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• H.P. Lovecraft – Mythmaking, monsters, and pop-culture!
• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge JP Version W/ English Language Support | Pre-order Now!
• Digital Heaven: Check Out The Upcoming Digital Games This Week Including Neon White & More!

H.P. Lovecraft – Mythmaking, monsters, and pop-culture! Posted: 15 Jun 2022 12:12 AM PDT Pleasure to me is wonder—the unexplored, the unexpected, the thing that is hidden, and the changeless thing that lurks behind superficial mutability H.P. Lovecraft Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on August 20th, 1890, Howard Phillips Lovecraft is universally considered one of the best gothic authors of all time. Subverting the laws of our reality,  his main inspiration came from the opuses of Edgar Allan Poe. In fact, Lovecraft considered him a sort of deus-ex-machina of horror fiction; and declared that "whatever his limitations, Poe did that which no one ever did or could have done; and to him, we owe the modern horror-story in its final and perfected state”. In both these authors; we can clearly see how the sense of horror (and wonder as well) comes from the inner nature of humankind, and it's as natural as breathing air or drinking water. For Lovecraft, the weird literature is strictly connected with human psychics; and this is the main reason the whole genre is not only popular for several hundreds of years, but it’s always reached remarkable heights of perfection. The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear! In his first short story “The Alchemist”, we may experience how all of us can be easily driven into the unknown, in a savage place built by our fears; a place in which we can meet not only unconscious threats, but also ancient gods, demons, and creatures of the night like Dracula, Mr. Hyde, and many other ones… As tradition wants, the greatest novelist acquire popularity once they live in this world… Emily Dickinson, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and John Kennedy Toole are the perfect examples of how literary geniuses can be ignored during their lifetime, and H.P. Lovecraft makes no exception; in a letter to a friend he wrote that "I have no illusions concerning the precarious status of my tales, and do not expect to become a serious competitor of my favorite weird authors. Sometimes the pain is unbearable". It’s only thanks to his friends August Derleth and Donald Wandrei that we can read his stories even nowadays. Soon after his disappearance; they decided to preserve the opus of the “King of the Weird Stories”. Establishing the Arkham House publishing company; they released the first collection of stories "The Outsider and Others" in 1939. Since then many other editions appeared throughout the planet; making Lovecraft one of the most important authors of the 20th Century. Ph’nglui h’ wgah’nagl ph’nglui To'kyo Cthulhu fhtagn fhtagn! H.P. Lovecraft reached the Land of the Rising Sun in the early 1940s when the short tale “The Statement of Randolph Carter” was serialized in the Hakaba Magazine. Anyway, an incredible boost to his popularity arrived only in 1986; when the RPG Call of Cthulhu, has been released in Japan. Created by Sandy Petersen; this game is set in a darker version of our universe in which the player lives thrilling adventures not only on Earth, but also in the Dreamlands, on other planets, and also in sidereal space. Hailed by Hobby Japan as a must-have game; Call of Cthulhu became soon extremely popular among the geek communities from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Due to this; dozens of aspiring mangaka and novelists started to create a big number of different stories based on the Cthulhu Mythos. Personalities like Kaoru Kurimoto (Guin Saga), Hideyuki Kikuchi (Vampire Hunter D), Junji Ito (Uzumaki) & Shigeru Mizuki (GeGeGe no Kitaro) have fallen under the spell of the Sleeper of R’lyeh. Despite all of these original opuses, the biggest part of Lovecraft's writings were not available in Japan. Anyway, Ken Asamatsu – the Lovecraft's Official Japanese Ambassador – was determined to fill the gap; by starting to translate all the books when he was a high-school student, and running a fanzine that included horror fiction, criticism, and essays. Luckily for all of us, and thanks to the efforts of all these people; now the Great Old Ones are a band of pop-icons that left the paper to conquer our world also through toys, apparel, anime, movies, and even tokusatsu series. BUY NOW Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. Also, you can rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if the copyright note stays intact. The post H.P. Lovecraft – Mythmaking, monsters, and pop-culture! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge JP Version W/ English Language Support | Pre-order Now! Posted: 14 Jun 2022 10:43 PM PDT Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge (English) PS4 & Switch – Japan Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge is an upcoming Beat ’em Up game that is about to launch this August. The game’s JP version includes English Language Support.  Pre-order is now available here at Playasia. PRE-ORDER NOW! Happinet has confirmed the physical release of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge in Japan. In addition, the game’s JP version will include English Language Support alongside with other languages such as French, Italian, German, and more! And to make the JP version even more ideal, aside from the physical game it will also include an original soundtrack CD and “T.M.N.T” acrylic diorama stand. And in case you missed it, the digital version of the game will launch tomorrow, June 16, 2022. Game Overview HEROES IN A HALF SHELL Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge features groundbreaking gameplay rooted in timeless classic brawling mechanics, brought to you by the beat 'em up experts at Dotemu (Streets of Rage 4) and Tribute Games. Bash your way through gorgeous pixel art environments and slay tons of hellacious enemies with your favorite Turtle, each with his own skills and moves – making each run unique! Choose a fighter, use radical combos to defeat your opponents, and experience intense combats loaded with breathtaking action and outrageous ninja abilities. Stay sharp as you face off against Shredder and his faithful Foot Clan alone, or grab your best buds and play with up to four players simultaneously. TURTLE BOYS DON'T CUT KRANG NO SLACK With Bebop and Rocksteady assaulting Channel 6 and stealing super gnarly devices to support Krang and Shredder's latest twisted plan, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge sees the Turtles battling across a righteous range of timeless TMNT locations. From Manhattan and Coney Island to city rooftops and dank sewers, help the fearsome foursome trounce Foot Soldiers, Triceraton Warriors, and Rock Troops all the way to Dimension X! TURTLE POWER!! Enjoy stunning full-color pixel art graphics and a vintage TMNT vibe that will rock you straight back to the awesome 80s. Every character, vehicle, weapon, item, and background is directly inspired by the 1987 TV show, making you feel like you hopped into the television — with a dope mix of killer humor and action-packed adventures! PRE-ORDER NOW! Moreover, aside from the JP version, the game’s EU version is now open for pre-order as well. Thanks to Merge Games! So, what are you waiting for? Pre-order yours now! PRE-ORDER NOW! Note: The availability of all items is subject to change without prior notice. Hence, check out the game’s trailer and screenshots below! 【TRAILER】 【SCREENSHOTS】 PRE-ORDER NOW! Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. Also, you can rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if copyright note stays intact.  The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge JP Version W/ English Language Support | Pre-order Now! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

Digital Heaven: Check Out The Upcoming Digital Games This Week Including Neon White & More! Posted: 14 Jun 2022 08:21 PM PDT Welcome to the Digital Heaven!  Get ready with loads of fun upcoming digital games this week! Buy your cards, download the games immediately to your consoles and start your week on a fun ride as the Digital Heaven gates are now open! Check out the upcoming digital games this week. Have a digital week to all of you! GRAB YOUR DIGITAL CARDS HERE! Neon White Nintendo eShop – US & Japan The first-person shooting and puzzle platforming game from Angel Matrix is coming. Exterminate the demons in Heaven for a chance to live peacefully in Heaven. Overlord: Escape from Nazarick Nintendo eShop – Japan 2D action-adventure game sets in the fantasy world. Get ready to welcome this latest installment in the series as your mission to find Clementine’s missing memories and escape! Thunder Kid II: Null Mission Nintendo eShop – Japan Become a Thunder Kid to help the hostages and find the boss enemy to defeat the evil before it’s too late. Run, jump, and shoot from this colorful 3D game as you embark on a new journey. Neko Secret Room Nintendo eShop – Japan Let’s get naughty with this action puzzle game. Solve these puzzles to discover the correct combination to restore the completed scene as you hack the photos of your photographer friend. Walk the way to the gates of Digital Heaven with loads of upcoming digital games waiting for you!  GRAB YOUR DIGITAL CARDS HERE! Join our Playasia Loyalty Program and earn Playasia coins for every purchase. Also, you can rank up to get even better Loyalty Program perks! SHOP, EARN & RANK! FOLLOW US ON TWITTER LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOLLOW US ON IG © 2022 Playasia. OK to reproduce if the copyright note stays intact. The post Digital Heaven: Check Out The Upcoming Digital Games This Week Including Neon White & More! appeared first on Playasia Blog.

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