界観に迫ります youtu.be/RxIXilYv0kM
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After 10 years and an unprecedented full reboot, Final Fantasy XIV stands as one of the top MMORPGs worldwide. Its director & producer Naoki Yoshida recollected on his career, the game's evolution and his love for the multiplayer in our "Caravan" series: youtu.be/emFem0PJdd0
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Standing as a legend of the 2D vs. fighting world, Daisuke Ishiwatari told us about his approach on Guilty Gear -Strive-, the latest addition to the series, while sharing his perspective on the future of Arc System Works. Available now on Cutscenes: youtu.be/JEs942UtrFE
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The short film "PUPARIA" is a mesmerizing work of animation. Its creator @ShingoTamagawa looked back over the process of single-handedly making this piece, his motivations and his underlying message for the animation industry. Three Minutes, Three Years: youtu.be/VKsG3E7TLl4
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初代『ファイナルファンタジーXIV』の10周年を記念に、「吉P」こと吉田直樹さんをインタビューし、キャリアやゲームの進化、MMORPGというジャンルに対する思いについて伺いました。Archipelのゲームを題材とした「Caravan」シリーズにて配信： youtu.be/emFem0PJdd0
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Over the course of 15 years, Yakuza has risen to become one of SEGA's top ongoing game IPs. As part of the "Caravan" series, its creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recollects on the Yakuza beginnings and evolution as a prolific story-driven action series. Out now: youtu.be/MTI7BUZ4rgc
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We were cleaning around and dug up a few things that we collected/received so we decided to do a giveaway - includes Seaman, Valkyrie Profile, Chrono Trigger, FFV, Dragon Quest VI, Ape Escape OSTs, Persona 5 goods, Shin Megami Tensei and more. Follow & RT by April 25th!
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One was a renown artist, the other a striving illustrator. @YoshitakaAmanoO and @Skazuko are behind some of Final Fantasy's most iconic designs, from paper to pixel. They reminisce on the early days, with Final Fantasy VI at the pinnacle of their craft: youtu.be/FZT9uca2b2E
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Exploring the imaginary worlds of Yoshitaka Amano, illustrator & character designer legend behind the Final Fantasy series. Made a couple years back in collaboration with French publisher Mana Books, we are finally sharing this piece on Archipel today: youtu.be/PJEPhBL77lk
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As the father of Resident Evil, Shinji Mikami is one of the most significant contributors to the game industry. Celebrating his 30th career anniversary, we look back at his legacy, his beginnings at Capcom and his take on the horror genre. Part One: youtu.be/NKYX3GstHlw
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The Gravity Rush series is turning 10 today, standing as one of JAPAN Studio’s classics combining vibrant action and a Moebius-inspired art style.
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We got many nice reactions upon posting this last time so we thought we'd do a giveaway :)
Tactics Ogre Art Works - Follow and RT by August 15th.
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A portrait of Atlus’ character designer & illustrator Shigenori Soejima on his career, his work on the Persona series and Studio Zero’s first game, Catherine: Full Body. | アトラス社の名キャラクターデザイナーの副島成記氏のキャリアに迫るポートレイト。youtu.be/MwpLv3ZhC5M
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Shinichi Sakamoto (@14MOUNTAIN) is a mangaka with a unique approach, we spent time with him to discover the themes & motivations behind his work. |『孤高の人』や『イノサン』などで知られる漫画家の坂本眞一さん。漫画の制作過程から作品におけるこだわりに迫った。youtu.be/TDpn9fdsRbY
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Takenobu Mitsuyoshi stands as a unique character in SEGA's history, being the voice behind iconic titles such as Daytona USA or Burning Rangers. He shared more about his career, before we could witness a legendary studio live performance. youtu.be/hiWL6JDHpC0
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1999.9.9 - 20 years ago, SEGA released the Dreamcast in the US. Our recent 2-part doc recollects on the console, considered by many as ahead of its time, through conversations with 8 game creators behind its titles.
Part 1: youtu.be/eD7JYqty8aE
Part 2: youtu.be/kzXSZTk-J8A
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A Dream Cast - we discussed with eight game creators who are behind some of the Dreamcast's most iconic titles, as we pursued the console's story and legacy, 20 years after its release. Part One: youtu.be/eD7JYqty8aE
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ゲームクリエイター特集第２弾！本日のゲストは「Guilty Gear」シリーズの石渡太輔さんです！横浜の公園をトコトコし、ゲーム作りに対するビジョンを伺いました！youtu.be/tLeJD4Gv1QI
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Y. Anpo & K. Kadoi recently closed production on the remake of Resident Evil 2, while H. Itsuno is finishing Devil May Cry 5. We followed them over two days to tell their stories. | 2日間に渡りバイオRE:2、そしてDMC 5のディレクターに密着し、その世界に迫った youtu.be/XcYWxnDJcho
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(Giveway) We got our hands on signed games by Itsuno from Devil May Cry 5 and Kadoi & Anpo from Resident Evil 2: Remake. Follow & RT (won't count but will appreciate: subscribe, like, Patreon support, but more than anything, watch & share: youtu.be/XcYWxnDJcho). Apply by 4/15!
We make documentaries about Japan's creative minds and culture on YouTube. 日本とクリエイターを題材としたドキュメンタリーを配信。sail@archipel.jp / patreon.com/archipel