OutRun – Episode 041
It’s time to gas up the Ferraro Testabossa, select our favorite synthwave radio station, and feel the wind in our hair as we take a drive with Sega’s OutRun. Join us as we take a ride through Yu Suzuki’s career… Read more
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Drinking and Eating Around the World at Epcot!
Hey, Laser Time! It’s been a little while. The prodigal son has returned from a family vacation to Disney World and Universal Studios, and I bring you this journey through Epcot’s World Showcase.
Mad Panic Coaster: The World’s Best Game About a Demonic Roller Coaster
Perhaps the most metal game to ever spin on a PS1 disc, we present Mad Panic Coaster, the most demonic game ever about riding a roller coaster…
Shin Godzilla US trailer debuts alongside new theater showings, times
I’ve tried to stay totally ignorant of Shin Gojira / Godzilla Resurgence / Now Suddenly Shin Godzilla, as I want this grand rebirth to be as fresh and exciting as possible. To that end, I’ve only watched the prior teaser… Read more
Like Arcades? The Scene is Alive and Well in Japan’s Akihabara District
A quick tour through Japan’s enormous arcade playground. If you like classic games and filthy joysticks, Tokyo’s Akihabara district is a nerd’s paradise.
Donald vs Snoopy: FIGHT!
Did you know Snoopy and Donald Duck have competing Olympic games?! It’s true, English speakers received Snoopy’s Silly Sports Spectacular on the NES, while Japan’s version starred Disney’s famous Duck. We’re putting both terrible titles up against one another to… Read more
The Legend of Zelda turns 30, so here’s Laser Time’s many Zelda articles
While the anniversary of Zelda’s North American release is still a year and a half away, right now the internet is abuzz over the game’s 30th anniversary in Japan. Way back on February 21, 1986 the original Zelda launched in on the… Read more
Poster and teaser give us the first look at Toho’s 2016 Godzilla
While we wait for more news on 2018’s Godzilla movie, the hype train for 2016’s Godzilla movie has officially begun. Toho released a surprisingly creepy poster and found-footage-y trailer earlier this week to get things moving for Godzilla Resurgence (aka Shin Gojira), but… Read more
Need New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Footage? Watch Japan’s Trailer
Tons of new shots in the international preview, including a bunch of new dialogue…
Super Back to the Future Part II – Let’s Do This!
Never released in America, you will see the hyper-adorable, Japan-only Super Back to the Future II. Check it out today at 3PM Pacific, buttheads!
Have a look at a Japanese Cat Cafe and a Wild Monkey Park!
Come and mingle with the wildlife and not-so-wildlife of Japan…
Christmas in Japan [Laser Japan Time!]
Kicking off our stupid awesome video guide to Japan, take a look at how much better they are at celebrating Christmas.
Laser Time – How to Japan
Let our tales from the Land of the Rising Sun be your guide to having a blast in Japan! Arcades, Studio Ghibli Museum, Tokyo Disneyland, what to do when you lose your passport, live moneys and more…
Laser Time – Power Rangers Rip-offs
IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME… kinda. Exploring the weird, slightly embarrassing history of America’s race to localize Japanese TV shows and get a slice of that Mighty Morphin Mid-90s Money…
5 Life Lessons of the Weeabo
In this world, there are countless people who love to watch anime and other shows that come from Japan. These are normal people who range from those who watched Dragonball or Sailor Moon growing up to those who like to… Read more
Have you seen my Hatoful Boyfriend?!
[UPDATE: YouTube video embedded below] Because you’re gonna! Join Chris & Dave as they make heartfelt decisions with beautiful pigeons today at 4PM Pacific