Every Friday I make a post containing links to interesting articles I have found throughout the week. If you already follow me on Twitter, then you will have probably seen most of the following links. Don’t forget to like the Kotowari Facebook page as well. Enjoy!

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• The secret world of indie Japanese game development.
• Monster Hunter producer explains the thought process behind creating a new monster.
• Fire Emblem: Awakening Valentine’s Day cards!
• Nintendo announced via their most recent Nintendo Direct that Animal Crossing: New Leaf will be out in America on June 9th!
  • Check out the massive Japanese guide for the game! So much data…
• Has the new PS4/Orbis controller been leaked just a week before the big announcement?
• The Final Fantasy XIV development staff had pizza.
• Finally I can desk while I computer and bed!
• Rise Kujikawa P4: Arena figure!  Cool headphone thingies.

WATCH

Skyward Sword is serious business.

In Russia, mother cat hug kittens. I don’t think that joke really applies here, but this is an adorable video.

Awesome Japanese Metal Gear: Rising commercial

The sequel to Seventh Dragon 2020 has some awesome attacks.  Too bad it will never be localized…

A new Pokémon has bee revealed — rumor has it it’s a flying type eeveelution, though Nintendo/Game Freak hasn’t given any details yet.

Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers story trailer.

New Animal Crossing: New Leaf trailer.

I really hope this quest fail was ad-libbed.