Genki
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Video game insights and photos from Japan!
Blue eyed Toon Link Wind Waker screenshots from E3 2002!
January 25, 2026 at 3:42 AM
Blue eyed Toon Link Wind Waker screenshots from E3 2002!
I never knew this until today but the initial design of Toon Link in The Wind Waker had blue eyes and dark yellow sleeves!
Initial design art Final design art
Initial design art Final design art
January 24, 2026 at 4:24 PM
I never knew this until today but the initial design of Toon Link in The Wind Waker had blue eyes and dark yellow sleeves!
Initial design art Final design art
Initial design art Final design art
Nintendo Today posted key art from The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker!
It is a version of Toon Link with blue eyes before his design was finalized! 👀
It is a version of Toon Link with blue eyes before his design was finalized! 👀
January 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Nintendo Today posted key art from The Legend of Zelda The Wind Waker!
It is a version of Toon Link with blue eyes before his design was finalized! 👀
It is a version of Toon Link with blue eyes before his design was finalized! 👀
The title for FF7 Remake part 3 has been decided!
“I remember an interview I did at Paris Games Week about how we’d narrowed it down to two
It was up to Mr. Nomura to decide which it is. And yes, after returning from Paris Games Week, he did choose one, so I can say the title has been locked."
“I remember an interview I did at Paris Games Week about how we’d narrowed it down to two
It was up to Mr. Nomura to decide which it is. And yes, after returning from Paris Games Week, he did choose one, so I can say the title has been locked."
January 24, 2026 at 4:09 AM
The title for FF7 Remake part 3 has been decided!
“I remember an interview I did at Paris Games Week about how we’d narrowed it down to two
It was up to Mr. Nomura to decide which it is. And yes, after returning from Paris Games Week, he did choose one, so I can say the title has been locked."
“I remember an interview I did at Paris Games Week about how we’d narrowed it down to two
It was up to Mr. Nomura to decide which it is. And yes, after returning from Paris Games Week, he did choose one, so I can say the title has been locked."
Naoki Hamaguchi says FF7 Remake Part 3 development is going very smoothly. Says it is playable and they are now trying to polish it!
“I believe that at this point the game is playable, technically, but we are still trying to polish it so it is at a quality where we can deliver it to our players.”
“I believe that at this point the game is playable, technically, but we are still trying to polish it so it is at a quality where we can deliver it to our players.”
January 24, 2026 at 4:07 AM
Naoki Hamaguchi says FF7 Remake Part 3 development is going very smoothly. Says it is playable and they are now trying to polish it!
“I believe that at this point the game is playable, technically, but we are still trying to polish it so it is at a quality where we can deliver it to our players.”
“I believe that at this point the game is playable, technically, but we are still trying to polish it so it is at a quality where we can deliver it to our players.”
PlayStation Store PS5 top games for 2025 in Japan and North America!
I'd choose the games on the left side every day of the week!
I'd choose the games on the left side every day of the week!
January 23, 2026 at 2:53 AM
PlayStation Store PS5 top games for 2025 in Japan and North America!
I'd choose the games on the left side every day of the week!
I'd choose the games on the left side every day of the week!
Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary concert official pamphlet is up for pre-order on @hobbygenki.bsky.social ($19.48) hobby-genki.com/en/square-en...
It was sold out at at the concert venue and includes an Akira Toriyama art gallery and special messages from the Chrono Trigger OG creators!
It was sold out at at the concert venue and includes an Akira Toriyama art gallery and special messages from the Chrono Trigger OG creators!
January 21, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Chrono Trigger 30th Anniversary concert official pamphlet is up for pre-order on @hobbygenki.bsky.social ($19.48) hobby-genki.com/en/square-en...
It was sold out at at the concert venue and includes an Akira Toriyama art gallery and special messages from the Chrono Trigger OG creators!
It was sold out at at the concert venue and includes an Akira Toriyama art gallery and special messages from the Chrono Trigger OG creators!
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Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu is doing a European Tour in May with his ConTIKI band!
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
January 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu is doing a European Tour in May with his ConTIKI band!
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu is doing a European Tour in May with his ConTIKI band!
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
January 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM
Legendary Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uematsu is doing a European Tour in May with his ConTIKI band!
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
• Italy, Milan - May 2nd
• Netherlands, Amsterdam - May 5th
• France, Paris - May 9th
Amazing chance to see the legend perform classic FF songs & his own music
www.hiddendoor.it/calendario-e...
Chrono Trigger original art by Akira Toriyama! 🔥
January 19, 2026 at 6:17 AM
Chrono Trigger original art by Akira Toriyama! 🔥
Chrono Trigger 30th anniversary orchestra concert!
January 18, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Chrono Trigger 30th anniversary orchestra concert!
New Chrono Trigger figures at the 30th anniversary concert!
January 18, 2026 at 6:51 AM
New Chrono Trigger figures at the 30th anniversary concert!
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Our first podcast of 2026, The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM is live on all fronts! Joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social, check it out for discussion on the Nintendo Museum, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Lumines Arise, Watch Dogs: Legion and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM
Video game website based in Japan covering all things Nintendo! Fun podcasts, videos, and features abound. Please to enjoy!
www.thefamicast.com
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM
Our first podcast of 2026, The Famicast 308 - NIGHT AT THE (NINTENDO) MUSEUM is live on all fronts! Joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social, check it out for discussion on the Nintendo Museum, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2, Lumines Arise, Watch Dogs: Legion and more!
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
www.thefamicast.com/2026/01/the-...
“Blinded by Light” from Final Fantasy XIII performed with traditional Japanese instruments on TV Asahi program “Untitled Concert” #FF13
January 15, 2026 at 11:52 PM
“Blinded by Light” from Final Fantasy XIII performed with traditional Japanese instruments on TV Asahi program “Untitled Concert” #FF13
“One Winged Angel” from Final Fantasy VII performed with traditional Japanese instruments on TV Asahi program “Untitled Concert” 🔥 #FF7
January 15, 2026 at 11:22 PM
“One Winged Angel” from Final Fantasy VII performed with traditional Japanese instruments on TV Asahi program “Untitled Concert” 🔥 #FF7
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Our first podcast of 2026 is under 24 hours away. We'll be joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social to talk about lots of fun stuff - Nintendo Museum, Watch Dogs: Legion, Lumines Arise, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 and more!
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
January 13, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Our first podcast of 2026 is under 24 hours away. We'll be joined by @genkigamer.bsky.social to talk about lots of fun stuff - Nintendo Museum, Watch Dogs: Legion, Lumines Arise, Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 and more!
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
youtube.com/live/hIvZqec...
Silent Hill f pop up in Shibuya!
January 10, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Silent Hill f pop up in Shibuya!
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uemastu says he is not sure why people love “Battle at the Big Bridge” from FF5!
He says the reason he doesn't want people to talk about it as much as they do is because he says there was no big inspiration or idea behind it...
He says the reason he doesn't want people to talk about it as much as they do is because he says there was no big inspiration or idea behind it...
January 9, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uemastu says he is not sure why people love “Battle at the Big Bridge” from FF5!
He says the reason he doesn't want people to talk about it as much as they do is because he says there was no big inspiration or idea behind it...
He says the reason he doesn't want people to talk about it as much as they do is because he says there was no big inspiration or idea behind it...
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uemastu says the music for FF4, 5 and 6 followed the same pattern as FF1, 2 and 3!
- FF1 was trying to figure things
- FF2 was experimenting
- FF3 was the completion stage
He says FF4 was also figuring things out, FF5 was experimenting and FF6 being the completed form
- FF1 was trying to figure things
- FF2 was experimenting
- FF3 was the completion stage
He says FF4 was also figuring things out, FF5 was experimenting and FF6 being the completed form
January 8, 2026 at 8:41 AM
Final Fantasy Composer Nobuo Uemastu says the music for FF4, 5 and 6 followed the same pattern as FF1, 2 and 3!
- FF1 was trying to figure things
- FF2 was experimenting
- FF3 was the completion stage
He says FF4 was also figuring things out, FF5 was experimenting and FF6 being the completed form
- FF1 was trying to figure things
- FF2 was experimenting
- FF3 was the completion stage
He says FF4 was also figuring things out, FF5 was experimenting and FF6 being the completed form
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade display in Akihabara!
January 7, 2026 at 7:28 AM
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade display in Akihabara!
Resident Evil Requiem display in Akihabara!
January 7, 2026 at 7:27 AM
Resident Evil Requiem display in Akihabara!
Mario Composer Koji Kondo performed the Super Mario Bros. theme song on Japanese TV as part of the NHK New Years celebrations!
January 1, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Mario Composer Koji Kondo performed the Super Mario Bros. theme song on Japanese TV as part of the NHK New Years celebrations!
Leon at the Capcom Exhibition!
December 21, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Leon at the Capcom Exhibition!
