Digital | ON: GAMES Feb 3, 2019
The first of 2019's resurrections
"Super Mario" introduces Peachette; "Biohazard"/"Resident Evil" rises again in an even scarier form; and "Catherine" gets fleshed out.
Brian Ashcraft
Brian Ashcraft is a senior contributing editor at Kotaku and has been writing about video games for The Japan Times since 2007. He is also the author of two books, "Arcade Mania!" and "Japanese Schoolgirl Confidential." A graduate of Cornell University, Ashcraft has called Osaka home for over a decade.
For Brian Ashcraft's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Digital | ON: GAMES Jan 6, 2019
Favorites just got even better
For the love of 'Kingdom Hearts' The wait is over: "Kingdom Hearts III" is finally coming out. Originally announced in 2013, this is the third mainline entry in the popular "Kingdom Hearts" series, a collaboration between Square Enix and the world of Disney. The "Kingdom Hearts" ...
Digital | ON: GAMES Dec 23, 2018
The last of 2018's new releases
Chill out with "Fortnite: Deep Freeze," join pop-star actor Takuya Kimura in "Judge Eyes" and gorge yourself on "God Eater 3"
Digital | ON: GAMES Nov 25, 2018
Just waiting for the comeback
"The Last Remnant" finally makes to PlayStation after an 11-year wait; "Disaster Report 4" returns since 3/11; and "Pokemon: Lets Go!" is set to bring "Pokemon Go" fans into home-gaming.
Digital | ON: GAMES Oct 28, 2018
Gaming's ongoing fighting spirit
There are different ways to battle — swords, guns and just being smart.
Digital | ON: GAMES Sep 23, 2018
In-game and manual updates
As "Mega Man" celebrates his 30th birthday, Nintendo gets more hands-on and "The World Ends With You" gets a Switch update
Digital | ON: GAMES Aug 26, 2018
Are you ready for September?
The upcoming month brings with it the "Marvel's Spider-Man" PS4 game and console release, an all-women SNK game and the expo for all gamers — Tokyo Game Show.
Digital | ON: GAMES Jul 22, 2018
Great games for all platforms
Nintendo embraces "Minecraft," SNK offers a tiny big-game experience and "Okami" comes to Switch
Digital | ON: GAMES Jun 17, 2018
Nintendo's new game changers
Nintendo's summer releases include a new look for "Pokemon" characters, an unusual sushi battle game and a tennis game that has already stood the test of time.
Digital | ON: GAMES May 27, 2018
Exploring our human senses
"Lumines" is back with a haptic rumble, "Detroit: Become Human" will have you questioning android life and "PixelJunk Monsters 2" goes 3D.