Playing Fields

Season 1

2020 · 4 episodes

1. Esports
2020-07-02 · 10m
Daigo Umehara is a legendary Street Fighter player. Kana Tani, a skilled Tekken pro. Here they showcase their career gamer lives in Japan and weigh in on the government's attempt to control the industry.
2. Arcades
2020-07-09 · 9m
Japan's flourishing arcade scene is a joy to behold. Here, old and young alike discuss the importance of arcades recreationally and as a fundamental resource for pro and aspiring competitive gamers.
3. Arcades
2020-07-16 · 10m
Independent game development is a true art – just take it from Pixel Junk Studios lead developer and Bit Summit founder, Dylan Colburn, and members of Japan's next wave of talent.
4. Japan's AAA gaming
2020-07-30 · 10m
The last generation of gaming hardware saw growth in western developers releasing content at a furious pace. But now Japan is having a resurgence in AAA thanks to unique gameplay styles.

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