Bruno de Figueiredo
@dieubussy.bsky.social
Former independent videogame journalist and researcher with a predilection for Japanese productions.
Find my scattered work at:
coregamers.substack.com
easternmind.tumblr.com
postplay.tumblr.com
Find my scattered work at:
coregamers.substack.com
easternmind.tumblr.com
postplay.tumblr.com
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Japanese game cover design is widely admired by players, a true craft they have perfected over the years. In an effort to make their product stand out, many studios explored a more tactile range of materials. The resulting effect is as amusing today as it is instantly nostalgic.🧵
For the better part of the year, I have corresponded with SoftEdge studio founder and director Koichi Mori. As if that rare privilege wasn't enough, I was rewarded this week with one from a handful of existing copies of his self-published CD-ROM, TRIPITAKA 玄奘三蔵求法の旅. (1/3)
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
For the better part of the year, I have corresponded with SoftEdge studio founder and director Koichi Mori. As if that rare privilege wasn't enough, I was rewarded this week with one from a handful of existing copies of his self-published CD-ROM, TRIPITAKA 玄奘三蔵求法の旅. (1/3)
To mark the hair-raising occasion I uploaded the Imabikisou making-of feature included the 2007 promotional Blu-Ray disc "Imabikisou: Seitan-hen". Notably, it includes segments where Haruhiko Shono is interviewed. Apologies for not finding the time to include proper captions⬇️
October 31, 2025 at 8:49 PM
To mark the hair-raising occasion I uploaded the Imabikisou making-of feature included the 2007 promotional Blu-Ray disc "Imabikisou: Seitan-hen". Notably, it includes segments where Haruhiko Shono is interviewed. Apologies for not finding the time to include proper captions⬇️
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Fresh off the flatbed high-resolution scans of the SleepMan and Selen character artwork for the 1999 Dreamcast RPG EGG - Elemental Gimmick Gear, possibly authored by Hisashi Kubo.
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Fresh off the flatbed high-resolution scans of the SleepMan and Selen character artwork for the 1999 Dreamcast RPG EGG - Elemental Gimmick Gear, possibly authored by Hisashi Kubo.
Fresh off the flatbed high-resolution scans of the SleepMan and Selen character artwork for the 1999 Dreamcast RPG EGG - Elemental Gimmick Gear, possibly authored by Hisashi Kubo.
October 30, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Fresh off the flatbed high-resolution scans of the SleepMan and Selen character artwork for the 1999 Dreamcast RPG EGG - Elemental Gimmick Gear, possibly authored by Hisashi Kubo.
Arranging these items, it occurred to me that Shadow of the Colossus was the videogame that I anticipated the most. I yearned for it so ardently, and it was nevertheless able to surpass all my long-held expectations. Such an experience comes once, perchance twice in a lifetime.
October 19, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Arranging these items, it occurred to me that Shadow of the Colossus was the videogame that I anticipated the most. I yearned for it so ardently, and it was nevertheless able to surpass all my long-held expectations. Such an experience comes once, perchance twice in a lifetime.
In case you missed it, the Katsuhiro Otomo Manben episode silently revealed that he keeps a Bloodborne statue in his studio next to his television screen.
September 21, 2025 at 2:21 PM
In case you missed it, the Katsuhiro Otomo Manben episode silently revealed that he keeps a Bloodborne statue in his studio next to his television screen.
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SD Twin Peaks figures made for an issue of Hobby Japan (issue unknown, but safe to say early 90s). Not my scan, so I gotta track down this issue.
September 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
SD Twin Peaks figures made for an issue of Hobby Japan (issue unknown, but safe to say early 90s). Not my scan, so I gotta track down this issue.
The internet is guaranteed to remember Redford for that congenial Jeremiah Johnson zoom-in shot made meme. I, for one, have an entirely different zoom-in shot in mind.
All The President's Men
Alan J. Pakula
1976
(4x speed)
All The President's Men
Alan J. Pakula
1976
(4x speed)
September 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The internet is guaranteed to remember Redford for that congenial Jeremiah Johnson zoom-in shot made meme. I, for one, have an entirely different zoom-in shot in mind.
All The President's Men
Alan J. Pakula
1976
(4x speed)
All The President's Men
Alan J. Pakula
1976
(4x speed)
Couldn't get a firm grasp of Dreams of Another from its fleeting demo, which only piqued my curiosity. It finds no parallel with previous @baiyon.bsky.social / Pixel Junk collaborations. Except for some vague remembrance of Beyond Eyes and 11:11, it's quite unlike any other game I've ever played.
September 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Couldn't get a firm grasp of Dreams of Another from its fleeting demo, which only piqued my curiosity. It finds no parallel with previous @baiyon.bsky.social / Pixel Junk collaborations. Except for some vague remembrance of Beyond Eyes and 11:11, it's quite unlike any other game I've ever played.
Spent a fair bit of time this weekend revisiting the episodes that birthed this most macabre horror game series. My unsubtle posture towards game remakes should now be known to all who follow me. And yet I would readily embrace a new rendition of Akai Chō, were it to be directed by Shibata-San.
September 14, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Spent a fair bit of time this weekend revisiting the episodes that birthed this most macabre horror game series. My unsubtle posture towards game remakes should now be known to all who follow me. And yet I would readily embrace a new rendition of Akai Chō, were it to be directed by Shibata-San.
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I am grateful for the opportunity to make a small contribution and help the indefatigable Jon Doyle and the team at Lost In Cult make 006 a reality.
Truly, all good things come to those who wait.
Truly, all good things come to those who wait.
The rumours are true: [Lock-on] Vol. 006 is shipping! 🚚💨
We are immensely grateful for your patience as we put together our biggest ever journal.
From its original estimate of 400 pages, 006 is now 558 pages, housing over 60 articles exploring Final Fantasy, Zelda, and MUCH more.
We are immensely grateful for your patience as we put together our biggest ever journal.
From its original estimate of 400 pages, 006 is now 558 pages, housing over 60 articles exploring Final Fantasy, Zelda, and MUCH more.
September 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
I am grateful for the opportunity to make a small contribution and help the indefatigable Jon Doyle and the team at Lost In Cult make 006 a reality.
Truly, all good things come to those who wait.
Truly, all good things come to those who wait.
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Sai No Ohanashi is the title of a small yet cheerful booklet contained in the rare preview edition of the 1998 Shift game XI. The illustrations were created by children’s book author Dan Yaccarino, while the text was authored by Keiko Hidaka.
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
August 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Sai No Ohanashi is the title of a small yet cheerful booklet contained in the rare preview edition of the 1998 Shift game XI. The illustrations were created by children’s book author Dan Yaccarino, while the text was authored by Keiko Hidaka.
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
Sai No Ohanashi is the title of a small yet cheerful booklet contained in the rare preview edition of the 1998 Shift game XI. The illustrations were created by children’s book author Dan Yaccarino, while the text was authored by Keiko Hidaka.
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
August 31, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Sai No Ohanashi is the title of a small yet cheerful booklet contained in the rare preview edition of the 1998 Shift game XI. The illustrations were created by children’s book author Dan Yaccarino, while the text was authored by Keiko Hidaka.
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
Scan & translation here: archive.org/details/tale...
I'm no authority on any subject, not least of which Manga. From what little I know, I would consider Morohoshi to be one of the greatest Manga artists, and possibly the greatest author. I watched this NHK doc for the second time yesterday and recommend it wholeheartedly.
youtu.be/AHlG7I2Z8Ck?...
youtu.be/AHlG7I2Z8Ck?...
Naoki Urasawa's Manben S5 E5 - Daijiro Morohoshi | Eng sub
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August 18, 2025 at 5:51 PM
I'm no authority on any subject, not least of which Manga. From what little I know, I would consider Morohoshi to be one of the greatest Manga artists, and possibly the greatest author. I watched this NHK doc for the second time yesterday and recommend it wholeheartedly.
youtu.be/AHlG7I2Z8Ck?...
youtu.be/AHlG7I2Z8Ck?...
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The newly emerged discmaster archive search tool came bearing gifts. Bsky user rabidrodent dug up crisp new screens from the Mario VB demo that Nintendo dispreferred over the 3D appeal of its minigame concept, which later became Mario Clash. What made this cancelled game so unique? 🧵
April 15, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The newly emerged discmaster archive search tool came bearing gifts. Bsky user rabidrodent dug up crisp new screens from the Mario VB demo that Nintendo dispreferred over the 3D appeal of its minigame concept, which later became Mario Clash. What made this cancelled game so unique? 🧵
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To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the US release of Yutaka Saito's Seaman, I have scanned and archived this rather rare specimen published in Japan by Vivarium in the year 2000. This is, however, no ordinary guidebook.
More information and links can be found below.
More information and links can be found below.
August 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the US release of Yutaka Saito's Seaman, I have scanned and archived this rather rare specimen published in Japan by Vivarium in the year 2000. This is, however, no ordinary guidebook.
More information and links can be found below.
More information and links can be found below.
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the US release of Yutaka Saito's Seaman, I have scanned and archived this rather rare specimen published in Japan by Vivarium in the year 2000. This is, however, no ordinary guidebook.
More information and links can be found below.
More information and links can be found below.
August 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the US release of Yutaka Saito's Seaman, I have scanned and archived this rather rare specimen published in Japan by Vivarium in the year 2000. This is, however, no ordinary guidebook.
More information and links can be found below.
More information and links can be found below.
Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori was released 26 years ago by PaxSoftonica via Nintendo Power. It's one of SFC's best-told stories, up there with Ihatovo Monogatari or Gokinjo Boukentai, and the great forerunner to Boku No Natsuyasumi. An English translation is urgently needed.
July 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Famicom Bunko: Hajimari no Mori was released 26 years ago by PaxSoftonica via Nintendo Power. It's one of SFC's best-told stories, up there with Ihatovo Monogatari or Gokinjo Boukentai, and the great forerunner to Boku No Natsuyasumi. An English translation is urgently needed.
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My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
July 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
My last living musical hero is still my hero but unfortunately no longer living. RIP to the great, great Mr. Tom Lehrer.
FM Towns magazine ad featuring Yoko Minamino, from 1989.
July 21, 2025 at 4:50 PM
FM Towns magazine ad featuring Yoko Minamino, from 1989.
The PS2 era has been on my mind of late. I mostly miss this sort of sword-wielding, no nonsense action game from developers who knew and moved comfortably within the genre. I did not value these titles sufficiently in their day. What flaws they once had were swept away by time.
July 21, 2025 at 7:15 AM
The PS2 era has been on my mind of late. I mostly miss this sort of sword-wielding, no nonsense action game from developers who knew and moved comfortably within the genre. I did not value these titles sufficiently in their day. What flaws they once had were swept away by time.