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Exploring the Japanese video game industry
Take a trip through the world of Japanese gaming during 2018-19. Explore the virtual landscape and meet some of the key people at the forefront of the country's video game industry.
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Season 1
Esports
Playing Fields S1E1
What's life as a career gamer like in Japan? Hear all from Daigo 'The Beast' Umehara and Kana 'Tanukana' Tani.
10 min
Arcades
Playing Fields S1E2
Insert coin, unleash memories: dive into Japan's arcade obsession.
9 min
Indie
Playing Fields S1E3
Meet Indie game heavyweights like Dylan Colburn and members of Japan's young game creating talent.
10 min
Japan's AAA gaming
Playing Fields S1E4
How Japan's AAA gaming resurgence makes it a significant force in the industry.
10 min
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